‘I don’t know if we can call him a champion, but he’s getting very close’
Baker lauds Overpass after six-year-old lands another valuable prize on his latest Western raid Bjorn Baker declared Overpass (Vancouver) a “very special horse” after the six-year-old extended his Ascot record to a stunning four-from-four with a dominant triumph in Saturday’s Winterbottom Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m). Just as in his previous victories over the same course... Read More
Snitzanova toughs it out for Sandown Guineas win
Ciaron Maher predicted a stellar future for Snitzanova (Snitzel) after she showed her “grit and tenacity” in raising two hat-tricks at once on Saturday: her own personal three-peat and the third straight win for a filly in the Sandown Guineas (Gr 2, 1600m). Continuing a sparkling spring for syndicators Bennett Racing, Snitzanova won out in... Read More
Inglis release preview of Easter Yearling Sale catalogue
The catalogue for the 2025 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale is nearing completion, with Inglis releasing a ‘2025 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale – A Selection Of The Best’ catalogue for potential buyers to ponder. While it will not be officially finalised until mid-January, Inglis has unveiled the preview, which includes a selection of the best pedigrees,... Read More
‘I expect him to run extremely well’
Begg hoping for big effort from Maharba in Winterbottom as ‘extremely underrated’ Pride Of Dubai seeks another big-race winner rainer Grahame Begg believes Maharba (Pride Of Dubai) is ready to strike another blow for his “extremely underrated” sire and upstage more fancied rivals in Saturday’s Winterbottom Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Ascot. Sat on the... Read More
Return To Conquer (AUS)
Return To Conquer (AUS) 2 c Snitzel – Vaujany by Lonhro O: Te Akau 2024 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) B: Mr M Howard T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson S: 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Blue Gum Farm P: D C Ellis CNZM BANZ, $1,300,000 W: Counties Challenge Stakes... Read More
‘She’s well above average’
Hi Barbie heads strong team for Gollan as Queensland’s champion trainer eyes glory in Doomben features Saturday’s meeting at Doomben could turn out to be a big one in the racing calendar for Tony Gollan with the reigning Queensland champion trainer aiming a battalion of horses at the meeting. Gollan, who currently sits atop of... Read More