Horse Racing News
Queensland Oaks on the radar for Waller filly
Former New Zealander Scarlet Oak has rocketed to the second line of Queensland Oaks betting following a facile victory at Newcastle. Having just her second start in Australia and third overall, the filly made light work of her opponents in Saturday’s Signarama Erina/Gosford Handicap (1600m) to all but confirm a trip north. Partnered...
Hezashocka grabs Gold in overdue Gosford Cup victory
Victorian raider Hezashocka has relished a heavy Newcastle track to break a 22-month hiatus from the winner’s stall in the Listed Gosford Gold Cup. Ben Elam, representing trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent (Jnr) , said the stable began to grow in confidence on Friday night when they saw that the heavy...
Benedetta at her best in G1 The Goodwood
Consistency has been rewarded for the Jason Warren trained mare Benedetta , who claimed her maiden Group One success in The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on Saturday. In three other attempts at the highest level, the four-year-old mare had finished fourth, fourth and third, but today was her day under a perfect ride...
Andrew Ramsden Stakes an option for Let’sbefrankbaby
After registering the first win of her campaign, Let’Sbefrankbaby could be seen again in a weeks’ time chasing an automatic entry into the Melbourne Cup. The Robbie Griffiths and Mathew De Kock trained mare took out the JRA Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday and could be seen again in the Listed Andrew Ramsden...
Zac Lloyd hits the Target with Newcastle treble
Michael Hawkes feared the decision to transfer Gosford’s stand-alone Saturday meeting to Newcastle might come against consistent gelding Semillion, but in the end the venue change mattered little. The on-pace runner was able to adapt to the more expansive Newcastle circuit, dictating throughout and kicking strongly under Zac Lloyd to land his...
Annabel Neasham lands a fourth Hollindale Stakes
Annabel Neasham has continued her excellent record in the Group 2 A D Hollindale Stakes with Numerian winning the transferred race at the Sunshine Coast. For the second year running, the Sunshine Coast has hosted the 1800m weight-for-age race. The Gold Coast course underwent a track reconstruction last year and returned in time for the...
John Stewart snares Qld-bound Tutta La Vita
The next time Tutta La Vita is seen at the races she will be carrying colours racing fans the world over will need to get used to after her sale at Thursday night’s Chairman’s Sale in Sydney. The triple Group 1 placegetter, a daughter of The Autumn Sun, got to $3.2 million...
Hollindale Stakes return for Le Don De Vie
Jack Turnbull spoke with pride when questioned about Le Don De Vie making a long-awaited return to the racetrack at the Sunshine Coast. An assistant trainer with the Ciaron Maher stable, Turnbull was full of praise for the imported stayer who makes his return in the Group 2 A D Hollindale Stakes...
In-form Tashi set for the Takeover Target Stakes
A mare in career-best form and a stablemate who enjoys wet conditions will spearhead Peter and Paul Snowden’s assault on the Takeover Target Stakes at Newcastle. While Tashi has always shown ability, the four-year-old has gone to a new level this preparation winning two of her first three starts and finishing runner-up...
Rain a welcome sight for Williamsburg connections
A campaign that hasn’t gone to plan could produce a happy sidebar when Williamsburg gets his favoured wet track conditions in the $500,000 The Coast at the transferred Gosford meeting. A heavy 10 track rating, combined with a forecast for further rain, prompted Racing NSW officials to make the decision on Thursday...
