Mark Zahra will be the new rider on Karaka graduate and former Singapore star The Inferno (Holy Roman Emperor) when he makes his return to The Valley on Friday night. The Inferno is set to contest the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) on Friday night, the track he was
Promising stayer Through Irish Eyes (NZ) (Tavistock) returns to the scene of his biggest win which in turn could lead to a Melbourne Cup qualifier in early winter. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Through Irish Eyes runs in the Kennedy Grand Handicap Classic (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday, his
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Bidding for a third BMW Hong Kong Derby, Caspar Fownes laid down a positive sighter for the HK$24 million Classic at Sha Tin on Sunday (20 March) as the reigning champion trainer edged closer to 1,000 Hong Kong wins with Kokushi Musou’s (NZ) (Bullbars) victory in the
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Chris Waller's hopes for an eighth Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) success hinge on the state of the Rosehill track. The premier trainer's two runners, Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park) and Hungry Heart (Frankel), are both more effective on top of the ground and Waller is
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Trent Busuttin is one trainer who will be happy to see Sydney's wet weather continue as he prepares Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) to take on a trio of highly-touted locals in the Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m). The Victorian colt was one of just nine acceptances for Saturday&
Trainer Phillip Stokes believes he is in a good spot to land a second win in his former hometown Cup. While Stokes still operates a base in Adelaide under the care of his son Tom, his main stable is now at Pakenham where last year's winner Good Idea
Mark Newnham has prepared his share of talented fillies and he says untapped three-year-old Sanstoc (NZ) (Tavistock) has the potential to be as good as any of them. Newnham has won Group One races with the likes of Nakeeta Jane and Maid Of Heaven, while Greysful Glamour, Harmony Rose, Scarlet
Rob Blacker trained stayer Tigertiger (NZ) (Zed) will be looking to give the Mornington based trainer the biggest win of his career when he lines up in Monday's Gr.2 Adelaide Cup (3200m). The New Zealand bred 6yo gelding has come a long way since moving to the
Winton trainer Sophie Price is eyeing black type racing for her progressive gelding Henley (NZ) (Rock 'N' Pop) after he won the inaugural Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui on Saturday. The Southern Mile series, which involved 10 qualifying races and Saturday’s $60,000 final, was the
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Melbourne racing fans may have seen the last of champion mare Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) with Chris Waller confirming that the six-year-old would by-pass the All-Star Mile. The reigning Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) heroine received more votes than other runner in the $5 million event, to be run at
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The first-up performance of Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) has convinced Lindsay Park the gelding has gone to another level in his second campaign for the stable. The Ben and JD Hayes-trained galloper is preparing for a shot at the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 19 and
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Trainer Cliff Brown has not totally ruled out a start in the Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington but says The Inferno (Holy Roman Emperor) should be considered a doubtful starter. The Inferno was a little sore in the days following the Gr.1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington