Another Cox Plate step
Scales Of Justice (Not A Single Doubt) is on a path toward the G1 Cox Plate and will further his preparation in Saturday’s G1 Makybe Diva S.
The Lindsey Smith-trained gelding is unbeaten in two runs in Melbourne this preparation, having successfully resumed in the G3 Bletchingly S. and won the G1 Memsie S.
Scales Of Justice is on a path toward the G1 Cox Plate
In between times, he finished runner up in the G3 Spring S. at Morphettville by the 3-year-old Dalasan (Dalakhani {Ire}).
Smith is looking forward to Scales Of Justice’s clash with the star mare Mystic Journey (Needs Further) at Flemington.
"I was happy after the Bletchingly S.," he said. "The other day was great so while he's in the vein of form he's in he can take that mare on."
O’Brien hope topweight
The Aidan O'Brien-trained 2018 G1 English St Leger winner Kew Gardens (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) has been given topweight of 58kg in this year’s G1 Melbourne Cup.
The defending champion Cross Counter (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}) has been allotted 57.5kg, 6.5kg more than he carried to victory at Flemington last year.
Handicaps for the G1 Caulfield Cup have also been released, with the James Cummings-trained Godolphin stablemates Hartnell (GB) (Authorized {Ire}) and Avilius (GB) (Pivotal {GB}) heading the weights with 58kg.
Bowman breaks finger
Hugh Bowman has undergone surgery after suffering a broken finger in a trackwork fall at Randwick.
Bowman came off during routine work on Tuesday and immediately went to hospital. He was treated at Prince of Wales Hospital for the break to the little finger on his right hand.
It is unclear how long the top jockey may be side-lined.
Hugh Bowman has undergone surgery after suffering a broken finger
Shark holds sway
Te Akau Shark (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle {Ire}) remains at the top of the G1 Epsom H. market with 83 nominations taken for the famous Randwick mile.
He is at $5 after finishing 2nd to G1 Doncaster Mile runner-up Dreamforce (Fastnet Rock) in Saturday's G2 Tramway S.
Dreamforce is at $6 with the TAB for the Epsom with Samadoubt (Not A Single Doubt) at $8 following his wins in the G1 Winx S. and the G2 Chelmsford S.
Te Akau Shark remains at the top of the G1 Epsom H. market
There are 94 entries for the G1 Metropolitan H. with Girl Tuesday (Street Cry {Ire}), Scarlet Dream (Sebring) and Supernova (GB) (Intello {Ger}) sharing the top spot at $11.
Star filly Libertini (I Am Invincible) heads the 68 G1 Flight S. entries at $2.25 after her wins in the G2 Silver Shadow and G2 Furious S.
Lloyd gets the call
Trainer Toby Edmonds has used the experience of Jeff Lloyd for a progress report on his Melbourne-bound galloper Tyzone (Written Tycoon).
Lloyd retired from race riding in July, but has been riding some trackwork as well as barrier trials.
Edmonds asked him to partner G1 Stradbroke H. runner-up Tyzone and he wasn't knocked when winning a 900 metre trial at the Gold Coast.
Toby Edmonds has used the experience of Jeff Lloyd for a progress report on his Melbourne-bound galloper Tyzone
"Jeff can still ride a bit and he was very happy with the way Tyzone went," Edmonds said.
Tyzone has his first start in Melbourne in the G2 Gilgai S. at Flemington on October 5.
Tubman banned
Kembla Grange trainer Mick Tubman has been banned for possession of EPO after the prohibited substance was found at his stable during a raid.
Analysis of substances in two bottles found in a fridge at Tubman's home revealed the presence of three erythropoiesis-stimulating agent and he pleaded guilty to two charges during a hearing on Tuesday.
Stewards said there were mitigating circumstances before disqualifying the 72-year-old trainer for four months.
Tubman is best known for training and part-owning Chance Bye (Snitzel), who won the G2 Silver Slipper.
Milestone for Williams
Canterbury jockey Kylie Williams had a day to remember at Riccarton at the weekend, not only picking up a winning double but also secured her 700th career win in the saddle.
Williams has been happy with her recent results, but admits the lack of experience in the ranks in the South Island are a bit thin at the present time.
“I have been getting a lot of support this time back around,” she said. “The senior ranks down here are a bit minimal at the moment, so that probably makes it a little bit easier.
“In saying that, there are a lot of apprentices down here too. I’m thankful to the people that put me on.”
