2019 – Page 40 – BOAY Racing News

Last roll of the dice for Sir Charles Road

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 AAP

Sir Charles Road will contest the Group 3 Lexus Hotham Handicap (2500m) at Flemington on November 2. Photo: Trish Dunell Sir Charles Road is in danger of missing out on a start in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) next month, a race he finished seventh in last year. The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained six-year-old has pleased his connections with his spring campaign to date, placing in two of his three starts in Sydney including the Group 1 Metropolitan (2400) and St Leger Stakes (2600m), but he remains 43rd…

Qld horse abattoir may face criminal probe

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 AAP

Biosecurity officers have inspected a Queensland abattoir at the centre of a racehorse cruelty scandal but no charges have been laid so far.

Sad end for Wicklow Brave in America

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 AAP

Trainer Willie Mullins has paid tribute to “real legend” Wicklow Brave after he suffered a fatal fall at Far Hills racecourse in America.

Gamay Oaks-bound after Ethereal Stakes win

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Editor BOAY

New Zealand Bloodstock sale graduate Gamay (Pierro) is a step closer to delivering on a long-range plan in the VRC Oaks after winning an important lead-up race at Caulfield.

Cambridge filly too strong in Ashburton feature

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Editor BOAY

Cambridge raider Kali (NZ) (Darci Brahma) overcame a wide run in transit to out-gun her three-year-old rivals as she scored a gritty victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m) at Ashburton.

Dawn Patrol back to his best at Rotorua

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Editor BOAY

Enigmatic four-year-old Dawn Patrol made a welcome return to the winner’s enclosure when he took out the Gr.3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua with a powerful finishing burst.

River Radiance brightens up Mok’s night

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Editor BOAY

The vastly-improved River Radiance (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) came with a sizzling turn of foot to roll Altair (Zoustar), the hotpot of the night, on Friday.

Autumn Assault breaks 1100m record first-up

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Editor BOAY

Autumn Assault (NZ) (Rock ‘n’ Pop) was never in doubt once he emerged at the 300m mark to go and gap his rivals with consummate ease in the S$50,000 Class 4 Division 2 race, smashing the Polytrack 1100m in the process.

Equinox eclipses Rotorua rivals

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Editor BOAY

Hot favourite Equinox dominated his age-group rivals despite testing track conditions in the Lowe Schollum Jones 3YO (1215m) at Rotorua on Saturday.

Glen Boss loving calling Sydney home

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 AAP

Glen Boss is riding the crest of a wave like no other, consolidating himself in the Sydney jockeys room after several years away.