Provence clinches close finish in Trentham Group 1
It was an anxious few moments for the connections of Provence (Savabeel) as they waited to hear the judge’s call following the Mufhasa Classic (Gr 1, 1600m) at Trentham on Saturday, and they erupted when their mare’s name was called out first. In shades of the photo finish between Enzo’s Lad (Testa Rossa) and Ferrando... Read More
Cosmic Crusader edges Northerly thriller
Cosmic Crusader (Maurice) broke a top-level drought for West Australian breeding legend Bob Peters and became a long-awaited third Australian elite-level winner for his sire in taking Saturday’s Northerly Stakes (Gr 1, 1800m) at Ascot. Ridden by Clint Johnson-Porter, the Michael Grantham-trained five-year-old jumped well from gate nine of 16 and settled midfield one off... Read More
Group 1s on the horizon for Caballus
Caballus (I Am Invincible) again underlined Darby Racing’s buying prowess by easily winning his fourth black-type race since the syndicator purchased him in Saturday’s George Moore Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at Doomben. Ridden by Tommy Berry, the five-year-old provided a surprise by going to the lead from his wide gate but after having a comfortable... Read More
Berkeley Square bags back-to-back Ballarat Cups
Local hope Berkeley Square (Territories) pushed his winnings past the $2 million mark when going back-to-back in the $500,000 Ballarat Cup (Listed, 2000m) on Saturday. Ridden superbly by veteran Luke Nolen and appreciating the return of a set of blinkers, the six-year-old gelding settled last from gate 13 of 14, while a solid pace was... Read More
Pair of juveniles bid to stamp their Magic Millions claims for Schweida
Kelly Schweida will look to secure a runner for next month’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1100m) when two of his stable’s youngsters make their debut in Saturday’s Phelan Ready (Listed, 1110m) at Doomben. The trainer’s first chance comes through Zousain (Zoustar) filly Jolayna Dash, who heads to the races off a second-placed Doomben trial... Read More
Eternal Warrior (AUS)
Juvenile colt Eternal Warrior (Extreme Warrior) kicked off his career in perfect fashion on Saturday when he made a winning debut in the Merson Cooper Stakes (Listed, 1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Eternal Warrior had shown talent in two trial seconds to warrant respect, and the Lloyd Kennewell-trained colt produced a determined late surge under... Read More