Unbeaten French galloper Lazzat will be an unknown quantity for many Australian punters in Saturday’s $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) but in a way, the same could be said for his trainer Jerome Reynier.
Lake Forest’s preparation for the $10 million Golden Eagle consists of just two starts this year … but who would doubt English training maestro William Haggas, given his recent Sydney record?
A prominent owner of Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo says his horse would have almost certainly been racing for second had Via Sistina lined up.
The Everest winner Bella Nipotina can smash through the $20 million prizemoney barrier if she completes a unique sprint double in the $3 million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Mid-North Coast legend Neil Godbolt is keen to do his bit to help salute and honour his old boss and friend, the late Ivan Livermore, at Taree.
Champion jockey Kerrin McEvoy is adamant diminutive filly Winning Proposal is not out of place in The Rosebud at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Talented apprentice Madeline Owen has a solid book of rides at Taree and looks a great chance of taking out the Jockey Challenge. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Sydney’s leading trainer has been pleased with his talented import on the training track … now he’s ready to bring it to the races this Saturday.
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate the big chances at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, where Godolphin’s Tom Kitten is aiming to leap into Spring calculations.
Stradbroke Handicap winner Stefi Magnetica’s primary spring carnival goal is the $10m Golden Eagle but the $20m The Everest is also on the table.
Bella Nipotina is close to securing a slot in The Everest as owner Michael Christian revealed the star mare could head overseas for her swan song.
Sydney Bowler, the horse who sparked worrying scenes on Gold Coast Magic Millions day before escaping serious injury, has had a setback and been ruled out of the spring carnival.
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