Dark Destroyer primed for Ipswich Cup tilt
Dark Destroyer will be back in action in Queensland on Saturday and is expected to appreciate a step up in distance in the Listed Ipswich...
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Dragon Leap thriving ahead of Wayne Wilson
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping to pick up a consolation prize this weekend with their two-pronged attack on the Listed Wayne Wilson (1600m).
Cours Vite rewards connections with Ipswich win
A punt taken on Cours Vite has paid off with the lightly raced three-year-old opening his Australian account at short notice.
Feature double on Dragon Leap’s radar
Major summer sprint targets lie in wait for the talented Dragon Leap, who will head south this week to kick off a new preparation. The...
Dragon Leap back in New Zealand
Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have elected to give quality galloper Dragon Leap a brief let-up after he returned home from his two-race Australian...
Dark Destroyer ruled out of Arrowfield Stud Plate
The hopes of securing the Hastings triple crown with Dark Destroyer this year are now over. The connections of the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m)...
Stable on trail of Group One double
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hopeful of building on their dream start to the new season with key indicators pointing toward a bold showing...
Dark Destroyer all business in Group One victory
Dark Destroyer, one of last season’s top three-year-olds showed he has come back as a spring four-year-old in fine fettle as he produced a resolute...
Weatherley riding crest of a wave
Sam Weatherley is enjoying a rewarding season in the saddle highlighted by stakes successes at home and across the Tasman, while a notable milestone has...
O’Sullivan looking to repeat Derby success
Lance O’Sullivan won the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) as a jockey 30 years ago and he is hoping to repeat the feat as a...
2022 Queensland Derby runner-by-runner preview | Eagle Farm
Saturday's feature race at Eagle Farm is the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m), where a capacity field of 18 has been assembled for the three-year-old...
Dark Destroyer the bright spot in week of drama for O’Sullivan
A gallant run for second in Saturday’s Group 2 Queensland Guineas (1600m) by Dark Destroyer brought some welcome relief for co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan prepares...
Dark Destroyer ready to kick off Queensland campaign
Exciting three-year-old Dark Destroyer is ready to make his raceday return in the Listed Daybreak Lover (1400m) at Eagle Farm this coming weekend. The David...
Wexford set to defend Derby crown
Wexford Stables couldn’t get what appeared to be their two leading chances in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) to the starting gates,...
Te Rapa distance test for in-form 3YO
Classic hope Dark Destroyer will have two upcoming chances to convince connections he has the right credentials for a crack at the Group 1 Vodafone...
Last-gasp Guineas win for Dark Destroyer
With back-to-back stakes wins including a last-gasp thriller in Saturday’s Group 2 SKYCITY Auckland Guineas (1600m) at Ellerslie, Dark Destroyer is stepping up to fill...
Wexford relying on youth to shine through
Wexford Stables has been going through a rebuilding phase following the loss of a number of proven performers and the Matamata operation is now looking...
Dark Destroyer ready to fire in Guineas
Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are looking forward to heading south to Christchurch with promising three-year-old Dark Destroyer to contest the Group 1...
Bright future for Dark Destroyer
Progressive three-year-old Dark Destroyer got off the mark in fine style when winning a maiden over 1300m at Taupo on Wednesday. The Lance O’Sullivan and...
O’Sullivan-Scott poised for Spring success
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are continuing to be patient with their high-class galloper Dragon Leap as he attempts to come back from an injury-plagued...
Punters take leap of faith
Comeback galloper Dragon Leap returns to the races for only the second time since February 2020 when he contests Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m)...