Cliff’s Edge can enhance his stallion prospects with Memsie Stakes win

Co-trainer Ciaron Maher is hoping Cliff’s Edge can enhance his future stallion prospects with a win in the Group 1 $1m New Zealand Bloodstock Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Cliff’s Edge, above, is chasing his first…

No second thoughts to run Material Man in 2019 Memsie Stakes

An impressive gallop by Material Man at Caulfield this morning has given Mornington trainer Pat Carey no second thoughts of starting the veteran galloper in Saturday’s Group 1 $1m New Zealand Bloodstock Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Alizee,…

Osborne Bulls’ charge towards The Everest delayed

Osborne Bulls’ charge towards securing the Godolphin slot in the $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19 has been delayed after trainer James Cummings decided against trialling the six year old at Randwick today. Osborne Bulls,…

In-form sprinter Begood Toya Mother among Memsie Stakes nominations

The Group 1 $1m New Zealand Bloodstock Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield is one of three races in-form sprinter Begood Toya Mother has been entered for on Saturday with trainer Daniel Bowman to decide later in the week which path to follow. Begood…

2019 Winx Stakes Results: Samadoubt Upsets Avilius, Verry Elleegant, Happy Clapper

Bjorn Baker’s veteran six-year-old Samadoubt caused a boilover at Randwick on Saturday, winning the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at $34.00 odds to trump a host of Chris Waller’s chances. Samadoubt mapped as the leader heading into…

Deprive Wins 2019 Show County Quality in Photo Finish

Punters were saved from a dead heat at Randwick on Saturday as the Group 3 Show County Quality came down to the wire. Godolphin favourite Deprive, trained by James Cummings, won the race by no more than a hair as second placegetter Trope lunged…

Everest Could Be on the Cards for Silver Shadow Winner Libertini

Libertini had it all too easy at Randwick on Saturday, blazing away to win the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m) by three lengths in an impressive leadup into the Spring. After settling in nicely along the rails, jockey Tommy Berry moved…

Up and Coming Winner True Detective Looks Ahead to Golden Rose After Protest Win

  The Chris Waller trained True Detective claimed a controversial Group 3 Up and Coming Stakes (1300m) win at Randwick on Saturday, moving into the Golden Rose conversation after winning a protest over second placegetter Superium. Punters…

Kiamichi to take on the older mares in Toy Show Quality

Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi is set to take on the older mares when she lines up for the first time as a three year old in the Group 3 $160,000 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday. Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi, above, is set…

The Everest hopeful Pierata sizzles in Warwick Farm barrier trial win

All Aged Stakes winner Pierata scored a sizzling win in a Warwick Farm barrier trial today in preparation for the $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Pierata, above, won a Warwick Farm barrier trial in preparation for The Everest…

Libertini ready to live up to her odds on quote in Silver Shadow Stakes

Trainer Anthony Cummings is confident that his rising star Libertini has done enough work in her lead up to her return to the racetrack to live up to her odds on quote in the Group 2 $200,000 Darley Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on…

Blinkers go back on Happy Clapper in Winxless Winx Stakes

The absence of champion mare Winx and the re-application of the blinkers gives veteran galloper Happy Clapper a great chance to add another Group 1 win to his record when he steps out in the Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on…

Avilius can enhance 2019 Cox Plate credentials with bold showing in Winx Stakes

Dual Group 1 winner Avilius can enchance his credentials for the 2019 Cox Plate when he kicks off his Spring Carnival campaign in the Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Avilius, above, is the favourite for the 2019…

Waller has 4 of the 10 runners in 2019 Winx Stakes

Premiership winning trainer Chris Waller has a great chance to win his fifth straight Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday when he saddles up four of the ten starters. Verry Elleegant, above, is one of four runners…

Nature Strip chased Redzel home in Rosehill trial

Brilliant sprinter Nature Strip looks set for a successful 2019 Spring Carnival after producing an eye catching trial when runner up to dual Everest winner Redzel in a barrier trial at Rosehill today. Nature Strip,above, was runner up to Redzel…

Alizee unlikely Winx Stakes contender

First up Missile Stakes winner Alizee is unlikely to have her second Spring Carnival run in Saturday’s Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Alizee, above in royal blue colours, is an unlikely starter in the Winx Stakes at…

Verry Elleegant to step out bigger and stronger in 2019 Winx Stakes

Last season’s Australian Oaks winner Verry Elleegant will step out a bigger and stronger mare when she kicks off her 2019 Spring Carnival campaign in the Group 1 $500,000 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Verry Elleegant, above,…

Graff chasing a slot in The Everest 2019

Connections of the talented four year old Graff are hoping an impressive barrier trial win at Newcastle on Monday will grab the interest of the four remaining slot owners for the 2019 $14m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19. Graff,…

Redzel revving up for third win in The Everest 2019

Defending champion Redzel is revving up his preparation heading towards a third victory in the $14m The Everest (1200m) with an all the way win in a Rosehill barrier trial this morning. Redzel, above winning the 2018 Everest, scored an all the…

Marmelo is on target to run in third Melbourne Cup

Last year’s runner up Marmelo is on target to run in a third consecutive Group 1 $8m Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 5. Marmelo finished second to Cross Counter, above, in the 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Photo…

Mystic Journey remains at the top of 2019 Cox Plate betting

Tassie’s rising super star Mystic Journey remains at the top of the betting for the 2019 Group 1 $5m Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on October 26. Mystic Journey, above, remains the favourite for the 2019 Cox Plate at The Valley.…