NEWS
The Week Ahead Jan 22
This week has been overshadowed by Racing NSW's unilateral decision to abandon Saturday's Listed Carrington Stakes (1400m) in which Proven Thoroughbreds had the early odds-on favourite in ACCREDITED. A lack of...
Two on the trot for HEYOKA!
The venue was Beaudesert and the company was low brow but HEYOKA’s disposal of her rivals on Thursday, was dominant despite the narrow margin. Trapped 3 deep throughout in a hotly run 1200m BM65 Handicap, the 4yo...
The Week Ahead Jan 15
The hectic Magic Millions Sales are over for another year so we turn our attention back to the racetrack with a host of runners in QLD and NSW. Debutant ALDEZOR steps out for Joe Pride at the midweek...
2025 Magic Millions – A buyers’ market!
Magic Millions, the benchmark opening act for the Sales’ Season, maintained similar stats to last year but there were some fantastic opportunities in the market. Whilst records were broken at the high end and the...
A Pride double!
Rarely does a Saturday go by that’s devoid of Proven Thoroughbreds’ runners. And on Magic Millions weekend no less! Such is the case for the 2025 major Millions race day, so it was very satisfying to record a double on...
The Week Ahead Jan 8
The Magic Millions Sale on the Gold Coast is in full swing but Proven still has one eye on the racetrack with a host of strong chances set to face the starter this week. Matt Hoysted saddles up a trio of runners in the...
ACCREDITED on a roll!
ACCREDITED’s rampant summer continued with a 4-length procession at Randwick on Saturday. It’s always nerve-wracking sending out a $1.55 favourite, especially in a $160,000 race, but ACCREDITED’s backers were afforded...
The Week Ahead Jan 2
Proven Thoroughbreds and the Joe Pride stable will launch a three-pronged attack on Saturday's meeting at Randwick. ACCREDITED, IN FLIGHT and COSMONOVA form the trio, all of which have strong claims in their respective...
BOARD MEMBER on the up!
The rapidly improving BOARD MEMBER showed her rivals a clean pair of heels for the third consecutive start on Saturday. Having won her previous two starts at Toowoomba, BOARD MEMBER ventured to a sweltering Beaudesert...
The SUN rises!
Patience is sometimes, though not always rewarded in racing but Friday at Murwillumbah, emerging stayer SECOND SUN took another step forward in his burgeoning career. The big chestnut, who only debuted as a late 3yo,...
Boxing Day Double!
There are more prestigious Boxing Day racing locations than humble Warwick, but the three strong Proven team made the long, hot drive from Eagle Farm worthwhile with a pair of decisive winners. Have truck will travel...
Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday
Our resident times analyst Nic Ashman has put together a holiday season multi for followers. SYDNEY TO HOBART - COMANCHE BOXING DAY TEST - AUSTRALIA PERTH CUP JAN 1 - DIAMOND SCENE (PLACE) "Some of you will remember...