Horse Racing News
Gentleman Roy on target for the G2 PB Lawrence Stakes
The Lindsay Park stable of Ben Will and JD Hayes is looking to add another PB Lawrence Stakes trophy to their ever-expanding cabinet. Ben and JD combined two years ago to win the 1400m race before Will joined the team when Mr Brightside made it back-to-back victories in the Group 2 race. Mr...
Neasham set to unveil Amelia’s Jewel
Amelia’s Jewel will make her first public appearance for new trainers Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald when she headlines another quality barrier trial session at Warwick Farm. Formerly prepared by Perth horseman Simon Miller, the Group 1 winner has been off the scene since disappointing in The Goodwood at Morphettville in May. However, Neasham...
Blake Shinn lands second straight Breasley Medal
Jockey Blake Shinn has been announced the recipient of a second straight Scobie Breasley Medal for riding excellence in Victoria. The Scobie Breasley Medal is awarded on a 3-2-1 voting basis by Racing Victoria Stewards for the best ride at each of the metropolitan meetings throughout the season. Shinn, who finished second to...
Munhamek bright enough for G2 PB Lawrence Stakes
An encouraging workout alongside one of Australia’s premier weight-for-age gallopers has Nick Ryan excited about Munhamek’s prospects of extending his winning streak this Saturday. The nine-year-old will chase a fourth-straight win in the $300,000 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. It will be Munhamek’s first outing since the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m)...
Bonus pick-up delights Vahala
Trainer Stefan Vahala is a big fan of Ice Pick Nick; a new stable acquisition and that affection only grew after the six-year-old produced a dogged performance at Belmont on Saturday. Ice Pick Nick showed fighting qualities to stave off Leniency by a half-head in the Morley Growers Market Handicap (1200m), exciting...
Spring stars trial at Warwick Farm
The newly formed training partnership of Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald gave their newly acquired stable star Amelia’s Jewel her first trial on Monday morning, with the Group 1 winning mare finishing second in her 900m heat. Amelia’s Jewel was slowly away under Tommy Berry but recovered quickly, going to the line under a...
Arkansaw Kid ready to step up
Group 1 victory has to this point eluded Arkansaw Kid, but co-trainer Ben Hayes remains hopeful that the Blue Diamond placegetter can again be a force at the highest level. The remainder of the Harry Angel four-year-old’s career will be carried out as a gelding, which Hayes expects to bring out...
No Kaos for Giadresco after trial
Trainer Peter Giadresco wore a far more contented smile following an improved trial performance from Kaptain Kaos at Lark Hill this morning (Monday). Up against some handy rivals in his 950m heat, including Railway Stakes runner-up, Alsephina, Kaptain Kaos closed strongly for a second behind Influencing. Kaptain Kaos settled fourth in the six-horse...
Pride bullish About defending The Everest champ
Joe Pride is seeing all the right signs to suggest that reigning Everest champion Think About It has his mojo back and he is looking forward to the horse proving it this spring. The dual Group 1 winner had a disappointing autumn by his own lofty standards, finishing runner-up to Lady Laguna...
Point King impresses in Valley win
A slow start in hindsight helped play into the hands of Jamie Kah when she guided the former Irish galloper Point King to victory at Moonee Valley. Success in the Travis Harrison Cup (2040m) on Saturday was the second leg of a double for the rider after she scored on Mornington Glory in the...
