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Pride Of Jenni embarrasses rivals in Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Posted on April 13, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Declan Bates has produced one of gutsiest rides that we have ever witnessed on a racetrack aboard Pride Of Jenni () as she ran her rivals in the ground in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick, giving Ciaron Maher his first win in the $5 million race. Everyone knew that Bates would lead[...]

Posted on April 10, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

European import Via Sistina maintains her position as the top contender, priced at , for Saturday's Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick after securing barrier five out of 11 in the weight-for-age Group 1. Trained by Chris Waller, the mare impressed with an easy victory in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) during[...]

Posted on March 29, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Think It Over, the illustrious three-time Group 1 champion, bids farewell to the racing world as his connections announces his retirement. In a poignant decision made by his connections, less than a month after his awe-inspiring victory in the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m), the curtain falls on the remarkable career of the now[...]

Posted on March 15, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

In a significant blow to Chris Waller's autumn campaign, the esteemed Group 1-winning mare, Fangirl, has been sidelined due to a leg injury. Fangirl, hailed as one of Australia's premier equine talents currently in training, was slated to grace the turf in the upcoming Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on March 23, followed by[...]

Posted on January 24, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Gold Trip, the triumphant winner of the 2022 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), was among several Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained horses showcasing their prowess at Moonee Valley on Tuesday morning. Speaking about Gold Trip's current form, Maher mentioned, “He's going to have a trial next Monday, and I'm pretty happy with him actually –[...]

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 August 2, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Thoroughbred Racing Industry is mourning the passing of former top jockey Mr John Duggan. “John Duggan was one of the great jockeys of his time and a natural horseman with immense ability,” said Racing NSW's Chief Executive, Peter V'landys AM. “He was an extremely talented rider winning many feature races including the Golden Slipper[...]

Posted on April 8, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

William Haggas has struck again in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes as Dubai Honour ran away with the Group 1 event under Tom Marquand. Ever since claiming the Ranvet Stakes, the race had been set up as a match-race between Dubai Honour and reigning Cox Plate champion Anamoe, but on race day, it was[...]

Posted on March 30, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Triple Group One winner Sharp ‘N' Smart is ready to put his best foot forward when he contests Saturday's $2 million Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick for trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson. The son of Redwood has continued to thrive since his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) victory earlier in the month[...]

Posted on March 25, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Tim Clark and Team Hawkes have teamed up to destroy their rivals in the Neville Sellwood Stakes as Zeyrek has cleared out to score a one-length victory. It comes third-up in a consistent preparation for the now six-year-old gelding winning first-up at BM100 level, before running into Protagonist the in the Group 3 Sky High[...]

Posted on March 18, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

After electing to head the way of the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes with Anamoe as opposed to the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes, James Cummings and James McDonald will be breathing a sigh of relief after clinging on to victory. Anamoe showed his champion qualities to secure his ninth Group 1 win on Saturday afternoon[...]

Posted on March 18, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Dubai Honour for William Haggas and star jockey Ryan Moore have combined to win the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes in emphatic fashion. The European gelding was brought over on a mission similarly to Addeybb; who travelled to Australia completing the Ranvet Stakes and Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes double in 2020. He got into as[...]

Posted on March 11, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

The William Haggas stable have stamped their mark on the autumn as they have in the past with Protagonist winning first-up in the Sky High Stakes at Rosehill. The European raider was given a terrific steer as James McDonald brought up a treble in the seventh race on the program. He was able to find[...]

Posted on March 4, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Raging hot favourite Sharp ‘N' Smart made good on the promise of co-trainer Graeme Rogerson as he showed all the star qualities he possesses with a superlative performance to take out the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m). Raced at Te Rapa this year due to the current track renovations at traditional home Ellerslie, the[...]

Posted on January 25, 2023
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Graeme Rogerson believes his talented three-year-old Sharp ‘N' Smart can give his older opposition a fright in his return to racing at Trentham on Saturday. The Tuhikaramea trainer and wife Debbie have set their son of Redwood a stern first-up task in the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m), but all signs are pointing toward a[...]

Posted on December 22, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Sharp ‘N' Smart will mark the start of the new year by making his first public appearance since finishing runner-up in the Group 1 VRC Derby (2500m). The Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained gelding will have an exhibition gallop between races at Te Rapa on New Year's Day as he builds towards another Australian campaign. “He[...]

Posted on April 26, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Despite feeling completely drained of energy after his day at the races at Pukekohe on Saturday, Nick Bishara had a broad smile on his face as he reclined on his couch at home that evening. Bishara has just completed a stint in isolation after testing positive for COVID 19 after returning to New Zealand from[...]

Pride Of Jenni embarrasses rivals in Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Via Sistina draws perfectly for Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Think It Over retired from racing

Fangirl out of autumn due to injury

Queen Elizabeth Stakes on radar for Gold Trip

Sharp ‘N’ Smart to defend Herbie Dyke Stakes crown

Melbourne Cup winning jockey John Duggan dies

Dubai Honour runs away with Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

NZ Derby hero still Sharp ‘N’ Smart

Zeyrek does it stylishly in the Neville Sellwood Stakes

Anamoe bags ninth Group 1 win after brave George Ryder success

Dubai Honour careers away with the Ranvet Stakes

Protagonist out stays his opposition in Sky High victory

Sharp ‘N’ Smart wins Group 1 New Zealand Derby

Rogerson happy with smart 3YO

Sharp ‘N’ Smart building towards return

Rising Storm provides tonic for Bishara

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