Named after an early Governor of New South Wales, Victor Albert George Child Villiers, the Earl of Jersey, the race has gained in stature in recent years as the winner becomes exempt from a ballot to run in the following autumn’s rich Doncaster (Gr 1, 1600m). The 2016 and 2015 Villiers winners, Sense Of Occasion... Read More

This is a remarkable achievement by any measure – especially as they were spread across five countries with 16 in the UK, seven in Ireland, three in France and one apiece in Hong Kong and the USA. However, two questions arise. One, is Group One success the best measure of who’s the best trainer and,... Read More

O: F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G V Dick, P Robson, T E O’Callaghan, P G O’Callaghan, B Faulks, B Hendren & A J Driussi T: Joe Pride B: Bell View Park Stud S: Inglis Australian Broodmare and Weanling Sale 2015 V: Bell View Park Stud P: A Phillips $30,000 S: Inglis Classic... Read More

Ridden forward as is Highland Reel’s usual style, Ryan Moore settled the well-travelled entire in second place before applying pressure to the leader Helene Charisma (Air Chief Marshal) 1600 metres from home. Taking a clear lead at the 800 metres, Highland Reel was then a target for his highly credentialed rivals as the field turned... Read More

Crowned the world’s best jockey last week, Bowman has spent the past two days on a reconnoitre mission in Dubai before returning to Japan where he will attempt to complete the Japan Cup – Arima Kinen double on Cheval Grand (Heart’s Cry). “I was invited to have a look around Dubai,” Bowman said. “I’ve not... Read More

Victorian-bred Mr Stunning (Exceed And Excel), the highest rated horse in Hong Kong, justified his favouritism by taking the Hong Kong Sprint (Gr 1, 1200m) by a neck under Australian rider Nash Rawiller after being prepared to perfection by nine-time champion Hong Kong trainer John Size, a Queenslander who also sent out the fast-finishing runner-up,... Read More