The recurring theme is the evenness of the competition in our major sprint races which begs the question: are these horses all very, very good or simply very even? That will be determined over the next five months and will begin with Rebel Dane (California Dane) and Takedown (Stratum) seeking to measure up in the... Read More

In a driving finish Takedown won by a long head from five-year-old mare Sheidel (Holy Roman Emperor) with Rock Magic (Redoute’s Choice) a half-length away in third place. Time was 1:10.27. Gary Moore, established again as a trainer in Sydney after being champion trainer in Macau, has done a superb job with the 17.0hh Takedown... Read More

O: Corumbene Stud B: Corumbene Stud T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott S: Psd $140,000 Res $150,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Corumbene Stud W: Hyland Race Colours Maiden Plate, 1000m, Warwick Farm, 23 November Jessamin put up a good effort to win on debut over 1000 metres at Warwick Farm having finished... Read More

After settling back in seventh place, she improved nicely nearing the home turn but was crowded and checked at the 200 metres, appearing to lose any winning prospects. However, her jockey James Orman then eased Cellargirl deepest of all and she came with a strong finish to win the QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap (1000m) by a... Read More

The Alain de Royer-Dupre-trained Dariyan (4 c Shamardal – Daryakana by Selkirk) took out the first major stakes race for older horses in Europe when comfortably winning the Prix Ganay (Gr 1, 2100m) at Saint-Cloud on 1 May. The Aga Khan-owned and bred colt, whose peak efforts as a three-year-old included a victory in the... Read More

Recent autumns have generally been kind to the Caulfield horseman largely courtesy of the deeds of the now sidelined Lankan Rupee (Redoute’s Choice) along with Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) winners Samaready (More Than Ready) and Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt). And this year may be no exception given the talent and scope... Read More