Boom galloper ‘Rothesay’ looks set for a superb spring campaign, after trialling exceptionally on Tuesday at Rosehill.
After winning the trial, Rothesay's trainer Gerald Ryan said he expceted big things of the four year old, and is looking forward to Saturday week’s Theo Marks stakes, the entires first up assignment.
Rothesay displayed his enormous talent during the Brisbane winter carnival with a two and a quarter length win in the Group 3 Lord Mayor's Cup run over 1600m. This impressive showing was followed by a similar comfortable victory by three and a quarter lengths to win in the Group 2 Queensland Guineas over the same distance.
Ryan believes that his youngster is bigger and stronger than what he's been at this stage of any of his previous preparations, and looks ready for a forward showing first up.
"I sat down last week and watched the replays of his two wins in Queensland and he was impressive doing that,”
“In saying that, I still think he can improve.”
Rothesay is scheduled to progress to the Group 1 George Main Stakes (1600m) at Randwick second-up and then the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield, meaning a start in the Epsom Handicap is unlikely for the four-year-old.
Rothesay has won four of his seven starts and earned almost four hundred thousand dollars in prizemoney.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
'Snow Alert' facing biggest test
Classy five year old ‘Snow Alert’ will test his staying ability on Saturday, stepping up beyond 1600 metres for the first time in the Premier’s Cup at Rosehill.
Snow Alert is one of two runners for leading trainer Chris Waller in Saturday's Listed race over 1800 metres, with Waller’s proven stayer ‘The Embassy’ also in contention.
After running second in the Scone Cup and winning the Listed Rowley Mile in May, Snow Alert was spelled, and his two starts since have been on rain-affected tracks.
Waller has since been searching for the gelding’s preferred firmer going, and seems to be quietly confident heading into Saturday’s race.
"He is fitter for his two runs and is well weighted with 54-1/2 kilos so I expect him to go well".
Waller had always thought that he looked like the type of horse who will get over further ground, with his action suggesting he is suited to longer racing.
"He's a big-striding horse who gets back and with some luck he'll run home strongly”.
Waller has planned out the start of the spring for the gelding, rising in distance to tackle both the Wyong and Newcastle cups.
This race should prove to be a successful start in Snow Alert's new chapter of life. With class on his side, he will definitely be right in the finish in Saturday's race, and in future staying events on the Sydney calender.
Snow Alert is the $5 second elect for the Premier's Cup behind 'Scouting Wide' at $3.20 with The Embassy a $13 chance.
Snow Alert is one of two runners for leading trainer Chris Waller in Saturday's Listed race over 1800 metres, with Waller’s proven stayer ‘The Embassy’ also in contention.
After running second in the Scone Cup and winning the Listed Rowley Mile in May, Snow Alert was spelled, and his two starts since have been on rain-affected tracks.
Waller has since been searching for the gelding’s preferred firmer going, and seems to be quietly confident heading into Saturday’s race.
"He is fitter for his two runs and is well weighted with 54-1/2 kilos so I expect him to go well".
Waller had always thought that he looked like the type of horse who will get over further ground, with his action suggesting he is suited to longer racing.
"He's a big-striding horse who gets back and with some luck he'll run home strongly”.
Waller has planned out the start of the spring for the gelding, rising in distance to tackle both the Wyong and Newcastle cups.
This race should prove to be a successful start in Snow Alert's new chapter of life. With class on his side, he will definitely be right in the finish in Saturday's race, and in future staying events on the Sydney calender.
Snow Alert is the $5 second elect for the Premier's Cup behind 'Scouting Wide' at $3.20 with The Embassy a $13 chance.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Gamble Responsibly
Victoria's three racing codes have come together in support of the fifth annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week which runs from 17 to 23 May.
Racing Victoria Limited, Harness Racing Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria will assist the State Government initiative to promote the need for a balanced approach to gambling.
Throughout the week, all three codes will feature advertisements in race books, on big screens at race meetings and on industry websites.
The week deliberately focuses on responsible gambling, not problem gambling, and aims to ensure people understand the importance of keeping their gambling under control.
Racing Victoria Chief Executive Rob Hines was at the launch of the week at Flemington on Saturday.
“Having a punt on the races is a great Australian tradition, but it is important to stay in control of your wagering and not let it take over your life”, Mr Hines said.
If your gambling is causing issues in your life, you can take steps to change this. Talking about gambling with somebody you trust can reduce the stress that can cause you to continue to gamble. If you have an issue with gambling there is free, confidential professional help and support available.
For immediate help you can call 1800 858 858 now. There will be someone to answer your call. Or, visit Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for live counselling, email support and self-help tools.
Racing Victoria Limited, Harness Racing Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria will assist the State Government initiative to promote the need for a balanced approach to gambling.
Throughout the week, all three codes will feature advertisements in race books, on big screens at race meetings and on industry websites.
The week deliberately focuses on responsible gambling, not problem gambling, and aims to ensure people understand the importance of keeping their gambling under control.
Racing Victoria Chief Executive Rob Hines was at the launch of the week at Flemington on Saturday.
“Having a punt on the races is a great Australian tradition, but it is important to stay in control of your wagering and not let it take over your life”, Mr Hines said.
If your gambling is causing issues in your life, you can take steps to change this. Talking about gambling with somebody you trust can reduce the stress that can cause you to continue to gamble. If you have an issue with gambling there is free, confidential professional help and support available.
