Clint Johnston-Porter maintained his lead in the Touchstone Farm Rising Star Series after earning maximum points on Success Story at Northam on Thursday. Johnston-Porter consolidated his position at the head of the table when he settled near last on Success Story before unleashing with a strong finishing burst. Success Story, prepared by Ashely Maley, is…
DetailsMiss Rose De Lago earned herself a crack at Group I races with a dominant win in Wednesday’s $150,000 Group III Ladies’ Day Vase (1600m) at Caulfield. Miss Rose De Lago led all the way to win the Ladies Day Vase at Caulfield Photo: Darryl Sherer Trainer Danny O’Brien said the Myer Classic over the…
DetailsCo-trainer David Hayes’s post-race reaction was to bypass a clash with star colt Exosphere in the Coolmore Stud Stakes despite Keen Array’s impressive win in the $350,000 Listed Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Wednesday. Keen Array beats Mogador in the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield on Wednesday. Photo: Darryl Sherer. “Where we go…
DetailsThe field has been declared for Saturday’s $3 million Group I Caulfield Cup (2400m). A total of 22 acceptances were received for the feature handicap with European raider Quest For More, Godolphin duo Complacent and Magic Hurricane and the David Hayes and Tom Dabernig-trained Dibiyani declared as the four emergencies. Last year’s Melbourne Cup winner…
DetailsMollie Clark’s milestone victory at Carnarvon has won her the Western Australian Racing Trainers’ Association Apprentice of the Month award for November. Clark celebrated her first success as a jockey when she guided veteran galloper Tindall to a fighting win over Redhage at Carnarvon’s final meeting of the season. It took Clarke, who is indentured…
DetailsA trip to Caulfield on Saturday for Hong Kong-based jockey Joao Moreira hinges on whether he can pick up a ride in the Group I Caulfield Cup (2400m). Brazilian jockey Joao Moreira will know if he has a Caulfield Cup ride after acceptances on Tuesday. Photo: Steve Hart The Hong Kong Jockey Club only permit…
DetailsYoung tyro Clint Johnston Porter has surged to the lead in the 2015 Touchstone Farm Rising Series after a riding treble at Geraldton on Sunday. Launching the Geraldton season in hot fashion the young rider posted consecutive wins on Lowlands Boy, Danehill Matilda and Helder The Painter. The talented teenager is four points clear of…
DetailsCriterion chased Arc winner Golden Horn home at his last start but co-trainer David Hayes said the stallion dropped grades to beat a handy field in Saturday’s Group I Caulfield Stakes (2000m). Michael Walker rode Criterion to victory in the Caulfield Stakes. Photo: Darryl Sherer Criterion finished 5.3 lengths behind Arabian Queen, who inflicted Golden…
DetailsPress Statement’s wide barrier was never a factor as the Chris Waller-trained colt strode to a strong victory in Saturday’s Group I Caulfield Guineas (1600m). Press Statement taking out the Caulfield Guineas on Saturday. Photo: Darryl Sherer Pre-race discussion centred on jockey Hugh Bowman’s ability to get Press Statement into a good position from barrier…
DetailsOver the past few years Kylie Dean has performed a host of roles at the Geraldton Turf Club; from clerk of the course, barrier attendant to race day secretary. And on Sunday, as the Geraldton Turf Club launch their opening meeting of the 2015-16 racing season, Deane can add another title to her resume. Deane…
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