Mystic Journey heads up high class 2019 Bletchingly Stakes nominations

Tassie champ Mystic Journey is set to begin her 2019 Cox Plate countdown in Saturday’s Group 3 $160,000 The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. Mystic Journey, above, heads up the nominations for the 2019 Bletchingly…

Zoustyle to chase Everest slot with win in Schillaci Stakes

Trainer Tony Gollan is keen to chase a slot in The Everest for his new star sprinter Zoustyle with a hit and run mission to Melbourne to run in the Group 2 $400,000 Keno Schillaci Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on October 12. Santa Ana Lane, above,…

Azuro still a 100-1 pop for the 2019 Melbourne Cup despite excellent 2 mile record

French import Azuro is still a 100-1 pop for the 2019 Melbourne Cup despite claiming a second win over the 2 mile journey with his victory in the Listed $200,000 Triple M’s Big Breakfast Queensland Cup (3200m) at Eagle Farm last Saturday. Azuro,…

The Everest is a Spring option for Brutal

Team Hawkes will keep their Spring Carnival options open for Brutal who could line up in either the $14m The Everest (1200m) or in the $7.5m Golden Eagle (1500m). Brutal, above, winning the 2019 Doncaster Mile at Randwick. Photo by Steve Hart. Brutal…

2019 Queensland Cup: Stablemates Yogi and Azuro to fight out the finish

Proven two milers Yogi and Azuro will start their Queensland Cup battle in the betting ring with the stablemates fighting for favouritism in pre-post betting at Ladbrokes.com.au. Azuro, above, is battling for favouritism with stablemate Yogi…

Distance and tempo to suit Silvera in 2019 Tattersall’s Mile

Trainer Tony Gollan is banking on a steady tempo to help Silvera score another win over 1600m when he lines up in the Listed $125,000 Sky Racing Tattersall’s Mile at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Trainer Tony Gollan and jockey Jim Byrne, above,…

Enticing Star to shine for Waller in 2019 The Everest

Exciting Western Australian owned sprinter Enticing Star will run in the Chris Waller Racing slot in the 2019 $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Santa Ana Lane, above, is the early favourite for the 2019 The Everest at Randwick.…

Begood Toya Mother to be set for Group 1 Spring Carnival campaign

Promising sprinter Begood Toya Mother will be set for a Group 1 Spring Carnival campaign after climbing up through the grades during his latest preparation. Begood Toya Mother, above, will be tested in Group 1 company during the 2019 Spring…

Stablemates Azuro and Yogi head up 2019 Queensland Cup nominations

Stablemates Azuro and Yogi could clash again at Eagle Farm on Saturday after the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace trained stayers head up the nominations for the Listed $200,000 Triple M’s Big Breakfast Queensland Cup (3200m). Azuro, above,…

Ten Sovereigns might have paid for his ticket for The Everest 2019

Rejuvenated sprinter Ten Sovereigns might have paid for his ticket to Australia for a slot in the 2019 $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19 after an all the way win at Newmarket in England on Saturday. Santa Ana Lane, above,…

Sargent’s early call for 2019 Kennedy Oaks glory

Trainer John Sargent is already eyeing off another win in the Group 1 $1m Kennedy Oaks (2500m) at Flemington on November 7 after identifying several likely contenders in his Randwick stables. Kirramosa, above, winning the 2013 Crown Oaks at…

Spring Carnival door opens up for Pippie after first up Doomben win

A brilliant all the way first up win by Pippie at Doomben last Saturday has opened up the door for a 2019 Spring Carnival campaign. Pippie was unplaced behind Sunlight, above, in last year’s Quezette Stakes at Caulfield. Photo by Ultimate…

Filly Out to Crack Sir John Monash Stakes Code

Classy filly Crack The Code is set to return to racing this Saturday at her home Caulfield track in a wide-open edition of the Group 3 $160,000 Ladbrokes Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m). Crack The Code runs in open-age company for the first time…

Laming Duo To Excel in Grafton Cup 2019

Cranbourne horseman Richard Laming is looking forward to one of New South Wales’ leading Country Cups on Thursday saddling-up two in-form chances in the Listed $160,000 Grafton Cup (2350m). He Ekscels (green & white cap) is one of…

Mare Protests for Grafton Cup 2019 Assignment

Gold Coast horseman Bryan Guy is likely to head across the border with his in-form mare Protest this Thursday for a shot at the Listed $160,000 Grafton Cup (2350m) over a Doomben run on Wednesday closer to home. Queensland Derby winning trainer…

Cox Plate Favourite Mystic Journey Brilliant in Trial Win

Ace Tasmanian filly Mystic Journey caught the eye on Tuesday during a brilliant trial win at home ahead of a spring return targeting the 2019 Cox Plate at The Valley this October. 2019 Cox Plate favourite Mystic Journey looks set for a big spring…

Veteran Poised to Strike in Ramornie Handicap 2019

Rising eight-year-old Top Striker looks a genuine chance to return to winning form at Grafton on Wednesday in the Listed $160,000 GDSC Ramornie Handicap (1200m). Top Striker is a roughie hope to win the Grafton Cup 2019 this Thursday. Photo:…

I’m Pretty Strong can lift her performance in Nathan’s Famous Handicap

The Chris Waller stable is expecting I’m Pretty Strong to lift her performance when the American import steps up to the 1600m in the Nathan’s Famous BenchMark 78 Handicap at Randwick on Saturday. Jockey Jason Collett, above, rides…

True Detective can uncover some Spring form in Australian Turf Club 2yo Handicap

Promising two year old True Detective can uncover some spring form if he can keep his unbeaten record intact and win the $125,000 Australian Turf Club 2yo Handicap (1300m) at Randwick on Saturday. Trainer Chris Waller, above, will saddle up…

Wonder Boom has to overcome wide barrier in Rocky Newmarket

The Paul Butterworth trained Wonder Boom has to overcome another wide barrier if he is to maintain his good record at the track when he lines up in the $100,000 XXXX Gold Newmarket Handicap (1300m) at Rockhampton on Friday. Trainer Peter Butterworth…

A stronger Sunlight set to rise to the occasion in 2019 The Everest

A more mature Sunlight is set to the rise to the occasion when she takes her place in the 2019 $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Sunlight, above, is in the early stages of her preparation for The Everest at Randwick. Photo…