The stunning inaugural campaign of unbeaten mare Yonce (NZ) (Proisir) will culminate in a tilt at the Gr.1 Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m) at Randwick in three weeks’ time after yet another facile victory at Flemington. The daughter of Proisir comfortably accounted for her opposition when winning the G.H. Mumm Mystic Journey (2000m) at the Melbourne premier track on Saturday to extend her winning sequence to six victories from six starts. Jockey John Allan has ridden Yonce to five of her six wins and rode her conservatively in a…
Month: March 2022
Lowry and Cullen mare answers punters prayers at Trentham
Underrated sprinter Can I Get An Amen (NZ) (Hallowed Crown) justified some inspired support at Trentham on Saturday when she captured the Listed Race A Horse With Te Akau NZ’s No. 1 Stable Lightning Handicap (1200m). The Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen-trained five-year-old brought an impeccable form reference into the race having finished fourth behind Levante (NZ) (Proisir) and Roch ‘N’ Horse (NZ) (Per Incanto) in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) at the venue back in January. After Roch ‘N’ Horse and Levante finished first and fourth respectively in last weekend’s…
Leaderboard too tough in St Leger
Enigmatic performer Leaderboard (Street Cry) put his best foot forward when he produced a superior staying effort to take out the Listed Barneswood Farm New Zealand St Leger (2600m) at Trentham. The former European stayer, who won once in his homeland before being purchased out of a UK sale for owners the Fortuna Leaderboard Syndicate, had won on four occasions in New Zealand before his victory on Saturday, but had largely failed to deliver on his early promise. The seven-year-old son of Street Cry showed all his fighting qualities and…
Blandford Lad back in the winner’s circle
Six-year-old gelding Blandford Lad (NZ) (Savabeel) notched his sixth win from 37 career starts when coming from off the pace to land the Kennedy Grand Handicap Classic (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday. The son of Savabeel was sent out a $31 chance after entering the race with some indifferent form but relished the genuine tempo with Craig Williams presenting Blandford Lad late in the piece to get over the top of Steel Skies (Fiorente) and Through Irish Eyes (NZ) (Tavistock). Moe trainer Peter Gelagotis was not totally surprised to see…
Sinarahma prevails in desperate finish to Cuddle Stakes
A well-timed run that saw her thrust her head in front just two strides prior to the winning post ensured rugged mare Sinarahma (NZ) (Darci Brahma) took victory in the Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) on Saturday. The Allan Sharrock-trained seven-year-old was given a perfect trip in transit as she tracked race favourite Mai Tai (Atlante) ($4.20) throughout before peeling off her back early in the run home. Mai Tai and Samiam Seussie (Hinchinbrook) had looked likely to fight out the finish at the 250m, however rider Lisa Allpress…
GRV launches new-look Trials Calendars
GRV has released two new-look Trials Calendars, which are aimed to keep trainers up to speed about the ever-changing trialling landscape around the state. This includes both what a standard week of trialling looks like in Victoria, as well as any changes that have been applied for the week ahead for reasons such as scheduled track maintenance or flow on effects from amendments to the Racing Calendar. STANDARD WEEK THE WEEK AHEAD For more information please contact the relevant TAB club here or coursing club here
Anamoe returns to his dominant best in the Rosehill Guineas
Anamoe has taken out the 2022 Rosehill Guineas in emphatic style. (Photo: Lisa Grimm) Anamoe bounced back to his brilliant best, putting on a dominant display in the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on Saturday. The James Cummings-trained colt had his colours lowered last start in the Randwick Guineas, but he turned the tables on Converge in fine style, winning by 6.57 lengths to the Waterhouse & Bott-trained three-year-old. Punters came for the star colt, backing him right into $1.70, while Converge and Profondo also received some market support. It…
2022 The All-Star Mile Winner Zaaki Salutes for the Punters
The roar of the crowd went up at Flemington when the well-backed favourite Zaaki hit the button 300m out from the line to fly home and win the fourth edition of the $5 million The All-Star Mile (1600m). More to follow. The post 2022 The All-Star Mile Winner Zaaki Salutes for the Punters appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Montefilia claims Group 1 Ranvet Stakes
Montefilia caused a massive boilover in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes. (Photo: Racing Photos) Montefilia caused an almighty boilover in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, denying Verry Elleegant her 12th Group 1 victory. The David Payne-trained four-year-old mare was a drifting $9 second favourite in the six-horse field, but she proved too good for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup-winning mare. The two mares came into the race together, looping the small field, but Montefilia was able to show a superior turn of foot, racing clear…
Umgawa claims Gold Reef following Oliver special
Umgawa ridden by Damien Oliver returns to the mounting yard after winning the VOBIS Gold Reef at Flemington Racecourse. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Damien Oliver used all his experience and composure to guide Umgawa to victory in the $200,000 VOBIS Gold Reef (1600m) at Flemington, and his connections are now set to have “a lot of fun with him”. Oliver waited until late on the straight to find a crease in the field on Saturday, before guiding his $6.50 runner with Ladbrokes to gun down Chateau Nue ($2.25 for Mick Price…