San Domenico unlikely for Payne’s promising son of Capitalist but trainer holds Group 1 ambition for colt Gleneagles (Capitalist) could be given the chance to take on his generation’s best-credentialled three-year-olds during his spring campaign but it almost certainly won’t be this weekend. Rosehill-based David Payne, who took over the training of the colt during... Read More

Melbourne stakes winner for Newhaven’s Xtravagant and cup hopefuls unearthed at Valley It was hard for Mark Pilkington and Darren Thomas to ponder the spring ahead, but the maiden stakes win by young stallion Xtravagant (Pentire) and the emergence of two potential cups contenders at Moonee Valley should have them excited what is to come... Read More

Options aplenty for Neasham’s dual Group 1 winner after Randwick victory A first-up Winx Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) victory by Mo’unga, his second at the highest level, assures the son of New Zealand’s champion sire Savabeel (Zabeel) a career at stud but at what farm or even what country that will be in remains unanswered.... Read More

Randwick trainer’s stable stars step out in crucial spring barrier trials When John O’Shea left the high-pressure role as Godolphin Australia’s head figure a little over four years ago and returned to life at Randwick as a public trainer the Queenslander could have felt the need to make an immediate impact on the racetrack, and... Read More

Prominent owner and breeder to also leave a legacy through his successful Australian operation It takes a special individual to take on a challenge the enormity of a thoroughbred stud. That goes for anywhere, not least of all on the other side of the world and at the age of 81, but that is what... Read More