Carlingford Class

Carlingford continues to surprise us but we should know to expect this tough classy bloke to do what we don't expect.  His Bendigo win, when we thought he'd probably need the run, showed true grit and determination.   Jess rode him…

Jedastar to kick off 2019 Spring Carnival campaign at The Valley

A successful return to the racetrack by promising filly Jedstar at The Valley on Saturday could see the rising three year old take on the older sprinters in the Group 1 $1m Charter Keck Cramer Moir Stakes over the same course and distance on…

Age no barrier for Group 1 veteran Happy Clapper

An ageless Happy Clapper will be set for another Group 1 campaign during the 2019 Spring Carnival after pleasing trained Pat Webster at the Randwick barrier trials today. Happy Clapper, above, will be chasing more Group 1 success during the…

Fundamentalist overdue for Group 1 win

The Lindsay Park Team is hoping that Group 1 bridesmaid Fundamentalist can break through for a coveted Group 1 victory during the 2019 Spring Carnival. Fundamentalist finished second to Nakeeta Jane (green and purple colours), above, in the…

Flemington jumpout to determine Vega Magic’s Everest claims

Dual Group 1 winner Vega Magic will be vying for a slot in the 2019 Everest when he ramps up his Spring Carnival credentials in a jumpout down the Flemington straight on Friday. Vega Magic, above, is vying for a slot in the 2019 The Everest…

Memsie Stakes start up in the air for Mystic Journey

A start in the Group 1 $1m New Zealand Bloodstock Memsie Stakes (1400m) for Tassie star Mystic Journey is up in the air with trainer Adam Trinder still undecided on a final 2019 Spring Carnival program. Mystic Journey, above, is no certain…

Angel Of Truth to stick to WFA program in lead up to 2019 Caulfield Cup

Australian Derby winner Angel Of Truth will stick to a weight for age program in the lead up to the 2019 Group 1 $5.15m Stella Artois Caulfield Cup (2400m) at Caulfield on October 19. Angel Of Truth, above, will be set for the 2019 Caulfield…

Seaway sails into 2019 Epsom Handicap calculations

Last Saturday’s Rosehill winner Seaway has sailed into Epsom Handicap calculations after taking out the Listed $$150,000 Maldives Travel Connection Winter Challenge (1500m). Seaway, above, might be set for the Epsom Handicap after winning…

Zoustyle and Garibaldi to head Gollan’s Spring Carnival Team

The unbeaten Zoustyle and the promising Garibaldi will head up premiership winning trainer Tony Gollan’s 2019 Spring Carnival assault. Trainer Tony Gollan, above, will take a team south for the 2019 Spring Carnival. Photo by Daniel Costello. Zoustyle…

Scales Of Justice earns another chance at Group 1 level after Bletchingly Stakes win

A successful comeback by injury plagued Scales Of Justice in last Saturday’s Group 3 $160,000 The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield will see the rising seven year old being tested again at Group 1 level during…

Memsie Stakes re-think for Sesar after Bletchingly Stakes failure

Team Hawkes and managing owners Aquis Farm will have a re-think on a Memsie Stakes start for Sesar after the short priced favourite was well beaten in last Saturday’s Group 3 $160,000 The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at…

Bletchingly Stakes favourite Sesar on show for a slot in The Everest

An impressive win by promising sprinter Sesar in the Saturday’s Group 3 $160,000 The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield will enhance his chances of filling a slot in The Everest. Sesar, above, is the favourite for…

Luck in running the key to success for Bandipur in 2019 Bletchingly Stakes

Luck in running is the key to success for Bandipur in Saturday’s Group 3 $160,000 The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield after the four year old drew the outside gate in the nine horse field. Bandipur, above, needs…

Mystic Journey to stay home: No Betchingly Stakes start

The forecast of more rain in Melbourne in the lead up to the weekend has forced Tasmanian trainer Adam Trinder to delay the start of Cox Plate favourite Mystic Journey’s 2019 Spring Carnival Campaign. Mystic Journey, above, won’t…

Humidor takes first steps back for third Cox Plate campaign

Multiple Group 1 winner Humidor has taken his first steps in his comeback campaign that could lead to a third attempt to win the 2019 Group 1 $5m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on October 26. Humidor, above, is on the comeback trial…

Golden Rose Stakes a possibility for Excellent Proposal

Unbeaten colt Excellent Proposal may have earned himself a possible start in the Group 1 $1m Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on September 28. Excellent Proposal, above, made it two wins from starts with his victory at Randwick. Photo…

Scales Of Justice set to revitalize career in 2019 Bletchingly Stakes

Trainer Lindsey Smith is hoping that his Group 1 winner Scales Of Justice can revitalize his career when he lines up in the Group 3 $160,000 The Big Screen Company Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Mystic Journey, above, is…

Yes Yes Yes could be a surprise 2019 Everest contender

Rising three year old Yes Yes Yes cold be a surprise contender for a slot in the 2019 $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Yes Yes Yes, above in grey, black and olive tartan colours, could be a surprise contender for the 2019…

Godolphin secure 2019 The Everest slot

Global giant Godolphin have secured the final slot for the 2019 $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Osborne Bulls, above, is the likely runner in Goldolphin’s slot for the 2019 The Everest at Randwick. Photo by Ultimate…

Buffalo River flows into 2019 Golden Eagle contention

The in-form Buffalo River has put himself into contention for the $7.5m Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill on November 2 after racking up four straight wins with his latest victory at Flemington. Buffalo River, above in purple and gold colours,…

Finche in early stages of 2019 Melbourne Cup campaign

French import Finche is in the early stages of his 2019 Spring Carnival campaign which will culminate with a second attempt to conquer Australia’s greatest race, the Group 1 $8m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on the first Tuesday…