Former Singapore trainer Dan Meagher held hopes of tackling The Goodwood at Morphettville first-up with Trelawney Stud bred Lim's Kosciuszko (Kermadec). But instead of heading straight to Group One level for Lim's Kosciuszko's Australian debut, Meagher has instead selected a race down the Flemington
International
Trainer Michael Chang will consider a tilt at the HK$4.2 million Gr.3 Sha Tin Vase Handicap (1200m) on 31 May with Lady’s Choice (NZ) (Charm Spirit) after the much-improved gelding upstaged a class field of rising talents to win the Class 2 Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Australia
Jockey Blake Shinn produced another masterful ride on Antino (NZ) (Redwood) as the dashing son of Redwood assumed command of the Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) rounding the home bend and careered away for a three-and-a-half length victory over Fawkner Park (Zoffany) and Kovalica (NZ) (Ocean Park). The Tony Gollan-trained
International
Hugh Bowman has described Fast Network (NZ) (Wrote) as one of Hong Kong’s most progressive horses as Dennis Yip’s emerging talent squares off against a highly-competitive field in the Class 2 Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Saturday (10 May). Chasing his fifth
Australia
While most trainers would be rapt with an inside draw in a Group One feature, Phillip Stokes said it was far from ideal for his two mares in the Gr.1 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville. Stokes saddles Stretan Angel (Harry Angel) and Climbing Star (NZ) (Zoustar) in the 1200m
Australia
Chris Waller will saddle up to five runners in his quest for a fourth win in the Listed Gosford Gold Cup (2100m) but in a rare position for the champion trainer, all are set to start at double-figure odds. Waller has First Light (Dubawai) ($101), Etna Rosso (Decorated Knight) ($26)
Australia
Trainer Dan Meagher is set to unveil the second highest horse he brought back from Singapore in a 1400m contest at Caulfield. Meagher elected to keep Lim's Saltoro (NZ) (Shamexpress) in Melbourne for a 1400m benchmark 100 contest at Caulfield on Saturday rather than make the eight-hour journey
Trainer Tony Gollan is not expecting a performance from Antino (NZ) (Redwood) like his Gr.1 Toorak Handicap win this Saturday at the Gold Coast, but he is holding out hope for one later in the campaign. The classy Redwood gelding will round out his preparations for the Gr.1
Trainer Cliff Brown is banking on a trip to Caulfield to determine the direction he takes with Rogan (NZ) (Super Seth) in coming months. Rogan runs in the Evergreen Turf Handicap (2000m) on Saturday with hopes a forward performance may lead to a trip north to Brisbane for the gelding
International
Superstar Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) completed a record-equalling season with scintillating victory in the HK$22 million Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Taking his unbeaten record to 12 consecutive races in defeating a world-class field of 12 rivals in
The Ciaron Maher stable is keeping their options open with reigning Horse of the Year Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) who is being prepared for a Group One assignment in Brisbane. Pride Of Jenni was noted among early nominations for the Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday,
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It's the season finale of Weigh In and Guy, Emily & Bruce review the racing action from Te Rapa and Riccarton. Brad Taylor from RACE Inc joins the show to discuss the abandonment of Awapuni, and Jayne is in Hong Kong ahead of a massive night. Weigh In,