Trainer Chris Gangemi is adamant Rock Magic can upset the return of exciting gelding, Vega Magic, in the Group 3 Prince Of Wales Stakes (1000m) at Ascot on Saturday. All eyes will be drawn to Vega Magic who has carried the tag as WA racing’s next rising star after posting seven wins and three placings…
DetailsPrince Of Wales Stakes Overview • The Prince Of Wales Stakes was first run in 1969 and won by Sherolythe. It has held Group 3 status since 1979. The 2016 edition of the race consists of a field of 11 starters. • Prince Of Wales Stakes History: Trainers. • Jim Taylor stands out on his…
DetailsASIAN BEAU STAKES. The Asian Beau Stakes was first run in 1982 and won by Nitro Lad. The race held Listed status from 1985 to 1998 and Group 3 status from 1999. It was run over 1200m in 1982-1986, 1998, 1991 and 1992. The 2016 edition of the Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) has attracted 12…
DetailsChris Parnham is optimistic he can figure prominently on racing’s biggest stage when he partners last season’s leading Perth juvenile, Whispering Brook, in the $500,000 Group 1 Myer Classic (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Perth-born Parnham, in search of his first Group One success, has been booked to ride Whispering Brook at 49kg, replacing Nicholas…
DetailsNever judge a book by its cover. That could well apply to Alana Williams who bred, owns and prepares, Chocolate Holic. But in fairness to the accomplished Williams, as a yearling, Chocolate Holic failed to show qualities that would inspire or instil confidence. That perception only grew when the Blackfriars gelding damaged a suspensory ahead…
DetailsTrainer Simon Miller experienced a bittersweet day yesterday, riding an emotional rollercoaster in Melbourne and Perth Miller experienced the high of winning the feature race at Ascot, the Arlec Australia-Belgravia Stakes (1200m), with talented filly, Caipirinha. The daughter of Nicconi gave Miller the second leg of a double after Swedish Memories swept to victory in…
Detailst was one of those times fans of all sports didn’t need to be told they’ve seen greatness. EASY WORK: Winx thrashed a quality field in Saturday’s Cox Plate. Photo: Darryl Sherer The Moonee Valley crowd cheered Winx on to the track, watched on anxiously through the first half of the race before roaring the…
DetailsAscot trainer, Trevor Andrews, respects the opposition in the Listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday, but he holds genuine excitement for Get Over It. Andrews is too experienced to ever get ahead of himself and place unnecessary burden on his horses, but he believes there is something special about his gelding. Get Over…
DetailsDarren McAuliffe hopes his planning is spot on when Military Ruler attempts to cause an upset in the $125,000 XXXX-Gold Listed Northam Cup (1600m) on Sunday. McAuliffe is optimistic he can score a second win in the Northam Cup after Rebelson dead-heated with Adam Durrant’s Son Of Something two years ago. The Lark Hill trainer…
DetailsGodolphin galloper Qewy is likely to head to the Melbourne Cup after his all-the-way win in the $300,000 Bet365 Geelong Cup (2400m) on Wednesday. Qewy proves too strong for Grey Lion in the Geelong Cup. Photo: Darryl Sherer Qewy’s win elevated the Charlie Appleby-trained galloper past the first ballot clause for the Melbourne Cup, pushing…
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