Who Runs Second To Winx?

The market says it’s a one-act affair in the 2016 Group I Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) so punters may go searching for the second horse in order to find some value through the quinella or exacta. Criterion snared the runner-up prize in the Cox Plate but who will it be on Saturday in the Chipping…

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The Vanity For McEvoy

Tony McEvoy will spend some time deliberating on the next race for Don’t Doubt Mamma after her victory in Saturday’s Group III The Vanity (1400m) at Flemington. Don’t Doubt Mamma proved too good in The Vanity at Flemington. Photo: Darryl Sherer Don’t Doubt Mamma ($7) settled behind the leaders before the home turn and accelerated…

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Mallyon Answers Call From Cox

Jockey Jordan Mallyon is hoping to make a lucrative return to Ascot when he combines with Spirit Bird in the $100,000 Listed Challenge Stakes (1500m) on Saturday. Mallyon, a grandson of triple Caulfield Cup-winning jockey, Mick Mallyon and cousin of current riders Andrew and Katelyn Mallyon, is no stranger to local racing. The Victorian-based Mallyon…

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Waller Unfazed By Pressure

Champion trainer Chris Waller says there won’t be the same level of anxiety experienced before Winx’s return to racing when presenting two Group I-winning colts and a crowd favourite at Rosehill this Saturday. Chris Waller will roll out several of his big guns at Rosehill this Saturday. Photo: Steve Hart Waller admitted to being more…

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Magic Millions Wash Up

Perth vendors emerged from the doldrums to deliver a positive outcome at the Perth Magic Millions yearling sale on Monday and Tuesday. After a disappointing sale twelve months ago, the local industry got right behind this year’s auction and welcomed turnover of $10.42 million which was up $1.20 million with 50 less lots catalogued. The…

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Andrews Kick Starts Sales

Ascot trainer Trevor Andrews kick-started the Perth Magic Millions yearling sale on Monday with a $135,000 bid for the Your Song half-brother to The River. Catalogued as Lot 3 from the draft of Western Breeders Alliance, the colt topped the first session with a Snitzel colt offered by Amelia Park. “We’ve got The River and…

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