Ascot trainer Dan Morton says Man Booker’s class is set to prevail when he tackles the $120,000 Listed Pinjarra Classic (1300m) on Sunday. Morton doesn’t hide his admiration for Man Booker who made a spectacular return to racing at Pinjarra’s Magic Millions meeting two weeks ago. A track work accident kept Man Booker off the…
DetailsApprentice Jordan Turner is slowly recovering from the effects of a nasty accident at Flemington last week, but the promising young rider is determined to bounce back and return to Melbourne. Perth-born Turner is likely to be away from the saddle for a number of weeks after fracturing his shoulder and dislocating his collarbone in…
DetailsRhys Radford’s burgeoning training career received another big boost when Great Shot won the Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday, but the young horseman conceded he had major trepidation before tackling the $100,000 feature. The Cyril Flower Stakes launched Great Shot’s summer and autumn campaign and he appeared on target for his first…
DetailsIt’s not uncommon for jockeys to turn to training once their riding careers are over. It appears a normal transition and a natural pathway to remain in racing. But Natalie Wood bucked the trend when she opted to take an alternative approach that is rarely seen in racing. In a riding career that spanned almost…
DetailsGreat Shot made an outstanding return to racing with a courageous win in the Listed Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. The four-year-old had not been seen at the races since last year’s Ascot summer carnival where he performed creditably without winning. Great Shot ran second in the Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes…
DetailsCYRIL FLOWER STAKES BACKGROUND Marjoleo, Heron Bridge and in more times Watermans Bay and Black Heart Bart have graced the Cyril Flower Stakes honour roll, one of two feature races at Ascot on Saturday. The Cyril Flower Stakes, a Listed race, that is now worth $100,000, was first staged in 1974 and won by Cambana…
DetailsPaul Hunter can see no reason why Dream Lifter can’t repeat his win and go back-to-back in the Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Dream Lifter has been plagued by feet issues for the majority of his career and Hunter has had to carefully manage his campaigns. The Cyril Flower Stakes is Dream…
DetailsThey are renowned for their courage and determination out on the race track, but for some jockey’s it’s when they are away from the saddle that they face their toughest battles. However, Perth hoop, Lucas Camilleri, has taken a philosophical approach to his injury absence after copping shoulder and neck injuries in a race fall…
DetailsNeville Parnham is not prone to making over the top or outlandish statements, but the champion trainer can’t hide his admiration for gun three-year-old, Ellicazoom. Parnham’s respect for Elliczaoom was again validated after the talented filly ran a slashing second in the Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1200m) at Pinjarra on Saturday. The daughter of Testa…
DetailsDiminutive filly Lucy Mae could have taken the first step towards a rich feature race double after posting an upset victory in the Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic (1200m) at Pinjarra on Saturday. Trainer Ted Martinovich said the Stratum filly, ridden by Shaun McGruddy, could be set for the Group 2 $500,000 Karrakatta Plate (1200m)…
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