The Group One Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington has been one of the few major miles to elude Mr Brightside, who finished fourth in the race in 2021, third in 2022 and second last year. But it was fourth time lucky on Saturday and the seven-year-old added the A$3 million feature to his glittering CV. Mr Brightside has now won 18 of his 40 starts and more than A$16 million in stakes, and he is showing no sign of slowing down. He has continued his customary consistency throughout this spring,…
Month: November 2024
Belclare dominates Hot Danish
Multiple New Zealand Group One winner Belclare has continued her strong form in Australia from her new quarters at Bjorn Baker’s stable. The seven-year-old daughter of Per Incanto won the A$2 million Gr.2 The Invitation (1400m) at Randwick a fortnight ago and it was a case of rinse and repeat when landing the A$500,000 Gr.2 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. On both occasions Belclare went forward under Tyler Schiller and had her rivals in trouble when showing a good kick mid-straight, with quality mare Magic Time chasing…
Via Sistina Dominates Again, Secures 2024 Champions Stakes Victory
Chris Waller‘s star mare Via Sistina continued her stunning spring campaign with a dominant victory in the 2024 VRC Champions Stakes at Flemington. Ridden by James McDonald, the seven-year-old mare settled towards the rear of the field before unleashing a powerful burst in the straight. She quickly overhauled the leaders and extended her advantage to […] The post Via Sistina Dominates Again, Secures 2024 Champions Stakes Victory appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Mr Brightside Too Good in 2024 Champions Mile Triumph
Mr Brightside, the talented gelding trained by Team Hayes, has claimed the 2024 Champions Mile in a thrilling finish at Flemington on Champions Stakes Day. This victory marks his eighth Group 1 win, solidifying his status as one of Australia’s top racehorses. Ridden by Craig Williams, Mr Brightside settled midfield before launching a powerful finishing […] The post Mr Brightside Too Good in 2024 Champions Mile Triumph appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Pericles claims $2 million Five Diamonds
Pericles after winning the Five Diamonds. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The James Cummings-trained Pericles ($19.00) has been rewarded for a lengthy preparation, bolting clear in the $2 million Five Diamonds (1800m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. The Godolphin five-year-old was set to peak after a testing effort in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) on October 19 and appeared well-placed against his own age group despite being sent around at a big price with Marantelli Bet. He was aided by an outstanding ride by star hoop Kerrin McEvoy, landing into…
Sunshine In Paris Shines Bright in Champions Sprint 2024 Results
Sunshine In Paris, trained by Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald, has claimed a thrilling victory in the 2024 Champions Sprint results at Flemington on Stakes Day. Ridden by the masterful James McDonald, the mare produced a powerful finish to edge out 40/1 outsider Right To Party and secure the prestigious Group 1 title fourth-up for […] The post Sunshine In Paris Shines Bright in Champions Sprint 2024 Results appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Cup Week Lift-Out
Cup Week is upon us! And we’ve got all the information you need to get involved in the fantastic week of racing Our 2024 Lift-Out includes previews from Michael Guerin, Dave Di Somma and Mike Love; fun facts, selections, full fields for Cup Day, Ashburton happenings and a Sweepstake kit for the office. Click here
Star filly has first hit out at Addington
By Adam Hamilton All the signs are great with glamour Aussie trotting filly Keayang Zahara ahead of her first NZ run next week. Driver Jason Lee was all smiles after taking the three-year-old for her first spin around Addington on Saturday morning, ahead of Friday’s inaugural $500,000 Majestic Horse Floats LP THE ASCENT. Keayang Zahara is unbeaten in 11 starts, five of them at Group 1 level. “It’s another box we’ve ticked-off on a trip where everything has gone to plan, maybe even a bit better than Paddy (Lee, co-trainer)…
Sunshine In Paris claims narrow Champions Sprint victory
Sunshine In Paris (middle) ridden by James McDonald winning the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Flemington. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Sunshine In Paris ($5.50) has claimed her second Group 1 success of her career, following a barnstorming finish in the Champions Sprint at Flemington. For the ninth time at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, James McDonald pulled the right reign on the Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald-trained mare, who was well backed with horse racing bookmakers and duly saluted in a tight photo finish. As expected, the 1200m contest was…
North England makes every post a winner in Golden Gift
Golden Gift winner, North England. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained North England ($3.30) has justified favouritism with horse racing bookmakers in the Group 3 Golden Gift (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, proving the best of the two-year-olds in the $1 million feature. The son of Farnan made a strong impression running into the minor money on debut in the Group 3 Breeders’ Plate (1000m) at Randwick on October 5, and Tim Clark was happy to adopt similar tactics stepping up to the 1100m, attempting to make…