McDonald and Waller bring up an elite 50 as Via Sistina shines once again on Champions Day
Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) produced a dominant display to score a remarkable 12th triumph at the highest level when successfully defending her crown in Saturday’s Champions Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) on a wet, windy and unseasonably cold day at Flemington. The heavy conditions did not faze the reigning Australian Horse of the Year, who tracked... Read More
Riverstone chasing Flemington milestone with Blandford Baron
Riverstone Lodge will chase a memorable first Flemington winner on Saturday when their promising colt Blandford Baron (Extreme Warrior) lines up in the Inglis Banner (RL, 1000m) on Champions Day. Trained at Morphettville by Travis Doudle, the colt heads across the border after an eye-catching debut second and a tough maiden win, performances that convinced... Read More
‘We had this race in mind for a long time’ – Strictly all Business in VRC Oaks demolition
Ballarat-based trainer Thomas Carberry showcased his training expertise on Thursday when he saddled up his filly Strictly Business (Grunt) to produce a stellar showing in the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) at Flemington, providing the native Irishman with his maiden Group 1 success. In the space of just 13 days, the three-year-old daughter of Grunt... Read More
Tornado Valley (AUS)
2 c Too Darn Hot – Oklahoma Girl by Fastnet Rock O: Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, Mr B J Britten, Geelong Club, Keeping Schtum, Mr P F Guerra, The Oven Fixers, Mr M J Eastmure, Bakerland, BR Oklahoma Girl 2, BR Oklahoma Girl 1, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd B: Rosemont Stud, Vic T: Ciaron Maher... Read More
The Next Episode to debut in Golden Gift
Regally bred colt The Next Episode (Snitzel) will get the chance to justify his lofty valuation when he debuts in the $1 million Golden Gift (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday. By champion sire Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) out of multiple stakes-winning mare Humma Humma (Denman), The Next Episode was purchased for $2.8 million by Ciaron Maher... Read More
Point Barrow delights connections with thrilling Red Roses win
Anthony and Sam Freedman were delighted with Point Barrow after she delivered a thrilling victory in the Red Roses Stakes at Flemington on Thursday. “She’s shown herself to have a nice change-up speed anyway, but she’s still doing a bit wrong,” Sam Freedman said. “She got a bit keen in the early stages, that’s part... Read More