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Skyhook makes big spring statement in the Rosebud
Skyhook (Written Tycoon) indicated he’ll be one of the classier three-year-olds of the Sydney spring by resuming with a tough victory in The Rosebud (Listed, 1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday. A $575,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast purchase for trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou, the chestnut colt was among the more prominent two-year-olds of the... Read More
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Jimmy Recard emerges as a new star for Bennett Racing
Syndicator Bennett Racing may have a new star in their ownership after Jimmy Recard (I Am Invincible) showed previously undiscovered toughness to become his all conquering sire’s 121st black type winner in Saturday’s Vain Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) at Caulfield. Aiming for a hat-trick after winning a Gosford maiden at start number two and Flemington’s... Read More
McArdle backing ‘bigger and stronger’ My Gladiola to make an impact on return
Trainer John McArdle is confident a “bigger and stronger” My Gladiola (I Am Invincible) can prove her doubters wrong by making a leap characteristic of her breed in her three-year-old season which launches on Saturday. The grey filly resumes in Caulfield’s Quezette Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m), for which she was rated an $8 third favourite... Read More
Waller reveals plans with Group 1 stars
Chris Waller has revealed the upcoming spring plans for a few of his leading lights, with Group 1 scorers such as Via Sistina and Lady Shenandoah set to resume in the coming weeks. Waller has Lady Shenandoah set for a return in the Winx Stakes after the now four-year-old produced a five-run unbeaten preparation as... Read More
Melbourne Cup regular Vauban and Waller stars headline Randwick trials
A number of high-profile spring contenders stepped out at the Randwick trials this morning on the Heavy 9 surface. The opening trial, over 1000 metres, was won by Gai Waterhouse, Adrian Bott and Australian Bloodstock’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) hopeful Vauban (Galiway). “He seems in good shape. He will have a couple of trials... Read More
Exciting prospects feature among Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup nominations
Matt Laurie’s dual Group 1 winner Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express) featured among the nominations for the Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) on October 18 and the Cox Plate (Gr1, 2040m) at Moonee Valley on October 25 after they closed on Tuesday. A winner of both the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) and ATC Australian Oaks... Read More