Inglis Digital announce Vieira reduction sale
Inglis Digital will offer 17 horses from Bert Vieira in a reduction sale during the Inglis Digital April (Early) Online Sale, from March 31 to April 5. The Vieira reduction will include seven yearlings by Trapeze Artist, Pride Of Dubai and Invader and 10 well-related mares in foal to the promising sire Trapeze Artist. A highlight amongst the group is Cheeky As (Helmet) who is carrying a three-quarter sibling in blood to the high-class 2-year-old Facile (Trapeze Artist).
Dolan declared to ride Mustang Valley
Racing NSW stewards have advised due to no jockey being available to ride at the weight of 50kg, Racing NSW stewards have given permission for Robbie Dolan to be declared as the rider of Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) in the G1 Doncaster H. at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Robbie Dolan | Image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan
Dolan is also declared as the rider of the fourth emergency Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) and should that horse secure a start in the Doncaster, Dolan is committed to ride that mare and a new rider will be required for Mustang Valley.
Kirwan’s Lane scratched from Doncaster H.
Racing NSW stewards advised they have withdrawn Kirwan’s Lane (NZ) (Charm Spirit {Ire}) from the G1 Doncaster H. at Royal Randwick on Saturday acting on veterinary advice due to an irregular pre-race blood profile.
Aquis Farm announce Husson’s retirement
Aquis Farm announced Friday morning (local) they have retired Group 1-producing sire Husson (Arg) from stud duties. Crowned the Champion 2-Year-Old Colt in Argentina, Husson has been a prolific producer of winners and the sire of 18 stakes winners, including Group 1 winner Lucky Hussler. Husson will live out his days on the Canungra property.
2023 SSSA finalist represent diversity of Australian Racing
The 2023 Stud and Stable Staff Awards' finalists have been announced. With each representative bringing a different story and path to the racing industry, underlining the diversity of Australia. A man who has spent more than 70 years at one of Australia’s most famous racing stables, a former Uber Eats driver, and a pair of women who have enriched the lives of hundreds of horses are among an extraordinary crop of finalists in the 2023 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards. For more information, please go to www.studandstablestaffawards.com.au.
Trapeze Artist trial winners
Friday morning’s barrier trials at Warwick Farm featured five heats for the juveniles and two of them were won by 2-year-olds sired by Widden Stud’s promising first-season sire Trapeze Artist.
Trapeze Artist | Standing at Widden Stud
The Gary Portelli-trained colt Flying Trapeze (Trapeze Artist) seems to have come back better this preparation after having three starts prior to Christmas in races the calibre of the G3 Breeders’ Plate. The unraced Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Trapeze Artist colt Wallenda, who had two trials last year, was having his second trial this morning and did everything right beating Bank Maur’s (Maurice {Jpn}) a full-brother to Namesake (Maurice {Jpn}).
Supido sires a double
Widden Stud’s promising young sire Supido continues to rack-up the winners. On Friday afternoon at Benalla and the Sapphire Coast respectively, Supido sired a double when Suzido and Vinolass won. Suzido was winning for the first time from only two starts, while Vinolass is unbeaten from three starts.
Two-year-old winner for Hellbent
Rockhampton’s Friday meeting produced a debut winner for Yarraman Park’s promising sire Hellbent. Shezapearler (Hellbent) proved too slick in the 1100-metre contest to win from Chucka Dummy (Sidestep) and She’sgotaccess (Encryption).
Shezapearler was a $42,500 purchase by Nick Walsh Racing at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale from the Eureka Stud draft.
Is It Me, due for change of luck
Daniel Bowman is hoping his talented galloper Is It Me (Iffraaj {GB}) will atone for a luckless second at Flemington last start in Saturday’s Listed Bendigo Guineas.
Speaking to Racing.com Bowman said: “He’s really good, tightened up, fitter. Not drawing barrier one is an advantage. I’m really happy with him, it’s a nice race to see where he’s at.”
Is It Me demolished his rivals by 7l in a Penhurst maiden last November and won convincingly in Adelaide at BM62 level before heading for a break. It will be the 3-year-old gelding’s first start in stakes company and he will be partnered by Declan Bates.
Clever Man wins Mount Gambier Cup
The feature race on Friday at Mount Gambier, was the Mount Gambier Cup. The 2023 edition was taken out by Trevor White’s 6-year-old gelding Clever Man (Dundeel {NZ}). Partnered by Zoe Lloyd, Clever Man, won from Lord Goldberg (Fiorente {Ire}) in second place and Extra Elusive (GB) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) in third place.
Chantilly Lace tackles Sires’ Produce
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry is quietly confident ahead of Saturday’s G1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce S. at Awapuni, where she will saddle up Chantilly Lace (NZ) (U S Navy Flag {USA}).
The daughter of US Navy Flag (USA) won over 1200 metres at Wanganui and earlier in the preparation a luckless third to Sires’ Produce favourite Tulsi (The Autumn Sun). Having missed an assignment at Trentham, the filly has trialled well subsequently.
Chantilly Lace (NZ) | Image courtesy of Race Images PN
“She had a bit of a hiccup, hence why I scratched her. We were playing a little bit of catch up, but she has trialled up nicely and worked well since. I am looking forward to seeing her over 1400 metres,” Bambry said.
McKay ready to unleash Henry Hubber
Invercargill trainer Sally McKay is relaxed ahead of her emerging star Henry Hubber (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle {Ire}) run in Sunday’s Waxy’s Irish Pub H. at their home track of Invercargill.
It’s a far cry from the early days of Henry Hubber’s career when McKay was at her wits’ end trying to figure out why the horse wasn’t producing the performance's she knew he was capable of.
“We found a couple of niggly problems with him which the vet treated for and through that we found he had tightness in his stifle,” McKay said.
With no tension in his stifles, the 4-year-old gelding produced a brilliant last-to-first win at Gore earlier in March.
“He’s trained really well since that win. I’m thrilled with him.”
‘Small Adjustments’ Made to Whip Rules
A selection of small adjustments have been introduced to the new whip rules, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced on Thursday. There has been ongoing communication between the Professional Jockeys' Association (PJA), senior jockeys under both codes and the BHA, and the rule adjustments are the result.
“We are very grateful to the PJA and to our jockeys, both for the manner in which they continue to adapt to riding under the new rules, and their constructive engagement which the process which has helped bring about these further improvements,” said Brant Dunshea, chief regulatory officer for the BHA. “We will continue to liaise with the PJA and jockeys as we continue the roll-out and embedding of the new rules.”
The repeat offence rule has been changed so any jockey will be referred to the Independent Judicial Panel following their third above permitted level-only offence within a six-month period. A rule has now been changed regarding riding fees should a rider be disqualified from a race due to excessive use of the whip they will also forfeit their riding fee. For further information on changes, please visit the BHA website.
