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Godolphin have been enjoying a winning run with their late season juveniles and it continued at Geelong on Thursday where Bivouac gelding Loving opened his account.
Trained by James Cummings and ridden by Ben Allen, Loving was fourth on debut at Hawkesbury on May 15 at long odds and obviously took good benefit from the outing.
Sent south to Victoria, he produced a strong finish from back in the field to charge home and win the 1200m maiden by a long head.
Loving is the fourth winner from four foals to race from stakes-winning Street Cry (IRE) mare Maternal, a daughter of four time Group I winner Divine Madonna, who is also the grand-dam of this season’s Group II ATC Todman Stakes winner Tentyris.
Maternal has a yearling colt to follow by Too Darn Hot (GB) that has already been named Accompany and she had a colt by Microphone last spring.
Loving is the fifth winner for Bivouac and three are stakes-winners – Beiwacht (G2), Intention (G2) and Luana Miss.
Bivouac stands at Darley NSW at a fee of $55,000 this spring.
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Godolphin’s strong finish to the juvenile season rolled on at Geelong on Thursday, where promising youngster Loving secured his maiden victory in style.
The James Cummings-trained gelding, partnered by Ben Allen, had made his debut at Hawkesbury on May 15 where he finished fourth at long odds. That experience clearly sharpened him up for his next assignment.
Relocating to Victoria, Loving unleashed a powerful run from the back of the field to claim the 1200m maiden, hitting the line hard to win by a long head.
By Bivouac, Loving is the fourth foal and fourth winner out of stakes-winning Street Cry (IRE) mare Maternal. Maternal is a daughter of the exceptional four-time Group I winner Divine Madonna and is also the grand-dam of Group II ATC Todman Stakes winner Tentyris from earlier this season.
Maternal’s breeding career continues with a Too Darn Hot (GB) yearling colt already named Accompany, and she foaled a colt by Microphone last spring.
Loving brings Bivouac’s tally of winners to five, three of which are already Group winners: Beiwacht (G2), Intention (G2), and Luana Miss.
Bivouac is standing at Darley NSW for a service fee of $55,000 this spring.
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Richard and Will Freedman saddle up two runners in the fillies’ classic at Eagle Farm a stunning last start win prompted connections of Let’s Fly to pay a late nomination fee for the Queensland Oaks, now they are banking on the nous of jockey Craig Williams to help her repeat the dose.
The filly demolished her rivals by almost six lengths on a heavy track at Randwick last month and while the fine weather in Brisbane won’t deliver those conditions on Saturday, co-trainer Will Freedman expected another competitive performance, provided she could get the right run.
“It was a little surprising to win in that fashion. We knew she was in decent form but she really elevated herself last start and we have learned the key to her is making sure she’s not too fresh,” Freedman said.
“She just needs to be able to amble across to be on-speed at her own rate. She doesn’t want to be stoked up too early and she will run well if she gets the right ride.
“She has got to be nice and relaxed and if she is relaxed, then she’s got good upper-end ability.”
While Freedman wasn’t anticipating Let’s Fly to be as dominant as she was at Randwick, she had always shown her trainers good ability and won her maiden by almost five lengths.
It earned her a start in last year’s Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) and while that proved a bridge too far at the time, it reflected the regard in which she was held.
“We ran her in the Thousand Guineas because we had a good opinion of her,” Freedman said.
“She is going to keep maturing as a four and five-year-old but she’s in a rich vein of form right now.”
Stablemate Pleasure Artist will also take her place in the Queensland Oaks (2200m).
Her recent form appears below par on paper but Freedman says she has had excuses and she does boast strong formlines from last spring, including a Listed placing and a fifth behind star filly Treasurethe Moment in the VRC Oaks (2500m).
“Her last run was an improvement. She’s had a bit of a muddled prep and she has been a victim of bad luck,” Freedman said.
“We will ride her a bit quieter in the Oaks. Cejay Graham will ride her. She has been doing the work on her and she’s happy with her.
“She will definitely run out 2200, that’s for sure, and if you do that you beat half the field home.”
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Richard and Will Freedman will be represented by two runners in the fillies’ classic at Eagle Farm, with Let’s Fly earning her spot after a dominant last-start win that prompted connections to pay a late entry fee for the Queensland Oaks. Now, they’re placing their trust in experienced jockey Craig Williams to deliver a repeat performance.
The filly stormed to a near six-length victory on a heavy Randwick surface last month. Although she won’t encounter similar ground in Brisbane this weekend, co-trainer Will Freedman remains optimistic, provided she secures a favourable run in transit.
“It was a little surprising to win in that fashion. We knew she was in decent form but she really elevated herself last start and we have learned the key to her is making sure she’s not too fresh,” Freedman said.
“She just needs to be able to amble across to be on-speed at her own rate. She doesn’t want to be stoked up too early and she will run well if she gets the right ride.
“She has got to be nice and relaxed and if she is relaxed, then she’s got good upper-end ability.”
Freedman admits he didn’t expect Let’s Fly to be quite so dominant at Randwick, but her early performances had already hinted at her class, including a nearly five-length maiden win.
That effort secured her a berth in last year’s Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m), which proved a tough test at the time but showed how highly she was rated.
“We ran her in the Thousand Guineas because we had a good opinion of her,” Freedman said.
“She is going to keep maturing as a four and five-year-old but she’s in a rich vein of form right now.”
Pleasure Artist, her stablemate, will also line up in the Queensland Oaks (2200m). Her recent form may not appear strong, but Freedman insists there have been valid excuses, noting her Listed placing and fifth behind standout filly Treasurethe Moment in last year’s VRC Oaks (2500m).
“Her last run was an improvement. She’s had a bit of a muddled prep and she has been a victim of bad luck,” Freedman said.
“We will ride her a bit quieter in the Oaks. Cejay Graham will ride her. She has been doing the work on her and she’s happy with her.
“She will definitely run out 2200, that’s for sure, and if you do that you beat half the field home.”
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Richard and Will Freedman are set to saddle up a promising pair in the fillies’ feature at Eagle Farm, with Let’s Fly forcing her way into the field after a commanding win last start that convinced connections to pay the late entry for the Queensland Oaks. They’re now hoping the class of Craig Williams in the saddle can help her deliver again.
Let’s Fly turned heads with a crushing six-length victory at Randwick on a heavy surface. Although Saturday’s conditions in Brisbane are expected to be much firmer, co-trainer Will Freedman remains confident she can produce another quality run if things go her way.
“It was a little surprising to win in that fashion. We knew she was in decent form but she really elevated herself last start and we have learned the key to her is making sure she’s not too fresh,” Freedman said.
“She just needs to be able to amble across to be on-speed at her own rate. She doesn’t want to be stoked up too early and she will run well if she gets the right ride.
“She has got to be nice and relaxed and if she is relaxed, then she’s got good upper-end ability.”
Freedman admits the stable didn’t expect the runaway win at Randwick, but Let’s Fly has always shown above-average talent, having romped in her maiden by close to five lengths.
That early success earned her a spot in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) last year. While she found that assignment too much at the time, it was a testament to the high regard the stable held for her.
“We ran her in the Thousand Guineas because we had a good opinion of her,” Freedman said.
“She is going to keep maturing as a four and five-year-old but she’s in a rich vein of form right now.”
Pleasure Artist, who will also contest the Queensland Oaks (2200m), comes into the race with less impressive recent form, though Freedman believes there’s more than meets the eye. She placed at Listed level last spring and was a credible fifth in the VRC Oaks (2500m) behind Treasurethe Moment.
“Her last run was an improvement. She’s had a bit of a muddled prep and she has been a victim of bad luck,” Freedman said.
“We will ride her a bit quieter in the Oaks. Cejay Graham will ride her. She has been doing the work on her and she’s happy with her.
“She will definitely run out 2200, that’s for sure, and if you do that you beat half the field home.”
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Joe Pride’s resolve to chase wet tracks for smart sprinter In Flight resulted in a recent trip to Queensland but he hasn’t had to venture so far afield this week.
The mare will take her place in the feature race at Randwick on Saturday, the Listed Bob Charley AO Stakes (1100m), and with the surface rated a heavy 9 it should be run in conditions she will relish.
“We didn’t even have to chase the wet track, it came to us,” Pride said.
“She is such a nice mare and just a really good wet tracker and she will get that again on Saturday.”
In Flight has built a handy race record with six wins and five placings from her 16 starts.
All of her victories have been on rain-affected ground, including her most significant when she broke through at black-type level in the Listed Bright Shadow Stakes (1110m) on a heavy track at Doomben last month.
Prior to that she was runner-up to barn mate Dragonstone in the Hawkesbury Gold Rush (1100m), so Saturday’s return to open company from fillies’ and mares grade holds no fears for her trainer.
“She is a tough little mare,” Pride said.
“I do feel she is still on the way up. She’s got the right balance of being a tart but is still able to focus when she has to. She is a lovely horse to work with.
“She has come back really well and she will be hard to beat.”
Tanglewood is an early scratching from the Bob Charley Stakes, leaving a field of 14, although two-time Kosciuszko winner Front Page and Takeover Target Stakes victor Barber are both dual acceptors for the Group 2 Moreton Cup (1200m) at Eagle Farm.
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Joe Pride’s plan to find soft tracks for his talented sprinter In Flight recently saw him head north to Queensland, but this week the conditions he’s been seeking have landed in his own backyard.
The mare is set to contest the Listed Bob Charley AO Stakes (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday, where the track has been rated a heavy 9—perfect ground for a proven mudlark like her.
“We didn’t even have to chase the wet track, it came to us,” Pride said.
“She is such a nice mare and just a really good wet tracker and she will get that again on Saturday.”
In Flight has amassed a strong race resume, winning six races and placing in five others from her 16 starts to date.
All six of her wins have come on rain-affected tracks, most notably when she claimed black-type honours in the Listed Bright Shadow Stakes (1110m) at Doomben last month, powering through the heavy going.
