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Godolphin trainer James Cummings says Savatiano will be 'dangerously hard to beat' in Saturday's Gr.2 Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington. The talented 6YO missed the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes last weekend, but heads into the race on the back of a strong victory in the Gr.2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) and Cummings said Savatiano is primed for Saturday's test. This might be Plan B after missing the Memsie ...
With International Air Ambulance Week taking place between Sept. 5-13, Coolmore Stud has pledged a three-year financial commitment to Irish Community Rapid Response, the charity running Ireland's first community-funded air ambulance. The air ambulance has been called upon on several occasions to tend to stricken jockeys, including Grand National-winning rider David Mullins last October at Thurles ...
Racing NSW has slightly loosened its horse movement border ban. Horses currently located outside of Melbourne Metropolitan, which is the subject of Stage 4 restrictions until at least mid-September, will be allowed into NSW subject to the current policy for the Transportation of Horses from Victoria. The decision comes after advice was received from Racing NSW's biosecurity expert that it is appr ...
In a ray of positivity Racing Victoria has announced that Caulfield and Melbourne Cups would revert to normal handicapping limits. The minimum weight of 56 kilograms will stay in place in Victoria for September but Racing Victoria will revert to with the ‘’historic weight scale’’ for the feature Cups. RV announced on Wednesday morning that it would make only slight adjustments to the higher weigh ...
3YO Sound Of Cannons now acquired by OTI Racing is being targeted at the Melbourne Spring Carnival. Trained by Brian Meehan, the gelded son of Nathaniel has been well-placed during his European 2YO and 3YO career. OTI Racing's managing director Terry Henderson hopes to see him develop into a long-term staying prospect, as reflected by his pedigree after his shift to Australia. The sister of his d ...
Potential Everest contender Loving Gaby has been retired to stud following the discovery of heat and inflammation in her near foreleg. Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace issued a statement through Twitter. I Am Invincible’s dual Gr.1 winning daughter was purchased for A$500,000 by Phoenix Thoroughbreds from the Kia Ora Stud draft at Inglis Easter and retires with the record of four wins and ...
Phoenix Thoroughbreds owned- War Front entire Cadre Du Noir (USA) opened won his first Australian race at the Sandown-Hillside. His trainers, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace believe he has the makings of a promising stayer. Cadre Du Noir (USA) led at every call to defeat Austria (Redwood) by five lengths with Monmouth (Pendragon) a further one and half lengths back in third. A $1.1 million purchas ...
First foals sired by Coolmore’s undefeated Triple Crown winner Justify (USA) have been delighting Australian breeders following on from the glowing impression he has already made in the Northern Hemisphere. A big powerful chestnut with a sprinter’s physique, Justify has a rare presence that can be seen in his foals including the two below born at Coolmore. His first foal is a filly from Irish bre ...
Trainer Danny O'Brien has confirmed that 2019 Melbourne Cup Vow And Declare is ready to defend his title against local and international challenges. O'Brien's Vow And Declare is one of 174 nominations for the Melbourne Cup with 30 from overseas which include Russian Camelot, Prince of Arran (second in 2019), Master of Reality (fourth) and Twilight Payment (eleventh) while Northern Hemisphere-bred ...
Gooree Park Holdings principal and Chairman and CEO of San Miguel Corporation, the largest food and beverage corporation in the Philippines and Asia, Eduardo Cojuangco Jr died on Tuesday. He was 85. Mr. Cojuangco purchased Gooree Stud in Mudgee in 1979 from the Foyster family and the Gooree Park Stud red and black striped colors have become synonymous with success at the highest level in Australi ...