NEWS
Proven cracks $10million!
Always gratifying if not relieving when maidens shed that dreaded status. So, having two in one day at Eagle Farm is something to crow about especially when it lifts prizemoney earned for the season above the $10m...
The Week Ahead Jun 26
Queensland's winter carnival concludes at the Sunshine Coast this Saturday where Proven Thoroughbreds will be represented by a pair of well performed females. Dual stakes winner STROLL (pictured) lines up in the...
QTIS joy for UNDERHAND
After several impressive trials but no joy on race day, UNDERHAND finally converted her abundant, natural speed into a victory at Gatton Saturday. Flying the lids, the WINNING RUPERT filly showed her rivals a clean...
ACCREDITED launches on debut
It’s always exciting to see a debutante storm home over the top of rivals, even if it’s Royal Nowra (not to be confused with Royal Ascot!). So it was in the lucky last, a 1000m Maiden at the South Coast track Tuesday...
The Week Ahead Jun 20
Proven Thoroughbreds will be aiming for more Queensland winter carnival success this Saturday at Eagle Farm. The Steve O'Dea and Matt Hoysted-trained OCEAN TREATY (pictured) will fly the Proven flag in the Listed...
Eagle Farm one day, Warwick the next!
Seven days ago the Proven colours soared to new heights with THINK ABOUT IT’s dominant victory in the Stradbroke but it was a humble non-Tab fixture that provided our sole Saturday winner. Three year old filly DEEP...
THE most underrated component!
Of the key components that determine yearling selection, the most underrated is the farm on which the horse is reared. Pedigree, type, veterinary approval and price are also significant but how a horse develops from...
The Week Ahead Jun 14
Proven Thoroughbreds' most satisfying day on a racecourse came at Eagle Farm last Saturday. The $3 million Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), the jewel in Queensland's winter carnival, was won emphatically by our star...
DEEP CLEAN shines through!
Flashy mare DEEP CLEAN deservedly shed her maiden tag at the Sunshine Coast’s Sunday meeting. A habit of missing the start and a lack of race craft had limited DEEP CLEAN to three minor placings in her six previous...
THINK ABOUT IT dominates Stradbroke!
Joe Pride has trained some well-above-average horses but THINK ABOUT IT elevated himself to potentially the best with his win in Saturday’s Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane. The four-year-old son of SO YOU THINK brought...
The Week Ahead Jun 6
Proven Thoroughbreds will be chasing some unfinished business at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Twelve months ago, PRIVATE EYE was a luckless second in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) behind ALLIGATOR BLOOD. After...
THINK ABOUT IT secures Everest berth
Untapped Group 1 winning sprinter Think About It has secured a slot in the 2023 Everest. The Proven Thoroughbreds owned, and Joe Pride trained star sprinter will race in the newly acquired Newgate slot. "We're...