She had finished second to stablemate Dragonstone in the Hawkesbury Gold Rush (1100m) in the run prior, which highlights her ability to handle both class and tough conditions. Returning to open company from fillies and mares grade poses no concern for her camp.
“She is a tough little mare,” Pride said.
“I do feel she is still on the way up. She’s got the right balance of being a tart but is still able to focus when she has to. She is a lovely horse to work with.
“She has come back really well and she will be hard to beat.”
Tanglewood has been withdrawn from the Bob Charley Stakes, reducing the field to 14. Among the current acceptors are dual-entered stars Front Page, a two-time Kosciuszko winner, and Takeover Target Stakes winner Barber, both also nominated for the Group 2 Moreton Cup (1200m) at Eagle Farm.
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Joe Pride’s decision to search for wet tracks for his in-form sprinter In Flight recently led him to Queensland, but this time around, Sydney has delivered the right conditions without the need to travel.
The talented mare will line up in Saturday’s Listed Bob Charley AO Stakes (1100m) at Randwick, where the track is rated a heavy 9—conditions she thrives in.
“We didn’t even have to chase the wet track, it came to us,” Pride said.
“She is such a nice mare and just a really good wet tracker and she will get that again on Saturday.”
In Flight has compiled a solid record, boasting six wins and five placings from 16 career starts.
All of those victories have come on rain-affected surfaces, with her standout performance coming in the Listed Bright Shadow Stakes (1110m) at Doomben on heavy ground just last month.
She also ran a brave second behind stablemate Dragonstone in the Hawkesbury Gold Rush (1100m), proving her versatility and class. Stepping back into open company doesn’t faze her trainer.
“She is a tough little mare,” Pride said.
“I do feel she is still on the way up. She’s got the right balance of being a tart but is still able to focus when she has to. She is a lovely horse to work with.
“She has come back really well and she will be hard to beat.”
Following the early scratching of Tanglewood, the Bob Charley Stakes field is down to 14. Notably, Front Page, a dual Kosciuszko winner, and Barber, winner of the Takeover Target Stakes, are both dual acceptors for the Group 2 Moreton Cup (1200m) at Eagle Farm.
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Joe Pride’s hunt for the right conditions for his progressive sprinter In Flight paid off with a trip to Queensland recently, but this week the Sydney weather has delivered just what he needs at home.
In Flight is set to compete in the Listed Bob Charley AO Stakes (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday, where the track is rated a heavy 9—ideal footing for the talented mare.
“We didn’t even have to chase the wet track, it came to us,” Pride said.
“She is such a nice mare and just a really good wet tracker and she will get that again on Saturday.”
The consistent mare has collected six wins and five placings from her 16 starts, with all victories coming on rain-affected going.
Her most recent triumph was in the Listed Bright Shadow Stakes (1110m) at Doomben, where she excelled on a heavy track, showcasing her preference for soft ground.
She also filled the runner-up spot in the Hawkesbury Gold Rush (1100m) behind fellow Pride-trained runner Dragonstone, and now steps back into open company with confidence from her stable.
“She is a tough little mare,” Pride said.
“I do feel she is still on the way up. She’s got the right balance of being a tart but is still able to focus when she has to. She is a lovely horse to work with.
“She has come back really well and she will be hard to beat.”
Tanglewood has come out of the Bob Charley Stakes, leaving 14 contenders, including Front Page and Barber—both dual acceptors for the Group 2 Moreton Cup (1200m) at Eagle Farm.
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An inglorious performance by Engine Room at Gosford’s stand-alone meeting left trainer Bryce Heys scratching his head but all the signs point to the horse being on his best behaviour at Randwick.
The three-year-old was sent out the wagering sites favourite for a 1600m race on May 10 following impressive back-to-back wins in midweek grade.
But after initially settling midfield, he began to hang out near the 1200m and gave jockey Alysha Collett a torrid ride from that point, including in the home straight when he was unable to be tested to the line and finished last.
“He obviously had to go back to the trials and he went straight back there three days later on a tight-turning track and was tractable enough, so no problems there,” Heys said.
“There was nothing wrong with the horse post-Gosford, hence why I went to the trials straight away, just to get him back on track and reset.
“He looks great and we’re happy to go again.”
Engine Room will line up in Saturday’s Midway Handicap (1500m) having been given a month between runs and Heys says the horse has responded well to the freshen-up.
Zac Lloyd partners him from barrier four and Heys is expecting the three-year-old to put his best foot forward.
“For whatever reason, he has appreciated the time given to him and he presents really well for Saturday,” he said.
“He has definitely got some progression about him. There’s no doubting he has still got a bit to learn but he’s a nice horse and given what we’ve been through, we just want to get him back on track.”
Heys will also be represented by King Ratel in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1400m) when the eight-year-old returns to the races for the first time in more than two years.
The gelding suffered a minor leg injury in 2023 and Heys said they opted to give him an extended break and a slow build up in order to do “the best thing by him, rather than rush him back into work”.
He has only raced 18 times and while he will be lacking in match practice, Heys believes King Ratel can eventually reward the patience of his connections.
“He is naturally a very athletic horse and a horse we have never seen the best of,” Heys said.
“There is no doubt he will need the run but he has run well fresh before and he is going well.
“He definitely still has something to offer.”
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An underwhelming showing by Engine Room at Gosford’s stand-alone meeting left trainer Bryce Heys puzzled, but things appear back on track ahead of his return at Randwick this Saturday.
The three-year-old had been heavily backed on wagering sites after stringing together two midweek victories, only to flop when stepping up to 1600m on May 10. After settling midfield, he began to hang out near the 1200m and gave jockey Alysha Collett a difficult ride, eventually finishing last after being unable to be tested in the straight.
“He obviously had to go back to the trials and he went straight back there three days later on a tight-turning track and was tractable enough, so no problems there,” Heys said.
“There was nothing wrong with the horse post-Gosford, hence why I went to the trials straight away, just to get him back on track and reset.
“He looks great and we’re happy to go again.”
Engine Room is set to contest the Midway Handicap (1500m) at Randwick with a month between runs, and Heys is confident the freshen-up has worked wonders. Zac Lloyd will ride from barrier four.
“For whatever reason, he has appreciated the time given to him and he presents really well for Saturday,” he said.
“He has definitely got some progression about him. There’s no doubting he has still got a bit to learn but he’s a nice horse and given what we’ve been through, we just want to get him back on track.”
Heys also saddles up King Ratel in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1400m), with the veteran resuming from more than two years on the sidelines due to a leg injury.
“He is naturally a very athletic horse and a horse we have never seen the best of,” Heys said.
“There is no doubt he will need the run but he has run well fresh before and he is going well.
“He definitely still has something to offer.”
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Trainer Bryce Heys was left scratching his head after Engine Room’s unexpected failure at Gosford, but with the three-year-old showing good signs since, he’s confident of a better result this weekend at Randwick.
Following two strong midweek wins, Engine Room went around as the wagering sites favourite for a 1600m race on May 10. However, he hung out badly mid-race and gave Alysha Collett little chance to guide him, trailing home last after being untestable in the straight.
“He obviously had to go back to the trials and he went straight back there three days later on a tight-turning track and was tractable enough, so no problems there,” Heys said.
“There was nothing wrong with the horse post-Gosford, hence why I went to the trials straight away, just to get him back on track and reset.
“He looks great and we’re happy to go again.”
Heys has given Engine Room a four-week gap heading into Saturday’s Midway Handicap (1500m), where Zac Lloyd takes the ride from a favourable draw.
“For whatever reason, he has appreciated the time given to him and he presents really well for Saturday,” he said.
“He has definitely got some progression about him. There’s no doubting he has still got a bit to learn but he’s a nice horse and given what we’ve been through, we just want to get him back on track.”
Veteran stablemate King Ratel also returns on Saturday in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1400m), his first run in more than two years after a soft-tissue injury halted his career.
“He is naturally a very athletic horse and a horse we have never seen the best of,” Heys said.
“There is no doubt he will need the run but he has run well fresh before and he is going well.
“He definitely still has something to offer.”
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Following a puzzling performance at Gosford, Engine Room appears to be back on track ahead of his return to racing at Randwick, according to trainer Bryce Heys.
The three-year-old was favourite on wagering sites for his May 10 assignment after scoring consecutive wins, but he raced erratically and was never a factor, finishing last after hanging out from the 1200m mark.
“He obviously had to go back to the trials and he went straight back there three days later on a tight-turning track and was tractable enough, so no problems there,” Heys said.
“There was nothing wrong with the horse post-Gosford, hence why I went to the trials straight away, just to get him back on track and reset.
“He looks great and we’re happy to go again.”
Engine Room now lines up in the Midway Handicap (1500m) at Randwick with Zac Lloyd booked to ride from barrier four. The month between runs has worked in his favour, according to Heys.
“For whatever reason, he has appreciated the time given to him and he presents really well for Saturday,” he said.
“He has definitely got some progression about him. There’s no doubting he has still got a bit to learn but he’s a nice horse and given what we’ve been through, we just want to get him back on track.”
Meanwhile, Heys is also preparing King Ratel for his long-awaited return in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1400m). The eight-year-old hasn’t raced in over two years due to a minor leg issue, but the stable is confident patience will pay off.
“He is naturally a very athletic horse and a horse we have never seen the best of,” Heys said.
“There is no doubt he will need the run but he has run well fresh before and he is going well.
“He definitely still has something to offer.”
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Brother and sister training partners Patrick and Michelle Payne are aware of the transition horses must make from their three-year-old year to their four-year-old season.
A case in point is Bold Soul who has won five of his 16 starts but has gone winless through his four-year-old year to date.
The Payne’s are hoping that will be rectified on Saturday when Bold Soul runs in the TAB We’re On (2520m) at Flemington.
Bold Soul had an exceptional start to his racing career, starting with maiden win at Donald in November 2023, graduating to city success at Flemington two starts later before heading to Tasmania where he won the Launceston Guineas and the Tasmanian Derby.
