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
Star Of Justice (AUS)
3 f Justify – Fair Isle by Fastnet Rock O: Te Akau Fair & Just Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) B: PJ & PM Vela T: Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson S: 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale V: Pencarrow Stud P: David Ellis, $190,000 W: Canterbury Westland Racing Owners Association Maiden, 1200m,... Read More
Practical Joke colt headlines Keeneland’s strong trade at US$250,000
Keeneland had a strong day of trade during the ninth session of the September Yearling Sale, led by a Practical Joke (Into Mischief) colt from the family of Group 1 winner X Y Jet (Kantharos), sold for US$250,000 (approx. AU$390,380) to CJ Thoroughbreds. Out of Jetbird, a winning daughter of Wildcat Heir (Forest Wildcat), he... Read More