Million-dollar colt set for possible breeding career as show stallion
One of the most uplifting thoroughbred rehoming stories of the year emerged at Queensland’s largest agricultural show, the EKKA, which was held recently in Brisbane. Supercharge, a magnificent bay stallion by I Am Invincible, took one of the highest honours for the breed and was sashed supreme champion led thoroughbred. The prestigious event, judged by... Read More
Verry Elleegant well beaten but trainer not disheartened
Francis Graffard described Verry Elleegant’s (Zed) performance in yesterday’s Prix Jean Romanet (Gr 1, 2000m) as ‘rusty’, with last season’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) winner finishing last of seven runners in the 2000-metre contest at Deauville, her first of a European campaign which connections hoped would culminate in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe... Read More
Duais’ spring campaign diverted to Melbourne after irregular heartbeat
Cummings’ multiple Group 1 winner set for Hawkesbury course proper barrier trial following Winx Stakes withdrawal Duais (Shamus Award), a dominant weight-for-age performer in the autumn and Australia’s leading chance in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, will barrier trial on her home track this morning to get her spring campaign back on track. The Edward... Read More
Zougotcha draws first blood in Silver Shadow
Champion trainer Chris Waller struck first in the opening leg of the Princess Series as Zougotcha (3 f Zoustar – Fast Talker by Fastnet Rock) secured a maiden stakes’ win in yesterday’s $250,000 Silver Shadow Stakes. Possessing plenty of untapped potential, the daughter of Widden Stud stallion Zoustar (Northern Meteor) threw her name into the... Read More
Anamoe lays down spring marker with dominant Winx Stakes success
Dual Guineas winner Anamoe (4 c Street Boss – Anamato by Redoute’s Choice) delivered an ominous warning to his spring rivals yesterday, when he announced his return to the track in style, producing a performance full of class to win the first elite-level contest of the new season, the Winx Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) at... Read More
Ambitious Pepper hoping for a tasty performance from bargain buy Opal Ridge
Rubick filly set to take on big hitters in Silver Shadow Stakes as the action steps up a notch at Randwick Bargain filly Opal Ridge (Rubick) will be out to provide more validation for sire and for Luke Pepper’s move to the growing training hub of Scone when she takes on several bigger hitters in... Read More