Young Werther

Young Werther among 18 horses out of Melbourne Cup contention

Posted on October 25, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Just 35 horses remain in contention for next Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup after fourth acceptances were released on Monday morning, with Young Werther among the 18 to drop out of the running.

Posted on October 15, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

New Zealand-bred gelding Young Werther will be looking to score just his second career win on Saturday in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). The son of Tavistock won on debut over 1500m at Geelong last September and has since posted six placings from nine starts, including the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) and Group[...]

Posted on April 10, 2021
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Explosive Jack showed his staying prowess when winning the A$2 million Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, defeating Young Werther and Lion’s Roar. The son of Jakkalberry prevailed in a thrilling finish, with the first three past the post all bred in New Zealand and sold[...]

Posted on March 10, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Young Werther will continue his campaign towards a potential start in the Australian Derby when he lines up in the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. The Danny O’Brien-trained three-year-old has been comfortably held in his two starts back following his third placing in the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m)[...]

Posted on February 5, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Danny O'Brien has two lightly-raced three-year-olds, It'sourtime and Young Werther, running in the Autumn Stakes and both are being aimed at major races.

Posted on October 28, 2020
in Australian Horse Racing News

Danny O'Brien does things his way and he is prepared to rewrite the rule book with Young Werther in the Group One Victoria Derby.

Young Werther among 18 horses out of Melbourne Cup contention

Young Werther set to come of age in Caulfield Cup

Explosive Jack heads Kiwi-bred trifecta in Australian Derby

Young Werther to run in Alister Clark Stakes at The Valley

O’Brien’s Smart Pair Aimed At The Autumn

O’Brien Ready For The Unorthodox In Derby

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