David Harrison admits Gemma’s Son can’t afford another slow start, but if the cards fall his way, he’s confident the classy colt is the horse to beat in Saturday’s Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m). Harrison was thrilled with Gemma’s Son’s last run and says if he didn’t lose a length when the field jumped, he would…
DetailsYeah Dardy is an outside chance to win the Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m), but trainer Justine Erkelens believes he can buck the odds and cause an upset at Belmont Park on Saturday. Yeah Dardy has not raced since March, but Erkelens has elected to roll the dice and tackle the Beaufine Stakes first up after…
DetailsThe Gangemi team is confident Long Beach will be fighting out the finish of the Beaufine Stakes (1000m) and believe their new acquisition has been underestimated in the market. Long Beach made the best possible start for the Gangemi’s when he flew the gates and set a fast tempo in front to defeat Miss Conteki…
Details1-Graeme Ballantyne Chili Is Hot is the perfect advertisement to prospective owners that you don’t need to spend big to find a good horse. Graeme Ballantyne and his wife Donna are already well in front and reaping the financial rewards after they outlaid a modest $500 for the Gingerbread Man filly as a weanling. After…
DetailsBEAUFINE STAKES OVERVIEW Feature racing continues at Belmont Park on Saturday with the $100,000 Listed Beaufine Stakes, run over 1000m. The race was first held in 1979 where Nilotic, ridden by Gerry Donnelly, was the first home in the field of 15 starters ahead of Saba Minx and Gypsy Princess. TRAINERS Vern Brockman holds the…
DetailsThe following update is to provide a reminder and further clarification regarding the transitional restrictions for WA racing venues. The transitional restrictions will be in effect until at least 12.01am Monday 12 July. Transitional restrictions from 12.01am Tuesday 6 July until 12.01am Monday 12 July: The following bio-security measures apply to venues located within the…
DetailsChris Willis says Kerman Rock is good enough to win the Aquanita Stakes and says two key assets will aid the three-year-old at Belmont Park on Saturday. Kerman Rock has had plenty of racing under his belt this preparation and after nine starts since March, Willis can cast aside fitness being of any concern. And…
DetailsBrock Lewthwaite has backed his judgement and will give Art Warrior a shot of winning the Aquanita Stakes (2000m) at Belmont Park on Saturday. Lewthwaite toyed with the idea of Art Warrior bypassing the Aquanita Stakes, but his confidence grew after his solid run in the Belmont Guineas (1600m). The My Admiration colt was doing…
DetailsMark Ford can’t wait for Saturday’s Belmont Park meeting to come around. The former Zimbabwean and South African horseman is filled with nervous energy and excitement. It’s been a long road travelled by Ford but in the Listed Aquanita Stakes he starts his first Australian runner in a black-type race. More than a decade since…
DetailsClassy mare Tuscan Queen is poised to take the next step in her comeback at Belmont on Saturday. A fairy tale return moved closer for the four-year-old on the back of an impressive trial yesterday (Monday). Tuscan Queen completed her 950m heat powerfully to run a close second behind Lipstick Flickers. Tuscan Queen sustained a…
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