Class prevails as Quintessa lands Cockram
Group One winner Quintessa returned with a bang when running out a resounding winner of the Gr.3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Dawn rises to Heatherlie challenge
In-form galloper Rise At Dawn got off the canvas to score an unlikely victory in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes (1700m) at Caulfield on Saturday as he made it three wins in succession.
Legacy to continue for Monovale mare
Monovale Farm have found plenty of excitement watching homebred gelding Rise At Dawn succeed across the Tasman, particularly with the next of his dam’s progeny about to hit the track in the farm’s colours.
Master Marko takes Riccarton feature
Rugged galloper Master Marko was toughness personified at Riccarton on Saturday when he produced a front-running victory in the main race on the day, the TAB Open Mile (1600m).
Stakes-bound filly tops Te Akau treble at Riccarton
Te Akau Racing celebrated five winners across three venues on Saturday, including the exciting return of stakes-bound filly The Victress at Riccarton Park.
Stakes-bound filly tops Te Akau treble at Riccarton
Te Akau Racing celebrated five winners across three venues on Saturday, including the exciting return of stakes-bound filly The Victress at Riccarton Park.
Third Turnbull tilt on cards for Young Werther
Seven-year-old gelding Young Werther indicated he is in for another good campaign when resuming from a brief break with a strong win in the Quayclean Handicap (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Chance for filly to bounce back on better footing
Star youngster Velocious will have the opportunity to redeem herself on a better surface at Hastings on Saturday.
Tarzino Trophy weather dependent for Mustang Valley
While many trainers are hoping to see the rain stay away from Hawke’s Bay this week, Andrew Forsman has the opposing view when considering whether to start Mustang Valley in Saturday’s Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m).
Wrote a firm favourite with breeders and buyers
Wrote continues to find favour with breeders and the tried horse market also remains strong for the progeny of High Chaparral’s Group One-winning son.
Talented mare back in best range at Matamata
Cliff Goss is looking forward to stepping his talented mare Casino Princess back up in distance at Matamata on Wednesday, while he will also unveil another promising type earlier on the card.
Wentwood Grange graduate flying the Kiwi flag
Cambridge thoroughbred nursery Wentwood Grange were thrilled to watch farm graduate Quintessa add to her burgeoning record when victorious first-up in the Gr.3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday.