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Cascadian defends Australian Cup crown

Posted on March 30, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Cascadian () has become the second horse since 2000 to win back-to-back Australian Cups, after getting a peach of a ride from Ben Melham to finish over the top of the brave Pride Of Jenni () in the concluding stages at Flemington. The James Cummings-trained gelding put the writing on the wall with a strong[...]

Posted on March 29, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Ken Kelso is hoping lightning might strike twice when Legarto makes her second start at Flemington in Saturday's Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m). The top-class daughter of Proisir produced arguably the best performance of her glittering career when she ventured to Melbourne 12 months ago and became the first New Zealand-trained winner of the Group[...]

Posted on March 29, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Esti Feny, coming off a commendable third-place finish in the Australian Cup Prelude (1800m) at remarkable odds of , is poised to spring a surprise on his more esteemed competitors in Saturday's headline event at Flemington. Trained by Matthew Smith, the Hungarian-bred import enters the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) as the rank outsider at[...]

Posted on March 27, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Group 1 Australian Cup will headline the 10-race card at Flemington this Saturday afternoon, with a small but select field of nine runners accepting for the 2000m contest. Four of the nine acceptors come through the All-Star Mile form line, while Legarto is the only runner that brings overseas form into the 2024 edition[...]

Posted on March 27, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Ciaron Maher has acknowledged that Pride Of Jenni, the victor of the All-Star Mile (1600m), will be venturing into unfamiliar territory as she prepares to contest Saturday's Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m). In 27 starts, the six-year-old has only tackled the 2000m distance once, finishing eighth in the Group 3 JRA Plate (2000m) last April.[...]

Posted on March 26, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

In preparation for his bid to secure consecutive triumphs in the prestigious 2000m Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington this Saturday, Cascadian, who clinched victory in last year's edition after a swift turnaround from the All-Star Mile, enjoys an extended interval between the two marquee events, a strategy endorsed by his handler, James Cummings. Reflecting[...]

Posted on March 21, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Gold Trip's racing future hangs in the balance following a tendon injury that has sidelined him for the remainder of the autumn carnival. The champion, who claimed victory in the 2022 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), was gearing up for a shot at the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on April 30. In[...]

Posted on March 16, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Pride Of Jenni showcased her brilliance by clinching the $3.75 million All-Star Mile (1600m) in a captivating display, setting a blistering pace from the outset and maintaining a comfortable lead down the Caulfield straight, guided flawlessly by Declan Bates. Executing her trademark front-running style, the two-time Group 1 winner surged ahead, leading Buffalo River into[...]

Posted on March 12, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Despite being defeated as a favourite on Saturday, trainer Ken Kelso remains committed to aiming his talented mare Legarto for the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m). The four-year-old had to settle for second place behind outsider El Vencedor in the Group 1 New Zealand Stakes (2000m), with Kelso attributing the loss to what he perceived[...]

Posted on March 10, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Five-time Group One placegetter Young Werther earned himself another shot at the elite level with a dominant front-running performance in Saturday's $200,000 Australian Cup Prelude (1800m) at Flemington. The New Zealand-bred son of Tavistock is well used to performing on the biggest stage, having finished second in the Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) and Turnbull[...]

Posted on February 20, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Last year's Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) runner-up, Soulcombe, has encountered a setback in his racing journey, leading to the cancellation of his autumn campaign. Trainer Chris Waller disclosed that the gelding developed swelling in one of his front legs, necessitating a period of rest. “Soulcombe is unfortunately out of the autumn carnival due to[...]

Posted on February 19, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Co-trainer Ben Hayes is optimistic about Makram's chances in the upcoming lucrative autumn races. The Irish gelding, imported to Australia, secured a surprising victory in Saturday's Listed Elms Handicap (1400m) at Flemington, triumphing over the highly favoured Jimmysstar. “He's been threatening to do it for a long time. He's been a very interesting horse to[...]

Posted on January 18, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Four-time Group 1 winner Mr Brightside is gearing up for an official trial at Geelong later this month in preparation for his first-up appearance in the CF Orr Stakes on February 10. Trained by Ben, Will, and JD Hayes, the six-year-old gelding has a busy autumn schedule ahead, including a defence of his All-Star Mile[...]

Posted on January 15, 2024
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year Sharp ‘N' Smart got his preparation back on track at Ellerslie on Sunday when running third behind glamour mare Legarto in the Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m). Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson had lofty spring plans for the son of Redwood, which were curtailed after a veterinary examination revealed[...]

Posted on March 25, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

After a massive run in the $5 million All Star Mile at Moonee Valley last Saturday, Cascadian has backed up into the Group 1 Australian Cup and won his first Group 1 at Flemington. The win in the Australian Cup goes with his other Group 1 wins in the Doncaster Handicap and All Aged Stakes.[...]

Posted on March 23, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Liam Howley was a nervous man this week as he waited to hear whether Virtuous Circle had made the field for the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday. The Kyneton horseman had opted against a trip to Sydney with the Kiwi-bred three-year-old in favour of the $3 million feature, and he admitted[...]

Posted on March 23, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Mark Walker's disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday's Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday. The Matamata trainer admitted he was struggling to process news that Campionessa was left stranded as the second ballot for the weight-for-age feature, having spoken to Racing Victoria officials earlier in[...]

Cascadian defends Australian Cup crown

Legarto returns to scene of greatest triumph

Smith chasing Australian Cup boilover with Esti Feny

Mr Brightside draws barrier one in Australian Cup

Pride Of Jenni ready for 2000m challenge in Australian Cup

Cascadian primed for Flemington Group 1 tilt

Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip sustains tendon injury

Pride Of Jenni smashes rivals in All-Star Mile

Legarto to chase further Flemington Group 1 success

Young Werther sends Group 1 statement in Flemington triumph

Melbourne Cup runner-up ruled out of autumn

Makram looking for All-Star Mile berth

Mr Brightside looking to hit right note during autumn

Sharp ‘N’ Smart to defend Herbie Dyke Stakes crown

Cascadian blows away his rivals in Group 1 Australian Cup

Australian Cup test for Virtuous Circle

“Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz

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