Jessie pilots Madam home

Stable apprentice Jessie Philpot has become a great asset to Team Sell in quick time. She knows the horses well and that was displayed in spades yesterday as she booted Madam Stryker home in fine style. Madam was nearing her last chance to…

Super consistent Mamtricol takes next step

Mamtricol has always had the talent, however, some questioned whether he had the heart early on. Well he’s putting his doubters to shame now as he races in a tough and super consistent manner this prep. He won again at Geelong on the…

First day of the season + first runner = First winner

No doubt it's always a great feeling to get runs on the board early. To get the scoreboard ticking over with your first runner is a touch special. Star Silk was the steed trusted to start the season and he was dominant in the way he beat…

Rivers of Vobis Gold for River Lee

River Lee showed great promise winning in a dominant fashion at Geelong during the week. Super Vobis qualified meant an extra big payday for the owners. This Bushranger filly (now mare) showed us good potential at home and we went into the…

POT BLACK WINS 2018 DARWIN CORPORATE PARK CUP

Day 6 of the carnival saw the gutsy 7yo gelding Pot Black salute in the feature race on the day, the Darwin Corporate Park Cup. This victory made it 4 consecutive years that this tough competitor has won during the Darwin Carnival. Congratulations…

Zahspeed draws in close in 2018 Darwin Cup barrier draw

Short priced favourite Zahspeed has drawn in close at gate two in the barrier draw for the $200,000 Carlton Miss Darwin Cup (2000m) at Fannie Bay in Darwin on Monday. Zahspeed, above, is the short priced favourite for the 2018 Darwin Cup. Photo…

Kementari ready for lift off in 2018 Missile Stakes

Godolphin’s head trainer James Cummings has Kementari forward enough to kick off his 2018 Spring Carnival campaign but admits that the talented four year old will be improved by his first up run in the 2018 Group 2 $200,000 Mostyn Copper…

Shoals and Santa Ana Lane progressing nicely towards The Everest 2018

The Anthony Freedman trained stablemates Shoals and Santa Ana Lane are progressing nicely towards the 2018 $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 13. Shoals, above in red and white colours, is progressing nicely towards The Everest…

Takedown to put pressure on top fancies in 2018 Missile Stakes

Trainer Gary Moore is expecting his Group 1 winner Takedown to put plenty of pressure on the more fancied runners in the 2018 Group 2 $200,000 Mostyn Copper Group Missile Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Takedown, above, is expected to…

Kementari to prove his Everest credentials in 2018 Missile Stakes

Flashy four year old Kementari can prove his credentials for The Everest with a win in the Group 2 $200,000 Mostyn Copper Group Missile Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Glyn Schofield will ride Kementari, above, in the Missile Stakes…

Menari out of The Everest 2018

Slot holder Max Whitby will be looking for a new runner to fill his slot for the $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 13 after Menari was ruled out for the Spring with a tendon injury. Menari, above, has been ruled out of The Everest…

Epsom Handicap hopeful Lanciato to kick off campaign in Missile Stakes

Epsom Handicap hopeful Lanciato will kick off his 2018 Everest Carnival campaign in the Group 2 $200,000 Missile Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Lanciato, above in green and brown colours, will kick off his Epsom Handicap campaign in…

No Everest for Redkirk Warrior – Melbourne Spring Carnival the target

The Lindsay Park trained Redkirk Warrior has missed out on a slot for $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick in October and will be set for a 2018 Melbourne Spring Carnival campaign. Redkirk Warrior, above, will be set for the 2018 Melbourne Spring…

U S Navy Flag to fill Coolmore’s Slot in 2018 The Everest

The Aidan O’Brien trained Irish sprinter U S Navy Flag will fill the Coolmore slot in the 2018 version of the $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick during the Sydney Spring Carnival. Trapeze Artist, above, is the early favourite for the…

LATEST BENTLEY BREAKS THROUGH IN DARWIN

Latest Bentley broke through in fine style at Fannie Bay racecourse yesterday in the 1200m Maiden on Day 2 of the 2018 Darwin Carnival. After being placed in his first 2 runs up north this campaign he was perfectly rated by Jarrod Todd sitting…

Invinzabeel needs luck from wide barrier in 2018 Winter Stakes

The Chris Waller trained Invinzabeel will need more than his fair share of luck when he jumps from an outside barrier in the 2018 Listed $150,000 Winter Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Invinzabeel, above, will need a lot of luck from…

Third winner from last nine runners

Team remain in flying form with the win of Marching Orders at Geelong this afternoon. The well holidayed and rested Ben Melham was given an armchair ride as he swept home down the outside to win easily. Stable is never afraid to back a horse…

Dumplings all round

We didn't quite make it to Flowerdrum but it was dumplings for dinner after the win of My Shu Mai. A thoroughly deserved win for this well named daughter of Pins at Sale where she won in decent style. Under a patient ride from Jake Noonan she…

Megablast gets conditions to suit in 2018 The Queen’s Cup

A rain affected track at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday for the running of the 2018 Group 3 $150,000 The Queen’s Cup (3200m) will suit the odds on favourite Megablast. Jockey Damian Browne, above, will ride Megablast again in the 2018…

Maher to watch Jukebox’s return in Sir John Monash Stakes from hospital bed

Prominent Caulfield trainer Ciaron Maher looks likely to watch Jukebox’s return to the racetrack in the Group 3 $150,000 Ladbrokes Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday from his hospital bed. Jukebox, above, is set to…

Chautauqua is half way home for a return to the racetrack

Champion sprinter Chautauqua is half way home to lifting a racing ban after bouncing out of the barriers in an 800m jump out at Flemington this morning. Chautauqua, above, has passed one of his two barrier tests on his way back to the races.…