Darley’s super sire continues his hot streak
Gai Waterhouse paid tribute to Too Darn Hot (Dubawi) after regally-bred filly Too Darn Lizzie surged into Thousand Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) contention courtesy of her dashing display in the Guineas Prelude (Gr 3, 1400m) at Caulfield. Darley’s shuttle stallion left his mark on Caulfield Cup day and showcased his versatility with a stakes double... Read More
Duke De Sessa gets it right on the day in Caulfield Cup
Ciaron Maher’s day would go on to get even better when the ultra-consistent Duke De Sessa (Lope De Vega) finally got his day in the limelight when making all for an incredible success in the Caulfield Cup. Imported from Ireland last year, the six-year-old gelding had made 12 starts in Australia prior to Saturday’s feature... Read More
‘Elite’ Bella Nipotina conquers The Everest
Seven-year-old mare proves ultra-game to land newly crowned Group 1 on a huge day for Ciaron Maher In what proved to be an unforgettable hour for Ciaron Maher, with the trainer scoring his second Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) victory and first Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) win, in his first year with runners in the... Read More
Extreme Choice cover among October Sale headliners
Group 3-placed mare Ariaz (Charge Forward), who is in foal to Newgate Farm’s Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt), is the headline act of the Inglis Digital October (Late) Sale, which is now opening for bidding. Ariaz is out of five-time winner Zaira (Fastnet Rock), herself a daughter of dual Group 3 winner Shelbourne Lass... Read More
Baker confident Stefi Magnetica can continue rapid rise in Everest
Big day of racing set to be tinged by controversy, owing to Australia’s rumbling black type debacle Bjorn Baker is confident Stefi Magnetica (All Too Hard) has done all she can to continue her stunning trajectory in striving to go from $140,000 yearling to $20 million race winner in a females-heavy The Everest (Gr 1,... Read More
Vincent Ho slots Happy Valley three-timer to continue season revival
Casting aside the frustration of a sluggish start to the season, Vincent Ho posted a Happy Valley treble on Wednesday night, crowned by Jumbo Legend’s (Hinchinbrook) spectacular last-to-first win, to take riding honours. With only two wins from his first 64 rides of the season, the four-time winner of the Tony Cruz Award as Hong... Read More