NEWS
The Week Ahead May 27
A favourable barrier draw has PRIVATE EYE poised to run well in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Barrier draws have historically not been kind to PRIVATE EYE but this Saturday he is...
Sectionals Review May 26
What a pleasure it is to lead this article with a horse I own a share in. OBSIDIAN DREAM is her name and smashing the clock in Hawkesbury maidens is her game. The toe nail I bought was part of a trio of yearlings that...
Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday
Form analyst Nic Ashman's best bet this Saturday comes in the Listed Bill Carter Stakes (1350m) for 2yo fillies at the Doomben Cup meeting. Doomben R3 N1 I AM DIRTY "Third-up and gets a nice set up for a 2yo having...
OBSIDIAN DREAM breaks through
The Joe Pride-trained OBSIDIAN DREAM is a maiden no more following a commanding performance at Hawkesbury on Thursday. Partnered by Sam Clipperton, the 3yo filly led throughout the 1400m Maiden Plate for Fillies &...
STOCKMAN rides off into retirement
Proven Thoroughbreds’ flagship stayer STOCKMAN has been retired from racing with an equestrian career now ahead of him. The rising 10yo gelding retires as a bona fide stalwart for Proven, having raced for seven seasons...
The Week Ahead May 20
This week for Proven Thoroughbreds, tough gelding SHOT OF WHISKEY gets his shot at an elusive Saturday metropolitan victory while a pair of 3yo fillies attempt to shed maiden status, pending the weather. Brisbane has...
Sectionals Review May 19
The ability to run time from the front is what most punters gravitate to and it’s the reason TOWN CRIER notched his 7th win last week. Nation-wide, around 20% of leaders go on to win their race. It’s the most...
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...












