Recommendation gets five-star rating in Sir John Monash Stakes romp
Ciaron Maher-trained gelding destined for bigger targets following seven-length demolition of rivals Ciaron Maher admitted he didn’t expect Recommendation (Shalaa) to ‘win that easy’ after witnessing the gelding scoot home by an impressive seven lengths to win Saturday’s Sir John Monash Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m). The four-year-old put himself firmly into spring contention with his... Read More
‘There is some real momentum in the New Zealand industry’
Shuttlers Paddington and Chalden well received ahead of their maiden seasons at stud Paddington (Siyouni) and Chaldean (Frankel), the latest star shuttlers added to the New Zealand stallion ranks, have been well received by breeders on both sides of the Tasman as the pair look to make their mark in Australasia when they begin covering... Read More
Price and Kent Jnr swoop at July Sale
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr got involved on the second day of the Tattersall’s July Sale on Wednesday when acquiring Bur Dubai (Night Of Thunder) for 250,000gns (approx. AU$500,000). The son of Night Of Thunder (Dubawi) was signed for under the Price Kent Racing and Myracehorse Australia banner, with Jason Singh taking bids over... Read More
Pierre Ng, Francis Lui remain locked in dramatic battle for Hong Kong trainers’ title
The 2023/24 Hong Kong trainers’ championship will be decided at Sunday’s season finale after Pierre Ng and Francis Lui failed to land winners at the final Happy Valley meeting of the campaign on Wednesday night. Ng leads by one win – 67 to 66 – after his eight runners on the card yielded one third... Read More
Tarpaulin (AUS)
Tarpaulin (AUS) 2 c Harry Angel – Shelters by Lonhro O: Godolphin B: Godolphin T: James Cummings W: Schweppes Handicap, 1200m, July 10, Warwick Farm Godolphin look to have a potentially smart performer on their hands after the well-related colt Tarpaulin (Harry Angel) landed a 1200-metre handicap at Warwick Farm on Wednesday in impressive fashion.... Read More
‘We’re all really excited about what’s coming up’
Ridgmont’s Cunningham has plenty to look forward to – both on and off the track Having won Queensland’s two richest races this past season, the Cunningham family are now raising their sights even higher with Stefi Magnetica (All Too Hard) and Storm Boy (Justify), who are both set to target some of Australia’s biggest prizes... Read More