Loving the distance
Weekend Melbourne and Brisbane Group 1 racing was impacted by winter rains whereas Sydney’s racing at Rosehill was conducted on a Soft 5 surface providing a fair test for all, the feature won by 2400m specialist Thebudgiesmugla (Redwood), winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Listed, 2400m), formerly raced as the Winter Cup. Stakes winner... Read More
It’s that time again! Aussies return with strongest hand yet for Royal Ascot raid
Aussie fever has returned to Berkshire this week as Royal Ascot takes over, and familiar faces Henry Dwyer and Chris Waller will be joined by Warwick Farm’s Bjorn Baker as the trio bid to raid more of the UK’s top sprinting prizes. Dwyer returns with his redoubtable mare Asfoora (Flying Artie), who has wintered in... Read More
Toronado strikes juvenile gold with Tron Bolt
JJ Atkins Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) hero Tron Bolt (Toronado) confirmed himself as one of the nation’s most exciting young prospects with his emphatic victory at Eagle Farm on Saturday, which also provided Swettenham Stud’s Toronado (High Chaparral) with a first juvenile Group 1 winner. Bred by Nagambie nursery Gilgai Farm, Tron Bolt was a... Read More
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HK: Brown faces Hong Kong decision after Sha Tin treble Australian jockey Ethan Brown says he faces a significant career decision in the coming weeks as his successful short-term stint in Hong Kong nears its conclusion. The 27-year-old, whose licence runs until the end of the Hong Kong season on July 15, enhanced his prospects... Read More
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UK: McDonald set for busy Royal Ascot opening day Champion Australian jockey James McDonald will have four rides on the opening day of Royal Ascot, including a pair of runners for powerful ownership group Wathnan Racing and a chance to upset fellow Australians Asfoora (Flying Artie) and Overpass (Vancouver) in the feature sprint. McDonald’s first... Read More
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Golden Eagle in sight for Skyhook Promising colt Skyhook (Written Tycoon) has emerged as a potential contender for the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) in October after extending his record with an impressive victory in Saturday’s Gunsynd Classic (Gr 3, 1600m) at Eagle Farm. The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained three-year-old had been left as... Read More