Tag: 'Michael Hickmott'

Michael Hickmott

Hickmott chasing Alice Springs Cup success

He had a big win at Oakbank last Saturday, and now leading South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott is eyeing the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m).

Kelsey Hannan set for Adelaide riding stint

Leading apprentice jockey Kelsey Hannan is heading across the Tasman this week to test the waters in Australia when based in Adelaide for Michael Hickmott.
Michael Hickmott

Hickmott’s sole runner at Alice Springs in contention for Cup glory

Prominent South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott will start Lake’s Folly in the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) at Pioneer Park on Sunday. It’s the final...
Michael Hickmott

Hickmott back in NT for Alice Springs Cup Day

Michael Hickmott arrived in Alice Springs on Wednesday from his Murray Bridge base in quest of victory in win the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m)...

Oath Of Omerta still 12 months away from his absolute best

Oath Of Omerta might have won three from his past four starts, but trainer Michael Hickmott isn’t expecting a breakout run just yet in the...
Bellacontte

Bambry filly primed for Ryder tilt

Smart juvenile Bellacontte is on track for Saturday’s Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) at Otaki after warming up with a comfortable maiden victory at...
Morphettville

Racing to resume in South Australia under COVID-19 restrictions

Following the announcement of a seven-day lockdown by the South Australian government on Tuesday morning, the fate of racing in the state was up in...
Lord Bouzeron

Lord Bouzeron back in form for Hickmott

While Plan A didn’t come to fruition for South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott and former Kiwi galloper Lord Bouzeron, the combination bounced back with a...
Lord Vladivostok

Heptinstall has ambitious plans for Lord Vladivostok

A gritty performance by Lord Vladivostok to land the Group 3 RA Lee Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville on Saturday has given part-owner Tommy Heptinstall plenty...
Wertheimer

New venture off to a bright start for Heptinstall

Ex-pat Kiwi breeder, owner and racing enthusiast Tommy Heptinstall is reaping the rewards of his decision to move a number of his current racing team...
Unlaced

Youthful Hawke’s Bay team prepare for spring

Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen are looking to the youth in their stable ahead of spring racing. The Hastings trainers have recently lost promising three-year-old...
Birdsville Races

Birdsville Cup set to help drought victims

The famous Birdsville Cup meeting will be at the forefront of several racing industry initiatives to support farmers affected by the drought.