Observer delivers a first for Godolphin with gutsy Derby win
The epic Godolphin double was completed when Ghaiyyath (Dubawi) colt Observer produced a commanding front-running display in the $2 million Victoria Derby, giving leading trainer Ciaron Maher his second success in the Classic and completing an unforgettable four-timer for jockey Mark Zahra. Zahra – who also won the Wakeful Stakes (Gr 2, 2000m) aboard Getta... Read More
Group 1 wins for homebred pair Tentyris and Observer headline spectacular day for Godolphin at Flemington
Godolphin achieved a spectacular brace of wins at Flemington on Derby Day, each with homebred colts as Tentyris (Street Boss) and Observer (Ghaiyyath) stamped their class when taking the Coolmore Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) and Victoria Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) respectively under in-form jockey Mark Zahra. Beginning the red-letter day, Tentyris was produced to... Read More
Trapeze Artist filly shines at Warwick Farm juvenile trials
The Matthew Smith-trained Zunesha (Trapeze Artist) impressed in Friday’s Warwick Farm juvenile heats, producing the quickest time of the morning among four two-year-old trials over 818 metres. The filly jumped cleanly from an outside gate, mustered speed to sit outside the leader and drew clear to win by 1.2 lengths over Promenade (Pinatubo), with Farcolo... Read More
Oaks-bound filly headline act in Inglis Digital November Sale
A stake in VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m)-bound filly Morisu Ojo (Maurice) is among the headline offerings for the Inglis Digital November (Early) Online Sale, which is now open for bidding. The Ciaron Maher-trained daughter of Maurice (Screen Hero) announced herself with a brilliant maiden win in September before a bold sixth against the colts... Read More
McArdle’s My Gladiola set to take on the boys in the Coolmore
John McArdle is hoping his star filly My Gladiola (I Am Invincible) can upstage the boys when she lines up as the sole filly in Saturday’s Coolmore Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Flemington. The striking grey will be out to join an illustrious honour roll of fillies to have conquered the ‘stallion-maker’ in recent... Read More
Harvey Wallbanger (NZ)
The Tony Pike-trained Harvey Wallbanger (Home Affairs) signalled he could be in for an exciting future when he scored an impressive debut victory at Ellerslie last Saturday. Ridden by Jasmine Fawcett, the colt kicked clear in the closing stages of the race to win by 3.5 lengths over favourite Sword Of Stars (Sword Of... Read More