Sebring Adds To His Record With Group One Double
In Adelaide on Saturday his three-year-old daughter Egg Tart staged a dramatic late charge to capture the Australasian Oaks (Gr 1, 2010m) to become Sebring’s 29th stakes winner and third Group One winner after Criterion and Dissident, both now standing at Newgate Farm in NSW. On the following day in Hong Kong Sebring’s five-year-old gelding... Read More
Steve Talks To Brett Prebble
The Australian jockey has won this major sprint race four times in the past ten years – scoring on Absolute Champion (Marauding) (2007), Sacred Kingdom (Encosta De Lago) (2010) and Lucky Nine (Dubawi) (2013 and 2014). He’s also been runner-up four times, in that period, on Lucky Bubbles (Sebring) (to Chautauqua (Encosta De Lago) last... Read More
Star Exhibit Primed For Queensland After Impressive Eastern States Debut
Resuming for new trainer Darren Weir, Star Exhibit ran on strongly to win the Thoroughbred Club Cup (registered as Anniversary Vase) (Listed, 1440m) highlighted by his excellent sectional times. After beginning smartly, Star Exhibit settled in sixth place, one off the rails, before tracking up well nearing the home turn. Brad Rawiller then brought him... Read More
Minding Returns To Action
The colt was settled in behind the leaders in the early stages under Adam Kirby and made smooth headway to launch his challenge approaching the final furlong. He loomed alongside the Shadwell-raced Dahik (Society Rock) with around 200 yards to run and he knuckled down well to score by half a length, with a break... Read More
Kiwia (AUS)
B: Limerick Lane Thoroughbreds T: Darren Weir W: Optus Shop Warrnambool Maiden Plate, 1400m, Warrnambool, 3 May Kiwia was impressive winning here on debut. He broke well from barrier six under John Allen and settled well, back in second last place in the seven-horse field, tracking a good tempo. He made his move at the... Read More
A postcard from Lan Kwai Fong….wishing you were here – Steve
Just as sure that Pakistan Star (Shamardal) might be freakishly good despite the fact that he’s won just three-times in ten starts since that internet congesting debut win in July last year. East meets West on every corner but you’re unlikely to meet a miscreant intent on relieving you of your wallet. I love the... Read More