Features
The mysterious machinations of the pattern, The Everest and the working party
First things first, of course the bloody Everest should have Group 1 status. Yes, and that’s from a Victorian. It is the most sought after sprinting prize in the country. It may have an element of being exclusive but it’s not restricted in the manner of a sales race. Any horse can run if its... Read More
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Purton looks to bolster connections as Hong Kong racing returns
The entries are out for Sha Tin on Sunday, marking the end of a seven-week summer break and the beginning of another relentless cycle that will run through 88 race meetings, yield huge turnover, produce fascinating sport as well as behind-the-scenes drama – the odd controversy, too, no doubt – and hopefully deliver an authentic... Read More
17 for Caravaggio
New first season sire winners Caravaggio (pictured above) Coolmore’s Caravaggio (Scat Daddy) sired a 16th individual winner on Thursday when his son Don Julio (2 c ex Remember Alexander by Teofilo) landed a seven and a half furlong maiden claimer at Tipperary. The Donnacha O’Brien-trained colt defeated Hul Ah Bah Loo (Raven’s Pass) by one... Read More
Being Billy Healey
Being entrusted as the new trainer of former top class three-year-old Alligator Blood (All Too Hard) could be viewed one of two ways. It’s either a poisoned chalice or the opportunity of a lifetime. Queensland horseman Billy Healey sees it as a chance to silence the horse’s growing legion of knockers and also as an... Read More
Bruckner
3 c Snitzel – Jestajingle by Lonhro Trainer: Ciaron Maher and David Eustace Race: HDF McNeil Stakes (Group 3, 1200m) Some big hitters are present in the ownership of Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) colt Bruckner, including Widden Stud, Rifa Mustang and Tony Fung, in whose ‘aqua’ silks the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained colt races. ... Read More
Zouzarella (AUS)
Zouzarella (AUS) 3 f Zoustar – Zazparella O: Mrs J E A Lindsay B: D Corrigan T: Anthony & Sam Freedman S: 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Glastonbury Farms P: Cambridge Stud, $250,000 W: Roll The Dice Racing Plate, 1200m, August 21, Moonee Valley Zouzarella (Zoustar), the second foal from winning dam... Read More