On The Watch
Marmelo runs fastest closing sectional times in the Caulfield Cup
Marmelo’s (Duke Of Marmalade) debut performance in Australia, when he caught the eye of many with his effort in dead-heating for sixth in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) was certainly impressive, so too were his sectional times which were the fastest of the race. Having his first start since winning the Prix Kergorlay (Gr... Read More
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The Everest resulted in a fast pace but not quite the cracking pace anticipated
The inaugural $10,000,000 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday did what it was designed to do – stimulate interest in a new Sydney racing concept, drawing a crowd of 35,512 but it did not see the race run at quite the cracking pace as anticipated. In a field of 12, there were four horses... Read More
Winx’s sectional times demonstrated her Turnbull Stakes dominance
The accolades flowed freely after Winx (Street Cry) streaked away to an effortless six and a half-length victory in Saturday’s Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) with a subsequent analysis of her sectional times clearly demonstrating the level of her dominance. Having her fourth start this preparation, Winx confirmed that she is close to her brilliant... Read More
Performer makes impressive debut in taking out Breeders’ Plate
The Chris Waller-trained colt Performer (Exceed And Excel) looks set for a very bright future after making an impressive debut in taking out the Breeders’ Plate (Listed, 1000m) in race record time at Randwick on Saturday. After a slow beginning, Performer improved along the rails from his good barrier (two) and settled in fifth place,... Read More
The $10,000,000 The Everest Is Looming – So Too Is Chautauqua
Having his first start since his brilliant last-to-first victory in the T J Smith Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Randwick on 1 April, Chautauqua was again settled at the tail of the field on Saturday. In fact he was still last at the 200 metres mark, before Brenton Avdulla switched the grey deeper and in... Read More
Menari Stages Stand Out Performance In A Day Of Fast Times At Rosehill
Facing a challenging task from his outside barrier (nine), jockey Josh Parr elected to use Menari’s pace and as a result, the colt was forced to ‘do it’ at both ends of the race. But the stylish colt was well up to the task, demonstrating his quality with a decisive win in a time of... Read More