With Your Blessing runs rivals ragged
John Thompson’s concerns about heavy track conditions were quickly extinguished by With Your Blessing at Kembla Grange, powering to a commanding win.
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More Prophets bolts clear in the Group 3 Dark Jewel Classic
Apprentice jockey Reece Jones and trainer John Thompson have combined for a minor upset in the Group 3 Dark Jewel Classic at Scone on Saturday...
Wyong best bets, top odds & quaddie | April 28, 2022
HorseBetting's New South Wales racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie selections for the eight-race program at Wyong on Thursday, April 28.
Wyong best bets, odds & quaddie picks | April 14, 2022
HorseBetting's New South Wales racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie selections for the eight-race provincial meeting at Wyong Race Club on Thursday afternoon.
Melody Belle settles in well ahead of Sydney swansong
New Zealand’s darling of the turf, Melody Belle, has crossed the Tasman and has settled in well to her Randwick base ahead of her Sydney...
Thompson puts faith in Marquand to deliver Sweet result
A testing first-up effort has laid the groundwork for on-pace mare Sweet Deal to put her best foot forward in the Coolmore Classic. Jockeys don’t...
Mamaragan on notice to recapture best form
John Thompson has taken a fresh approach to Mamaragan’s training regime and while the initial signs are good, he says the proof will be in...
Newmarket hopeful to continue Purple patch of form
Having claimed the $1 million The Hunter with Sweet Deal, trainer John Thompson has set his sights on pilfering another of Newcastle’s premier races. Thompson...
Thompson Hoping For Dream Start In Apollo
Twelve months after Dreamforce was narrowly beaten in the Apollo Stakes, the frontrunner will return to Randwick for another bite at the cherry.
Thompson To Continue Good Start To Season
Trainer John Thompson has made a great start to the season and will look to continue his momentum through the summer months and into the...
Thompson Stable In Purple Patch Of Form
Trainer John Thompson will chase his second $1 million provincial feature in as many weekends when he saddles up favourite Purple Sector in The Gong.
Sweet Deal Wins $1 Million The Hunter
The decision to bypass a stakes race in Sydney due to a wet track paid dividends when Sweet Deal raced away with the second renewal...
Purple Sector hoping to get The Gong
The colours of the late Dato Tan Chin Nam were fittingly to the fore on Melbourne Cup Day when Purple Sector took out the Listed...
Distance Right For Flit In Silver Eagle
Group One winner Flit will be Godolphin's only runner in the Silver Eagle and trainer James Cummings expects her to give the race a shake.
Mamaragan Confirmed For Guineas Start
The Stan Fox Stakes shapes an ideal target for Mamaragan but trainer John Thompson has taken a long-term view in bypassing the race for an...
Emanate Conjures Emotional Canterbury Win
A daughter of one of Bob Ingham's best horses, Emanate has posted a fitting victory at Canterbury as the racing industry mourns the popular owner's...
Mamaragan Still John Thompson’s Golden Boy
Trainer John Thompson is maintaining his faith in Group One placegetter Mamaragan, confident the colt can rebound in the $1 million Golden Rose.
Gear Change For Dreamforce In George Main
Frontrunner Dreamforce will have the blinkers off when he takes on a select field of six rivals in the Group One George Main Stakes at...
Clark Hunting Consecutive Cups On Writer
Tulloch Lodge stayer Hush Writer will aim to become the first horse in more than half a century to score successive wins in the Newcastle...
Fituese Emerges As An Everest Wildcard
Bonny mare Fituese has given trainer John Thompson a sentimental win in the Vale Rick Worthington Handicap at Rosehill.
Dreamforce Bounces Back To Snare Tramway
Bold frontrunner Dreamforce has rebounded off a tough first up run to deliver trainer John Thompson back-to-back wins in the Tramway Stakes at Randwick.
Thompson keen to see where Mamaragan fits
Golden Slipper placegetter Mamaragan will get a chance to underline his claims to the Group One Golden Rose when he kicks off his campaign at...
Distance proves just right for Sweet Deal
Classy mare Sweet Deal has kicked off her preparation with a courageous win, lumping a big weight to stave off several late challengers at Randwick.
Thompson’s spring dream team taking shape
Trainer John Thompson is assembling a strong team for the Sydney carnival headed by Dreamforce, who will resume in a glorious edition of the Winx...
Trial win for Golden Rose favourite Farnan
Golden Slipper winner Farnan has made a winning return at his first public outing of the season in a Randwick barrier trial.