NEWS
WILD THOUGHTS goes ka-ching!
Owners of WILD THOUGHTS were in dreamland at Kembla on Saturday, courtesy of the incredible Inglis Xtra Race Series bonus prizemoney scheme. WILD THOUGHTS started a commanding $1.40 favourite in the 1500m provincial...
The Week Ahead Jul 23
The final weekend of the 2024-25 racing season will be a busy one for Proven Thoroughbreds, with up to 10 starters including a pair of Brisbane-based gallopers looking to plunder some of Sydney's lucrative prizemoney....
Born to run!
IN FLIGHT and KING’S SECRET were undoubtedly Proven’s stars of the winter and they share one key characteristic that is anything but a coincidence. They are both products of Goodwood Farm, a small but prominent...
The Week Ahead Jul 16
Following a gala tri-state treble last weekend, Proven Thoroughbreds is hoping to continue that momentum into the final fortnight of season 2024-25. Proven's seasonal winner tally was elevated to 59 after a weekend...
Joe Pride – the ‘Moneyball’ trainer!
For some time now, Joe Pride has defied a limited budget and limited numbers to succeed in the cut-throat world of horse training. The last month is a perfect example of how Pride and his team have developed an uncanny...
Victory stymies MELTDOWN!
So many of our responses to raceday performance are indelibly linked to expectations. For some time, the Hoysted stable has been singing the praises of MELTDOWN but it wasn’t until Sunday at the Sunshine Coast, just...
Proven formula strikes again!
The familiar triumvirate of Proven Thoroughbreds, Joe Pride and Goodwood Farm produced an interstate double on Saturday with in-form gallopers IN FLIGHT and KING’S SECRET. Following her success in the Listed Bright...
The Week Ahead Jul 9
Classy mare IN FLIGHT will be chasing three consecutive stakes wins in three states when she heads to Melbourne on Saturday. The Joe Pride-trained 4yo steps up to weight-for-age conditions in the Group 3 Sir John...
STOCKMAN leaps to victory!
Veteran stayer STOCKMAN pulled out all stops to record Proven Thoroughbreds' first ever win over the hurdles at Warrnambool on Sunday. Having only his third start over the jumps, STOCKMAN converted a pair of minor...
Keep an eye on AUTUMN BOY
As the QLD carnival draws to a close we take a look at TASHI's Tatts Tiara triumph as well as the prospects of emerging 2yo AUTUMN BOY. TASHI’s Group 1 Tatts Tiara (1400m) win rated almost 2L above standard for the...
The KING redeems!
Connections and punters alike were left scratching their heads following KING'S SECRET’s moderate performance a fortnight prior. However, like all good horses he promptly bounced back at the same track and distance on...
Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday
This week a special edition of Nic's best bet gives readers a free insight into his paid subscription service. Before Nic goes on annual leave next week, he has provided us with his Saturday tip sheet that is normally...