Chris Waller was quick to quash any thought of Verry Elleegant backing up against the males in the Australian Derby (2400m) after the filly gave him his first Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) win at Rosehill.
Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller believes New Zealand-bred galloper Patrick Erin is back on track for a tilt at the Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m) next month after a slight scare last start.
Mick Price isn't sure if Seabrook can turn the tables on last-start conqueror Verry Elleegant and deliver him consecutive wins in the Vinery Stud Stakes, but he has taken measures to give her a fighting chance.
Training partners Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra are eyeing off a trip to Brisbane with Odeon who progresses his campaign in the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo on Saturday.
The Australian breeding industry has lost one of its greatest-ever stallions with the news that Redoute's Choice died on Tuesday at Arrowfield Stud near Scone in the Hunter Valley.
A weight-for-age win would be a bonus but it isn't out of reach for proven two-miler Yogi who will make his Sydney debut in the Gr.1 Tancred Stakes at Rosehill.
There will be no over-reaction from trainer Chris Waller to correct the unorthodox racing style of classy filly Verry Elleegant, but he is looking at the addition of ear muffs for Saturday’s Gr. 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill.
John Sargent is on target to send one Group One prospect across the Tasman from Australia, while he has received a filly from New Zealand for a possible Sydney Group One mission.
New Zealand-bred galloper Grunt is set to line-up in the inaugural A$5million All Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday and trainer Mick Price is expecting a strong showing from the dual Group One winner.
Former New Zealand-trained filly Spanish Whisper made a stunning return to the winner’s circle on Saturday when she overcame a wide run to take out the Gr.2 Kewney Stakes (1400m) at Flemington.