Later in the campaign, Bold Soul was taken to Adelaide when he was placed in the Port Adelaide Guineas, won the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m) before a midfield finish in the Group 1 South Australian Derby.
In all, Bold Soul raced nine times through his three-year-old season for five wins and was unplaced in just one of those outings.
Bold Soul’s four-year-old season has been a contrast with the gelding filling a place just once in his seven outings.
That was at Ballarat last December, although Michelle Payne said the signs were there at Caulfield last Saturday that Bold Soul was about to return to winning form.
Payne has had a lot to do with Bold Soul over his brief career, travelling him to Tasmania last year and staying on with him in Adelaide.
“I think sometimes when they go from those three-year-old years and then racing up against those older horses as four-year-olds, it can take a little bit of time to level out,” Payne said.
“But he’s getting stronger all the time.
“He’s been building up and his last run was really good. He was back for a long way, and he hit the line well and he’s getting to a distance that should suit him.
“He’s also going to like a bit of give in the ground.”
Payne said as part of Bold Soul’s conditioning and strengthening, the four-year-old has done some jumping at her brother’s Plumpton property.
“They always do a bit of jumping out there. They love it,” she said.
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Brother and sister training duo Patrick and Michelle Payne understand the growing pains horses often face when progressing from their three-year-old season to competing against older rivals at four.
A prime example is Bold Soul, who chalked up five wins from 16 starts, all during his three-year-old campaign, but is yet to break through as a four-year-old.
The Paynes are hopeful that changes on Saturday when Bold Soul contests the TAB We’re On (2520m) at Flemington.
Bold Soul hit the ground running early in his career, kicking off with a maiden victory at Donald in November 2023. He quickly climbed the ranks, winning at Flemington soon after before travelling to Tasmania to capture both the Launceston Guineas and Tasmanian Derby.
He later ventured to Adelaide, where he placed in the Port Adelaide Guineas, claimed victory in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m), and ran midfield in the Group 1 South Australian Derby.
In total, Bold Soul made nine appearances during his three-year-old season, notching five wins and placing in all but one race.
In contrast, his four-year-old season has proven more challenging, with just one placing from seven outings—at Ballarat in December. However, Michelle Payne saw signs of improvement from him at Caulfield last weekend.
Having been closely involved in his development, including trips to Tasmania and Adelaide, Payne believes Bold Soul is starting to turn the corner.
“I think sometimes when they go from those three-year-old years and then racing up against those older horses as four-year-olds, it can take a little bit of time to level out,” Payne said.
“But he’s getting stronger all the time.
“He’s been building up and his last run was really good. He was back for a long way, and he hit the line well and he’s getting to a distance that should suit him.
“He’s also going to like a bit of give in the ground.”
As part of his physical development, Bold Soul has also been doing some jumping at Patrick Payne’s Plumpton property to build strength and balance.
“They always do a bit of jumping out there. They love it,” she said.
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Patrick and Michelle Payne are no strangers to the growing curve horses encounter when transitioning from their three-year-old to four-year-old season, and Bold Soul is a prime case of that adjustment period.
The gelding was a standout in his classic year with five wins from nine runs, but has yet to post a win in seven starts this campaign. The Paynes are hopeful he can change that record when he contests the TAB We’re On (2520m) at Flemington on Saturday.
Bold Soul burst onto the scene with a maiden win at Donald in November 2023, quickly following up with a metro victory at Flemington before heading south to dominate the Launceston Guineas and Tasmanian Derby.
He then moved on to Adelaide, placing in the Port Adelaide Guineas and taking out the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m), before finishing midfield in the Group 1 South Australian Derby to cap a solid three-year-old season.
Since turning four, Bold Soul’s results have dipped, with just one placing in seven starts—at Ballarat last December. Michelle Payne, however, feels the tide is turning after his recent run at Caulfield.
“I think sometimes when they go from those three-year-old years and then racing up against those older horses as four-year-olds, it can take a little bit of time to level out,” Payne said.
“But he’s getting stronger all the time.
“He’s been building up and his last run was really good. He was back for a long way, and he hit the line well and he’s getting to a distance that should suit him.
“He’s also going to like a bit of give in the ground.”
To enhance his condition, Bold Soul has been doing some light jumping as part of his training regimen at Plumpton.
“They always do a bit of jumping out there. They love it,” Payne said.
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Michelle and Patrick Payne know that four-year-old racing can be a tough step up, and Bold Soul is living proof of that challenge as he works to regain his winning form.
After a stellar three-year-old campaign highlighted by five wins from nine starts, Bold Soul has yet to get on the board as a four-year-old. He gets another shot on Saturday in the TAB We’re On (2520m) at Flemington.
The gelding made a fast start to his career, breaking his maiden at Donald, then winning at Flemington, before heading to Tasmania to sweep the Launceston Guineas and Tasmanian Derby.
Adelaide was the next stop, where he ran second in the Port Adelaide Guineas, landed the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m), and finished midfield in the Group 1 South Australian Derby, capping a successful classic season.
His four-year-old form has been less consistent, with only one placing so far. But Michelle Payne believes his last start at Caulfield showed real improvement.
“I think sometimes when they go from those three-year-old years and then racing up against those older horses as four-year-olds, it can take a little bit of time to level out,” Payne said.
“But he’s getting stronger all the time.
“He’s been building up and his last run was really good. He was back for a long way, and he hit the line well and he’s getting to a distance that should suit him.
“He’s also going to like a bit of give in the ground.”
To aid his development, Bold Soul has taken to jumping exercises at Patrick Payne’s Plumpton base.
“They always do a bit of jumping out there. They love it,” Michelle said.
If you’re planning to wager on Bold Soul or Flemington’s staying event, explore Australia’s best betting sites for the latest racing odds, offers, and tips this weekend.
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Technical issues besetting the low latency Sky Racing vision have forced Tabcorp to revert to a delayed stream on the company’s wagering website while they investigate the problem.
However, the glitch is not affecting the fast broadcast of the Sky 1 and 2 channels on the TAB app, which is streaming the quickest available vision of thoroughbred, greyhound and harness meetings to its account holders, mirroring the low latency feed shown in pubs and clubs.
Punters had described the TAB website feed as “jumpy”, prompting Tabcorp to pull the fast vision from the online platform in recent weeks.
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Ongoing technical problems have prompted Tabcorp to switch back to a delayed video stream on its wagering website, temporarily halting the low latency Sky Racing vision while the issue is investigated.
Despite the setback on the website, the TAB app remains unaffected. The app continues to provide a fast, seamless stream of Sky 1 and Sky 2 channels, delivering the quickest vision of thoroughbred, greyhound, and harness races to account holders—matching the low latency broadcast available in pubs and clubs.
Complaints from punters about a “jumpy” or unstable video feed on the website led Tabcorp to withdraw the faster stream in recent weeks as a precaution.
For those betting on live racing, it’s worth using the TAB app or exploring other top betting sites for uninterrupted streaming and the latest odds on all racing codes.
Tabcorp has rolled back the low latency Sky Racing stream on its wagering website after encountering technical issues, reverting to a delayed feed while the glitch is being addressed.
The fast vision stream remains operational on the TAB app, which continues to offer real-time broadcasts of Sky 1 and Sky 2 channels. This ensures account holders can still access the quickest coverage of thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing, consistent with what’s shown in licensed venues.
The change comes after users reported the TAB website feed as “jumpy,” prompting the company to pull the fast vision option as a temporary fix.
If you’re watching and wagering online, the TAB app or alternative Australian betting sites are your best bet for smooth live racing streams and fast, reliable updates.
Tabcorp has temporarily suspended the low latency Sky Racing stream on its wagering website due to technical difficulties, switching to a delayed vision feed while the issue is resolved.
The fast streaming experience, however, continues without disruption on the TAB app, where Sky 1 and Sky 2 channels are available in real time to account holders. This matches the low latency streams commonly found in pubs and clubs across the country.
Punters had recently reported that the website feed appeared “jumpy,” leading Tabcorp to proactively remove the fast vision from the platform while the glitch is being looked into.
For uninterrupted live racing coverage and competitive odds, consider using the TAB app or checking out other leading betting sites available to Australian punters.
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Inglis is calling for entries for its Ready2Race Sale for two-year-olds to be held in Sydney in the spring.
On the back of a $1 million breeze-up horse, a filly by Written Tycoon, selling at Riverside at last year’s sale, Inglis is confident about the likely composition of this year’s catalogue for the October 16 sale.
This year’s sale will be preceded by breeze-up sessions at Taupo in New Zealand (September 29), Warwick Farm (September 29) and Wangaratta (September 30).
“Over the past five years or so in particular, the quality of the stock and the nature of the participants has improved markedly as we look to compete with the two-year-old sale in New Zealand,” Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch said.
“This is reflected in the success of graduates such as Rubylot, who is one of the best young horses in Hong Kong, and high-class domestic money spinners like Libertad, Tavi Time, Democracy Manifest, Strait Acer and so many more.
“We have a huge domestic market into which stock can be traded and that has been a real area of strength for the Inglis two-year-old sale, more so than any other Australasian two-year-old sale.
“Further to that, the support of international buyers of our sales, particularly leading owners, trainers and agents associated with the Hong Kong market, has been incredible.
“Since the turn of the year, we have sold stock to buyers in 15 different countries around the world including the likes of Japan, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan and Mongolia and these extensive relationships are amongst those that we will be looking to leverage at the sale.”
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Inglis has opened entries for its annual Ready2Race Sale, set to take place in Sydney this spring and catering to two-year-olds preparing to hit the track.
The sale, scheduled for October 16, follows the success of last year’s standout— a Written Tycoon filly who fetched $1 million at Riverside. That result has given Inglis confidence in assembling a strong catalogue for this year’s edition.
To precede the main event, breeze-up sessions will be held at Taupo in New Zealand and Warwick Farm on September 29, followed by a session at Wangaratta on September 30.
“Over the past five years or so in particular, the quality of the stock and the nature of the participants has improved markedly as we look to compete with the two-year-old sale in New Zealand,” Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch said.
