Author: Editor BOAY

Budding superstar Koblenz will headline Wednesday’s action when he heads to The Meadows, chasing an incredible 11th straight victory. Koblenz (15 from 21 and 3 from 3 Trk/Dst – 29.78sec PB) has been airborne of late and the G1 Maturity looms large later this month for the blueblood. Gippsland star Massimo (11 from 26) will be having his first start at The Meadows; and watch for an enticing clash between Invictus Rising (4 from 4 Box 1 – 29.86sec PB), 22-month-old Paddy Wants Pats (3 from 4 Trk/Dst – 29.91sec…

That ‘magnificent man’ and his ‘flying machine’! Yes, Lara-based trainer David Geall’s “frightfully keen” Ferdinand Boy was once again “looping the loop and defying the ground”. Last night, Ferdinand Boy ‘stole all the scenes’ in a record-breaking romp over 385 metres at Shepparton. Ferdinand Boy clocked a fairly flying 21.31sec – slicing three-quarters of a length off the 21.35sec previous mark, set by Oriental Amber on April 19 this year. The ‘dashing daredevil’ also established a 24.75sec track record over 450m claiming this year’s Group 2 Shepparton Cup on March…

Sprinting powerhouse Equalizer is on target to complete what would be an extremely rare – if not unprecedented – back-to-back G1 family double in Thursday night’s $250,000 to-the-winner Brisbane Cup final (520m) at Albion Park. In 2020 Equalizer’s older half-sister Black Opium, also trained by champion mentor Jason Thompson and bred and raced by the See The Dream syndicate, comprising cousins Serge and Bill Buccilli, was a near-record  29.44sec winner of the Cup. “It’d be a really good effort if Equalizer does win, especially for the mother (Captivating),” said Thompson,…

It’s no secret… G1 Silver Chief finalist Aussie Secret (21 from 44) is the star attraction racing in Victoria tonight when he lines up in a Free For All at Warragul. He’ll exit Box 1, from which he’s won five from eight, and it’s worth noting he won the recent Pink Diamond Champion Short Course series, defeating Ferdinand Boy, who went on to break Shepparton’s 385m track record in yesterday’s ‘Must Watch’ race of the day.   Replay Will Aussie Secret get near Warragul’s 22.07sec track record? A great battle looms…

The spotlight shines on Shepparton tonight with three sprint stars – Fernando Bluey (18 from 35) and Ferdinand Boy (22 from 40) and Papi Go Fast (23 from 40) – set for a sizzling showdown over 385m. G1 Australian Cup runner-up Fernando Bluey hasn’t raced since May, but has won 10 of his last 15 (67%) and is unbeaten in three starts from Box 3. Dual country cups winner Ferdinand Boy (G2 Shepparton Cup & G2 Ballarat Cup) holds Shepparton’s 450m track record (24.75sec), while Papi Go Fast (3rd G1…

Dr. Tucker, metaphorically speaking, deserves to sit alongside the historical ‘Dog on the Tuckerbox’ monument at Snake Gully, just outside of Gundagai in NSW. Trained by William McMahon at Darriman in Gippsland, Dr. Tucker displays the same courage, diligence and tenacity as the quintessential Australian cattle dog or heeler so intrinsically aligned with our nation’s early pioneers. Dr. Tucker, a son of McMahon’s former classy sprinter Bernardo, has been in sensational form since returning from five months on the sidelines due to a hock injury. In fact, he’s won five…

The inaugural Healesville Festival of Racing  kicks off today with two enthralling heats of the Winter Cup (350m), headlined by reigning Healesville Cup hero Zambora Lou v Braemar Prince (12 from 24) v multiple city winner Mr. Fix It. Heat 2 is a sensational straight track showdown between Blackpool Flash (4 from 4 Box 1) v Hello George (8 of past 12) v Dr. Tucker (G3 Great Chase) v Pirate Pete (ex-Ballarat 450m TR). Additionally, the clash between kennelmates Man Absconded (22 from 58) v Fortuna Bale (dual G2 Ballarat…