Tony and Calvin McEvoy

Veight roars to George Ryder Stakes triumph

Posted on March 23, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained three-year-old Veight () has made the worthwhile trip to Sydney, claiming his maiden Group 1 success in the George Ryder Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday. The son of Grunt put the writing on the wall in his most recent performance, only finding one better in the form of Southport[...]

Posted on February 14, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Rue De Royale seems poised to make a significant move towards the prestigious Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) following an impressive runner-up performance behind Fully Lit in the Inglis Millennium (1100m). Initially contemplating a Sydney campaign after the weekend's notable exploits, co-trainer Calvin McEvoy revealed a reconsideration, firmly placing the $2 million Melbourne feature[...]

Posted on January 18, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Co-trainer Tony McEvoy is optimistic about the Group 1 performer Veight's potential impact at the top level during the upcoming autumn season. The son of Grunt, who finished fifth in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) in his last outing, is slated to return over the Australia Day weekend, with potential entries in either[...]

Posted on January 10, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trainer Calvin McEvoy expressed optimism about Arabian Summer's chances in Saturday's Magic Millions 2YO Classic, emphasising the perceived advantages of the middle draw in barrier nine. McEvoy, who trains in partnership with his father Tony, acknowledged the initial preference for a draw between one to five but found contentment in the outcome. “I'm happy with[...]

Posted on September 2, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Veight ($5) has returned an impressive winner in the Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday and looks set for an ambitious tilt at Group 1 glory later in the spring. The Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained colt stepped out nicely as a two-year-old, taking on the likes of Militarize in the Group 1[...]

Posted on March 25, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

At her second career start, Bossy Nic for Tony & Calvin McEvoy has put a gap in the Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes field, after getting a great ride from dual Group 1 winning jockey Dean Holland. This daughter of Nicconi ran second in the Listed Cinderella Stakes at Morphettville on debut finishing behind Show[...]

Posted on February 9, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

A suddenly in-form stable and a wave of confidence has top Adelaide jockey Barend Vorster poised to play a major hand at South Australia's two upcoming carnivals.

Veight roars to George Ryder Stakes triumph

Rue De Royale set for Blue Diamond tilt

Veight revving up ahead of racetrack return

Arabian Summer primed for Magic Millions task

Veight kicks off Guineas campaign with McNeil Stakes win

Bossy Nic dominates in Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes

Vorster and McEvoys find form in time for major SA racing carnivals

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