In only his second start after a first up win at Ballarat, Ducimus almost lost the race due to greenness before holding off the strong finishing Taking Aim (Choisir) to prevail by a long head. Another length and a half back in third place was the filly Sanadaat (Not A Single Doubt) whose rider lodged... Read More

As the competition for international runners, from racing jurisdictions around the globe, ever increases;  the ardor in pursuing competitors is similarly growing for a multitude of reasons which reflect a changing face of racing characterised by wagering on ‘away from home’ product, commingling, television rights and merchandising. It now extends beyond the novel or ’feelgood’... Read More

Either may prove me wrong and go on to be outstanding performers but we have to separate the facts from the hype. Recent history says the Newmarket (Gr 1, 1200m) might be more their stage than the Lightning Stakes. The hype is largely borne of last spring’s Coolmore Stud Stakes (registered as Ascot Vale Stakes)... Read More

O: J W Kelly Suffolk Vale & Co B: M & C Lowe Bloodstock T: Michael Freedman W: Inglis Classic (RL, 1200m), Randwick, 13 February S: Inglis Classic Yearling Sale V: Vinery Stud P: Blue Sky Bloodstock $100,000 The Michael Freedman-trained Frolic opened her account at the third attempt in the $250,000 Inglis Classic (RL,... Read More

But his sectional times recorded in his first up third in Saturday’s Rubiton Stakes (Gr 2, 1100m) at Caulfield suggests that the five-time Group One winner is far from a spent force. He settled back in fifth place, one off the rails, improved rounding the home turn, briefly looking dangerous but was soon under pressure... Read More