A lucrative winter could be in store for talented New Zealand-bred mare Grey Ice (NZ) (Reliable man), who made a winning return to racing in the A$130,000 Stow Storage Bill Collins Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Grey Ice rose through the grades last autumn and winter with victories over 1600m at Pakenham, 1400m at the Sunshine Coast and 2200m at the Sunshine Coast. She then went on to contest the Gr.3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm in June, where she was unplaced behind Bases Loaded (Deep field). Saturday’s…
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Embezzler absconds with Ellerslie prize
Promising stayer Embezzler (NZ) (Contributer) set himself up for a major autumn target when he scored a hard-fought victory in the feature distance event at Ellerslie on Saturday, the Horizon by Skycity Handicap (2200m). The Ross McCarroll-bred, trained and part owned five-year-old hadn’t been seen since finishing beyond mid-field in a rating 75 2000m contest at Matamata back in February. McCarroll was prepared to forgive the son of Contributor for his performance that day as he worked towards a start in the Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) in March, but an…
Belle Detelle a chance to follow in Verry Elleegant’s footsteps
A determined win in Saturday’s A$250,000 Group Three TAB Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) at Randwick may have earned Belle Detelle (Zed) an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of a close relative. Belle Detelle is a three-quarter-sister to the great Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed), who won the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick in 2019. That was the second of 11 wins at Group One level for the Kiwi-bred star, who was trained for most of her Australian career by Chris Waller. Waller is also the trainer of Belle Detelle,…
Second time lucky for improving Wyndstorm
Lightly raced two-year-old Wyndstorm (NZ) (Wyndspelle) took a big step forward in the second start of his career on Saturday and beat a talented field in the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1200m) at Ellerslie. Bred and raced by Jen Campin Bloodstock, Wyndstorm has the pedigree to get better and better with age and maturity. His sire Wyndspelle won the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) as a six-year-old, while the dam Brambling is by Redoute’s Choice out of the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Bramble Rose (NZ) (Shinko King). Wyndstorm…
2025 Inglis Sires’ Results: Vinrock Completes Rare Double
Mornington trainer Matt Laurie capped off a memorable week in Sydney, following Tuesday’s Vinery Stud Stakes triumph, by claiming the prestigious Inglis Sires’ 2025 with his unbeaten colt, Vinrock, in a historic victory at Royal Randwick. “Lost for words. Incredible,” Laurie told Sky Thoroughbred Central, reflecting on the remarkable achievement. Kicking off the elite Group […] The post 2025 Inglis Sires’ Results: Vinrock Completes Rare Double appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Know Thyself claims $1 million Country Championships Final
Country Championships Final winner, Know Thyself. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich-trained Know Thyself ($5) has got the head down where it matters most under the urgings of Aaron Bullock to claim the $1 million Country Championships Final (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. The Autumn Son gelding was a dominant winner of the Scone Wild Card Qualifier on March 21, leaving the suggestion he may simply be a Heavy track specialist; however, he was quick to dispel those claims on Saturday, surging through the line to hold…
Statuario claims Galilee Series Final, eyes Group 1 SA Derby
Statuario ridden by John Allen wins the Galilee Series Final at Caulfield. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Progressive stayer Statuario confirmed himself a genuine South Australian Derby prospect with a commanding win in Saturday’s Listed Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield. Trained by Emma-Lee and David Browne and ridden to perfection by John Allen, the grey gelding travelled sweetly throughout the $200,000 feature before letting down strongly at the top of the straight to register a convincing 2.25-length win at $1.65 odds with the horse racing bookmakers. The victory marked…
Evaporate dominates Carbine Club Stakes rivals
Evaporate ridden by Blake Shinn taking out the Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes at Randwick. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Evaporate (+220) has returned to Australia in fine style to take out the Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick. Following a runner-up finish in the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie last start, Blake Shinn took luck out of the equation on the Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained gelding, settling behind a tearaway leader before taking over late to sprint clear of his rivals. Shagri…
Alalcance gives rivals a galloping lesson in Chairman’s Quality
Alalcance winning the Group 3 Chairman’s Quality. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au It was a one-act affair in the Group 2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with Alalcance giving her rivals a galloping lesson in the $300,000 staying feature. The daughter of Mastercraftsman was simply sensational on Saturday, bowling along in front under Tim Clark before exploding in the concluding stages, chalking up a hat-trick of wins this preparation and solidifying herself as the one to beat in next Saturday’s Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m). The five-year-old mare never looked…
Belle Detelle proves too tough in Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes
Belle Detelle winning the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Belle Detelle (+450) has shown that she will be a strong contender in the Group 1 Australian Oaks, following a tough victory in the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick. Trainer Chris Waller and the connections of the Zed filly couldn’t have asked for a better ride from Damian Lane, as he allowed her to settle towards the back of the field before running on strongly, holding off a…