Another winner for Russian Revolution
Russian Revolution brought up his 12th winner of the season by the way of Communist’s maiden victory at Hawkesbury on Sunday.
The Michael Freedman-trained juvenile scored by 0.5l in the 1400-metre contest.
Russian Revolution | Standing at Newgate Farm
The Newgate Farm-based Russian Revolution is currently three wins atop the first-season sires’ standings by winners.
Amelia’s Jewel staying put
Star Western Australian filly Amelia’s Jewel (Siyouni {Fr}) is unlikely to be seen in the east until next autumn following the recent announcement of a major injection of prizemoney to Perth’s summer carnival.
Re-branded The Pinnacles, the series consists of five feature races across five weeks with the G1 Railway S., G1 Kingston Town Classic and G1 Winterbottom S. now all worth $1.5 million.
Amelia's Jewel | Image courtesy of Western Racepix
“It’s a great incentive for us to just stay at home for her next campaign before we look to come over next autumn,” trainer Simon Miller told Racing.com.
“It’s a terrific boost to our carnival and the beauty of it will be that I get to work out exactly what her best distance is before I embark on an eastern states campaign for those terrific autumn fillies’ races.”
Capitalist can’t be contained
Capital Elle’s breakthrough victory at Hawkesbury on Sunday marked Capitalist’s 64th winner of the season.
The Annabel Neasham-trained juvenile went home the better of Portnoy (So You Think {NZ}) and Maralago (Sebring) in the 1500-metre maiden.
Capitalist, who stands at Newgate Farm, is currently 17 wins clear of his nearest rival Shalaa (Ire) atop the second-season sires’ standings by winners.
Paul’s Regret claims Swan Hill Cup
G3 Bellmaine S.-placed mare Paul’s Regret (Canford Cliffs {Ire}) was victorious in Sunday’s $175,000 Swan Hill Cup.
Ridden by Jarrod Fry, the Peter Chow-trained 5-year-old reigned supreme over G2 Autumn Classic hero Adelaide Ace (NZ) (Savabeel) and the well-fancied Proconsent (Proart).
American Pharoah galloper fires
American Pharoah (USA) gelding Patton notched the second win of his career when saluting at Hawkesbury on Sunday.
The Bjorn Baker-trained 3-year-old justified market support to topple Good Omens (So You Think {NZ}) and Aramis (Contributer {Ire}) in the 1500-metre Class 1 contest.
The Coolmore Stud-based shuttler has registered 27 winners this season, which see him occupy seventh on the second-season sires’ standings by winners.
Joy Endresz passes
The terminally ill wife of Alligator Blood's (All Too Hard) owner Allan Endresz has passed away after a brave battle against bowel cancer.
Joy Endresz passed away surrounded by family at their Albury home on Sunday, less than 24 hours after Alligator Blood's stirring G1 Stradbroke H. victory at Eagle Farm.
Endresz had endured a long-term battle against the cancer, but bravely fought on, with the family often using Alligator Blood as a reason to bring people together in her final years.
Tourneur set for back surgery
Dominic Tourneur is set for an extended stint on the sidelines, with the South Australian-based jockey to undergo back surgery in the coming days.
The 47-year-old has managed a badly damaged spinal nerve over the past few years, however, the pain has recently become too much to bear.
Xtravagant filly wins fresh
Xtravagant (NZ) filly Rita May brought up her third win from five starts on resumption at Hawkesbury on Sunday.
The Garry Frazer-trained 3-year-old beat home Godolphin galloper Oryx (Exceed And Excel) and Either Oar (Unencumbered) in the 1000-metre BM64 H.
The Newhaven Park resident has had 25 winners this season, with the most prolific being R. Listed Inglis Millennium heroine Xtravagant Star.
Devonport double for Alpine Eagle
Young Armidale Stud stallion Alpine Eagle registered his 20th winner of the season by the way of Flying To Paris and Isafjordur’s maiden victories at Devonport on Sunday.
Alpine Eagle | Standing at Armidale Stud
The Tanya Hanson-trained Flying To Paris was having her third career start when successful over Muscle Up (Zululand) and Starnote (Zoustar) in Race 2 while the Barry Campbell-trained Isafjordur overcame barrier 14 to score on debut in the following event.
Vague provides trainer with early birthday present
Timaru-based trainer Leonard Stewart, who will turn 90 this week, got the perfect early birthday present when Vague (NZ) (Tobique) took out the Dunstan Feeds Waimate Cup on Sunday.
Under a vigorous ride, Vague stuck to her guns doggedly to head off a late run out wide by Miss Tavi to take the victory with Vague’s stablemate Ekstrememiss (NZ) (Cape Blanco {Ire}) fighting on well for third.
