Historical headline (1): Cigar Hangs On in Desert Sand to Win 14th in Row. That, of course, was from March 1996 when Cigar (by Palace Music from a Seattle Slew mare) won the inaugural Dubai World Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) on dirt at Nad Al Sheba. The New York Times reported the victory as follows:... Read More

O: Sun Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms M C Cheng) B: Robrick Lodge Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd T: Gerald Ryan S: Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 16 yearling V: Riversdale $190,000 P: Sun Bloodstock W: 2YO Maiden Plate, 1100m, Warwick Farm, 22 March   Condor Heroes was a late scratching from the Pago Pago Stakes... Read More

She was a bit slow to move and after being last early, she settled back in fourth place, with cover, travelling comfortably despite the Heavy 10 track. Winx simply cruised up from the home turn, took the lead nearing the 200 metres and then drew right away to score by seven and a quarter lengths... Read More

Dear Mike (Symons), I understand you’ve been a little stressed of late. Did you miss your beloved Cheltenham festival? My advice is a few days rest and, perhaps, a short holiday. You could go to Sydney for a few days and possibly take in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick. It’s a big handicap race, not... Read More

To this observer it was a stunning effort from a three-year-old competing as favourite against a strong field of older, seasoned sprinters at only his sixth start. His supporters, though, must have had some concerns before the race as the colt became stirred up in the parade yard then needed a shoe replaced behind the... Read More

VRC racing manager Martin Talty has outlined his program changes designed to better allow the staying bred young horse to progress towards the club’s classic races – the Victoria Derby and VRC Oaks, both Group One at 2500 metres. He’s also resurrected an ‘old’ race, over ground, for two-year-olds and hopes that other clubs will... Read More