Steve’s travels take him to the historic Summerhill Stud
Resting at the head of the table in the semi-outdoor dining room of the Hartford Hotel, which is part of this horse farm complex, is proprietor Mick Goss who is ready to regale a small party of visitors with a brief and fascinating history of the farm, the battles of the district and the country... Read More
Clash to savour if Roaring Lion takes on Poet’s Word
The first two home pulled two and a half lengths clear of the four-year-old Cliffs Of Moher (Galileo) back in third to put the three-year-olds firmly on top in this first intergenerational clash over a mile and a quarter, with both colts paying a handsome compliment to Masar (New Approach), who was an eleventh-hour absentee... Read More
Snaith saddles five in Durban July as he seeks win number three
Its handicap status; extended newspaper coverage; widespread interest among the populace; the raceday festivity and fashion; the rich prize and billing as Africa’s greatest racing event make the comparison reasonable. Snaith, previously champion trainer in 2013-14 and with an unassailable lead in this year’s title, has won the Durban July twice and has also had... Read More
Tony Nicconi runs fast early sectionals in impressive debut victory
After suffering shin soreness earlier in the season, Tony Nicconi had his first race start in the Keno Let’s Play Two-Year-Old Handicap (1200m) and after beginning well from his outside barrier (10), he was forced to work in the early stages before racing outside the leader at a strong tempo. Luke Nolen dashed Tony Nicconi... Read More
Master Ash (AUS) 2 c Sebring – Hanky Panky by Anabaa
Master Ash (Sebring) maintained his upward trajectory when almost a length clear of his rivals when winning the TAB Maiden Handicap (1250m) at Canterbury on Wednesday, having finished second on debut in a Kembla Grange juvenile maiden (1000m) on June 16. Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and racing in the distinctive colours of... Read More
Camelot has first classic winner in Irish Derby
The win also gave prominent Australian owner Lloyd Williams his first European Derby winner with an Irish–bred horse presumably named after the Latrobe Valley and river in his home state of Victoria. Trained by Joseph O’Brien who won last year’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) for the owner with Rekindling (High Chaparral), Latrobe caught the... Read More