Are star attractions Nature Strip and Catalyst beatable on an action-packed afternoon?
Nature Strip’s (Nicconi) reputation, mooted Royal Ascot venture and bid to become Australia’s highest-rated sprinter will be tested for the first time in 2020 when he resumes in today’s $750,000 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) at Flemington. The return of Chris Waller’s star speedster and the first Australian appearance of Catalyst (Darci Brahma)... Read More
Unbeaten Hanseatic produces another brilliant closing sectional at Caulfield
Hanseatic (Street Boss) stamped himself as a high-quality colt in overcoming difficulties when taking out Saturday’s Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (Gr 3, 1100m) at Caulfield to remain unbeaten in three starts, yet again producing brilliant closing sectional times. Appreciating a good barrier (2) on this occasion, Hanseatic settled closer in sixth place, but he was... Read More
Bazooka (AUS)
2 g Smart Missile – Valerina by Val Royal O: J Yianni, Mrs S Aldridge, G W Aldridge, A Donald, A Melching, S Loane, W Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, Miss A Shelton, P Griffin, A Mitchell, A Gessel, S Evans, Mrs K Hall, D Hall, M Williams & D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D... Read More
Not A Single Doubt colt speeds to Valley track record
Stronger (Not A Single Doubt) found his Hong Kong feet in fine style at Happy Valley on Wednesday, blitzing the Class 3 Fanling Handicap (1000m) in a track record time of 0.56.11. The Not A Single Doubt (Redoute’s Choice) colt arrived in town with a smart juvenile profile from his time in Australia, having landed... Read More
Bell River Excited about Snitzel mare’s Lightning tilt
Meticulous planning to gain a Group 1 credit for valuable broodmare prospect I Am Excited (Snitzel) could come to fruition in the $750,000 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) at Flemington tomorrow. Prominent breeder James Ferguson said the time-honoured sprint provides the perfect opportunity for the dual Group 2 winner to enhance her credentials... Read More
Aquis and Australian Bloodstock combine to secure high-class sprinter Graff
Group 1-placegetter Graff (Star Witness) has been acquired by Aquis Farm and Australian Bloodstock as a racing and breeding prospect and will stand at Aquis when his career on the track concludes. Replicating the partnership that combined to race dual Group 1 winner and Aquis’ current Hunter Valley resident Brave Smash (Tosen Phantom), Graff will... Read More