Dixie Preacher spanks them at Benalla

Stable is having a terrific run at present. Change is always uncomfortable but big changes are at foot around the stables. We are building a new management team and the results are starting to pay dividends. Three winners in the last nine days…

Chairman’s Stakes chances left High ‘N’ Dry with another wide barrier

Part owner and breeder Phil Bennet is hoping for a change of luck for his three year old High ‘N’ Dry after drawing another wide barrier in the Group 3 $120,000 AAMI Chairman’s Stakes (2035m) at Morphettville on Saturday. Co-trainer…

Shamurt’s Group 1 bid rests in Dalrello Stakes performance

A Winter Carnival Group 1 bid for Shamurt rests in her performance in Saturday’s Listed $100,000 Bam Willie Wright Dalrello Stakes (1200m) at Doomben. Trainer Tony Gollan and jockey Jim Byrne above, will team up with Shamurt in the Dalrello…

Bendigo victory Seized

It was a sense of relief when Seized crossed the finish line in front at Bendigo on Tuesday.With just over $100,000 in prize-money the owners certainly didn't think Seized would be a maiden for this long. A change of environment down in Warrnambool…

Victory Stakes to kick off Most Important’s 2018 Winter Carnival Campaign

The Group 2 $200,000 Hiflow Industries Victory Stakes (1200m) at Doomben on Saturday will kick off Most Important’s 2018 Winter Carnival campaign. Most Important, above in maroon and gold colours with white sleeves, will line up in the…

California Turbo’s Queensland Derby assault to take off in Gunsynd Classic

The Team Snowden trained California Turbo will kick start his Queensland Derby assault when he lines up in the Group 3 $125,000 East Coast Car Rentals Gunsynd Classic (1630m) at Doomben on Saturday. California Turbo, above in yellow and red…

Waller stable hoping for soft track for 2018 Hawkesbury Gold Cup trio

The Chris Waller stable is hoping for some soft conditions for their trio in the Group 3 $200,000 Livamol Hawkesbury Gold Cup (1600m) at the Metropolitan class standalone meeting at Hawkesbury on Saturday. McCreery, above, is one of three Chris…

In Her Time slots into The Everest 2018 field

Group 1 winning mare In Her Time has been snapped up by Tabcorp to fill their slot in the 2018 $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 13. In Her Time, above, has secured a slot for the 2018 The Everest at Randwick. Photo by Steve Hart. Newcastle…

Robin making Riches

The stable were given this 6 year old gelding to train in January this year. Robin the Rich had previously been plugging away having not won a race since 2016. Mick and team freshened him up and took him to the picnics to try and get some…

Penny Pays Again

Penny to Sell dominated the field in the BM78 mile at Ballarat last Sunday. She put in a blistering final 400 metres running 23.98 and making up at least 12 lengths on the leaders, running away to win by 2. Robbo told us she would win her…

Browne hoping for Victory on Impending in Winter Carnival Opener

Sunshine Coast based jockey Damian Browne has secured the ride on the odds on favourite Impending in the Group 2 $200,000 Hiflow Industries Victory Stakes (1200m) at Doomben on Saturday. Damian Browne will ride Impending, above, in the 2018…

Gollan keen to start Shamurt in Dalrello Stakes

Brisbane’s leading trainer Tony Gollan is keen to run his unbeaten filly Shamurt in Saturday’s Listed $100,000 Bam Willie Wright Dalrello Stakes (1200m) at Doomben. Trainer Tony Gollan, above, has nominated Shamurt for the Dalrello…

Trapeze Artist grabs a slot in The Everest for 2018

New sprinting sensation Trapeze Artist will race on into the 2018 Spring Carnival after grabbing a slot in the $13m The Everest (1200m) at Randwick in October. Trapeze Artist, above in black and gold colours, has been confirmed for a slot in…

Legless Veuve to tackle Robert Sangster Stakes first up

Trainer Henry Dwyer will attempt to win the Group 1 $1m Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on May 5 first up with new stable acquisition Legless Veuve. Legless Veuve, above, will tackle the Robert Sangster Stakes first up at Morphettville.…

Blinkers could see Secret Agenda win back to back Robert Sangster Stakes

Trainer Mick Price is considering putting the blinkers on Secret Agenda in a bid to win back to back Group 1 $1m Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on May 5. Trainer Mick Price is contemplating putting the blinkers on Secret Agenda,…

Impending the stand out in 2018 Victory Stakes nominations

The James Cummings trained Impending is the stand out among the ten nominations for Saturday’s Group 2 $200,000 Victory Stakes (1200m) at Doomben. Impending, above in blue colours, is the stand out in the nominations for the 2018 Victory…

Weir has two strong contenders for 2018 Australasian Oaks

Victoria’s leading trainer Darren Weir has two strong contenders, Sopressa and Think Bleue, for the 2018 Group 1 $500,000 Schweppes Oaks (Australasian Oaks) (2000m) at Morphettville on May 5. Think Bleue, above in maroon and white colours,…

Gunsynd Classic hopeful Lucky Jackson aimed towards 2018 Queensland Derby

Promising three year old Lucky Jackson can earn himself a start in the 2018 Queensland Derby if he runs up to stable expectation in the Group 3 $125,000 Gunsynd Classic (1600m) at Doomben on Saturday. Dreams Aplenty, above, was the winner…

Skate To Paris to be tested for Queensland Oaks in The Bracelet

Trainer Chris Munce is looking to Skate To Paris’ performance in the Listed $125,000 The Bracelet (1600m) at Doomben on Saturday as a significant guide to her chances of running in the Queensland Oaks. Trainer Chris Munce, above with jockey…

IRISH WINS FIRST UP!

A great day for the stable with Irish Constabulary returning from a spell without a trial, to dominantly win first up over 1000m at the Sunshine Coast.Ridden beautifully by Steph Lacy, fresh off a win on a $30 outsider in the first race, Irish…

Sell sizes up another cup

KYNETON trainer Mick Sell will pursue a third consecutive country cup with Treasure Map after a triumphant New Year’s Day at Burrumbeet. Treasure Map landed his second cup within a week in the $20,000 Petrogas Regional Burrumbeet Cup,…