Not Usual Talent upstages glittering field of Four-Year-Old Classic Series hopefuls
Reprising a latent winning habit, Not Usual Talent’s (Zacinto) gate-crashing victory in yesterday’s Class 2 Choi Hung Handicap (1400m) ended an 11-race losing streak while delivering a reality check to the claims of a string of Four-Year-Old Classic Series aspirants. Winless since July 2019, the former New Zealander saluted under a perfect ride from Frenchman... Read More
Swift Witness and Finance Tycoon put siblings on radar with impressive victories
Two-year-olds surge into contention for $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast Timing can be everything and for Widden Stud and fellow Magic Millions consignor Eureka Stud yesterday’s Gold Coast two-year-old races, won by Swift Witness (Star Witness) and Finance Tycoon (Written Tycoon) respectively, provided an all-important pedigree update for the duo’s... Read More
‘We are at crisis point’ – Thoroughbred Industry Careers appeals for support in tackling staff shortages
Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) has expressed grave concerns about the staffing shortage in Australia, with the not-for-profit organisation – responsible for promoting careers in racing and breeding – issuing an appeal for further funding from industry participants. The thoroughbred staffing debate has come to the fore this week, with leading trainer Chris Waller among those... Read More
Leatherhead scores in record-breaking time amid sad news
Leatherhead (Helmet) sliced 0.19 seconds off the Polytrack mile record recently equalled by Super Dynasty (Fastnet Rock) when landing yesterday’s Colonial Chief Stakes (1600m) at Kranji. Winning trainer Ricardo Le Grange was evidently pleased he has a new record holder under his barn roof but the celebrations were noticeably subdued despite the memorable feat of... Read More
Gold Coast winners to back up in Classic
Tackling the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) on a week’s back-up has become a proven trend in recent years with four of the last six winners successful on a seven-day return. Maribyrnong Plate (Gr 3, 1000m) winner Finance Tycoon (Written Tycoon) and Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1100m) placegetter Swift Witness... Read More
Brisbane trainers allowed to attend Magic Millions sales complex
Important Wave Race Day at the Gold Coast also set to go ahead despite Brisbane lockdown Racing industry participants, particularly Brisbane trainers who are a key segment of the Magic Millions market, appear to have been spared from the sudden city lockdown imposed by the Queensland government yesterday in the wake of a community case... Read More