NEWS
The Week Ahead Apr 23
Proven Thoroughbreds is on weather watch this week, with a host of runners nominated across several venues. After a wet and wild week in south east Queensland, greater Sydney is now copping a lashing from the weather...
Why 1400m is the optimum trip
There has never been a better time in Australian racing's history to have a top class 1400m horse. Its amazing how 1400m (or seven furlongs) has become the ideal distance for a horse to specialise in. In recent years,...
Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday
Our resident form analyst Nic Ashman has found one at double figure odds in the Hall Mark Stakes at Randwick on Saturday RANDWICK R9 N13 COAL CRUSHER "Had no luck when sandwiched going for a run last start," Ashman...
The Week Ahead Apr 16
The Championships is over for another year but there is still top class racing to be had at Randwick over the Easter weekend which could see Proven Thoroughbreds represented by the promising FLYING BANDIT. Trainer...
The GAMBLER shows his hand!
MOONLIGHT GAMBLER made the notoriously difficult leap from maiden to class 1 grade with an odds-defying win at Kembla Grange on Tuesday. The Joe Pride-trained galloper blew from an opening quote of $3.60 out to $11 but...
Can anything stop the 3yo fillies?
The Championships came to a close with yet another well above average performance from a three-year-old filly. TREASURETHE MOMENT took out the G1 ATC Oaks (2400m) but the victory wasn’t without some anxious moments....
Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday
Our resident form analyst Nic Ashman is taking a two-leg multi on Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick RANDWICK R5 N8 AUTUMN GLOW/R8 N12 VIA SISTINA "Taking the AUTUMN GLOW-VIA SISTINA double at around $3 appeals,"...
2025 Inglis Easter wrap
For all the millions of dollars traded at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, there are still opportunities to snaffle hidden bargains. Proven Thoroughbreds has neither the resources nor desire to engage in the top end of...
The BANDIT reaches new heights!
Emerging stayer FLYING BANDIT took another step forward in his burgeoning career with a narrow but decisive victory in the 1800m BM78 at Hawkesbury's metropolitan meeting on Wednesday. The big TRAPEZE ARTIST gelding, a...
The Week Ahead Apr 9
After wide barriers and inclement weather resulted in mass scratchings last week, Proven Thoroughbreds is armed with seven runners across six venues this week. The promising FLYING BANDIT (pictured) heads to a rare...
AELIANA’s ‘scary’ figures
Given AELIANA was having her first go at 2400m and just her second run beyond 2000m, its safe to say Australia has a new staying star following the filly’s ATC Derby romp. Off a genuine tempo, AELIANA began to creep to...
Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday
Our resident form analyst Nic Ashman is expecting a filly to win the Australian Derby for the first time since SHAMROCKER in 2011. ROSEHILL R9 N18 AELIANA "Fourth-up and won her only run at this stage of last prep. Has...