It is five months to the Group 2 WA Guineas (1600m) at Ascot, but top hoop Shaun McGruddy could be faced with a difficult decision, however; it’s a position most jockeys would dream to be in. After securing plum two-year-old rides this season, McGruddy will have a choice between Lordhelpmerun, Black Sabbath and Special Reward…
DetailsMaterial Man moved a step closer to a Melbourne spring campaign after his hard-fought win in the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Belmont on Saturday. After a first-up win in last Saturday week’s Belmont Sprint (1400m), Material Man scored the second leg of a feature race double after an enthralling battle with game runner-up,…
Details“He is not scintillating or anything special. He jumps, lobs the box-seat, is genuine, fights hard to the line and gets the job done.” Trainer Alan Mathews is referring to Material Man, favourite and the biggest threat to his charge, Pounamu, in the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Belmont on Saturday. Material Man and…
DetailsNeville Parnham believes his hopes in Saturday week’s Listed Belmont Guineas (1600m) has been bolstered after Ouqba Jack confirmed his credentials at Belmont on Wednesday. Parnham intends to aim high and raise the bar with Ouqba Jack who bounced back to record his third career win in the J.J Richards & Sons Handicap (1400m). “I…
DetailsSometimes as a trainer you can get lucky and a plan comes off. For Brad Graham, a change of tactics on Beaucount proved a masterstroke. With a losing record of 261 days and a tendency to over race, Graham was running out of ideas with Beaucount. But in the Sign On Group Handicap (2000m) at…
DetailsApprentice Jordan Turner will be a welcome addition to Perth riding ranks after he makes a permanent move back home from Victoria in a fortnight. Turner transferred to Melbourne two years ago and enjoyed a good run under Leon and Troy Corstens at Flemington, but was dogged by injuries. Two separate accidents kept him on…
DetailsThe passion has returned for jockey Ben Paterson. The fire is back in his belly. Paterson is determined to rebuild his career. Lending him a hand is Woomera. The former Sydney galloper may only be winning races on the dirt at Carnarvon, but he is creating an impression. For a couple of seasons Paterson had…
DetailsBACKGROUND The Hyperion Stakes was first run in 1972 and won by St Just. It has held Group 3 status since 1980. The 2005 Hyperion Stakes run at Belmont Park. Notable winners: Detonator (1976), Asian Beau (1979), Fimiston (1988), Heron Bridge (1984-1986), Jacks Or Better (1995), Luckygray (2012) & Scales Of Justice (2017). Multiple winners:…
DetailsFor Bernie Miller, training horses at his Hopeland property is a labour of love. But in recent times it has also been a test of his patience and resilience. In the fickle world of horse racing, patience is a virtue for any trainer. It is an essential part of their DNA. However; for Miller, the…
DetailsManaging cash flow, both in and out of the Training business, is a constant challenge confronting Trainers. Many third party providers have professed to have the answer to this problem. The ATA has, on behalf of Members, extensively researched the options over the years, and at long last, is confident we have found a provider…
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