“This is reflected in the success of graduates such as Rubylot, who is one of the best young horses in Hong Kong, and high-class domestic money spinners like Libertad, Tavi Time, Democracy Manifest, Strait Acer and so many more.
“We have a huge domestic market into which stock can be traded and that has been a real area of strength for the Inglis two-year-old sale, more so than any other Australasian two-year-old sale.
“Further to that, the support of international buyers of our sales, particularly leading owners, trainers and agents associated with the Hong Kong market, has been incredible.
“Since the turn of the year, we have sold stock to buyers in 15 different countries around the world including the likes of Japan, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan and Mongolia and these extensive relationships are amongst those that we will be looking to leverage at the sale.”
For those looking to buy or bet on the next generation of stars from the Inglis Ready2Race Sale, be sure to explore Australia’s leading betting sites for early markets, odds, and racing updates on future prospects.
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The breeding barn beckons for Searchin’ Roc’s with the tough mare set to run her final race in Saturday’s Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Pinjarra .
Trainer Sharon Taylor said Searchin’ Roc’s had done enough and it was time to draw the curtain and pull up stumps on a racing journey that started in 2021.
In an outstanding career, Searchin’ Roc’s, won nine races, registered two at Group 3 and four at Listed level and pocketed $1.2 million in prizemoney.
Across 33 starts, the daughter of Awesome Rock became a crowd favourite, her toughness, determination and resilient racing pattern earning high acclaim.
Taylor, who oversees Searchin’ Roc’s for her parents, Robert and Heather Grant, said she hopes the six-year-old has one big race win left in her before she bows out.
“It’s definitely not a decision we have made lightly,” Taylor said to Racing WA.
“Lots of tears have been shed.
“She’s come back into season a couple of times and it’s better for her.
“She’s really showing she hasn’t got her mind on the job.
“In saying that, her work has been just top notch.
“I had a chat to mum and dad and said I think it’s fairer for her.
“We were sort of looking at the Railway if she raced well again.
“Even though she’s been racing well, I don’t think she’s at that level to win one now.
“It will be great if she could go out a winner on Saturday.
“After that we will look at selling her as a broodmare.
“We’ve had an amazing ride with our girl, and she’s exceeded all our expectations.”
Searchin’ Roc’s commenced her racing journey with David Harrison, winning the G3 Champion Filles Stakes (1600m), Listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m) and Listed Belmont Oaks (2000m).
Following a transfer to Jim Taylor’s Bullsbrook base, she collected further features in the Group 3 Peters (1500m), Listed Farnley Stakes (1400m) and Listed Idyllic Prince Stakes (1300m).
“I think there was probably a couple that she was unlucky with as well,” Taylor said.
“She would have won more, but that’s just how it goes.
“She’s definitely one of the toughest and most genuine horses, for sure.”
Searchin’ Roc’s has drawn barrier 14 for her final outing in the Hyperion Stakes.
Jessica Valas partners up again after riding her into ninth in the Belmont Sprint.
“Some of her best runs have been from the outside as well,” Taylor said.
“She’s shown before that she can do it.
“She’ll be out of trouble and will have clear running.”
Searchin’ Roc’s is one of the rank outsiders in Hyperion Stakes betting.
She’s currently $61 with online betting sites.
Magnificent Andy and Western Empire are fighting for favouritism at $2.90 and $3 respectively.
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The breeding barn is calling for Searchin’ Roc’s, with the tough and consistent mare set to bow out in Saturday’s Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Pinjarra.
Trainer Sharon Taylor confirmed that the six-year-old’s racing career will come to an end after this start, bringing the curtain down on a memorable journey that began in 2021.
Searchin’ Roc’s has amassed nine wins across 33 starts, including two Group 3 victories and four Listed wins, collecting $1.2 million in prizemoney and becoming a favourite with fans for her heart and grit.
“It’s definitely not a decision we have made lightly,” Taylor said to Racing WA.
“Lots of tears have been shed.
“She’s come back into season a couple of times and it’s better for her.
“She’s really showing she hasn’t got her mind on the job.
“In saying that, her work has been just top notch.
“I had a chat to mum and dad and said I think it’s fairer for her.
“We were sort of looking at the Railway if she raced well again.
“Even though she’s been racing well, I don’t think she’s at that level to win one now.
“It will be great if she could go out a winner on Saturday.
“After that we will look at selling her as a broodmare.
“We’ve had an amazing ride with our girl, and she’s exceeded all our expectations.”
Searchin’ Roc’s began her career under David Harrison, scoring feature wins in the G3 Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m), Listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m), and Listed Belmont Oaks (2000m).
She later moved to Jim Taylor’s Bullsbrook stables, adding further black-type victories in the Group 3 Peters (1500m), Listed Farnley Stakes (1400m), and Listed Idyllic Prince Stakes (1300m).
“I think there was probably a couple that she was unlucky with as well,” Taylor said.
“She would have won more, but that’s just how it goes.
“She’s definitely one of the toughest and most genuine horses, for sure.”
Drawn in barrier 14 for her swansong in the Hyperion Stakes, Searchin’ Roc’s will again be ridden by Jessica Valas, who partnered her to ninth in the Belmont Sprint.
“Some of her best runs have been from the outside as well,” Taylor said.
“She’s shown before that she can do it.
“She’ll be out of trouble and will have clear running.”
Searchin’ Roc’s is considered an outsider in Hyperion Stakes betting, currently rated a $61 chance on online betting sites. Meanwhile, Magnificent Andy and Western Empire head the market at $2.90 and $3 respectively.
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Searchin’ Roc’s is set to farewell the racetrack this Saturday, with the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Pinjarra marking the end of her decorated racing career.
Trainer Sharon Taylor has confirmed the six-year-old mare will retire after the weekend, following a campaign that began in 2021 and has delivered nine wins, including two Group 3s and four Listed victories, with earnings topping $1.2 million.
“It’s definitely not a decision we have made lightly,” Taylor said to Racing WA.
“Lots of tears have been shed.
“She’s come back into season a couple of times and it’s better for her.
“She’s really showing she hasn’t got her mind on the job.
“In saying that, her work has been just top notch.
“I had a chat to mum and dad and said I think it’s fairer for her.
“We were sort of looking at the Railway if she raced well again.
“Even though she’s been racing well, I don’t think she’s at that level to win one now.
“It will be great if she could go out a winner on Saturday.
“After that we will look at selling her as a broodmare.
“We’ve had an amazing ride with our girl, and she’s exceeded all our expectations.”
Originally trained by David Harrison, Searchin’ Roc’s won the G3 Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m), Listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m), and Listed Belmont Oaks (2000m) early in her career. After transferring to Jim Taylor, she added wins in the G3 Peters Stakes (1500m), Listed Farnley Stakes (1400m), and Listed Idyllic Prince Stakes (1300m).
“I think there was probably a couple that she was unlucky with as well,” Taylor said.
“She would have won more, but that’s just how it goes.
“She’s definitely one of the toughest and most genuine horses, for sure.”
Searchin’ Roc’s has drawn barrier 14 for her final race and will again be ridden by Jessica Valas after their last outing in the Belmont Sprint.
“Some of her best runs have been from the outside as well,” Taylor said.
“She’s shown before that she can do it.
“She’ll be out of trouble and will have clear running.”
Searchin’ Roc’s heads into the Hyperion Stakes as a $61 outsider with online betting sites, while top chances Magnificent Andy and Western Empire are vying for favouritism at $2.90 and $3.
To bet on the Hyperion Stakes or show support for retiring stars like Searchin’ Roc’s, visit the leading betting sites in Australia for the latest odds, form guides, and promotions.
Saturday’s running of the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Pinjarra will be the last hurrah for fan favourite Searchin’ Roc’s, as the mare prepares for retirement and a future in the breeding barn.
Trainer Sharon Taylor confirmed the six-year-old’s farewell after a brilliant career spanning 33 starts and nine victories, including multiple Group and Listed race wins, and over $1.2 million in prizemoney.
“It’s definitely not a decision we have made lightly,” Taylor said to Racing WA.
“Lots of tears have been shed.
“She’s come back into season a couple of times and it’s better for her.
“She’s really showing she hasn’t got her mind on the job.
“In saying that, her work has been just top notch.
“I had a chat to mum and dad and said I think it’s fairer for her.
“We were sort of looking at the Railway if she raced well again.
“Even though she’s been racing well, I don’t think she’s at that level to win one now.
“It will be great if she could go out a winner on Saturday.
“After that we will look at selling her as a broodmare.
“We’ve had an amazing ride with our girl, and she’s exceeded all our expectations.”
Searchin’ Roc’s began her career under David Harrison, capturing the G3 Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m), Belgravia Stakes (1200m), and Belmont Oaks (2000m). Under Jim Taylor, she added victories in the G3 Peters Stakes, Farnley Stakes, and Idyllic Prince Stakes.
“I think there was probably a couple that she was unlucky with as well,” Taylor said.
“She would have won more, but that’s just how it goes.
“She’s definitely one of the toughest and most genuine horses, for sure.”
Drawn wide in gate 14, Searchin’ Roc’s will again be partnered by Jessica Valas, who guided her to ninth in the Belmont Sprint. Taylor remains optimistic about the wide draw.
“Some of her best runs have been from the outside as well,” she said.
“She’s shown before that she can do it.
“She’ll be out of trouble and will have clear running.”
Currently rated a $61 outsider in Hyperion Stakes betting, she’s up against market leaders Magnificent Andy and Western Empire, who are $2.90 and $3 with top betting sites.
For those planning a farewell wager on Searchin’ Roc’s or seeking odds on the Hyperion Stakes, explore the best Australian betting sites for all your weekend racing action.
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After a big performance at huge odds in South Australia at her most recent start, Sweltering is poised for another attempt at breaking her maiden in a Group 1 Oaks.
The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Sweltering is set to contest Saturday’s Queensland Oaks (2200m) in her first start since finishing second to Benagil in the G1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) in late April.
