Ironclad to live up to name for Clarken in Van Heemst Stakes
Despite being happy with Ironclad’s consistent preparation so far, South Australian trainer Will Clarken just wants a win. And he believes his gifted stayer can...
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Will Clarken calls on SA Government to increase prizemoney
Adelaide’s Racing Carnival is not short on brilliant Group 1 action, but it’s the prizemoney on offer which needs to be seriously looked at, says...
Beau Rossa on track for Ascot’s Gold Rush despite Winterbottom failure
As the great Aussie saying goes, a figurative teaspoon of cement might’ve been all it took to harden up Beau Rossa. The five-year-old gelding’s trainer...
Extremely Lucky comes from last to win Lightning Stakes
Todd Pannell racked up three winners for the day at Morphettville with a dazzling victory aboard Extremely Lucky in the Listed Lightning Stakes (1050m).
Plenty in-store for Extremely Lucky heading into Lightning Stakes
It’s not easy settling back in the field over a sprint distance before igniting the after-burners late in the race. But that is exactly what...
Clarken Confident in Bella Vella in the Robert Sangster Stakes
The way Bella Vella wowed Will Clarken after her last-start victory has the stable confident she could repeat her 2020 triumph in the $502,250 Robert...
Bella Vella returns with win in R N Irwin Stakes
The Will Clarken-trained Bella Vella has returned from retirement with a stunning victory in the R N Irwin Stakes, signalling her intent to claim another...
Bella Vella out of retirement and preparing for Group 1 comeback
Star mare Bella Vella is again out of retirement and eyeing a return to the racetrack after another failed stint in the breeding barn. “Whilst...
Punt Drunk: Can anyone get near Anamoe this weekend?
In this Friday’s edition of Punt Drunk, we look ahead to the highly anticipated return of Anamoe in Saturday’s Expressway Stakes, while two South Australian...
Beau Rossa gains Pannell’s Magic touch
With the Magic Millions meeting three weeks away, the Will Clarken-trained Beau Rossa will be looking to kick off his summer campaign with a win...
Behemoth wins Group 3 Spring Stakes in stewards room
The Group 3 Spring Stakes was the feature event on the Morphettville card on Saturday afternoon, with Behemoth claiming victory following a protest being lodged...
Time called on career of Bella Vella
South Australian trainer Will Clarken has called an end to the career of Group 1 winning sprinter Bella Vella.
Ironclad remains unbeaten in Australia
Former UK galloper Ironclad remains unbeaten in Australia after claiming the Listed Golden Mile at Bendigo.
Second Slip the latest Kiwi-sourced success for Russo
Hours of analysis of New Zealand race replays have reaped rewards for Bluegrass Bloodstock director Leonard Russo, with Second Slip the latest addition to a...
Bella Vella Shows Toughness To Win Again
Bella Vella kept her undefeated record in 2020 intact with a tough win in the McEwen Stakes and trainer Will Clarken believes the best is...
Trainer says Bella ready to fly in McEwen
Will Clarken believes his flying mare Bella Vella is in a happy place after an undefeated preparation and can continue where she left off at...
Bella Vella to bypass Group One Goodwood
Will Clarken has decided to bypass the Group One Goodwood with Bella Vella despite the mare coming through her victory in the Sangster Stakes in...
Bella Vella wins Group One Sangster Stakes
Bella Vella has led all the way in the Robert Sangster Stakes at Morphettville to give Adelaide trainer Will Clarken his first Group One win.
Group 3 test for Parsifal
Darci Brahma five-year-old Parsifal is on a path to the Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) on May 16 and trainer Will Clarken is expecting an improved...
Todd Pannell chasing more Gold Coast rides
Top South Australian jockey Todd Pannell is hoping to get more rides when he returns to his old base in Queensland to partner Russian Romeo.
Steel Frost to resume in Spring Stakes
The Spring Stakes in Adelaide is the race of choice to kick off Steel Frost's campaign ahead of a possible trip to Melbourne later in...
Adelaide pair chasing Caulfield riches
Barrier draws and the state of the Caulfield track will determine if Steel Frost and Savatag make the trip across from Adelaide for Easter racing.