Despite his rising years, the eight-year-old Mister Sea Wolf (Amadeus Wolf) [117] achieved a new Timeform peak rating with his victory in Saturday’s $1 million The Gong (1600m) at Kembla Grange. After racing in fourth place, Mister Sea Wolf overcame traffic problems at the home turn, hit the front at the 100 metres and then... Read More

Darley Stud former shuttler Hallowed Crown (Street Sense) sired his 16th first crop winner when the Archie Watson-trained The Perfect Crown (2 c ex Perfect Fun by Marju) won the Bet At totesport.com Novice Median Auction Stakes (7f) at Chelmsford on Thursday. Purchased by Blandford Bloodstock for 40,000gns at Book 2 of the Tattersalls October... Read More

While short priced favourite Libertini (I Am Invincible) was gallant in defeat, holding on for the closest of thirds, honours went to narrow winner Funstar (Adelaide), who prevailed by a nose, and second placed Probabeel (Savabeel) who flashed home late and was in front a stride past the post, beating Libertini by a short head.... Read More

Beyond that race, which his trainer Mark Newnham won last year with Maid of Heaven (Smart Missile), Shadow Hero has a date in Melbourne on November 2 for the Victoria Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) for which he is already also a short-priced favourite. A relaxed gelding looks a genuine stayer with a real turn of... Read More

A late inclusion in the star studded field and aided by a 3.5kg weight advantage plus blinkers, three-year-old colt Yes Yes Yes, with Glen Boss in the saddle, produced a stunning turn of foot in the home straight to overhaul the leader Nature Strip (Nicconi) before holding off the fast finishing Santa Ana Lane (Lope... Read More