Weir has three in 2018 Futurity Stakes final field
UncategorizedLeading Victorian trainer Darren Weir has accepted with three runners, Tosen Stardom, Humidor and Brave Smash, for the Group 1 $500,000 italktravel Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Tosen Stardom, above, is one of 3 Darren Weir…
No Chautauqua in 2018 Oakleigh Plate final field
UncategorizedThe grey flash Chautauqua is a notable omission from the final field for the 2018 Group 1 $500,000 Ladbrokes Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Flamberge, above, will carry the top weight in the 2018 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.…
Gailo Chop is Weir’s only 2018 Australian Cup first acceptance
UncategorizedFrench import Gailo Chop is the only Darren Weir trained galloper among the twenty-six first acceptances for the 2018 Group 1 $1.5m Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on March 10.
Gailo Chop, above, is the only Darren Weir trained galloper…
2018 Newmarket Handicap first acceptances, No Redzel – Redkirk Warrior re-match
UncategorizedThere will be no re-match between Redzel and Redkirk Warrior in the Group 1 $1.25m Lexus Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 10 after The Everest winner wasn’t among the first acceptances today.
Redkirk Warrior,…
Futurity Stakes fancy Mighty Boss among Australian Guineas first acceptances
UncategorizedFuturity Stakes fancy Mighty Boss is among the twenty-nine first acceptances for the Group 1 $1m Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on March 3.
Mighty Boss, above in red and yellow colours, is among the first acceptances for the 2018 Australian…
Prairie Fire warming up for 2018 Blue Diamond Stakes
UncategorizedSurprise packet Prairie Fire is warming up for his assault on the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Prairie Fire, above, is one of the main chances in the 2018 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.…
Mighty Boss to take on WFA again in 2018 Futurity Stakes
UncategorizedThree year old Mighty Boss will take on the older weight for age horses again in Saturday’s Group 1 $500,000 italktravel Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.
Mighty Boss, above in yellow and red colours, will take on the older horses…
Plague Stone draws good gate in 2018 Blue Diamonds Stakes barrier draw
UncategorizedEqual favourite Plague Stone has drawn nicely at barrier six in the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Long Leaf, above, is one of four Lindsay Park trained 2yos in the 2018 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes…
Tosen Stardom In Doubt For 2018 Australian Cup
UncategorizedDual Group 1 winning Japanese import Tosen Stardom is in doubt to run in the 2018 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on March 10.
Tosen Stardom is unlikely to contest the 2018 Australian Cup. Photo by: Ultimate Racing Photos
Trainer Darren…
Alizee Primed For First-Up Light Fingers Stakes Win
UncategorizedOdds-on favourite Alizee has been primed for a first up winning performance when she resumes in the Group 2 $200,000 Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Alizee will return to the races in the 2018 Light Fingers Stakes. Photo by: Steve…
Comin’ Through Out To Cement Doncaster Mile Start In Apollo Stakes
UncategorizedTrainer Chris Waller is looking for a top first-up performance from Comin’ Through in Saturday’s Group 2 $250,000 The Star Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick so he can pencil in a start in the Doncaster Mile for the four year old.
Comin’…
Hey Doc Drifts In 2018 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Betting
UncategorizedLast season’s Australian Guineas winner Hey Doc has drifted in 2018 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes betting at Flemington, but trainer Tony McEvoy believes that his star galloper has had an outstanding preparation for his racing…
Rawiller is late replacement rider for Cliff’s Edge in CS Hayes Stakes
UncategorizedHeavyweight jockey Brad Rawiller has received a late call up to ride Cliff’s Edge in the Group 3 $150,000 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday after Irish jockey John Allen failed in an appeal against a careless riding suspension.
Brad…
Frolic to earn G1 campaign with Apollo Stakes performance
UncategorizedAn impressive first up performance by Frolic in Saturday’s Group 2 $200,000 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) at Randwick will give trainer Edward O’Rourke plenty of confidence to map out a Group 1 campaign for the filly.
Frolic, above,…
Lanciato no certain runner in 2018 Apollo Stakes
UncategorizedThe in-form Lanciato is no certainty to take his place in the Group 2 $250,000 The Star Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.
Lanciato, above in green and brown colours, is no certain starter in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick. Photo…
Change Of Plans sees Formality running in Black Caviar Lightning
UncategorizedA change of plans will see the three year old filly Formality run against the best sprinters in the land in the Group 1 $750,000 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday.
Formality, above, is set to run in the 2018 Black…
Redkirk Warrior to wear blinkers into battle against Redzel in Black Caviar Lightning
UncategorizedFlemington straight course specialist Redkirk Warrior will wear the blinkers for the first time when he goes into battle against Redzel in the Group 1 $750,000 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) on Saturday.
Redkirk Warrior, above. will wear…
Addictive Nature to take on older horses in 2018 Apollo Stakes
UncategorizedTrainer Bjorn Baker is happy for his three year old colt Addictive Nature to take on the older horses at weight for age in the Group 2 $250,000 The Star Apollo Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.
Addictive Nature, above in green, black and…
Redzel draws towards the outside in 2018 Black Caviar Lightning field
UncategorizedShort priced favourite Redzel has drawn towards the outside of the field after the barriers were decided for the Group 1 $750,000 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday.
Redzel, above, has drawn an outside barrier in the…
Winx included in 2018 Queen Of The Turf nominations
UncategorizedAustralia’s favourite race mare Winx has been included in the 116 nominations for the Group 1 $1m Coolmore Legacy Queen Of The Turf (1600m) at Randwick on day two of The Championships on April 14.
Winx, above, is among the nominations…
Sunshine Coast filly Italia Bella among 2018 Australian Oaks nominations
UncategorizedSunshine Coast trainer Stuart Kendrick has big plans for his filly Italia Bella who is included in the 148 nominations for the 2018 Group 1 $1m James Boag’s Premium Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick on April 14, day two of The Championships.
Aloisia,above,…