For immediate help you can call 1800 858 858 now. There will be someone to answer your call. Or, visit Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for live counselling, email support and self-help tools.
Kavanagh's star heads Stradbroke weights
Mark Kavanagh's 'Whobegotoyou' is set to carry the top weight in this year's million dollar Stradbroke Handicap following yesterday's release of the weights.
Sydney trained 'Danleigh', who ran second in the Group one race last year, was set to carry the top weight of 57.5kg, but is now out in the paddock after his glorious Sydney autumn campaign.
With Danleigh out of contention, the weights will be re assessed, with the Queensland owned Whobegotyou set to head the field after being allocated 57kg.
Whobegotyou is coming off a lengthy break after last spring winning the Group 1 Yalumba Stakes at weight for age over 2000m, before finishing unplaced in the Cox Plate. After maturing over the summer, he may attempt a first-up win in the Stradbroke (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 12.
Last year's Stradbroke winner Black Piranha (55.5kg) goes up two kilograms from his winning weight of 53.5kg, whilst Ortensia (53.5kg), after being placed third as a three-year-old filly last year, also rises two kilograms.
Ortensia has been a frustrating horse to follow since last years Queensland campaign, winning the Group 1 AJC Galaxy at Randwick impressively, before only managing a fifth placing under weight for age conditions in last Saturday's BTC Cup at Doomben.
The winner of last weeks BTC Cup 'Albert the Fat' has been given 52kg for the Stradbroke and the Group 2 Victory Stakes winner 'Ghetto Blaster' 51.5kg.
The 2009 Magic Millions and Golden Slipper winner 'Phelan Ready' has 52.5kg and is among an impressive list of three year olds set to play a big hand in this year's Stradbroke.
The group includes Melito (51.5kg), Shellscrape (50.5kg), Set for Fame (49.5kg), Graceful Anna (49.5kg) and Latin News (50kg).
Sydney trained 'Danleigh', who ran second in the Group one race last year, was set to carry the top weight of 57.5kg, but is now out in the paddock after his glorious Sydney autumn campaign.
With Danleigh out of contention, the weights will be re assessed, with the Queensland owned Whobegotyou set to head the field after being allocated 57kg.
Whobegotyou is coming off a lengthy break after last spring winning the Group 1 Yalumba Stakes at weight for age over 2000m, before finishing unplaced in the Cox Plate. After maturing over the summer, he may attempt a first-up win in the Stradbroke (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 12.
Last year's Stradbroke winner Black Piranha (55.5kg) goes up two kilograms from his winning weight of 53.5kg, whilst Ortensia (53.5kg), after being placed third as a three-year-old filly last year, also rises two kilograms.
Ortensia has been a frustrating horse to follow since last years Queensland campaign, winning the Group 1 AJC Galaxy at Randwick impressively, before only managing a fifth placing under weight for age conditions in last Saturday's BTC Cup at Doomben.
The winner of last weeks BTC Cup 'Albert the Fat' has been given 52kg for the Stradbroke and the Group 2 Victory Stakes winner 'Ghetto Blaster' 51.5kg.
The 2009 Magic Millions and Golden Slipper winner 'Phelan Ready' has 52.5kg and is among an impressive list of three year olds set to play a big hand in this year's Stradbroke.
The group includes Melito (51.5kg), Shellscrape (50.5kg), Set for Fame (49.5kg), Graceful Anna (49.5kg) and Latin News (50kg).
Friday, April 16, 2010
Disaster warning for Randwick
Royal Randwick will be declared a disaster zone on Saturday, after ‘Typhoon Tracy’ makes a mess of the Group 1 Doncaster Mile field.
The super mare is shooting for her fifth straight Group 1 victory, and even after drawing a relatively bad barrier, confidence in the camp is still extremely high.
Trainer Peter Moody was delighted with the wide draw, and believes the mare is better suited in this situation.
"If she'd drawn in, she'd probably have to boot up to hold a position, but from there she can just glide across," he said.
"If anything, a wide barrier gives me a touch more confidence".
After avoiding the Coolmoore classic with the mare because of concerns about the heavy weight she would carry, the Doncaster weighting system seemed to please Moody, after initial scares.
"Originally I thought she was badly weighted in comparison to some of the three-year-olds such as More Joyous, but she isn't running."
If the Typhoon does hit Randwick as expected on Saturday, Tracy might just have cemented her title as ‘Horse of the Year’, and those comparisons with the immortal ‘Sunline’ may be justified.
Typhoon Tracy is currently the $2.90 favourite for Saturday’s Doncaster Mile.
The super mare is shooting for her fifth straight Group 1 victory, and even after drawing a relatively bad barrier, confidence in the camp is still extremely high.
Trainer Peter Moody was delighted with the wide draw, and believes the mare is better suited in this situation.
"If she'd drawn in, she'd probably have to boot up to hold a position, but from there she can just glide across," he said.
"If anything, a wide barrier gives me a touch more confidence".
After avoiding the Coolmoore classic with the mare because of concerns about the heavy weight she would carry, the Doncaster weighting system seemed to please Moody, after initial scares.
"Originally I thought she was badly weighted in comparison to some of the three-year-olds such as More Joyous, but she isn't running."
If the Typhoon does hit Randwick as expected on Saturday, Tracy might just have cemented her title as ‘Horse of the Year’, and those comparisons with the immortal ‘Sunline’ may be justified.
Typhoon Tracy is currently the $2.90 favourite for Saturday’s Doncaster Mile.
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