Young said that Oaks performance at Morphettville – at the filly’s seventh career start – didn’t really surprise her given the daughter of Too Darn Hot had worked well leading in, and the co-trainer is hopeful Sweltering can turn in another strong showing despite being six weeks between runs and drawing one of the widest barriers.
Sweltering will have Sydney-based jockey Rachel King in the saddle at Eagle Farm and the filly will be racing in the bottle green and white colours of Yulong Investments after being purchased at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale last week.
“I’m really happy with the way she’s travelled up to Queensland,” Young said.
“I was up there last week and watched her do her final gallop on Tuesday morning and it was a really nice piece of work on her own, like she did before the Oaks in South Australia.
“She really ran through the line. She’s really thrived since being up there.
“She’s going into Saturday with six weeks between runs but just in the past we always thought that if they go to The Roses and then they go to the Oaks, sometimes they really just get one run when they come from that path.
“We elected to go straight into the Oaks and obviously with the sale being on the Tuesday, 10 days prior, we thought that would take a little bit out of her too.
“She’s really going great, we’ve got the terrible draw though.”
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After an eye-catching effort at long odds in South Australia, Sweltering is set for another crack at a Group 1 maiden victory in Saturday’s Queensland Oaks (2200m).
Prepared by the training duo Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, the filly hasn’t raced since finishing second to Benagil in the Australasian Oaks (2000m) in late April. That performance came in just her seventh career start and impressed co-trainer Young, who had seen enough in her work to expect a bold showing.
Sweltering now heads to Eagle Farm fresh, with six weeks between runs and a wide barrier draw to overcome. She will be ridden by Sydney-based jockey Rachel King and carries the bottle green and white colours of Yulong Investments, who secured her at the recent Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
“I’m really happy with the way she’s travelled up to Queensland,” Young said.
“I was up there last week and watched her do her final gallop on Tuesday morning and it was a really nice piece of work on her own, like she did before the Oaks in South Australia.
“She really ran through the line. She’s really thrived since being up there.
“She’s going into Saturday with six weeks between runs but just in the past we always thought that if they go to The Roses and then they go to the Oaks, sometimes they really just get one run when they come from that path.
“We elected to go straight into the Oaks and obviously with the sale being on the Tuesday, 10 days prior, we thought that would take a little bit out of her too.
“She’s really going great, we’ve got the terrible draw though.”
With Sweltering chasing her maiden win at Group 1 level, punters can find full markets and betting opportunities on the Queensland Oaks through top Australian betting sites, offering odds, specials, and expert tips.
Following her impressive runner-up finish in the Australasian Oaks (2000m), Sweltering is poised for a big performance in this Saturday’s Queensland Oaks (2200m), where she’ll attempt to break her maiden in style.
The daughter of Too Darn Hot has had a six-week break since that career-best effort at Morphettville, and co-trainer Natalie Young believes she’s thriving heading into this next challenge. She’ll be ridden by Rachel King and race in the colours of Yulong Investments, following her recent purchase at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
“I’m really happy with the way she’s travelled up to Queensland,” Young said.
“I was up there last week and watched her do her final gallop on Tuesday morning and it was a really nice piece of work on her own, like she did before the Oaks in South Australia.
“She really ran through the line. She’s really thrived since being up there.
“She’s going into Saturday with six weeks between runs but just in the past we always thought that if they go to The Roses and then they go to the Oaks, sometimes they really just get one run when they come from that path.
“We elected to go straight into the Oaks and obviously with the sale being on the Tuesday, 10 days prior, we thought that would take a little bit out of her too.
“She’s really going great, we’ve got the terrible draw though.”
With form on the board and confidence from the stable, Sweltering looms as a genuine contender despite her wide gate. For those looking to bet on the race, the top betting sites offer competitive Queensland Oaks odds and markets across all major runners.
Sweltering will line up in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) this weekend, looking to follow up her surprise second-place finish in April’s Australasian Oaks (2000m) with another bold effort for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young.
Despite still being a maiden, the Too Darn Hot filly earned her spot in elite company with a powerful run at Morphettville, and co-trainer Natalie Young believes she’s continued to improve during her time in Queensland. Sweltering will be ridden by Rachel King and carries the silks of Yulong Investments, who purchased her just 10 days before the race at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
“I’m really happy with the way she’s travelled up to Queensland,” Young said.
“I was up there last week and watched her do her final gallop on Tuesday morning and it was a really nice piece of work on her own, like she did before the Oaks in South Australia.
“She really ran through the line. She’s really thrived since being up there.
“She’s going into Saturday with six weeks between runs but just in the past we always thought that if they go to The Roses and then they go to the Oaks, sometimes they really just get one run when they come from that path.
“We elected to go straight into the Oaks and obviously with the sale being on the Tuesday, 10 days prior, we thought that would take a little bit out of her too.
“She’s really going great, we’ve got the terrible draw though.”
With Sweltering continuing to progress and set for her first run under new ownership, the Queensland Oaks presents a high-stakes opportunity for both horse and connections. For punters eyeing value plays, check the latest markets on top betting sites and secure odds for all runners ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 showdown.
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The Cummings name will continue its legendary association with Flemington, with James Cummings to keep training from Carbine Lodge despite his parting from Godolphin as their private trainer.
The juggernaut racing and breeding operation announced their move to a public training model in April, but little will change for Cummings at Flemington, with the champion trainer to continue the legacy established by his grandfather Bart, who trained 12 Melbourne Cup winners during his time based at Headquarters.
The news is positive for current Flemington-based Godolphin staff members who will transition to employment under Cummings.
Many of the top breeding operations and syndicators are expected to send horses Cummings’ way, with room for 50 horses at Carbine Lodge alone.
Cummings has also applied to take over Leilani Lodge at Randwick, stables which have been in the family for more than five decades.
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The famous Cummings name will remain part of the fabric at Flemington, with James Cummings set to continue training from Carbine Lodge following his departure as Godolphin’s private trainer.
While the global racing and breeding powerhouse announced in April that it would shift to a public training model, the change won’t affect Cummings’ presence at Flemington, where he will maintain his base and uphold the legacy of his grandfather Bart—who famously trained 12 Melbourne Cup winners at the track.
The move also brings continuity for existing Godolphin staff at Flemington, who will transition to working under Cummings’ newly independent operation.
With space for up to 50 horses at Carbine Lodge, Cummings is expected to attract strong support from leading breeders and syndicators looking to place their stock with one of Australia’s most successful trainers.
In addition to his Melbourne base, Cummings has applied to take over the historic Leilani Lodge at Randwick, a training facility closely linked to his family for more than 50 years.
For punters and racing fans looking to follow horses trained by James Cummings in this next phase of his career, Australia’s best betting sites offer markets, early odds, and racing specials on upcoming Flemington and Randwick meetings.
The Cummings dynasty will continue its deep-rooted connection with Flemington, as James Cummings remains at Carbine Lodge following his move away from the private role with Godolphin.
Godolphin confirmed in April that they would switch to a public training model, but James Cummings’ Flemington operations will carry on uninterrupted. The continuation allows him to preserve the remarkable legacy of his grandfather, Bart Cummings, whose 12 Melbourne Cup victories were largely orchestrated from the same site.
Godolphin’s local staff stationed at Flemington will also make the transition with Cummings, ensuring a smooth changeover as the stable moves into its next chapter.
With capacity for 50 horses, Carbine Lodge will provide Cummings with the infrastructure to accommodate a wide range of clients. Major breeders and syndicators are expected to align with the decorated trainer, recognising both his credentials and his family’s historic footprint.
Cummings is also looking to reinforce his Sydney presence by applying to take over Randwick’s Leilani Lodge—another Cummings stronghold that has been in the family for more than 50 years.
To follow the next wave of Flemington winners trained by Cummings, punters can find updated markets, tips, and racing offers through the top Australian betting sites.
The Cummings family’s lasting bond with Flemington will live on, as James Cummings confirms he will remain based at Carbine Lodge despite stepping back from his private training arrangement with Godolphin.
Godolphin announced their shift to a public model in April, but Cummings will stay put in Melbourne, continuing to operate from the iconic headquarters where his grandfather Bart built a legendary career with 12 Melbourne Cup triumphs.
Current Godolphin staff located at Flemington will remain part of the team, transitioning into roles under Cummings’ new public training model—ensuring stable operations continue without disruption.
With Carbine Lodge able to house up to 50 horses, Cummings is set to attract support from Australia’s top breeders and syndicators, many of whom are expected to entrust him with their most promising stock.
Additionally, Cummings has applied to take over Leilani Lodge at Randwick, a stable steeped in Cummings family history for more than five decades.
Fans of Cummings-trained runners can look to leading betting sites to follow form, markets, and promotional offers on his runners as the new chapter unfolds at both Flemington and Randwick.
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Top US-based jockey John Velazquez Jnr produced a patient and perfectly timed ride to steer Parchment Party to victory in the golden ticket race at Saratoga, New York into Australia’s most famous race in November.
The Grade 2 Belmont Gold Cup was to be run on the turf course over the Melbourne Cup distance of 3200-metres but heavy rain forced a switch to the wet weather affected dirt course with the trip brought back to 2800-metres.
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PARCHMENT PARTY wins the Belmont Gold Cup giving @ljlmvel his third win today, this one for trainer Bill Mott. pic.twitter.com/STIYmKjY6D
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The change made within an hour of the race, the criteria of the golden ticket still stood while four late scratchings including race fancy Limited Liability saw eight starters vie for the prize where Velazquez Jnr and Parchment Party ($16 locally) turned the course change into their favour.
The four-year-old entire reeled in the early leader Yo Daddy ($6) on the home turn to win by more than six-lengths with Padiddle ($13) making late ground for a similar margin away in third.
Despite the emphatic win, Parchment Party is unlikely to take up the invitation to Flemington as trainer Bill Mott says the son of dirt specialist Constitution does not handle turf surfaces.
Parchment Party ($16 locally) gave Velazquez Jnr his third win in the Belmont Gold Cup in the past five editions including The Grey Wizard in 2024 and Baron Samedi in 2021.
