A two-time second placegetter at the elite level last autumn, Ceolwulf put the spotlight firmly on himself with a stunning coming-of-age performance in Saturday’s Gr.1 TAB Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick. The Tavistock gelding was bridesmaid behind Australia’s standout three-year-old of last season, Riff Rocket, in the Rosehill Guineas (2000m) and Australian Derby (2400m). The stamina he showed in those two races may have made Saturday’s Gr.1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) appear a more likely spring target than the time-honoured Randwick mile. But trainer Joe Pride saw something a bit sharper…
Day: 6 October 2024
Foote pair impress at Tauranga
Trainers Ben and Ryan Foote collected an early winning double at Tauranga on Saturday with a pair of gallopers that look destined for bigger things. While he may have only had two rivals in the opening event on the card, two-year-old colt Vega For Luck put on a confident front-running display to take the victory on debut, backing up an impressive win at the Te Rapa trials last month. Ben Foote had noted before the race that he had opted to start his charge primarily to capitalise on an opportunity…
Ceolwulf Soars to 2024 Epsom Handicap Win, Promising Spring Campaign Ahead
The exciting Joe Pride-trained four-year-old gelding Ceolwulf stamped his potential as a horse to watch this spring with a charging win for the punters in Saturday’s Epsom Handicap 2024. Saluting over the famous Randwick mile in the day’s $1.5 million Group 1 feature, Ceolwulf overcame a tardy start and wide alley to salute for the […] The post Ceolwulf Soars to 2024 Epsom Handicap Win, Promising Spring Campaign Ahead appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
2024 Turnbull Stakes Winner Via Sistina Beats Stablemate Buckaroo
The Group 1 $1 million Turnbull Stakes result again went the way of master trainer Chris Waller who solidified his giant status in the event securing his sixth win in ten years with a thrilling one-two finish at Flemington on Saturday. This year’s edition of the important spring lead-up went down to the wire with […] The post 2024 Turnbull Stakes Winner Via Sistina Beats Stablemate Buckaroo appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.