Mighty Boss caps off a great day for Not A Single Doubt
For the past 12 months the achievements of consistent Arrowfield Stud stallion Not A Single Doubt (Redoute’s Choice) have been overshadowed by his barnmate, champion sire Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice). Last Saturday, though, was the day for Not A Single Doubt to shine as never before with four stakes winners in Melbourne and Sydney plus two-year-old... Read More
Steve Moran speaks to Stephen Baster as he looks to secure his first victory in the Caulfield Cup
Jockeys Stephen Baster, Hugh Bowman, Kathy O’Hara and Corey Brown trekked the Kokoda trail in August. On Saturday, the first three named will compete in the Caulfield Cup and Brown would have been there but for a suspension. None of the quartet has won a Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) but victory, aboard Jon Snow... Read More
Winx’s sectional times demonstrated her Turnbull Stakes dominance
The accolades flowed freely after Winx (Street Cry) streaked away to an effortless six and a half-length victory in Saturday’s Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) with a subsequent analysis of her sectional times clearly demonstrating the level of her dominance. Having her fourth start this preparation, Winx confirmed that she is close to her brilliant... Read More
Melbournian Steve says he enjoys the friendly rivalry between his home city and the New South Wales capital.
One thing which bothers me with The Everest (1200m) is the name. Why wouldn’t they have called it the Kosciuszko? Ah, I guess, that’s Sydney for you – delusions of grandeur. They couldn’t be content with the tallest mountain in Australia. The Everest, nonetheless, promises an enthralling contest this afternoon. The publicity it’s generated, albeit... Read More
Bring Me Roses (AUS)
3 f High Chaparral – Freckled Face by Polish Patriot O: Clairden Racing T: Tony McEvoy B: Dr DJ O’Brien W: Edward Manifold Stakes Group Two, 1600m, Flemington, 7 October The Tony McEvoy-trained Bring Me Roses followed promising late-closing placings in Listed races at Morphettville to break her maiden at her fourth start and second... Read More
Impressive Group Three win for Danehill Kodiac
Two-year-olds The Freddy Head-trained Luminate (2 f Lawman – Kalandara by Rainbow Quest) continued her good form when she won the Prix De Conde (Gr 3, 1800m) at Chantilly at the weekend. The two-year-old made a winning debut over 1600 metres at Deauville in August and was the only filly to line up in the... Read More