Stable praying for luck in Golden Eagle
Aegon’s co-trainer and part-owner Andrew Forsman can only hope Lady Luck will be riding on jockey Jason Collett’s shoulder in their quest for a share...
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Wet forecast leads to Caulfield Cup tilt for Quick Thinker
Connections of the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Quick Thinker were praying for a wet forecast ahead of the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on...
The Chosen One on target for third Caulfield Cup tilt
A barnstorming finish for second behind Delphi in Saturday’s Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes (2400m) at Caulfield indicated the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained The...
Baker and Forsman throw in dual entry for Victoria Derby
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have set their sights on another Derby triumph in Australia. In the past 11 years, the stable has...
Big names missing from Caulfield Cup & Cox Plate nominations
Both the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate fields got one step closer to being finalised on Tuesday, and there were some notable absentees as the...
Samarkand showcases staying talent
Murray Baker knows he’s got a good three-year-old staying prospect in Samarkand, an outstanding winner at Tauranga on Sunday. What he doesn’t know is what...
Baker pleased with Underwood hope
Quality stayer The Chosen One takes the next step in his build-up towards the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, when he tackles the Group 1 Underwood...
Black type goals for Francesca
Lightly raced four-year-old Francesca made a winning start to her spring campaign at Te Rapa on Saturday, as she sets out on a preparation aimed...
Feehan first-up for The Chosen One
Quality stayer The Chosen One will kick off his Cups campaign when he contests the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday....
Baker looking to further enhance impressive Sydney Cup record
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are down to just one runner in the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m), with five-year-old entire The Chosen...
Promising filly opens her account at Pukekohe
Lightly raced three-year-old Francesca overcame a buffeting in the home straight at Pukekohe on Sunday to register her first career victory. The daughter of former...
Rain affected track no concern for Quick Thinker
Andrew Forsman is confident Rosehill’s rain affected track conditions should help Quick Thinker’s chances in Saturday’s Group 3 N E Manion Cup (2400m). The Sydney...
Frontman sets off on Australian Derby mission
Cambridge trainer Murray Baker is looking to land a pair of Sydney three-year-old features for a remarkable sixth time with his exciting colt Frontman. Baker,...
Aegon thriving ahead of Guineas
Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman will have a rare afternoon off on Saturday, but his eyes will be firmly fixed on high-class three-year-old Aegon, who will...
Aegon to cope with rainy Rosehill
Undefeated Kiwi three-year-old Aegon will make his Australian debut on Saturday when he contests the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill. The Murray Baker...
Quality trio ready for Australian mission
Co-trainer Andrew Forsman isn’t quite sure what to expect from top stayer The Chosen One when he tackles the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m)...
Aegon set for Karaka Million
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman were buoyed by Aegon’s 1200m trial victory at Matamata on Tuesday ahead of his tilt at the Karaka...
Stars return for Baker and Forsman
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have welcomed back high-class trio The Chosen One, Aegon and Quick Thinker after their respective breaks following spring...
Top Kiwi Trio To Chase Australian Riches
Training partners Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are no strangers to success in Australia and they again have their sights on some major autumn races.
Treble for Dennis
While much of the Dennis family focus was on homebred The Chosen One running a game fourth in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), trainer...
The Chosen One a brave Cup fourth
New Zealand-trained stayer The Chosen One finished a gallant fourth in Tuesday’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) won by the Joseph O’Brien-trained Twilight Payment. O’Brien’s...
Second Cup win for breeder would be nice surprise
Rich Hill Stud’s John Thompson knows what it takes to breed a Melbourne Cup winner. In 2015, the Walton nursery, near Matamata, was represented by...
Melbourne Cup owner on the ride of his life
There won’t be many people hoping for a dead-heat in this year’s Melbourne Cup, but Tony Rider will be one. The principal of Cambridge thoroughbred...
Barrier enhances The Chosen One’s Cup prospects
One of the forgotten runners in Tuesday’s Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) has had his chances of springing an upset greatly enhanced after drawing...
Inside draw a boost for The Chosen One
The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained The Chosen One has snuck into the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) for the second year in a row....