Monday August 4, 2008
Filly worthy of Pride
TUNED-UP filly Anatomica is out to give trainer Joseph Pride a dream start to the new season when she takes on what is shaping as a small field in Saturday's San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill.
Let riders roll with the punches
ASTRONAUTS landing on the moon were hardly hog-tied with as many instructions as Nash Rawiller was on favourite Humma in the Guildford Leagues Club Handicap at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. It was divulged in the stewards' room that coming to the turn, in a slowly run race, he was doing as he was told by connections: sitting quietly on the rail near the tail with a nice windbreak. The eventual winner, Rednrich, was being vigorously bustled on the pace by the three-kilo claimer Ben Looker. Rednrich beat Humma only 1.9 lengths. Rawiller is a senior jockey who should be allowed to adjust to battlefield conditions and not act like a puppet to grandstand tacticians. Chris Waller, trainer of Humma, is one of Sydney racing's shining lights and usually engages the best available jockeys. Let them do what they are paid for.
Jockey's horror run only a kick in the Shinn
RAY MURRIHY had some timely advice for Blake Shinn.
US experts hope to get tracks on track
THE Australian Jockey Club's multimillion-dollar all-weather track at Warwick Farm cannot handle excessive rain, while US experts are expected in town today to fix the dirt training circuit at Randwick.
Sunday August 3, 2008
Robber leaves punters broke
Ill winds left punters with a gut ache, particularly with Bank Robber - the $1.80 favourite - in the Club Managers' Australia Handicap at Rosehill Gardens yesterday.
Hope pays off for reluctant trainer
TRAINER Chris Hyland didn't mind admitting he had to be thoroughly convinced before deciding to start Commanding Hope in yesterday's Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield.
Captain Bax on target with Tim's birthday present
FORMER champion apprentice Tim Clark was given a belated birthday present when Captain Bax roared to victory in the Missile Stakes.
Champion hoop Shinn frustrated as stars flop
BLAKE SHINN was crowned premier jockey mid-week but the youngster endured a nightmare when savaging favourite backers at Rosehill yesterday.
Saturday August 2, 2008
Mansell tests different formula
PROBLEM sprinter Mansell has been having Aquaciser treatment for shin soreness, the scourge of youngsters, to ready him for today's Parramatta Leagues Club Quality at Rosehill. Mansell made an eye-catching if unsuccessful debut at Canterbury recently and trainer Anthony Cummings sent him to Ellalong Farm, up Newcastle way, for revitalisation.
Bank Robber a steal for Waterhouse team
GAI WATERHOUSE and trusted yearling selector George Smith looked
across at syndicator Denise Martin with the eyes of bargain
hunters. A yearling had rated highly and was going cheap at the
William Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne two years ago.
Big guns blow out cobwebs at the Farm
DONCASTER Handicap winner Triple Honour returned to the trial track at Warwick Farm yesterday alongside multiple group 1 winner Tuesday Joy, with both stars pleasing connections despite coming in unplaced.
Friday August 1, 2008
The Kid's gloves are off
The Streaky Bay kid has shone brightly on the world stage but how will he handle Sydney? John Schell reports.
Thursday July 31, 2008
Revisiting old Sydney is askin' for trouble Revisiting old Sydney is askin' for trouble
Uncle Abe has asked for a meeting with Tommy, near one of the Centennial Park lakes where he takes his daughter Gai to feed the ducks. "We've got to do something for Bob," Uncle Abe said."He's starting to feel the pressure."
The best of good things can come unstuck The best of good things can come unstuck
RACE rigging is overrated. Sure, there are dead-uns: horses which usually can't win. Many might be fancied in the betting but because of problems unknown to most of the punting public can't perform up to the expected standard.
Full book: Darren not needed Full book: Darren not needed
FORMER Sydney dominator Darren Beadman made a surprise visit to Rosehill trackwork on Thursday morning but even he missed the opportunity to reunite with trainer Chris Waller's firing team.
Fairytale ending to story of enduring partnership Fairytale ending to story of enduring partnership
DON and Val Storey ended a long-term association with trainer Peter Snowden on a winning note when Rain Game scored a win at Hawkesbury on Thursday.
Reprimand can't take shine off Shinn's success
ONE-TIME Victorian whiz-kid Blake Shinn, enticed north by Gai Waterhouse, capped a remarkable debut season in Sydney with a winning double and a reprimand from stewards at Canterbury yesterday.
Wednesday July 30, 2008
RT's feat earns Garvey footnote in history
HISTORIC feats have a habit of finding Wyong horseman Brian Garvey, who after today's Canterbury meeting will start to wind back his racing career.
Tuesday July 29, 2008
Finishing post no closer for Thommo
CHAMPION Cessnock jockey Robert Thompson yesterday finally broke the record for wins by an Australian jockey.
Monday July 28, 2008
Premiership action hotting up
RECENT indicators hint Kerrin McEvoy won't have a great deal of trouble in Sydney, once one of the toughest riding circuits in the world, when he's imported by Darley.
McEvoy wins place in hot seat for Darley
MELBOURNE Cup-winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy is set to call Sydney home after Darley last night ended months of speculation by naming him as stable rider for trainer Peter Snowden.
Spring hopes begin to emerge
PETER ROBL will renew his association with trainer Anthony Cummings at Rosehill on Saturday with the jockey booked to ride Patinack Farm pair Danehill Smile and Mansell.
Immortality worth the wait for Thompson
IT took just one winner yesterday for Robert Thompson to become part of racing folklore. The champion Cessnock jockey joined his idol, the late Jack Thompson, on 3322 winners.
Sunday July 27, 2008
Enthusiasm proves expensive for hoop
Up-and-coming apprentice Daniel Ganderton, defying a considerable price drift on Kenny's World in the Dr Grace Handicap at Canterbury yesterday, again showed suspensions go hand-in-hand with top form.
Jumps hit by protests and another death
THE garland of flowers sat neatly on the neck of yesterday's gallant Hiskens Steeplechase winner Some Are Bent but while the tribute was meant to signify his glorious victory in the final feature jumps race of the year, for a few dozen protesters it better symbolised a wreath for the sport of jumps racing.
