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Times Suggest That Queensland Derby Winner Ruthven Has Spring Potential

Already the Queensland Oaks (Gr 1, 2200m) winner Egg Tart (Sebring) has indicated that she has the potential to be a force in the spring, displaying a brilliant turn of foot in her impressive late-closing victory at Doomben a week earlier. Ruthven certainly is not in the same mode as Egg Tart, a fast turn... Read More

Egg Tart Demonstrates Great Turn Of Foot In Second Group One Victory

The Chris Waller-trained filly commenced this preparation with a first up win in a Class One, Fillies and Mares Handicap (1300m) at Newcastle’s Beaumont track on 11 March. She followed that with victories at Warwick Farm, Flemington and Morphettville, where she firstly showed her rare brand of acceleration over a staying trip with a brilliant... Read More

Melody Belle’s Debut One Of The Bright Moments On A Lamentable Day At Eagle Farm

Racing on a Heavy 8 track, despite clear skies and basically no rain for a week, Eagle Farm’s controversial track presented racing far removed from the days when it was widely regarded as one of the best in the country. To understand what has resulted in seeing quality horses, many proven performers on affected tracks,... Read More

New Universe Again Impresses With Outstanding Sectional Times

After coming from last in a field of 11 to win a Benchmark 78, 3YO (1200m) at Rosehill on 6 May, New Universe faced a harder task on Saturday, racing over a shorter distance of 1100 metres and on a Soft 5 track. Having drawn a slightly better barrier, Tommy Berry who probably was also... Read More

France Runs Fast Closing Times In Inglis 3YO Guineas

Having only his sixth race start, France settled in last place from his difficult barrier (13) and after going widest of all on straightening, he showed a great turn of foot in the straight to score a late-closing short head win over the dual Group One winning colt Prized Icon (More Than Ready). France was... Read More

New Universe Runs Fast Sectional Times In Impressive Australian Debut Win

After jockey Tommy Berry eased New Universe from his outside barrier (11), the gelding, who was racing a bit keenly, settled a distant last in the 11-horse field, to the concern of most supporters of the $3.60 favourite. Berry made his move nearing the 600 metres, switched New Universe widest of all on turning for... Read More