NEWS
Nic Ashman’s Best Bet for Saturday
Form analyst Nic Ashman's best bet this weekend comes in the Group 3 Dark Jewel Classic (1400m) for the mares at Scone's feature Saturday meeting. SCONE R9 N9 SURFIN BIRD "Made huge progression last preparation and she...
City win for TOWNY!
TOWN CRIER’S courageous first-up victory at Ipswich Wednesday resonated with both his connections and the many industry participants touched by SPIRIT OF BOOM. It was the first Metropolitan grade winner for...
The Week Ahead May 13
Proven Thoroughbreds and leading rider Nash Rawiller will team up with three genuine chances this week. On Saturday at Doomben, Rawiller partners old warrior PRIVATE EYE in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m) and classy...
Sectionals Review May 12
Two 3yos broke their maiden over the weekend in stylish fashion while another looks destined to do the same next start. Most of you are punters so I’ll start by discussing the horse who can win next start – WEEKDAY...
PONTEVICO defies the odds!
In an era of acute pre-race analysis, it’s interesting to see a horse defy the pattern of the day and a jockey with the fortitude to back himself to buck the trend. When PONTEVICO drew the outside alley in the 1200m...
Nic Ashman’s Best Bet for Saturday
Our resident form analyst Nic Ashman believes trainer Joe Pride will win Gosford's Listed Takeover Target Stakes (1200m) for a record sixth time this Saturday. KERGUELEN Gosford Race 7 N9 "Sets up nicely for this. High...
MEASURING UP!
Debuting as an autumn 3yo requires considerable patience from connections. Yet, when victory is achieved within a couple of starts, the long wait appears worthwhile especially carrying a moniker like MEASURE UP! The...
The Week Ahead May 7
Proven Thoroughbreds is set to have its first 2yo runner for the season this week. SUMMER VIBE (pictured), a colt by BETTER THAN READY, is owned by an all-ladies syndicate and will have his first start at the Sunshine...
Sectionals Review May 5
The victory of BROADWAY STREET last week further emphasized the importance of economical runs in fast tempo races. Kembla had a rare chance at a Wednesday meeting - quickly it was determined the rail was inferior with...
Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday
Our resident form analyst Nic Ashman has identified a future "stakes class" sprinter running at Hawkesbury's standalone meeting this Saturday. GOLDEN STRAAND Hawkesbury Race 5 N2 "Best last 600m of the day winning...
BROADWAY breaks through!
He may not have ‘streeted’ his rivals but the Kerry Parker-trained BROADWAY STREET announced himself Wednesday at Kembla with a tidy last to first triumph. Having only his second start, the ALABAMA EXPRESS 3yo relaxed...
The Week Ahead Apr 29
Proven Thoroughbreds is on weather watch in Brisbane this week as millionaire mare IN FLIGHT attempts to claim another Group 2 scalp on Saturday. Winner of the Group 2 Sapphire Stakes (1200m) at Randwick last start, IN...












