Nature Strip fires warning Everest shot in flying Concorde success

A week after Masked Crusader (Toronado) stamped himself as a serious Everest (1200m) contender via Melbourne another confirmed starter, Nature Strip (Nicconi), made a stunning statement with a soft first-up victory in the Concorde Stakes (Gr 3, 1000m). The manner of the Randwick performance, in which he had two and a half lengths up his... Read More

Zaaki firms for Cox Plate after Tramway canter

The rise and rise of the Annabel Neasham-trained Zaaki (7 g Leroidesanimaux – Kesara by Sadler’s Wells) soared to further heights yesterday as the import sauntered to victory in the Tramway Stakes (Gr 2, 1400m) at Randwick on his seasonal return, to strengthen his credentials for the Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) next month. Since... Read More

Hawkesbury-based Glenn Haven Racing training facility to be sold by Sir Owen

Focus to be on Go Bloodstock’s elite broodmare band and stallion portfolio Prominent Australian thoroughbred investor Sir Owen Glenn’s private training centre Glenn Haven Racing at Hawkesbury on the outskirts of Sydney will be closed at the end of the month and placed on the market as the octogenarian embarks on a “significant change in... Read More

Profondo (AUS)

Profondo (AUS) 3 c Deep Impact – Honesty Prevails by Redoute’s Choice O: Galletta Construction Co Pty Ltd B: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd T: Richard Litt S: 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Arrowfield Stud P: Galletta Construction Co, $1.9 million W: 1st Crop Magna Grecia Foals Maiden Handicap, 1400m, September 1, Kensington... Read More

Classy fillies to fly the Lindsay colours at The Valley

Probabeel the headline act but Cambridge Stud owners have two exciting three-year-olds engaged in Melbourne tomorrow The way in which Zouzarella (Zoustar) won her debut at Moonee Valley last month and the wide grin across jockey Brett Prebble’s face as he excitedly steered her back to scale, left us in no doubt that she’s a... Read More

Darby Racing secure a pair of Galileo colts at Tattersalls

Darby Racing were active at the second session of the Tattersalls August Sale yesterday, picking up two colts by the late Galileo (Sadler’s Wells) from the Ballydoyle draft. The Aidan O’Brien-trained three-year-olds Father’s Day (Lot 391) and Iowa (Lot 393) were secured in a matter of minutes by Hubie De Burgh of De Burgh Equine... Read More