Newcomer Zhongli Thoroughbreds well-armed for major shot at Victoria Derby
Dundeel colt to give Chinese breeding and racing operation first Group 1 runner Chinese-owned Australian racing and breeding start-up Zhongli Thoroughbreds will reach an important milestone this week when promising three-year-old Hit The Shot (Dundeel) contests Saturday’s Victoria Derby (2500m), the operation’s first runner at Group 1 level. The Gu Tao-owned Zhongli Thoroughbreds, which is... Read More
Anders’ Coolmore hopes rest on Caulfield gallop
Maher and Eustace to cast eye over exciting sprinter before committing to Group 1 start An important track gallop at Caulfield will determine whether high-priced stallion prospect Anders (Not A Single Doubt), whose spring campaign has been derailed by an elevated temperature, will start in the Coolmore Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m). The sharp sprinter,... Read More
Inferno destroys best sprinters in Lion City Cup
The epithets may be running scarce but a few unused glowing terms still came out in praise of Inferno (Holy Roman Emperor) following his exhibition gallop in the S$400,000 Lion City Cup (Gr 1, 1200m) yesterday. In his typically economical debriefing style after the country’s premier sprint, trainer Cliff Brown said the Holy Roman Emperor... Read More
Dragonet roars to Cox Plate victory
Ozzie’s European import provides milestone moment for Maher and Eustace Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) winner Sir Dragonet (Camelot) had been on the radar of Mathew Becker for more than 12 months before he was able to convince Coolmore to part with the well-bred and highly talented colt who provided the ultimate return to his... Read More
Giant win signals December intent, Courier Wonder dazzles on debut
Mighty Giant (Power) sealed a fifth consecutive win with an impressive performance in the Class 2 Argyle Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday, which had trainer Ricky Yiu eyeing Group 1 targets. “There’s every possible chance he’ll run on International Day because there could be no overseas runners,” Yiu said, referring to December’s HK$95 million... Read More
All eyes on Normandy Bridge at Saint-Cloud
While most Australian attention this weekend will be on the home front, tonight’s Saint-Cloud card is likely to be keenly watched with some familiar colours to the fore. The Criterium de Saint-Cloud (Gr 1, 2000m), the only juvenile feature in Europe at a middle distance, has surprisingly thrown up a number of horses that have... Read More