NEWS
CARTWHEELS vaults to victory!
After being balloted from the Listed Princess Stakes, it was very appropriate that lightly raced filly CARTWHEELS triumph in her consolation, a 1400m midweek Class 1 on her home track, Eagle Farm. The Princess Stakes...
The Week Ahead May 8
Tuesday’s trials at Warwick Farm was the focal point for Proven Thoroughbreds with a trio of promising gallopers strutting their hooves ahead of winter campaigns. Leading the charge was progressive four-year-old...
SA Derby fast facts
Here is your Trackwalker Info, historical stats and tip for Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. TRACKWALKER INFO “Inside lanes slightly inferior and we expect the bulk of the winners to...
Wet track, no wet form?
Young horses with no, or limited wet track form can be hard to assess but here’s how I tackle it…writes Nic Ashman. Race tracks retain moisture in winter and it doesn’t take much rainfall, or these days irrigation...
Why FASTNET ROCK can overtake ZABEEL
The last 12 months would suggest there is a compelling case for FASTNET ROCK to eventually challenge ZABEEL for the title of Australia’s greatest ever broodmare sire. Officially retired from stud duties last week,...
The Week Ahead Apr 24
Stable stars THINK ABOUT IT and PRIVATE EYE will take aim at major Group 1 races during the Brisbane winter carnival. Blake Shinn will ride THINK ABOUT IT when he looks to defend his title in the Kingsford Smith Cup...
BETTY & Berry get set for Rockhampton
Leading Sydney jockey Tommy Berry will fly to Rockhampton to partner BETTER GET SET in this Sunday $775,000 The Archer (1300m). Last seen finishing second in the $1million Magic Millions QTIS, BETTER GET SET will...
OCEAN ZAR – a deserved Saturday winner!
The racing Gods aren’t renowned for their compassion. So rarely does one smile on a more deserving victor than the connections of Saturday’s Eagle Farm winner, OCEAN ZAR. A model of consistency, the ZOUSTAR 4yo has...
All Aged Stakes day preview
The Group 1 All Aged Stakes headlines the Sydney autumn carnival finale this Saturday and our form analyst Nic Ashman has compiled historical stats, sectional data and tips for each race. The All Aged Stakes has...