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Cilacap ridden by Craig Williams winning the Listed Desirable Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Cilacap delivered a tenacious victory in the Listed Desirable Stakes at Flemington on Saturday, February 15, securing another stakes win for trainer Grahame Begg and jockey Craig Williams. The three-year-old filly, by Written Tycoon, showed determination in the final stages to reel in Husk and claim victory by a quarter of a length, with Sneaky Sunrise finishing in third. Jumping from barrier eight, Cilacap settled midfield as Husk took control of the early…

Lady Shenandoah winning the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Zac Lloyd & Chris Waller have combined with Lady Shenandoah ($2.40) to claim victory in the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with the Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m) winner making a statement on resumption. The Snitzel filly justified a wealth of support with horse racing bookmakers prior to the jump, with the three-year-old firming into a clear $2.40 favourite as they left the gates. Lloyd was positive from the outset from barrier seven,…

Skybird ridden by John Allen wins the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Skybird etched her name into history with a stunning victory in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington on Saturday, February 15. Trained by Mitchell Freedman and ridden by John Allen, the four-year-old mare became the longest-priced winner in the race’s 71-year history, paying $26 with the top online bookmakers. Breaking from barrier three, Skybird settled at the rear of the field as Mazu and Way To The Stars set a…

Inhibitions winning the Group 3 Triscay Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au A lengthy preparation has paid dividends for the James Cummings-trained Inhibitions ($14.00), with the four-year-old mare proving best of the girls in the Group 3 Triscay Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. She benefited by a perfect steer by Kerrin McEvoy, with the star hoop landing into the one-one throughout after jumping nicely from barrier five. Stable companion Commemorative ($4.40) was heavily backed with horse racing bookmakers prior to the jump and was forced to settle last after missing the…

Sepals ridden by Blake Shinn winning the CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Sepals delivered a statement win in the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington on Saturday, February 15, announcing himself as a serious contender for the Australian Guineas. Trained by Cliff Brown and ridden by Blake Shinn, the three-year-old gelding by Calyx produced an explosive turn of foot to surge clear for an emphatic victory over Ndola and Feroce. Jumping from barrier one, Sepals settled comfortably behind the leaders as Stay Focused set…

Magic Time after winning the Group 2 Expressway Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Grahame Begg-trained Magic Time has come with a withering burst to claim victory in the Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, kicking off the campaign with an impressive first-up victory. The daughter of Hellbent didn’t have much last preparation, with the two-time Group 1 winner managing back-to-back runner-up placings in the Group 2 Invitation (1400m) and Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m) before being tipped out for a spell. Jordan Childs was happy to…

Rise At Dawn ridden by Michael Dee wins the The Elms Handicap at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Rise At Dawn has booked its place in the Group 1 All-Star Mile after a commanding victory in the Listed Elms Handicap at Flemington on Saturday, February 15. The Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained four-year-old chestnut gelding, ridden by Michael Dee at 55.5kg, displayed tenacity and class to secure a strong win at $4.60 with the top online bookmakers. Buffalo River set a scorching tempo early, stretching the field, with Rise…

Apprentice Jett Newman wins four wins at Ballina on Friday, February 15. Photo: Facebook Jett Newman produced a masterclass at Ballina, booting home four winners from five rides in a career-defining day at the track. The daughter of former professional jockey Mitch Newman is quickly making a name for herself, boasting 11 starts for five wins, two seconds, and a third. Newman showcased her growing talent in Race 1 aboard High Class Roller, dictating the pace from the front and kicking clear to score at $11 with the top online…

Wrote To Arataki ridden by Dean Yendall winning the Frances Tressady Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Dean Yendall & Matthew Williams have combined with Wrote To Arataki ($10.00) to claim victory in the Group 3 Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday afternoon, sustaining a tough run in testing conditions. The rain continued to fall pre-race as the field of seven were loaded into the barriers, and it didn’t seem to affect the daughter of Wrote, with Yendall pressing forward to sit outside the well-supported favourite…

Shining Smile ridden by Daniel Stackhouse and Tentyris ridden by Mark Zahra dead heat for the win in the Talindert Stakes. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Shining Smile ($6.50) and Tentyris ($31.00) have hit the line in unison to share honours in the Listed Talindert Stakes (1100m) at Flemington on Saturday afternoon, with the latter surviving a protest lodged post-race. Shining Smile was attempting to make every post a winner to secure back-to-back wins for the Lindsay Park team, while the Godolphin colt was looking to bounce back after a…