Plan comes to fruition for Justacanta
A thrilling victory by Justacanta in Saturday’s Listed Paris Lane Stakes (1410m) at Flemington saw the successful culmination of a plan hatched by trainers Shaun...
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Melbourne Cup aspirations still intact for Defibrillate
A slashing run for second over 1700m at Flemington on Saturday convinced part-owner and former trainer Graham Richardson that talented stayer Defibrillate is well on...
Australian campaign for Justacanta
Group Three performer Justacanta has joined Patrick Payne’s Plumpton barn ahead of a Melbourne spring preparation. Formerly trained in New Zealand by Shaun and Emma...
Defibrillate a boost for locked down Kiwi owners
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson may not have any horses in New Zealand racing this weekend as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, but his colours will...
Hungry Heart can continue winning ways
Hungry Heart will be striving to follow in the footsteps of star stablemate Verry Elleegant by winning the Vinery Stud Stakes.
Mornington Cup the next step for Defibrillate
The attraction of a ticket into the Caulfield Cup is the furthest thing from the mind of trainer Patrick Payne who will start Defibrillate in...
Payne has Defibrillate in peak order for Australian Cup
New Zealand-bred Defibrillate faces his sternest test as he tries to extend his winning sequence in the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington. The...
Payne Looking Forward To Clear Guineas Run
Patrick Payne is hoping that Cherry Tortoni can put his hand up as a legitimate Australian Derby chance with a flashing run in the Australian...
Payne Mulls Over Cup Tilt For Defibrillate
Patrick Payne wanted to see Defibrillate win with more authority but he will still consider an Australian Cup berth for the winner of his past...
Cups targets for Defibrillate
Former Kiwi galloper Defibrillate has been keeping his New Zealand owners entertained over the last month, winning his last three starts in Melbourne, including a...
Payne Has Big Opinion Of Shocking Stayer
Patrick Payne has big plans for lightly raced former New Zealand stayer Defibrillate who he is aiming at the Adelaide Cup. He's in action at...
Hope Rides Shock Winner At Caulfield
22 year-old Tahlia Hope, whose career looked to be over due to a bout of viral meningitis, produced a masterful ride to win the biggest...
Cherry Tortoni Ripe For Victoria Derby
Patrick Payne was relieved to see Cherry Tortoni return to his best form to win the Moonee Valley Vase in style, ahead of a Victoria...
Plum draw for Probabeel
What a difference a year makes. This time last year Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards was devastated after drawing the outside barrier with Te Akau...
Cherry Tortoni Ready For Guineas Clash
Trainer Patrick Payne couldn't be happier with Cherry Tortoni going into the Caulfield Guineas but he rates rival Glenfiddich as the horse to beat.
Price Confident Regarding Immortal Love
The clash between undefeated three-year-olds Immortal Love and Cherry Tortoni will be one of the early highlights on a strong Flemington meeting.
Star Mare Rubisaki’s Everest Dream Over
Rubisaki put in an uncharacteristic display when she resumed at Caulfield and has since been diagnosed with a virus, ruling her out of The Everest.
A late racing starter but a major investor
Kevin Pratt’s death on Wednesday morning has left behind a racing legacy which mushroomed within just nine years to include a major investment. Pratt (67),...
Payne dares Widgee to prove theory wrong
Trainer Patrick Payne is not convinced Widgee Turf is at his best on a straight track but he is happy to be proven wrong when...
New Zealand jumpers dominate Sandown meeting
Kiwi jumpers were again to the fore at Sandown on Grand National Hurdle day, taking out the two jumping features. Former South Island galloper Ablaze...
Hard Landing returns with soft Valley win
Trainers Tom Dabernig and Ben Hayes hope Hard Landing's victory at The Valley can be a stepping stone to bigger races this spring.
Tallyho Twinkletoe headlines National noms
Tallyho Twinkletoe has been entered for the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown and will be attempting a second win in the feature jumps race.
Kiwis dominate jumping card
The NZ suffix dominated proceedings at Pakenham on Sunday, with all six jumping races taken out by Kiwi horses. Plumpton trainer Patrick Payne led the...
Tallyho Twinkletoe to chase jumps history
After victory the Brendan Drechsler Hurdle at Pakenham, Tallyo Twinkletoe will attempt back-to-back wins in the in the Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase.
National double defence begins for star jumper
Arguably Australasia’s best jumper Tallyho Twinkletoe will begin his Australian campaign to defend his Grand National Hurdle (4200m) and Steeplechase (4500m) titles at Pakenham on...