2019 Winx Stakes Results: Samadoubt Upsets Avilius, Verry Elleegant, Happy Clapper

Bjorn Baker’s veteran six-year-old Samadoubt caused a boilover at Randwick on Saturday, winning the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at $34.00 odds to trump a host of Chris Waller’s chances. Samadoubt mapped as the leader heading into…

Kiamichi to take on the older mares in Toy Show Quality

Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi is set to take on the older mares when she lines up for the first time as a three year old in the Group 3 $160,000 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday. Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi, above, is set…

The Everest hopeful Pierata sizzles in Warwick Farm barrier trial win

All Aged Stakes winner Pierata scored a sizzling win in a Warwick Farm barrier trial today in preparation for the $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Pierata, above, won a Warwick Farm barrier trial in preparation for The Everest…

Libertini ready to live up to her odds on quote in Silver Shadow Stakes

Trainer Anthony Cummings is confident that his rising star Libertini has done enough work in her lead up to her return to the racetrack to live up to her odds on quote in the Group 2 $200,000 Darley Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on…

Blinkers go back on Happy Clapper in Winxless Winx Stakes

The absence of champion mare Winx and the re-application of the blinkers gives veteran galloper Happy Clapper a great chance to add another Group 1 win to his record when he steps out in the Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on…

Avilius can enhance 2019 Cox Plate credentials with bold showing in Winx Stakes

Dual Group 1 winner Avilius can enchance his credentials for the 2019 Cox Plate when he kicks off his Spring Carnival campaign in the Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Avilius, above, is the favourite for the 2019…

Waller has 4 of the 10 runners in 2019 Winx Stakes

Premiership winning trainer Chris Waller has a great chance to win his fifth straight Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday when he saddles up four of the ten starters. Verry Elleegant, above, is one of four runners…

Nature Strip chased Redzel home in Rosehill trial

Brilliant sprinter Nature Strip looks set for a successful 2019 Spring Carnival after producing an eye catching trial when runner up to dual Everest winner Redzel in a barrier trial at Rosehill today. Nature Strip,above, was runner up to Redzel…

Alizee unlikely Winx Stakes contender

First up Missile Stakes winner Alizee is unlikely to have her second Spring Carnival run in Saturday’s Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Alizee, above in royal blue colours, is an unlikely starter in the Winx Stakes at…

Verry Elleegant to step out bigger and stronger in 2019 Winx Stakes

Last season’s Australian Oaks winner Verry Elleegant will step out a bigger and stronger mare when she kicks off her 2019 Spring Carnival campaign in the Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Verry Elleegant, above,…

Graff chasing a slot in The Everest 2019

Connections of the talented four year old Graff are hoping an impressive barrier trial win at Newcastle on Monday will grab the interest of the four remaining slot owners for the 2019 $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Graff,…

Redzel revving up for third win in The Everest 2019

Defending champion Redzel is revving up his preparation heading towards a third victory in the $14m The Everest (1200m) with an all the way win in a Rosehill barrier trial this morning. Redzel, above winning the 2018 Everest, scored an all the…

Rawiller gives In Her Time the tick of approval for The Everest 2019

Former premiership winning jockey Nash Rawiller has locked in Kris Lees’ Group 1 winning mare In Her Time as his ride in the 2019 $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Nash Rawiller will ride In Her Time,. above, in The Everest…

Kiamichi is 1 of 4 Cummings Silver Shadow Stakes nominations

Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi is one of four James Cummings trained fillies among the nominations for Saturday’s Group 2 $200,000 Darley Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi, above, is among the nominations…

Alizee heads up 2019 Winx Stakes nominations

Triple Group 1 winner Alizee heads up the nominations for the 2019 Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Alizee, above, heads up the nominations for the 2019 Winx Stakes at Randwick. Photo by Steve Hart. The former Warwick…

Marmelo is on target to run in third Melbourne Cup

Last year’s runner up Marmelo is on target to run in a third consecutive Group 1 $8m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 5. Marmelo finished second to Cross Counter, above, in the 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo…

Mystic Journey remains at the top of 2019 Cox Plate betting

Tassie’s rising super star Mystic Journey remains at the top of the betting for the 2019 Group 1 $5m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on October 26. Mystic Journey, above, remains the favourite for the 2019 Cox Plate at The Valley.…

2019 Vain Stakes Winner: Bivouac by Four Lengths

The Group 1 spring options remain wide open for gun Godolphin youngster Bivouac who scored an impressive first-up win at Caulfield in Saturday’s Group 3 $160,000 Ladbrokes Vain Stakes (1100m). Bivouac won the Vain Stakes and now has an…

Te Akau Shark Sharp in Epsom Handicap Warm-Up

The Epsom Handicap remains firmly on the cards for classy Kiwi galloper Te Akau Shark who looked impressive in a fast-finishing run across the Tasman when narrowly beaten at Te Rapa on Saturday. Endless Drama (pictured in Sydney) beat Epsom…

Caulfield Guineas Favourite Prince Fawaz Going Great

This spring’s Ladbrokes Caulfield Guineas favourite Prince Fawaz looked the goods in a smart exhibition gallop at Randwick’s Kensington track on Saturday despite being beaten to the line by stablemate Libertini. Prince Fawaz is on…

Hartnell Heavily Backed in P.B. Lawrence Stakes Betting 2019

The punters are taking on the hot favourite Mystic Journey first-up today at Caulfield and coming for evergreen veteran Hartnell to win the Group 2 $200,000 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m). Hartnell is the big market mover in 2019 P.B. Lawrence…