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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Spring has finally arrived and brought a welcome change in the weather. August was an exceptionally wet month, and then we had gale-force winds to contend with. A big shout out and thank you to our staff who turn up and work hard in these testing conditions. Both our ground staff and riders are to
We kicked off the new racing season in great style with 3 winners and numerous placegetters for the month. Kickamushu notched up our first win of the season when she produced a dominant front running display at Nowra for Lee Magorrian Mystic Diva broke through for an overdue win at Moruya for Quayde Krogh. In
WHEN it comes to yearling sales, Theresa Bateup doesn’t need to think twice to name her favorite. The Kembla Grange trainer went home with a quinella result at Moruya on Sunday with two “girls” she purchased at Inglis Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association auctions in Sydney. Mystic Diva ($3.60), ridden by Quayde Krogh, defeated stablemate
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It has been a quieter month on the racing front as we continue to encounter wet tracks across the state. June was also one of those changeover periods for a stable when a number of the horses that have been up racing went to the paddock whilst we have a batch of young horses getting ready
Wet weather has played havoc with race meetings during the month. We copped well over 400mls at Kembla. However the benefit of having a synthetic training track is that our horses don’t miss any work. Upgrade work on the B grass continues and whilst behind schedule is progressing. Tartana has returned in impressive fashion this
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
Foxtrot Bravo had the biggest win of his career when he won the Stayers Cup at Kembla Grange on Classic Day!! Now a 7yo, Fox has been racing in great heart this preparation. The only blight on his record was a forgive run at Orange in a race that was not run to suit. On the quick
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 had another fantastic weekend with clients at the Bega Cup Carnival. Here are some highlights.
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