Churchill Impresses In National Stakes
The strapping colt, who is now unbeaten in four starts since running third on his debut at the Curragh in May, was ridden patiently in rear by Ryan Moore and moved up to challenge approaching the final two furlongs. The Richard Hannon-trained dual Group Two winner Mehmas (Acclamation) loomed up on Churchill’s outside under Frankie... Read More
Racing’s Governing Bodies And Stewards
OK, I’m being a touch facetious but not entirely flippant. Like it or not, justified or not – that question has been the standing joke among industry participants, especially in Victoria, over the past two years. It seems that every bit of racing’s dirty linen gets a public hearing and often via industry leaks. It’s... Read More
Fighting Win By Saracino In The Danehill Stakes
Always among the leaders, Saracino took command at the 400 metre mark then fought back when challenged in the closing stages to defeat Archives (Helmet) by a long neck with Samara Dancer (Hinchinbrook) three quarters of a length back in third place. On a Soft 5 track time for the race was 1:09.80 with the... Read More
The Cleaner’s Influence Already Being Noticed As He Heads Towards Another Cox Plate
Now a nine-year-old in the Peter Gelagotis stable at Moe, The Cleaner had his second run this preparation for his new trainer in Saturday’s Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Stakes (Gr 2, 1600m) at his favoured Moonee Valley track. And despite his rising years, The Cleaner showed he is far from a spent force by injecting... Read More
Exocet (AUS)
O: Pinecliff Racing B: GSA Bloodstock T: Lee and Anthony Freedman W: Iga Liquor @ Ryans Torquay Maiden, 1300m, Geelong, 4 September Having only her second start, Exocet put up a smart effort to win stepping up to 1300 metres. Jumping from barrier three in the 13-horse field, Exocet settled back in seventh place, between... Read More
Lion Scores Taking Victory In Sirenia Stakes
The colt, who has yet to finish out of the first three in eight career starts, was settled on the shoulder of the pacesetter by jockey Joe Fanning and travelled strongly into the lead at the top of the straight. Once shaken up he quickened clear for an impressive four length victory over the running-on... Read More