J J Atkins Stakes

Champagne back-up on the radar for Converge

Posted on April 18, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

The absence of Anamoe from the Champagne Stakes could tempt Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott to back up Randwick winner Converge in the Group 1 race. Anamoe was widely regarded to have a stranglehold on the final leg of the two-year-old triple crown but he was ruled out on Saturday by Godolphin, who confirmed he[...]

Posted on May 26, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan has confirmed unbeaten Peltzer will miss next week's Group One JJ Atkins and be kept for the spring. Unbeaten in three starts, Peltzer scored with real ease in the Darley 2yo Handicap (1300m) at Randwick last Saturday. But Ryan said Peltzer would be unleashed in spring instead of running in the[...]

Posted on May 20, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

An off-season two-year-old race at Randwick will be crucial to the aspirations of those potentially heading to a Group One contest in Brisbane. The Darley Handicap (1300m) on Saturday has brought together a field of 12 juveniles with all being nominated for the J J Atkins Stakes (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 6. Leading[...]

Posted on May 10, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trainer Steve O'Dea is weighing up the options for classy filly Gotta Kiss and could miss a much-anticipated return clash with top filly Isotope. The pair are considered Queensland's best two-year-old fillies and have clashed once when Isotope beat Gotta Kiss into third place at the Sunshine Coast. However Gotta Kiss was first-up that day[...]

Posted on May 8, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Classy two-year-old The Drinks Cart is no certainty to contest the Group One J J Atkins despite ensuring he will make the field with an easy Gold Coast win. The Drinks Cart ($1.90) was having his first start since January and was eased down to score by 2-1/4 lengths in Friday's Stronger 2YO Handicap (900m).[...]

Posted on May 1, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Exciting two-year-old Wisdom Of Water has confirmed his rating as a top chance in the Group One J J Atkins with a sparkling return at the Gold Coast. Wisdom Of Water, who was having his first start since finishing fourth in the Magic Millions Classic in January, went straight to the lead before being eased[...]

Posted on April 30, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Golden Slipper came too soon for Wild Ruler but the youngster is set to get his chance in Group One company sooner rather than later. Trained by Peter and Paul Snowden, Wild Ruler will resume in Saturday's Cellarbrations Handicap (1000m) on the Kensington track ahead of a tilt at the Group One J J[...]

Posted on April 30, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds believes there is plenty of improvement in two-year-old Wisdom Of Water, winner of a recent barrier trial win by a huge margin. Wisdom Of Water will be having his first start since finishing fourth in the Magic Millions Classic when he runs in the TAB 2YO Handicap (1200m) at the[...]

Posted on December 2, 2019
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Brisbane Racing Club is aiming for big numbers for its new $2.25 million Future Champion series this winter when nominations close this week. The Queensland winter carnival has produced a long list of future Group One stars but the Brisbane Racing Club believes it can surpass even those numbers after a huge boost in[...]

Champagne back-up on the radar for Converge

Ryan Saves Peltzer For Spring Campaign

Brisbane Group 1 Starts On The Line At Randwick

O’Dea Weighs Up Options For Gotta Kiss

The Drinks Cart Not Certain For J J Atkins

Wisdom Of Water Confirms J J Atkins Claims

Snowdens Wild Over Snitzel Colt’s Return

Wisdom Of Water To Return At Gold Coast

BRC Expects Big Entries For Futures Series

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