Michael Freedman’s patience was vindicated at Randwick on Saturday as exciting filly Apocalyptic (Extreme Choice) announced herself as a star in the making with a thrilling victory in the Furious Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m). The least experienced runner in the field, Apocalyptic arrived at the second leg of the Princess Series as a maiden, her... Read More

A well-timed move to Victoria has already paid off for connections of Alpha Sofie (Capitalist), who produced a dominant rail-hugging display to claim the Atlantic Jewel Stakes (Listed, 1200m) at The Valley on Saturday. Formerly prepared in Queensland by Jason Edwards, Alpha Sofie arrived at the Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman stable last month with... Read More

Clinton McDonald’s disappointment at watching last year’s McKenzie Stakes (Listed, 1200m) winner Angel Capital (Harry Angel) claim the Chautauqua Stakes (Listed, 1200m) at The Valley on Saturday was quickly replaced by jubilation just 35 minutes later, when debutant Rosberg (Deep Field) announced himself as a colt of the future with a brilliant victory in the... Read More

Trainer Troy Corstens was moved to tears after injury-prone gelding Baraqiel (Snitzel) overcame a career of setbacks to capture Saturday’s Moir Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) at The Valley, delivering one of the most emotional victories of his career. The 1000-metre contest was run at breakneck speed, leaving several hard luck stories in behind, but it... Read More

Kia Ora Stud’s familiar light and dark blue silks are primed for another big Saturday, with the powerhouse operation fielding a trio of stakes runners across The Valley and Randwick. The Scone-based farm is already on the board this spring, courtesy of Tropicus’ (Too Darn Hot) authoritative 2.25-length pillar-to-post win in The Heath (Gr 3,... Read More