It was also the star jockey’s third winner on the Saratoga card.
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Top American jockey John Velazquez Jnr showcased his skill with a patient, well-timed ride aboard Parchment Party to claim the golden ticket race at Saratoga, earning entry into the Melbourne Cup this November.
The Grade 2 Belmont Gold Cup, originally set for 3200 metres on turf to mirror the Melbourne Cup distance, was switched to the dirt track and shortened to 2800 metres due to heavy rainfall leading up to the event.
Despite the change, the golden ticket status of the race remained intact. Late scratchings, including favourite Limited Liability, reduced the field to eight, where Velazquez and Parchment Party—sent out at $16—took full advantage of the revised conditions.
The four-year-old entire, trained by Bill Mott, tracked the pace before pouncing on leader Yo Daddy ($6) at the top of the straight, storming clear for a dominant six-length win. Padiddle ($13) finished third, another six lengths behind.
However, despite securing the Melbourne Cup berth, Mott confirmed Parchment Party is unlikely to make the trip to Flemington as the son of Constitution doesn’t perform well on turf.
It marked Velazquez Jnr’s third Belmont Gold Cup win in recent years, having previously taken the race with The Grey Wizard (2024) and Baron Samedi (2021). The Saratoga victory was also his third winner on the card that day.
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John Velazquez Jnr produced another masterclass in the saddle, guiding Parchment Party to a commanding win in the Belmont Gold Cup at Saratoga, securing a golden ticket into Australia’s Melbourne Cup in November.
Originally scheduled over 3200 metres on turf, the race was shifted to Saratoga’s dirt track and reduced to 2800 metres after heavy rain forced a last-minute change in surface conditions.
Though the track was changed, the Melbourne Cup exemption remained on offer. Four horses were scratched late, including well-backed runner Limited Liability, leaving a field of eight to contest the prize. Parchment Party ($16) adapted best, storming home under Velazquez Jnr after sitting off the speed early.
The Bill Mott-trained four-year-old collared early leader Yo Daddy ($6) in the straight to win by a commanding six lengths, while Padiddle ($13) ran on late to grab third, a similar margin away.
Despite the performance, trainer Mott indicated Parchment Party is unlikely to take up the Melbourne Cup berth due to the horse’s lack of affinity with turf racing, given his dirt-specialist pedigree by Constitution.
This was Velazquez’s third Belmont Gold Cup win in five years—adding to his triumphs aboard Baron Samedi (2021) and The Grey Wizard (2024)—and also his third winner of the Saratoga program on the day.
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Parchment Party delivered a dominant display in the Grade 2 Belmont Gold Cup at Saratoga, with John Velazquez Jnr giving the four-year-old a dream ride to clinch a golden ticket into the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
The 3200-metre turf contest was reduced to 2800 metres on dirt after heavy rain hit New York, prompting officials to change the course less than an hour before the jump. Despite the surface switch, the Melbourne Cup qualification criteria remained valid.
Velazquez Jnr kept his cool on the $16 chance, sitting patiently behind the speed before launching around the home turn to run down pacesetter Yo Daddy ($6), clearing out to win by over six lengths. Padiddle ($13) came from the rear to finish third, a further six lengths back.
Trainer Bill Mott praised the horse’s dirt ability but poured cold water on a Melbourne Cup trip, noting Parchment Party’s unsuitability to turf racing despite earning a spot in the famous Flemington feature.
This latest win marks Velazquez Jnr’s third Belmont Gold Cup title in recent years, alongside victories on The Grey Wizard (2024) and Baron Samedi (2021). It was also one of three winners he rode on the Saratoga card.
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Clinton Mcdonald has higher ambitions for Miss Ole as the filly that he believes should have a perfect record so far notched her second win in three outings.
The daughter of popular sire Ole Kirk wore down the tenacious effort of $5.50 betting app chance Espana to score by a narrow nose margin but it was the courage that she showed under Ben Allen’s urgings that has McDonald looking to ready her for a springtime focus.
“She’s good and she’s a winner,” McDonald said after the Brendan Drechsler Handicap win.
“She probably should be three-for-three and she can go to the paddock, come back and improve again.”
Miss Ole ($2 favourite) was a $360,000 purchase at the 2024 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale and debuted at Warrnambool for a fifth placing in what Ben Melham described her as having had an impeded run in the straight.
The two-year-old filly made up for that by winning at Sandown over 1000-metres on May 24 before striking again at Flemington.
“She had to be tough there, but she was coming and coming,” McDonald added.
“I was confident, but the winning post was coming, too.”
“I know Lloyd Kennewell has got a good opinion of his horse that ran second (Espana), and it ran fantastic, so I think it will be a good form race.”
McDonald was pleased how his filly carried 2½-kilos more than the second placegetter and that the experience down the Flemington straight would benefit her.
The placings were rounded by SonofKirk ($11) a half-length away in third.
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Clinton McDonald has spring aspirations for Miss Ole, a filly he believes should be unbeaten, after she claimed her second win from three starts in determined fashion at Flemington.
The daughter of Ole Kirk edged out the $5.50 betting app chance Espana by a nose, showing real grit under strong riding from Ben Allen in the Brendan Drechsler Handicap, a performance that has McDonald already eyeing higher targets.
“She’s good and she’s a winner,” McDonald said after the race.
“She probably should be three-for-three and she can go to the paddock, come back and improve again.”
A $360,000 buy at the 2024 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, Miss Ole debuted at Warrnambool, finishing fifth after enduring a luckless run in the straight according to jockey Ben Melham.
She bounced back with a sharp win at Sandown over 1000 metres on May 24 and confirmed her class with another victory down the Flemington straight.
“She had to be tough there, but she was coming and coming,” McDonald added.
“I was confident, but the winning post was coming, too.”
“I know Lloyd Kennewell has got a good opinion of his horse that ran second (Espana), and it ran fantastic, so I think it will be a good form race.”
McDonald was particularly happy with Miss Ole’s ability to win despite carrying 2½ kilograms more than her nearest rival, noting that the straight-track experience would serve her well going forward.
Rounding out the placings was SonofKirk ($11), who finished half a length away in third.
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Trainer Clinton McDonald is aiming higher with Miss Ole after the promising filly recorded her second win in three starts, digging deep for a narrow victory in the Brendan Drechsler Handicap at Flemington.
By Ole Kirk, Miss Ole was sent out the $2 favourite and showed a fighting spirit to claw past $5.50 betting app contender Espana by a nose under Ben Allen’s determined ride.
“She’s good and she’s a winner,” McDonald said.
“She probably should be three-for-three and she can go to the paddock, come back and improve again.”
Purchased for $360,000 at the 2024 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, Miss Ole had a tough-luck debut at Warrnambool where she finished fifth after finding trouble in the run, but quickly made amends with a dominant win at Sandown on May 24.
“She had to be tough there, but she was coming and coming,” McDonald said.
“I was confident, but the winning post was coming, too.”
“I know Lloyd Kennewell has got a good opinion of his horse that ran second (Espana), and it ran fantastic, so I think it will be a good form race.”
McDonald was pleased with how his filly handled the Flemington straight and carried more weight than her rivals, believing it will only benefit her long-term development.
Third placegetter SonofKirk ($11) finished half a length behind the quinella.
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Miss Ole continued her rise through the ranks at Flemington, notching her second career win in just three starts and giving trainer Clinton McDonald reason to aim for bigger goals later in the year.
The Ole Kirk filly showed plenty of tenacity in the Brendan Drechsler Handicap, wearing down the $5.50 betting app chance Espana by a nose with Ben Allen in the saddle.
“She’s good and she’s a winner,” McDonald said post-race.
“She probably should be three-for-three and she can go to the paddock, come back and improve again.”
Bought for $360,000 at the 2024 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, Miss Ole debuted at Warrnambool with a fifth-place effort after a troubled run, before putting it together with a 1000m win at Sandown on May 24 and following up with a gritty Flemington success.
“She had to be tough there, but she was coming and coming,” McDonald said.
“I was confident, but the winning post was coming, too.”
“I know Lloyd Kennewell has got a good opinion of his horse that ran second (Espana), and it ran fantastic, so I think it will be a good form race.”
McDonald was also impressed with the way Miss Ole handled carrying more weight and expects the Flemington straight-track experience to prove valuable.
SonofKirk ($11) closed late for third, beaten half a length.
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It isn’t the size of the stable, it is what you do with it, as Kevin Daffy’s solo galloper showed at Flemington as Oh Too Good was simply way too good in the feature race in Melbourne on Saturday.
The consistent mare delivered sweet satisfaction for trainer Kevin Daffy in the VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m) after disappointment struck at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, and at the same time delivering the Pakenham conditioner a significant milestone.
“It is indescribable, really,” Daffy said.
“To have my first metropolitan winner and for it to be at Flemington is very special, Daffy said.
“This is unfinished business from our only run here on Oaks Day where she just got pipped in a half million-dollar race and I am still getting over that but today helps make up it.
Daffy was unsure how the five-year-old would cope with the soft track over the distance and was pleased that she had ticked both boxes, not to mention the thrill she has provided for him.
“Not in my wildest dreams,” Daffy added.
“Winning her first race in a maiden at Pakenham was enough for me and everything she has done since has been a bonus.
“I know fortunate I am and how hard this game is. I am fortunate to be where I am as the smallest trainer in Australia with one horse.”
Race favourite Jimmy The Bear ($2.05) to be slowing away from the mile start but made late ground to finish second by 3¼-lengths with the Charlotte Littlefield-trained Regal Vow ($6.50) ¾-length away in third.
Oh Too Good ($5) is on a path to Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on July 5.
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It’s not the size of the stable that counts, but how you use it — and Kevin Daffy’s one-horse operation proved just that as Oh Too Good dominated the feature race at Flemington on Saturday.
The consistent mare delivered a memorable result for her trainer in the VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m), putting past disappointment at the Melbourne Cup Carnival behind her, and giving Daffy a major career milestone in the process.
“It is indescribable, really,” Daffy said.
