A late finishing burst saw Japanese import Tosen Stardom win the Group 1 $2m Emirates Stakes (2000m) at Flemington today. Tosen Stardom ($6.50) had to overcome a checked run in the straight to claim his second Group 1 victory from his last three starts after taking out the Group 1 $500,000 United Petroleum Toorak Handicap […]
An excellent return to the racetrack for Private Hero, with the Ekraar gelding dashing quickly to win over 1400m at the Sunshine Coast today. Ridden by Stephanie Lacy, who claimed 1.5kg to reduce his weight to 58kg, he carried 4kg more than the rest of the field but was too classy for the Class 3 […]
Australia’s newly crowned number one sprinter Redzel will bypass a January Magic Millions campaign and be prepared for the major sprints during the 2018 Autumn Carnivals. Redzel, above, will bypass the Magic Millions Carnival and be set for the Autumn Sprints. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Redzel successfully took the crown away from The Team […]
Godolphin’s popular English stayer Qewy has been retired from racing following his unplaced effort in last Saturday’s Group 3 $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington. English stayer Qewy, above, has been retired from the race track. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The Charlie Appleby trained Qewy was sent out as the $3.20 favourite for […]
Dual Group 1 winner Global Glamour will head the Gai Waterhouse – Adrian Bott team heading to the 2018 Magic Millions Carnival at the Gold Coast in January. Global Glamour, above, will head up the Waterhouse-Bott 2018 Magic Millions Team at the Gold Coast. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The Waterhouse-Bott combination were crowned the […]
2016 Melbourne Cup winner Almandin is one of three Lloyd Williams owned stayers among the nominations for the Group 2 $300,000 Zipping Classic (2400m) at Sandown on Saturday. Almandin , the winner of the 2016 Melbourne Cup, above, is among the nominations for the 2017 Zipping Classic at Sandown. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The […]
New stable acquisition Leishman was able to win at his second start for Wilde Racing at Geelong on Saturday. Given a lovely ride by our apprentice Melissa Julius, Leishman was too strong for his rivals. After a promising first up run at Warrnambool, it was great to see him continue his form into his next […]
A start for Qewy in the Group 3 $300,000 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington on Saturday will be confirmed closer to the weekend. Qewy, above has been installed the favourite for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Godolphin’s English trainer Charlie Appleby wants to give Qewy as much time […]
Bean Trac provided the stable with at win at Donald on Monday. With another jumps trial under his belt from his first up run, Bean Trac stripped fitter for yesterdays 1600m affair.It was a lovely front running ride by Linda Meech. Bean Trac was able to roll along at his own tempo, before pinching a […]
Wilde Racing made the trip to Murtoa on Tuesday with two runners. Bean Trac was out to make it two wins on the trot, while Sister Kitty Mac was looking to continue on from her good first up run over the Swan Hill Carnival. Both horses were able to jump and lead all the way. […]
Nothin’like Albert was able to notch up his first win at Casterton on Saturday since joining Wilde Racing. He seems to be enjoying the environment change down at Warrnambool as well as jumping a few hurdles to record two minor placings and a win from his three starts with us. Linda Meech produced the winning […]
Big race jockey Craig Williams has chosen English stayer Wall Of Fire as his mount to break through for a maiden win in the Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday. Craig Williams, above, will ride English stayer Wall Of Fire in the 2017 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo by Adrienne […]
Leading Group 1 winning jockey Hugh Bowman will be chasing back to back wins in the Group 1 $1m Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Hugh Bowman will ride Catchy, above, in the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Bowman won the sprint for the three year olds down […]
European import Ventura Storm will wear a set of winkers under race conditions for the first time in Tuesday’s Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington. Ventura Storm galloped with stablemate Boom Time, above, at Flemington on Thursday morning. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The Linsday Park Team of David and Ben Hayes […]
Lindsay Park head trainer David Hayes considers Boom Time to be well over the odds for the Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday. Boom Time, above, is on track to run in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. Boom Time was a shock $101 winner of […]
Bendigo Cup winner Qewy won’t line up for a second time in the 2017 Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday. Qewy, above, won’t take his place in the 2017 Melbourne Cup field. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The English stayer finished fourth to Almandin in last year’s Melbourne Cup after […]
The odds for the Godolphin owned staying three year old Astoria have shortened dramatically since the release on Tuesday of the final field for the Group 1 $1.5m AAMI Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday. Damian Lane, above, rides Astoria in the 2017 Victoria Derby at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The betting […]
The first day of the 2017 four day Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington kicks off on Saturday with Victoria Derby Day, arguably the best race day on the Australian Racing Calendar. Main Stage, above, is one of the top fancies for the 2017 Victoria Derby at Flemington. Photo by Ultimate Racing Photos. The entire nine […]
Godolphin’s Australian trainer James Cummings is finding it hard to split his two three-year-olds, Viridine and Kementari, when they line up against each other in the Group 1 $1m Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Viridine, above, is one of three runners for trainer James Cummings in the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington. […]
Three times Cox Plate winner Winx will be sent to the paddock for a spell and not run in the Group 1 $2m Emirates Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on November 11, the last day of the four day Melbourne Cup Carnival. Winx, above in blue colours, will head to the spelling paddock. Photo by Ultimate […]
Nakeeta’s Ebor Handicap win is a strong form line for his chances going into the 2017 Group 1 $6.25m Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday. Jockey Glyn Schofield, above, has been booked to ride Nakeeta in the 2017 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo by Taron Clarke. The Scottish trained stayer lines up in […]