Author: Editor BOAY

Kiss The Bride returns a winner for Josh Parr

Editor BOAY

The Bjorn Baker-trained Kiss The Bride (NZ) (Savabeel) recorded his second consecutive win in the Gold Coast Turf Club Trophy (2400m), scoring by a half-length after getting the upper-hand in the closing stages over Birth Of Venus and Home Ground. The win provided jockey Josh Parr with a triumphant return to Sydney racing at Randwick, three months after being sidelined with a debilitating nerve disorder. The Group One-winning jockey had not ridden in town since May 13 after being diagnosed with brachial neuritis, an uncommon affliction which causes severe pain…

Captaintwinkletoes dances to maiden victory

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The aptly named Captaintwinkletoes showed his race rivals a clean pair of heels as he put a maiden win on the board at Awapuni on Saturday. The Jo Rathbone part owned and trained four-year-old had caught the eye when a close second to stablemate Wotablast at Wanganui on debut and was expected to take plenty of improvement from the run. That was clearly evident as Captaintwinkletoes provided jockey Rosie Myers with an armchair ride throughout the 2100m contest despite sitting three wide on the speed. Myers asked him to take…

Verry good mare outclasses rich Group One field

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The handicapper will determine whether Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) gets a chance to deliver trainer Chris Waller his first Melbourne Cup but there is little doubt the mare is set for an outstanding spring. Verry Elleegant made a spectacular return at Randwick on Saturday to beat a high-class field in the Gr.1 Winx Stakes (1400m), overcoming a wide run to deny Star Of The Seas (NZ) (Ocean Park) in a Waller quinella. The champion trainer has his sights on the spring majors for Verry Elleegant but will only pursue a…

Bishara still pinching himself after Verry Elleegant victory

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Trainer Nick Bishara admitted he woke up on Sunday morning and had to check his phone to make sure what he had seen at Royal Randwick on Saturday had actually taken place. Bishara was the original trainer of now multiple Group One winner Verry Elleegant during the three starts she had in New Zealand before crossing the Tasman. The Ardmore trainer and her breeder Don Goodwin are among a group of Kiwis who retain an ownership interest in the Chris Waller-trained galloper, that also includes fellow New Zealanders John and…

Who will win Victorian Greyhound of the Year?

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It will be a Greyhound of the Year announcement with a difference on Sunday night when the Victorian greyhound racing industry recognises its high achievers at the 2019/2020 ‘Virtual’ Victorian Greyhound Awards. The Victorian GOTY winner, as well as the Sprinter and Stayer of the Year and other awards, covering the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, will be unveiled on the Greyhound Racing Victoria Facebook page from 8pm. While the unprecedented COVID-19 situation prevents the awards ceremony being staged with its traditional glitz and glamour, the competition…

Healesville abandoned

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Today’s feature greyhound race meeting at Healesville has been abandoned as a result of inclement weather. The meeting was to include the running of the $5000 to-the-winner GCV Straight Track Championship Final. GRV apologises for any inconvenience caused. Healesville has copped a barrage of rain in recent days. Photo by: Clint Anderson.

Thompsons ‘smitten’ with Taken

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It’s ‘taken’ eight years, but highly decorated Pearcedale trainer Jason Thompson has another Group 3 RAM Security Cranbourne Classic (520m) in the trophy cabinet. Back in 2012, Thompson won the race with superstar Proven Nitro. And late this afternoon, ultra-reliable speedster Taken caused an upset in the $25,000-to-the-winner final. An unheralded sprinter, Taken ($11.50) defeated Arizona Eyes ($26.70) by 2.4L, with Manila Knight ($10.70) a further 1.2L away third in 30.11sec. While Taken slipped under the guards of many punters, his performance was no surprise to young handler Holly Thompson.…