“To have my first metropolitan winner and for it to be at Flemington is very special,” he said.
“This is unfinished business from our only run here on Oaks Day where she just got pipped in a half million-dollar race and I am still getting over that but today helps make up for it.”
There were concerns about how the five-year-old mare would handle the soft going and the mile trip, but Oh Too Good answered every question — and delivered a massive thrill for her devoted trainer.
“Not in my wildest dreams,” Daffy added.
“Winning her first race in a maiden at Pakenham was enough for me and everything she has done since has been a bonus.
“I know how fortunate I am and how hard this game is. I am fortunate to be where I am as the smallest trainer in Australia with one horse.”
Race favourite Jimmy The Bear ($2.05) was sluggish from the gates but made ground late to grab second, 3¼ lengths behind the winner, while Regal Vow ($6.50) was third, a further ¾ length away.
Oh Too Good ($5) is now set to target the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on July 5.
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Kevin Daffy may have only one horse in work, but that was all he needed as Oh Too Good delivered a thrilling win in Saturday’s VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m) at Flemington.
After a narrow defeat during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the mare made amends in spectacular fashion, handing Daffy his first metropolitan winner and a milestone that meant the world to the Pakenham-based trainer.
“It is indescribable, really,” Daffy said.
“To have my first metropolitan winner and for it to be at Flemington is very special.”
“This is unfinished business from our only run here on Oaks Day where she just got pipped in a half million-dollar race and I am still getting over that but today helps make up for it.”
Uncertain about how she’d handle the soft track or the trip, Daffy was full of praise after the mare passed the test with flying colours.
“Not in my wildest dreams,” he added.
“Winning her first race in a maiden at Pakenham was enough for me and everything she has done since has been a bonus.
“I know how fortunate I am and how hard this game is. I am fortunate to be where I am as the smallest trainer in Australia with one horse.”
Jimmy The Bear ($2.05), the favourite, settled back and closed late to finish second by 3¼ lengths, while Regal Vow ($6.50) claimed third, ¾ length behind.
Oh Too Good ($5) will now be aimed at the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on July 5.
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Trainer Kevin Daffy achieved a dream result at Flemington on Saturday, as his only horse, Oh Too Good, stormed to victory in the VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m), proving that big things can come from small stables.
The mare bounced back from a heartbreaking second at the Melbourne Cup Carnival to deliver Daffy’s first city win and a moment he won’t forget.
“It is indescribable, really,” Daffy said.
“To have my first metropolitan winner and for it to be at Flemington is very special.”
“This is unfinished business from our only run here on Oaks Day where she just got pipped in a half million-dollar race and I am still getting over that but today helps make up for it.”
Daffy admitted he had doubts about Oh Too Good handling both the soft surface and the distance, but she proved more than up to the task.
“Not in my wildest dreams,” Daffy added.
“Winning her first race in a maiden at Pakenham was enough for me and everything she has done since has been a bonus.
“I know how fortunate I am and how hard this game is. I am fortunate to be where I am as the smallest trainer in Australia with one horse.”
Jimmy The Bear ($2.05) ran on for second, more than three lengths away, with Regal Vow ($6.50) taking third, ¾ length further back.
Next stop for Oh Too Good ($5) is the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on July 5, where she’ll again fly the flag solo for Daffy’s tiny team.
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Kevin Daffy’s one-horse stable delivered a dream result on Saturday as Oh Too Good proved far too good in the VOBIS Gold Mile (1600m) at Flemington, giving the trainer his first city win in unforgettable fashion.
The consistent mare bounced back from a heartbreaking loss at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, delivering redemption and delight in equal measure for the Pakenham-based trainer.
“It is indescribable, really,” Daffy said.
“To have my first metropolitan winner and for it to be at Flemington is very special.”
“This is unfinished business from our only run here on Oaks Day where she just got pipped in a half million-dollar race and I am still getting over that but today helps make up for it.”
Daffy had concerns about the five-year-old handling the soft track and distance, but Oh Too Good put those fears to rest with a commanding display.
“Not in my wildest dreams,” Daffy added.
“Winning her first race in a maiden at Pakenham was enough for me and everything she has done since has been a bonus.”
“I know how fortunate I am and how hard this game is. I am fortunate to be where I am as the smallest trainer in Australia with one horse.”
Favourite Jimmy The Bear ($2.05) was slow into stride but made ground late to finish second, 3¼ lengths behind, while Regal Vow ($6.50) filled third, a further ¾ length back.
Oh Too Good ($5) now heads toward the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Flemington on July 5.
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It wasn’t the most convincing win, but Hidden Motive did enough to get the verdict in the opening race at Randwick, setting himself on a path towards a Group One goal next season.
The $1.65 betting sites favourite notched his second success from five starts with a deceptive nose victory over the flying Kujenga ($81) in Saturday’s Precise Air Handicap (1100m) with Matima ($3.80) close-up in third, another long head away.
Jockey Ash Morgan said there was plenty of merit in the two-year-old’s performance despite the skinny margin after he was revved up in the lead by rival Dubbo Boy.
“Probably that first ten or fifteen metres he was a little switched off, but I let him roll up, then that horse came to him and we just fired each other up a little bit,” Morgan said.
“It was a really good win. I know it was a very small margin but he was entitled to get beaten.”
With trainer Nathan Doyle in Brisbane to oversee the Queensland Oaks bid of Churchill’s Choice, part-owner Sean Driver of Kurrinda Bloodstock represented connections and confirmed Hidden Motive would now head to the paddock.
The stable has a healthy regard for the colt and are keen to aim him towards the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington in the spring.
“He’s a four to five-lengths better horse than what we saw today,” Driver said.
“The big aim is the Coolmore (Stud Stakes). He will have two weeks off but as you can see he was fourth-up today and he’s still a big, burly looking colt so he will be on a strict diet.
“Wait until you see him on top of the ground. At home, what he’s shown us, he is absolutely electric.”
A son of Capitalist, Hidden Motive was picked up for $120,000 at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale after initially being passed in for $200,000
Driver said the youngster had a few ìssues but he was prepared to back Doyle’s skill as a trainer to help get him to the track.
“He had moderate sesamoiditis but Nathan is such a good trainer and I was confident he would manage the colt,” Driver said.
“As it turned out he was in the first two-year-old race of the season. He’s far better than what he showed today.
“He over-raced, he got pestered in front and did a bit of work there. He will improve a lot.”
Doyle and Morgan combined for a race-to-race double 35 minutes later when Hellfire Express took out the Midway Handicap (1500m).
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Hidden Motive didn’t blow away his rivals, but he got the job done in the opening event at Randwick, setting the stage for a spring campaign aimed at a Group 1 target.
The $1.65 betting sites favourite secured his second career win from five starts with a narrow nose victory over outsider Kujenga ($81) in the Precise Air Handicap (1100m). Matima ($3.80) was close behind in third, another long head away in a tight finish.
Jockey Ash Morgan said Hidden Motive showed real heart, especially after being pressured early by Dubbo Boy.
“Probably that first ten or fifteen metres he was a little switched off, but I let him roll up, then that horse came to him and we just fired each other up a little bit,” Morgan said.
“It was a really good win. I know it was a very small margin but he was entitled to get beaten.”
Trainer Nathan Doyle was in Brisbane overseeing Churchill’s Choice in the Queensland Oaks, so part-owner Sean Driver of Kurrinda Bloodstock was on hand and confirmed the colt would now head to the paddock for a break.
The team has high hopes for Hidden Motive, aiming him at the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington in the spring.
“He’s a four to five-lengths better horse than what we saw today,” Driver said.
“The big aim is the Coolmore (Stud Stakes). He will have two weeks off but as you can see he was fourth-up today and he’s still a big, burly looking colt so he will be on a strict diet.
“Wait until you see him on top of the ground. At home, what he’s shown us, he is absolutely electric.”
The son of Capitalist was a $120,000 buy at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale after being passed in for $200,000. Driver said there were early concerns, but his faith in Doyle’s training skills paid off.
“He had moderate sesamoiditis but Nathan is such a good trainer and I was confident he would manage the colt,” Driver said.
“As it turned out he was in the first two-year-old race of the season. He’s far better than what he showed today.
“He over-raced, he got pestered in front and did a bit of work there. He will improve a lot.”
Doyle and Morgan went on to score a race-to-race double with Hellfire Express winning the Midway Handicap (1500m) 35 minutes later.
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Hidden Motive may not have delivered a dominant display, but the talented colt did just enough to grab a narrow win in the opening race at Randwick and keep his spring Group 1 ambitions firmly on track.
The $1.65 betting sites favourite survived a scare from rank outsider Kujenga ($81), scraping home by a nose in the Precise Air Handicap (1100m), with Matima ($3.80) just a long head behind in third.
Jockey Ash Morgan admitted it wasn’t a perfect run, with Hidden Motive stoked up early by rival Dubbo Boy.
“Probably that first ten or fifteen metres he was a little switched off, but I let him roll up, then that horse came to him and we just fired each other up a little bit,” Morgan said.
“It was a really good win. I know it was a very small margin but he was entitled to get beaten.”
With trainer Nathan Doyle away in Brisbane to oversee Churchill’s Choice in the Queensland Oaks, Kurrinda Bloodstock’s Sean Driver confirmed post-race that Hidden Motive will now head to the paddock ahead of a spring prep aimed at the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m).
“He’s a four to five-lengths better horse than what we saw today,” Driver said.
“The big aim is the Coolmore (Stud Stakes). He will have two weeks off but as you can see he was fourth-up today and he’s still a big, burly looking colt so he will be on a strict diet.”
“Wait until you see him on top of the ground. At home, what he’s shown us, he is absolutely electric.”
Purchased for $120,000 at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale after initially being passed in for $200,000, Hidden Motive had early physical concerns, but Driver trusted Doyle to manage them.
“He had moderate sesamoiditis but Nathan is such a good trainer and I was confident he would manage the colt,” Driver said.
