Blue Diamond favourite draws ‘ideal’ barrier after $55k gamble
After paying the $55,000 late entry fee, trainer Trent Busuttin picked the perfect barrier for favourite Field Of Play in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes.
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Stewart out to add to Chariots Of Fire arsenal
The powerful Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin stable could have half the field in her bid for a third Chariots Of Fire success.
‘Breaks their heart’: Boom sprinter on track for Group 1 tilt
Private Harry blitzed his rivals in an ominous autumn carnival statement at the Rosehill barrier trials on Tuesday morning.
Morton’s Super confident of Futurity bounce-back
Gun West Australian trainer Daniel Morton has warned punters not to dismiss his star mare Super Smink as she tackles the second leg of an east coast Group 1 treble in Saturday’s $750,000 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.
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Bad draw puts question mark on import’s Epsom bid
Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald import My Oberon is no guarantee to run in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap following the barrier draw.
English St Leger winner among 72 left in Melbourne Cup
Champion Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has left unbeaten his English St Leger winner in contention for a Melbourne Cup start along with 71 others vying for the $8m prize.
WA trainer set to pull Ripcord in Melbourne
Perth trainer Luke Fernie is happy to test exciting galloper Ripcord against eastern opposition in a campaign that starts in Saturday’s Group 2 Gilgai Stakes at Flemington.
Waller’s Metrop ‘Legacy’ could be aided by scratchings
Chris Waller has five confirmed starters and three emergencies as he seeks a sixth victory in the Group 1 The Metropolitan.
Waterhouse import takes proven Melbourne Cup path
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will adopt the traditional approach to the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with exciting import Eliyass in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes.
Giga Kick can give J-Mac plenty to ponder for Everest
James McDonald will make up his mind on which horse he will ride in The Everest after he partners Giga Kick – who is “ready to explode” – in the Premiere Stakes on Saturday.
Mr Brightside to stay in Melbourne for Cox Plate lead-up
Mr Brightside won’t follow major rival Pride Of Jenni to Sydney for his final Cox Plate lead-up run with Lindsay Park preferring to test the gelding in a Group 1 contest at Caulfield.
Tatura tips Tuesday: $8 value bet
Mornington trainer Matt Laurie has a consistent gallop poised to strike first-up while a Ballarat-trained first-starter could fire at Tuesday’s Tatura meeting.
‘Not afraid to travel’: Hong Kong invite for Southport Tycoon
Tricky timing means a trip to Japan is unlikely for Manikato Stakes winner Southport Tycoon, who has been invited to Hong Kong which fits his spring schedule perfectly.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Pride eyeing second Epsom Handicap
Talented galloper Ceolwulf holds nominations for both of next Saturday’s Group 1s but trainer Joe Pride believes the gelding will show his best at the mile.
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