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

Return To Conquer (AUS) 2 c Snitzel – Vaujany by Lonhro O: Te Akau 2024 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) B: Mr M Howard T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson S: 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Blue Gum Farm P: D C Ellis CNZM BANZ, $1,300,000 W: Counties Challenge Stakes... Read More

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, and a race by any other grading – approved or make-believe – is still something to celebrate if you come first, despite all the confusion. Gringotts (Per Incanto) is making a habit of winning these NSW black type races that aren’t. At Randwick’s Melbourne Cup... Read More