This was Bon Aurum’s most important win, as it was for his father, successful in the same race nine years earlier in 2007 when he defeated Niconero (Danzero) and Wonderful World (Agnes World). To add to the similarities, both stallions are chestnuts, raced for syndicates formed by Ken King and carried the same colours in... Read More

Having only his eighth race start, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained five-year-old gelding worked in the early stages before crossing to the lead from the Irish-bred import Signposted (Rock Of Gibraltar), a winner of his prior four starts. Fabrizio then ran along at a strong tempo under Tim Clark, increased his advantage nearing the... Read More

O: M J Wyborn, Mrs C Wyborn, P W Tatham, A K Burr & J G Beatson B: G D Wallace T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young W: Laurels Function Centre Maiden, 1738m, Sale, 21 September S: NZ$150,000 New Zealand Bloodstock Premier Yearling Sale V: Mapperley Stud P: Ohukai Lodge Psd NZ$200,000 New Zealand Bloodstock... Read More

The colt, who was a maiden going into the six furlong contest having finished second on his only previous start at Ascot in May, was well supported in the betting and took the step up in class in his stride. Despite taking a keen early hold under Adam Kirby, Harry Angel moved strongly into contention... Read More

The fact that Lee Freedman was anxious to show me photos, on his phone, of his soon to arrive Cups hope Exosphere (Beat Hollow) suggests a level of enthusiasm for this horse – beyond what you might expect from a man who’s already claimed five first Tuesday in November Cups. Or perhaps it’s just the... Read More

When clear, though, Foxplay sprouted wings under Hugh Bowman to grab the leaders in the final strides, defeating Skylight Glow (Northern Meteor) by a neck with Quick Feet (Northern Meteor) another half-head away in third place. The time for the race was 1:23.99, the final 600 metres covered in 35.28 on a track rated as... Read More