Giga Kick precedent has connections making Everest case for Ozzmosis
Field endorses syndicator Darby’s bid for Heritage Stakes winner to make field for next month’s $20 million race at Randwick The comparisons between unbeaten colt Ozzmosis (Zoustar) and last year’s Everest (1200m) winner Giga Kick (Scissor Kick) are irresistible for connections as they attempt to gain a start in Sydney’s $20 million showpiece. Stallion kingmaker... Read More
Oliver adds to Group 1 haul in Underwood
Yesterday’s Underwood Stakes (Gr 1, 1800m) was won by a rejuvenated Alligator Blood (All Too Hard), who demonstrated his superior class to produce a dominant win at Caulfield and retain his title won 12 months ago, as the retiring Damien Oliver added a 129th Group 1 victory to his CV. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian... Read More
Steparty steps up in Guineas Prelude
Taking on a field of promising colts, Steparty (Artie Schiller) stretched his unbeaten run to five, prevailing in a thrilling blanket finish to yesterday’s Caulfield Guineas Prelude (Gr 3, 1400m). The Paul Preusker-trained three-year-old was ridden patiently by John Allen, who trusted his mount’s ability to turn widest and streak through on the outside and,... Read More
Magic Militarize
Son of Dundeel swoops on Golden Rose in the hands of Joao Moreira Racing can be all about timing. And in brilliant colt Militarize (Dundeel) and ‘Magic Man’ rider Joao Moreira, their timing is nothing short of impeccable. The pair, partnering yesterday for the Golden Rose (Gr 1, 1400m), Sydney’s pre-eminent spring three-year-old contest, soared... Read More
Royal Tribute
TRAINER: Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott RACE: Heritage Stakes (Listed, 1100m) Having broken his maiden at the second start in impressive fashion, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Royal Tribute (Snitzel) will be stepped up to stakes grade today when he tackles the Heritage Stakes (Listed, 1100m) at Rosehill. The son of Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice)... Read More
Mills hopes filly proves a Charm in historic Golden Rose bid
The progressive Charm Stone out to become first filly since 2008 to claim time-honoured Group 1 at Rosehill Million-dollar Melbourne filly Charm Stone (I Am Invincible) has matured into “the ultimate professional” and stands a very strong chance of spoiling the stallion-making party as the lone female in today’s Golden Rose Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m),... Read More