‘One in a million’ Big Evs narrowly denies brave Asfoora in thrilling King George Stakes
Having finished third and first respectively in the King Charles III Stakes (Gr 1, 5f) at Royal Ascot in June, the Mick Appleby-trained Big Evs (Blue Point) and Henry Dwyer’s tenacious mare Asfoora (Flying Artie) once again did battle in Friday’s King George Stakes (Gr 2, 5f) at Goodwood. However, having come out on top... Read More
Heavyweight sires back in ring for first stakes race of the season
I Am Invincible’s Zarastro to square off against Zoustar runners in Aurie’s Star Handicap Trainer Tony Gollan is confident born-again sprinter Zarastro (I Am Invincible) can represent his sire powerfully when I Am Invincible’s (Invincible Spirit) tussle with Zoustar (Northern Meteor) resumes without delay in the first stakes race of the season, Saturday’s Aurie’s Star... Read More
Saturday Spotlight
Horse #1 Cosmonova (Rosehill R3 #7) TRAINER: Joe Pride RACE: BM72 1200m A three-time winner as a filly in the recently finished 23/24 racing season, this now-crowned mare is slowly starting to put it all together on race day. Impeccably bred by Zoustar (Northern Meteor) out of the Nicconi mare Time Awaits, Cosmonova has always... Read More
Huge incentives on offer through the Inglis Xtra Bonus Maiden Series
A full field of 14 will line up at Coffs Harbour on Friday in the first race of the Inglis Xtra Bonus Maiden Series, which offers a combined $5 million in incentives throughout the season. Four horses, including the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained debutante Unite The Stars (Unite And Conquer), are eligible to claim... Read More
In-form mare aims to continue the Zoustar party
Widden flagbearer out to build on his brilliant 2023-24 season Fresh from his record-equalling exploits, Zoustar (Northern Meteor) will bid to build some new season momentum when his speedy daughter Right To Party shoots for her third successive win in Saturday’s Aurie’s Star Handicap (Gr 3, 1200m) at Flemington. Widden Stud’s flagbearer matched I Am... Read More
Recommendation
It so often happens in breeding that – for want of a less harsh term – one farm’s poison becomes another’s meat. Merchant Navy (Fastnet Rock) was sold by Coolmore to Kooringal Stud, Wagga Wagga, and within days had a Group 1 winner in Royal Merchant. Scissor Kick (Redoute’s Choice) was shown the gate at... Read More