Hong Kong challenge for Aegon
The well-travelled Aegon is heading to Hong Kong and a clash with local hero Golden Sixty in the Gr.1 Champions’ Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on April 30.
Australian Cup test for Virtuous Circle
Liam Howley was a nervous man this week as he waited to hear whether Virtuous Circle had made the field for the Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday.
“Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz
Mark Walker’s disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday.
Weekend focus a winning strategy for Elliot
Ryan Elliot’s decision to focus on major racedays as a way to mitigate challenges with his weight is paying off in a huge way.
Lucky Sweynesse stars with Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup success
Star New Zealand-bred sprinter Lucky Sweynesse collected his second Group One crown in as many starts at Sha Tin on Sunday as he reeled in a brave California Spangle to lift the HK$12 million Gr.1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m).
James looking to turn back the clock
Roger James will be hoping to roll back the years in Sydney this weekend with his top-class filly Prowess.
Satono Aladdin’s star continues to rise
It’s been a fantastic fortnight for Rich Hill Stud shuttle stallion Satono Aladdin.
La Crique enjoying time out
Four-year-old mare La Crique has gone for a break following her brave third placing in the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes (2050m) where she suffered interference when making her bid for glory.
Abel looking forward to her Group One debut
Tegan Abel, one of the lesser lights of northern apprentice jockey ranks, is a mixture of excited and nervous ahead of her Group One debut on Dusty Road in Saturday’s Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham.
Unbeaten Pearl Of Alsace lands Cuddle Stakes
Talented mare Pearl Of Alsace extended her unbeaten run to five when she stepped up to stakes company with a narrow victory in the Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) a Trentham.
Familiar colours to the fore in St Leger
RBC Racing’s blue, gold and black colours were carried to Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) glory by Miss Mossman in 2014, and on Saturday they struck black-type gold again at the same Trentham meeting – this time with up-and-coming stayer Ess Vee Are in the Listed Barneswood Farm New Zealand St Leger (2600m).
Walker edging closer to record
Leading trainer Mark Walker enjoyed another strong day on Saturday as he marches towards the record for wins in a season.