Only a tiny percentage of horses can boast ten or more stakes wins. It doesn’t matter where they are, it’s a sign of a rare and exceptional animal. At Launceston last weekend a nine-year-old gelding who’s already part of the Island State’s turf folklore wrote another chapter of his story by pushing his black type... Read More

O’ Ole (AUS) 2 f Ole Kirk – Vellor by Sepoy O: Bjorn Baker Racing, Mr B E Rissetto, Mr K Salagic, Mr R W Mutton, GS Racing, Mr P G O’Toole, Mr M Von Senden, Mrs M Badgery, Mr K Burrows, Debreele Racing, Mr D Dodd, Mr A C Frogley, L B Page, Mr... Read More

She might not be a favourite of the punters, and may have sneaked under the guard of one noted tipster in particular, but late bloomer Arts Object (Zoustar) is living up to some powerful bloodlines as she builds an impressive race CV, most lately by taking Saturday’s Tails Stakes (Listed, 1500m) at Eagle Farm. A... Read More

2 f Starspangledbanner – Noblest by Pivotal O: Rosemont Stud  B: Rosemont Stud  T: Jason Warren W: Merson Cooper Stakes, Listed, 1000m, November 30, Caulfield Jason Warren’s smart filly Palm Angel (Starspangledbanner) added herself to an elusive honour roll that includes the likes of Group 1 winners Anamoe (Street Boss) and Little Brose (Per Incanto),... Read More

There’s a lot to be said for returning to the well. Twice in six weeks, Rob Crabtree’s familiar red and white checks have been carried to stakes success by homebred fillies born as a result of the Victorian breeder going back to what he possibly ought to have stuck with in the first place. And... Read More