Maiden Of The Week

Bella Rosa (AUS) 2 f Snitzel – Swiss Rose by Thorn Park

Mid-September Cranbourne trial winner Bella Rosa, thrust her nose in front near the line for a game win on debut in the Bumble Stakes (registered as Ottawa Stakes) (Gr 3, 1000m)  on Tuesday. Racing in heavy rain, Bella Rosa was always among the leading group, narrowly headed at the crossing and was not asked for... Read More

Bavella (AUS) 2 f Snitzel – Zonza by Zabeel

Bavella (Snitzel), a recent trial winner, won with plenty in hand on debut at Ellerslie on Friday. She sped through after a slightly tardy start to sit outside the lead at the 600 metres before taking over in the straight at the 400 metre mark, where she was stargazing and seemed a little lost. Jockey... Read More

Ranier (3 c Lonhro – Kanzan by Commands)

After four seconds and a third from his first five starts, Ranier (Lonhro) was beginning to earn himself a reputation as a serial bridesmaid, but ended his run of placed efforts with a tenacious maiden victory in the Gothic Stakes (Listed, 1400m) at Caulfield last weekend. The Godolphin-raced colt settled in sixth place, before being... Read More

Brazilica (AUS) 3 f Redoute’s Choice – Brazilian Pulse by Captain Rio

Brazilica (Redoute’s Choice) looks a rising star for the Chris Waller stable after the three-year-old filly landed the Vancouver @ Coolmore Australia Maiden (1100m) on her debut at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday. She came into the races having won her two trials at Warwick Farm (800m) in January and Rosehill (900m) in early October, and she... Read More

Roheryn (3 c Lonhro – Mannington by Danehill)

The beautifully bred Roheryn (Lonhro) won on debut at Warwick Farm on Wednesday and he looks to possess a bright future. The Godolphin-raced colt showed the benefit of two barrier trial victories, the most recent coming just last month at Warwick Farm over 798 metres, to come home three quarters of a length clear of... Read More

Oohood (3 f I Am Invincible – Bella Sunday, by Sunday Silence)

It is a rare occurrence that the Gavelhouse.com Maiden Of The Week is a Group 1 winner, but that is the case in this instance as serial bridesmaid Oohood (I Am Invincible) finally recorded the victory that had eluded her for so long, prevailing in a blanket finish to land the Flight Stakes (Gr 1,... Read More