Month: September 2023

Ben Allen returns to the mounting yard aboard Pinstriped after winning the Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Pinstriped (+650) has earnt himself a free ticket to the Group 1 Cox Plate on October 28 after an outstanding win in Saturday’s Group 2 Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley. The Enver Jusufovic-trained galloper powered through the line under a terrific steer by Ben Allen, making it a double on the day after steering Place Of Gold to victory earlier in the afternoon. Pinstriped was able to hold…

Imperatriz ridden by Michael Dee wins the McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Imperatriz (+300) has asserted her authority in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon, smashing her opposition in breathtaking style. She and the well-favoured Giga Kick (-142.86) both turned together 150m to run with Imperatriz putting pay to her rivals in an astounding return from a spell. Rothfire (+400) was able to get the better of Giga Kick in the concluding stages, leaving the 2022 Everest winner settling for…

Golden Mile claimed the 2023 Theo Marks Stakes. Photo: Racing NSW Nash Rawiller and James Cummings have combined for victory in the Group 2 Theo Marks Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday, as Golden Mile (+700) proved too strong. It was a much-deserved win for the son of Astern after two luckless performances hindered his campaign in the Group 2 Missile Stakes and Group 1 Winx Stakes. It was a perfect rail hugging ride from jockey Nash Rawiller who cut the corner, ensuring there would be no bad luck from the…

Nash Rawiller guided Cylinder to a determined win in the Group 2 Run To The Rose. Photo: Racing NSW Despite suffering a late drift with online bookmakers, the James Cummings-trained Cylinder (+140) proved too good in the Group 2 Run To The Rose at Rosehill on Saturday. His return in the Group 3 Vain Stakes on August 19 may have left a bit to be desired; however, the Godolphin colt didn’t disappoint edging clear with the prize despite a checkered under Nash Rawiller. He almost didn’t get clear when the…

Encap was a class above in the Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality. Photo: Racing NSW Encap (+340) has secured victory in the Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality on Saturday afternoon, repaying the faith for followers after a luckless effort in the Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes last time out. The Gary Portelli-trained three-year-old put the writing on the wall last start and jockey Brett Prebble rectified the situation, giving Encap a lovely steer from barrier one, gaining leaders-back throughout the 1400m feature. Raf Attack (+800) set a hot tempo…

Sunshine In Paris was a dominant winner in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes. Photo: Racing NSW Ryan Maloney & Annabel Neasham have combined with Sunshine In Paris (+700) to take out the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. The mare by Invader produced a stunning turn-of-foot from well-back in the field, causing a minor upset with the well-supported favourite pair, Zapateo (+140) and I Am Me (+290) disappointing followers. Ryan Maloney had no issue taking the Group 1 winner back to the rear in a hotly contested…