Private Eye shows class in P B Lawrence
Evergreen nine-year-old Private Eye (8 g Al Maher – Confidential Queen by Shamardal) showcased another classy effort as he landed Saturday’s P B Lawrence Stakes (Gr 2, 1400m) at Caulfield in great style. Ridden by Nash Rawiller for trainer Joe Pride, the gelded son of Al Maher (Danehill) proved a class above as he beat... Read More
Group 1 goals for Ferivia
On Friday, trainer Phillip Stokes told ANZ News he hoped homebred filly Ferivia (Astern) might measure up to a Guineas. Specifically, he conceded his sights were set fairly modestly on the Morphettville Guineas (Listed, 1600m) next March, rather than anything too highfalutin. But a day later, Stokes had major cause to revise those hopes upward... Read More
Skyhook makes big spring statement in the Rosebud
Skyhook (Written Tycoon) indicated he’ll be one of the classier three-year-olds of the Sydney spring by resuming with a tough victory in The Rosebud (Listed, 1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday. A $575,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast purchase for trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou, the chestnut colt was among the more prominent two-year-olds of the... Read More
Jimmy Recard emerges as a new star for Bennett Racing
Syndicator Bennett Racing may have a new star in their ownership after Jimmy Recard (I Am Invincible) showed previously undiscovered toughness to become his all conquering sire’s 121st black type winner in Saturday’s Vain Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) at Caulfield. Aiming for a hat-trick after winning a Gosford maiden at start number two and Flemington’s... Read More
Manifique a highlight lot in gavelhouse.com auction
Manifique (Savabeel) is the standout lot on the latest fortnightly auction on gavelhouse.com. Bidding currently stands at $27,000 for the Group 2 performer and is due to close around 7.30pm (NZ Time) on Monday. Manifique is by New Zealand’s ten-time champion sire Savabeel (Zabeel), who is also putting together an outstanding record as a broodmare... Read More
Sixties (AUS)
3 c Flying Artie – Gracie’s Lass, by Redoute’s Choice O: Aramco Racing B: Mr GJ Perry, NSW T: Chris Waller S: 2024 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale V: Vinery Stud P: Aramco Racing, $350,000 W: Inglis Xtra Bonus Handicap, 1150m, Randwick-Kensington, August 13 The Chris Waller-trained three-year-old Sixties (Flying Artie) announced himself as a colt... Read More