Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising scales Everest
Hong Kong hero Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) earned confirmation of his global superstar status and a comparison to his trainer’s former champion Better Loosen Up (Loosen Up) in storming to victory in Saturday’s The Everest at Randwick. The world’s highest-rated sprinter now has the world’s richest sprint title to show for it, after racing in... Read More
Autumn Mystery emerges as another shining light for Arrowfield’s star sire
Arrowfield’s emerging star stallion The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice) moved into double figures for stakes winners when Autumn Mystery brought a first black type success for Mornington-based trainer Rory Hunter in Saturday’s Caulfield Classic (Gr 3, 2000m). Sent out a $4.60 third-favourite for the old Norman Robinson Stakes under Blake Shinn, the gelding began well... Read More
Joy for Tony and Calvin McEvoy as Half Yours skips away with Caulfield Cup
Half Yours (St Jean) proved himself one of the shrewdest second-hand buys of the century as he added to a regal day for unsung sires by lifting Saturday’s Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m). Bringing trainer Tony McEvoy his first victory in the race – made more special by achieving it in partnership with son Calvin... Read More
Relation to Caulfield Guineas winner headlines October (Late) Sale
A winning half–sister to last weekend’s Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) winner Autumn Boy (The Autumn Sun) and a host of other interesting racing prospects headline a diverse catalogue for the Inglis Digital October (Late) Online Sale. Pacific Cross (Merchant Navy) received the ultimate pedigree update six days ago when her half–brother Autumn Boy won... Read More
Sir Delius ruled out of Caulfield and Melbourne Cups
Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) favourite Sir Delius (Frankel) has been ruled out of the race by the Racing Victoria (RV) stewards after failing independent specialist scans. It comes as the $5 shot was set to warm up for Australia’s biggest race in the Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m), for which he also headed the... Read More
‘I really feel he’s a top-four chance’ – Stokes set for big day at Caulfield with Deakin and Ferivia
Pakenham-based trainer Phillip Stokes is set for a busy day at Caulfield on Saturday as he saddles up live chances in both the Thousand Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) and the card’s feature, the Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m). Stokes is currently operating at a strike-rate of 20.8 per cent this season, having sent out 72... Read More