Trainer Peter Gelagotis had a smile on his face at Cranbourne on Monday. Not only did stable favourite Mourinho safely (and quickly) complete an 800 metres jump out in about 46 seconds but he was also able to report enthusiastically about stable sprint stars Malaguerra (Magnus) and Illustrious Lad (I Am Invincible). Mourinho hasn’t raced... Read More

Power Trip (Hard Spun) is among elite company as one of only four horses to have beaten the Coolmore Stud Stakes (registered as Ascot Vale Stakes) (Gr 1, 1200m) winner Flying Artie (Artie Schiller). The others are dual Group One winner Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt), the outstanding Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) third... Read More

O: Coolmore (Mgr: Mrs S Magnier), Cobra (Mgr: T V Magnier), M J Kirwan, J W Hillier & G P Heffernan B: Orpendale T: David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig W: 1print 2YO Plate, 1000m, Moonee Valley, 31 December 2016 S: NZ$400,000 New Zealand Bloodstock Premier Yearling Sale V: Curraghmore P: BBA Ireland /... Read More

Relishing a step up in distance from her last start seventh behind Volpe Veloce (Foxwedge) in the Eight Carat Classic (Gr 2, 1600m) on Boxing Day, She Brings Joy is now on a New Zealand Oaks (Gr 1, 2400m) path and her pedigree on both sides suggests 2400 metres against her own age and sex... Read More

O’Shea also said that outstanding colt Astern (Medaglia d’Oro) – the horse at the centre of McDonald’s penalty – may resume in the $750,000 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) at Flemington on 18 February, provided the operation was satisfied with the preparation of the Flemington straight course. McDonald was, in December, disqualified for... Read More