Montefilia silences distance doubters with fine Metropolitain victory
There were never any questions surrounding Montefilia’s (Kermadec) talent, but ahead of Randwick’s Metropolitan Handicap (Gr 1, 2400m) a few had reserved judgement as to whether she could see out the 2400 metres effectively. But yesterday, the daughter of Kermadec (Teofilo) proved her many critics wrong, staying on strongly to clinch her third win at... Read More
Written Tycoon delivers Gimcrack repeat with dominant Coolangatta
Maher and Eustace strike again as colt installed favourite for Golden Slipper In a repeat of 12 months ago, champion sire Written Tycoon (Iglesia) again supplied a Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained winner of the Gimcrack Stakes (Gr 3, 1000m) as Coolangatta produced a stunning three-and-a-half-length win to be installed as the early favourite for... Read More
Hayes claims National Day Cup, notches 500th Hong Kong win with barnstorming quartet
Elated after extending a remarkable start to the season with a quartet, David Hayes hopes to plot a path to the Hong Kong Sprint (Gr 1, 1200m) after Super Wealthy (Epaulette) threatened Sha Tin’s 1000-metre course record with a brilliant National Day Cup Handicap (Gr 3, 1000m) triumph yesterday. Atop the trainers’ championship with 12... Read More
Proven Thoroughbreds’ Walter has shrewd Eye on Group 1 Epsom prize
Progressive four-year-old son of Al Maher earns shot at big Randwick handicap Jamie Walter was yesterday underselling his ability to source a quality horse for a relatively modest sum but the racetrack deeds of Private Eye (Al Maher), a leading chance in today’s Epsom Handicap (Gr 1, 1600m), suggests otherwise. The Proven Thoroughbreds syndicator is... Read More
Able Willie (AUS)
Able Willie (AUS) 3 g Written Tycoon – Lifesaver Lady by More Than Ready O: Hermitage B: Glentree Pastoral Pty Ltd T: Chris Waller S: 2020 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale V: Bhima Thoroughbreds P: Chris Waller Racing, $140,000 W: Admire Mars at Arrowfield Handicap (1250m) Kensington, September 29 Able Willie (Written Tycoon) emerged a... Read More
Brother of new Derby favourite Luxembourg makes a €1.2 million splash
If Tuesday’s first session of the Goffs Orby Sale was a welcome return to form, then Wednesday’s second session provided confirmation that Ireland’s national yearling sale is right back where it belongs. As a frenetic day of trading drew to a close, all the major indications pointed to a successful rebound to 2019, driven by... Read More