Remarkable five-timer and another milestone for Walker
The first four races taken out in quick succession by the same owner and trainer combination would be unheard of at Kranji, but to have the first two ringing up the trainer’s 600-win milestone makes the feat even more remarkable. Pun fully intended, Mark Walker, the trainer in question, was helped towards that new landmark... Read More
Bargain buy a real ‘Pearl’
Bargain buy Pearl Green (Fastnet Rock) made it win number 13 in Macau with a convincing victory under apprentice Eric Cheung in Sunday’s Class 1 & 2 Handicap over 1500 metres, taking his prize-money to over HKD$5.8 million (approx A$1.05 million). Given a perfect ride in the very testing heavy conditions by the five-pound claimer... Read More
Titan Rock provides Belardo with his sixth winner
New winners Belardo – Titan Rock (2 c ex Frabjous by Pivotal) provided New Zealand shuttler Belardo (Lope De Vega) with his sixth winner when taking out the EBF Maiden Stakes (7f) at Goodwood on Saturday for trainer John Quinn and jockey Daniel Tudhope. The winner is a half-brother to Listed winner Argentero (Zoffany) and... Read More
Cautious optimism ahead of Magic Millions National Yearling Sale
Trainers and agents do homework in the hope of striking gold in buyers’ market Vendors, left without “many more throws of the dice”, are hoping that the dramatic surge in betting turnover on racing and renewed interest in the sport in recent months can help fuel end-user demand for racing stock at the Magic Millions... Read More
Entries open for 2021 Inglis yearling sale series
Entries open for 2021 Inglis yearling sale series Inglis has unveiled its 2021 sale dates with the company’s Classic, Premier and Australian Easter yearling sales maintaining their traditional places on the calendar but the auction house yesterday confirmed that two smaller auctions would be altered next year. The HTBA Scone Yearling Sale, held at Riverside... Read More
Air of spring at The Valley with Hard Landing and Brooklyn Hustle scoring
Trainers outline stakes races for All Too Hard colt and daughter of Starspangledbanner In the depths of winter at a nondescript meeting at The Valley two lightly raced horses made a big impression at the start of the new season, prompting connections to signal their intent on bigger races during the spring carnival. Hard Landing... Read More