Bound for the $3 million Big Dance on the first Tuesday in November, Direct Fire resumes at Rosehill Gardens today when contesting the 1200m Benchmark 72 Midway Handicap. Anna Roper takes the ride and offers a two-kilogram claim, meaning the 5YO Dracarys gelding will carry 55kg and jump from gate 5 in the $120,000 event. […]
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Trainer Theresa Bateup believes Direct Fire and Tartana will give her one of her best chances to get to the $1 million Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championships showpiece on home turf at Kembla Grange on Saturday. Bateup will saddle up both chances in the $150,000 Provincial-Midway Qualifier (1400m) and believes the talented duo can make their presence
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The Leyland brothers have nothing on Theresa Bateup. The hard-working Kembla Grange trainer has “travelled all over the countryside” with her horses in the last week and a half. “In nine days I went to Gosford, Nowra, Albury, Goulburn, Wagga, Moruya and Port Macquarie,” she said. “Albury (where Bateup had success) and Port Macquarie were
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Tough as guts Kembla Grange galloper Direct Fire showcased his determination when holding on for a memorable victory in Sunday’s $80,000 Bega Cup. Ridden by Amy McLucas for trainer Theresa Bateup, the four-year-old worked hard for the lead in the 1600m Sapphire Coast Turf Club feature race, and turning for home, there was a wall of
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It has been a busy month once again covering plenty of the countryside! Tartana broke through for a much deserved win first up at Gosford on Anzac Day. The win was off the back of a nice trial and very consistent performances last preparation, Dolly was given a perfect ride by Jess Taylor at Gosford
February was an extremely busy month in the stables! The month commenced with the 2 day Sapphire Coast Bega Cup Carnival. Once again had a fantastic weekend on and off the racetrack. Vain Invader was the star performer winning the Tathra Cup over 1400m and breaking the track record. He did this carrying 62.5kg under
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We bounced back to the winners’ circle in style in November with 4 winners: Magic Alwyns and Direct Fire broke their Maiden status at Sapphire Coast on 2nd November. Then we returned with another winning double on November 27th when the progressive Mulvader won his Maiden and the ultra-consistent Hope Uno added win number 4
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Whilst October produced another frustrating string of placings and good performances, I was relieved to return to the winners circle in style with a double at Sapphire Coast on Thursday. This came courtesy of an impressive debut performance by Direct Fire and a well-deserved win by Magic Alwyns!!! October highlights included: Shaka Rock running a
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