“He’s far better than what he showed today. He over-raced, he got pestered in front and did a bit of work there. He will improve a lot.”
The stable capped off a good day with a quick double as Hellfire Express took out the Midway Handicap (1500m) shortly after.
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Hidden Motive left it late but held on for a nose victory in the first at Randwick on Saturday, continuing his steady rise and booking a spring spell ahead of an ambitious Group 1 campaign.
The $1.65 betting sites favourite was forced to dig deep under Ash Morgan to edge past outsider Kujenga ($81) in the Precise Air Handicap (1100m), while Matima ($3.80) wasn’t far away in third.
Morgan said the colt’s early duel with Dubbo Boy may have taken some sting out of him, but praised the effort to find the line under pressure.
“Probably that first ten or fifteen metres he was a little switched off, but I let him roll up, then that horse came to him and we just fired each other up a little bit,” Morgan said.
“It was a really good win. I know it was a very small margin but he was entitled to get beaten.”
Trainer Nathan Doyle was in Queensland for Churchill’s Choice in the Queensland Oaks, so ownership representative Sean Driver confirmed the Capitalist colt will head to the paddock with a spring goal in mind—the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington.
“He’s a four to five-lengths better horse than what we saw today,” Driver said.
“The big aim is the Coolmore. He will have two weeks off but as you can see he was fourth-up today and he’s still a big, burly looking colt so he will be on a strict diet.”
“Wait until you see him on top of the ground. At home, what he’s shown us, he is absolutely electric.”
Bought for $120,000 at Magic Millions after being passed in for $200,000, Hidden Motive had early setbacks, but Doyle has guided him smartly.
“He had moderate sesamoiditis but Nathan is such a good trainer and I was confident he would manage the colt,” Driver said.
“He over-raced, he got pestered in front and did a bit of work there. He will improve a lot.”
The day got even better for the Doyle-Morgan team as they followed up with a win from Hellfire Express in the Midway Handicap (1500m).
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Hidden Motive may not have won by a wide margin, but his determined effort in the opener at Randwick on Saturday confirmed he’s a colt with serious upside heading into the spring.
Sent out as the $1.65 betting sites favourite, the Nathan Doyle-trained two-year-old just held on in the Precise Air Handicap (1100m), nosing out roughie Kujenga ($81) with Matima ($3.80) a long head away in third.
Jockey Ash Morgan praised the colt’s toughness, especially after a spirited early tussle with Dubbo Boy.
“Probably that first ten or fifteen metres he was a little switched off, but I let him roll up, then that horse came to him and we just fired each other up a little bit,” Morgan said.
“It was a really good win. I know it was a very small margin but he was entitled to get beaten.”
With Doyle in Brisbane overseeing Churchill’s Choice in the Queensland Oaks, part-owner Sean Driver was on hand at Randwick and revealed the colt will now head to the paddock, with the spring in mind.
“He’s a four to five-lengths better horse than what we saw today,” Driver said.
“The big aim is the Coolmore (Stud Stakes). He will have two weeks off but as you can see he was fourth-up today and he’s still a big, burly looking colt so he will be on a strict diet.”
“Wait until you see him on top of the ground. At home, what he’s shown us, he is absolutely electric.”
A $120,000 Magic Millions purchase after being passed in for $200,000, Hidden Motive had minor issues early in his career, but Doyle’s patient approach has paid off.
“He had moderate sesamoiditis but Nathan is such a good trainer and I was confident he would manage the colt,” Driver said.
“He’s far better than what he showed today. He over-raced, he got pestered in front and did a bit of work there. He will improve a lot.”
Doyle and Morgan didn’t have to wait long for more success, scoring a double just 35 minutes later when Hellfire Express saluted in the Midway Handicap (1500m).
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Punters were lukewarm on the prospects of Shohisha handling a sharp distance rise at Randwick but for trainer David Payne, it was never in doubt.
Despite being sent around as the rank outsider of the seven-horse Drinkwise Mile (1600m) field, Shohisha ($15) showed her class to come from last and nail Pippie Beach ($13) by a nose.
It was her first test at the mile and followed a head-scratching performance in the Listed Denise’s Joy Stakes (1100m) at Scone last month when she finished out of the placings.
But Payne, a champion horseman in his native South Africa and the trainer of more than 100 Group 1 winners, was adamant Shohisha was looking for the extra journey and that gave him the confidence to step her up 500m in journey.
“In England, this is how they train and in South Africa, it’s a lot like the English. We step them out first time over 1600,” Payne said.
“Even the owner was very worried but she is a very good filly.
“If it’s in the genes, they will get the 1600 as long as they’re fit. It’s common sense. I was a jockey and if you run a horse out of their comfort zone, run them over 1000 metres, you’re ‘push, push’ and it’s a harder race than when you run them in a 1400 or 1600 because you jump and then you sit.”
Payne has made no secret of the fact he has a high opinion of Shohisha.
The filly finished runner-up at stakes level at her third start and just over three lengths from Lady Shenandoah in the Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) in February.
He is keen to again test her at black-type level and with that in mind, the filly will be spelled with a long-term view to the spring carnival races.
“She will go to the paddock now, just for a couple of weeks, and we will bring her back for the carnival,” Payne said.
“We’ll look at the fillies (and mares) races.
“She has always been a good filly. I don’t know what happened at Scone and then she drew wide last week so I scratched her. But this is what she is looking for, the mile. It’s what she wants.”
Shohisha was partnered to victory by Tom Sherry, who admitted he was concerned by the slow early tempo but also knew he was aboard a talented and fit horse.
“Obviously, Mr Payne is a master at jumping them up massively in trip. From 1100m to 1600m is not an easy task,” Sherry said.
“Off the slow tempo, I was able to utilise her turn of foot and I was extremely happy with her performance today.
“I have a lot of time for this filly. She has a great attitude.”
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Punters had doubts about Shohisha’s ability to handle a sharp step up in distance at Randwick, but for seasoned trainer David Payne, her mile credentials were never in question.
Sent out as the $15 outsider in a seven-horse field for the Drinkwise Mile (1600m), Shohisha defied her odds with a last-to-first surge, narrowly edging out Pippie Beach ($13) by a nose.
The win marked her first attempt at the mile following a disappointing showing in the Listed Denise’s Joy Stakes (1100m) at Scone last month, where she finished out of the placings.
Payne, a decorated trainer and former champion jockey in South Africa with over 100 Group 1 winners to his name, never wavered in his belief that Shohisha was crying out for more ground.
“In England, this is how they train and in South Africa, it’s a lot like the English. We step them out first time over 1600,” Payne said.
“Even the owner was very worried but she is a very good filly.
“If it’s in the genes, they will get the 1600 as long as they’re fit. It’s common sense. I was a jockey and if you run a horse out of their comfort zone, run them over 1000 metres, you’re ‘push, push’ and it’s a harder race than when you run them in a 1400 or 1600 because you jump and then you sit.”
Payne has long rated Shohisha highly, and she showed that promise earlier in the year, finishing second at stakes level and only three lengths behind Lady Shenandoah in the Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) in February.
With black-type goals in mind, Payne plans to give the filly a short break before bringing her back for the spring carnival.
“She will go to the paddock now, just for a couple of weeks, and we will bring her back for the carnival,” Payne said.
“We’ll look at the fillies (and mares) races.
“She has always been a good filly. I don’t know what happened at Scone and then she drew wide last week so I scratched her. But this is what she is looking for, the mile. It’s what she wants.”
Jockey Tom Sherry guided Shohisha to victory and acknowledged the tactical challenge presented by a slowly-run race but praised her turn of foot and professionalism.
“Obviously, Mr Payne is a master at jumping them up massively in trip. From 1100m to 1600m is not an easy task,” Sherry said.
“Off the slow tempo, I was able to utilise her turn of foot and I was extremely happy with her performance today.
“I have a lot of time for this filly. She has a great attitude.”
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Punters had doubts about Shohisha’s ability to handle a sharp step up in distance at Randwick, but for seasoned trainer David Payne, her mile credentials were never in question.
Sent out as the $15 outsider in a seven-horse field for the Drinkwise Mile (1600m), Shohisha defied her odds with a last-to-first surge, narrowly edging out Pippie Beach ($13) by a nose.
The win marked her first attempt at the mile following a disappointing showing in the Listed Denise’s Joy Stakes (1100m) at Scone last month, where she finished out of the placings.
Payne, a decorated trainer and former champion jockey in South Africa with over 100 Group 1 winners to his name, never wavered in his belief that Shohisha was crying out for more ground.
“In England, this is how they train and in South Africa, it’s a lot like the English. We step them out first time over 1600,” Payne said.
“Even the owner was very worried but she is a very good filly.
“If it’s in the genes, they will get the 1600 as long as they’re fit. It’s common sense. I was a jockey and if you run a horse out of their comfort zone, run them over 1000 metres, you’re ‘push, push’ and it’s a harder race than when you run them in a 1400 or 1600 because you jump and then you sit.”
Payne has long rated Shohisha highly, and she showed that promise earlier in the year, finishing second at stakes level and only three lengths behind Lady Shenandoah in the Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) in February.
With black-type goals in mind, Payne plans to give the filly a short break before bringing her back for the spring carnival.
“She will go to the paddock now, just for a couple of weeks, and we will bring her back for the carnival,” Payne said.
“We’ll look at the fillies (and mares) races.
“She has always been a good filly. I don’t know what happened at Scone and then she drew wide last week so I scratched her. But this is what she is looking for, the mile. It’s what she wants.”
Jockey Tom Sherry guided Shohisha to victory and acknowledged the tactical challenge presented by a slowly-run race but praised her turn of foot and professionalism.
“Obviously, Mr Payne is a master at jumping them up massively in trip. From 1100m to 1600m is not an easy task,” Sherry said.
“Off the slow tempo, I was able to utilise her turn of foot and I was extremely happy with her performance today.
“I have a lot of time for this filly. She has a great attitude.”
If you’re following spring-bound fillies like Shohisha, check out the best odds and early futures markets on leading betting sites in Australia.