Expressway Stakes

King Of Sparta reigns supreme in Expressway Stakes at Randwick

Posted on February 17, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

James McDonald and the Peter & Paul Snowden camp have combined with King Of Sparta () storming home to claim the Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. The writing was on the wall after a last start romp at the Gold Coast in the Magic Millions Sprint (1200) as the son[...]

Posted on January 28, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

From stud duty prospects to Group 2 winner, Mariamia has bolted up to take out the Expressway Stakes in stylish fashion. It wasn't that long ago Joseph Pride was giving the reins of this now six-year-old mare and has seemingly given her a new lease on her racing life. After winning impressively first-up at BM88[...]

Posted on January 29, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

A text-book front-running ride by Tim Clark saw three-year-old Overpass cause an upset in the Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. After three of the first six winners at Rosehill led throughout, Clark followed suit and pushed the Bjorn Baker-trained colt out of the barriers to take up the lead. Last seen[...]

Posted on January 30, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

James Cummings will set his sights on an elusive Group One win with Savatiano after her dominant display in the Expressway Stakes.

Posted on January 30, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Three of their headline gallopers stayed home in their boxes but Hawkes Racing still tasted success at Rosehill with improving filly Shaik.

Posted on January 29, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Mizzy has spent more time off the track than on it for the past year but trainer Anthony Cummings does not expect fitness to be an issue when she resumes.

Posted on January 29, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Classy stayer Finche has suffered a tendon injury which will sideline him for the autumn but trainer Chris Waller is hopeful his fortunes will turn at Rosehill.

Posted on January 28, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Track conditions at Rosehill will determine whether Standout resumes in the Expressway Stakes or waits another fortnight to kick off his autumn.

Posted on January 27, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Emeralds will kick off her latest preparation in the first Sydney Group race of the year with the Coolmore Classic her major goal.

Posted on January 26, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Standout will be aiming to become the first horse in more than a decade to score back-to-back wins in the Group Two Expressway Stakes.

Posted on January 25, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Co-trainer Michael Hawkes has confirmed dual Group One-winning colt Ole Kirk is on target to kick off his autumn in the Expressway Stakes.

Posted on January 20, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Feature race winners Prince Fawaz and Mizzy are looking to make up for lost time as they prepare to resurrect their respective careers this autumn.

Posted on February 1, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Gerald Ryan arrived at Randwick for the Expressway Stakes meeting with butterflies in his belly and he left with a tear in his eye after Standout proved himself the real deal with a dominant victory. Taking on older horses for the first time, the colt emulated the feat of former stablemate Trapeze Artist to become[...]

Posted on January 31, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Three-year-old Standout is almost certain to take his place against the older horses in the Expressway Stakes and be given the chance to emulate the feat of former stablemate Trapeze Artist. Trainer Gerald Ryan has also flagged the Eskimo Prince Stakes on Saturday week as a back-up plan but says at this stage, Standout will[...]

Posted on January 31, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

A shot at stakes grade will go on the line for consistent mare River Bird when she faces a serious test of her credentials against a talent-laden benchmark field at Randwick. The Hyland Race Colours Handicap (1200m) does not hold black-type status but it is one of the more intriguing fields on Saturday's program. Group[...]

Posted on January 30, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Already a stand-out in the looks department, White Moss has managed to garner a little extra attention after splitting top sprinters Nature Strip and Yes Yes Yes in a recent barrier trial. And while Jason Coyle can understand why the snowy coloured mare has sparked interest, the trainer says her trials have been on par[...]

Posted on January 29, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

After an untimely interruption to his career, Vegadaze is primed to get it back on track starting with the Group Two Expressway Stakes. The 1200m-sprint will now be run at Randwick with officials switching Saturday's meeting from Rosehill because of the forecast for extreme heat in Sydney's west. Either track is fine with trainer Anthony[...]

King Of Sparta reigns supreme in Expressway Stakes at Randwick

Mariamia storms clear to take out Expressway Stakes

Overpass leads all the way in the Expressway Stakes

Group One Goal Beckons For Savatiano

No Kirk But Hawkes Gives Rosehill A Shaik

Trimmed Up Mizzy Fit For Rosehill Return

Finche Out Of The Autumn With Leg Injury

Standout No Certainty To Tackle Expressway

Trainer Tips Sparkling Autumn For Mare

Happy Standout To Chase Second Expressway

Colt Adds Star Power To Expressway Stakes

Cummings Duo Ramp Up Autumn Preparations

Standout Outguns Expressway Stakes Rivals

Expressway Start A Standout Choice: Ryan

River Bird On Trial For Black-Type Test

Coyle Hoping For Expressway Whitewash

Vegadaze To Be A Presence In Expressway

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