Calamari Ring proves to be a tasty buy for To
After a wet and wild day at Flemington, owner Leo To will be hoping lightning has struck twice following the Inglis Banner (RL, 1000m) success of his two-year-old filly Calamari Ring (Street Boss). Four years ago, the Sydney-based expat Hong Kong businessman ventured to the Inglis Australian Weanling Sale in the early days of building... Read More
Darby Racing strike gold at Rosehill
Darby Racing showed they could be set for another major juvenile season when they took the quinella in Saturday’s $1 million Golden Gift (1100m) at Rosehill with Revengeance (Hellbent) and Spicy Miss (Trapeze Artist). Well ridden by Josh Parr, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained colt Revengeance sat just off the pace before pushing to... Read More
McDonald and Waller bring up an elite 50 as Via Sistina shines once again on Champions Day
Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) produced a dominant display to score a remarkable 12th triumph at the highest level when successfully defending her crown in Saturday’s Champions Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) on a wet, windy and unseasonably cold day at Flemington. The heavy conditions did not faze the reigning Australian Horse of the Year, who tracked... Read More
Riverstone chasing Flemington milestone with Blandford Baron
Riverstone Lodge will chase a memorable first Flemington winner on Saturday when their promising colt Blandford Baron (Extreme Warrior) lines up in the Inglis Banner (RL, 1000m) on Champions Day. Trained at Morphettville by Travis Doudle, the colt heads across the border after an eye-catching debut second and a tough maiden win, performances that convinced... Read More
‘We had this race in mind for a long time’ – Strictly all Business in VRC Oaks demolition
Ballarat-based trainer Thomas Carberry showcased his training expertise on Thursday when he saddled up his filly Strictly Business (Grunt) to produce a stellar showing in the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) at Flemington, providing the native Irishman with his maiden Group 1 success. In the space of just 13 days, the three-year-old daughter of Grunt... Read More
Tornado Valley (AUS)
2 c Too Darn Hot – Oklahoma Girl by Fastnet Rock O: Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, Mr B J Britten, Geelong Club, Keeping Schtum, Mr P F Guerra, The Oven Fixers, Mr M J Eastmure, Bakerland, BR Oklahoma Girl 2, BR Oklahoma Girl 1, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd B: Rosemont Stud, Vic T: Ciaron Maher... Read More