On The Watch
Siege Of Quebec runs deceptively quick sectionals in his reluctant Rosehill win
Starting $1.50 favourite, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained colt was under strong riding by Brenton Avdulla on passing the 600 metres, much to the dismay of his supporters, before recording a first-up win in the Wilkes Quality (1100m). The Godolphin-owned colt Kennedy (Exceed And Excel) ran a bold race in the lead and when... Read More
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D’Argento’s sectional times suggest he is capable of reaching a high level
Ridden quietly by Hugh Bowman, D’Argento settled well back in fourth place in the small five-horse field, behind a good tempo set by the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained filly Shumookh (Dream Ahead). Bowman then steered the colt along the rails from the 600 metres and after taking a split to challenge at the 200... Read More
Hectic early tempo made Magic Millions 2YO Classic a very testing race
Much has already been written about jockey Matthew McGillivray’s cavalier attempt to abruptly take the speedy Ef Troop (Spirit Of Boom) across the field from his wide barrier (13) to lead, causing severe interference to a number of runners which resulted in a one month suspension for careless riding. When Ef Troop did find the... Read More
Ef Troop stamps Magic Millions 2YO Classic claims with brilliant performance
Having his second start since taking out the QTIS Two-Year-Old, C&G (1050m) at Doomben on debut on 4 November, Ef Troop showed his quality and high speed in winning Saturday’s race in brilliant fashion by five and a half lengths and in a fast time. He showed tremendous early pace, soon found the lead and... Read More
Highland Reel’s courageous on-pace Hong Kong Vase victory provides weekend highlight
Ridden forward as is Highland Reel’s usual style, Ryan Moore settled the well-travelled entire in second place before applying pressure to the leader Helene Charisma (Air Chief Marshal) 1600 metres from home. Taking a clear lead at the 800 metres, Highland Reel was then a target for his highly credentialed rivals as the field turned... Read More