War Machine to run in Coolmore slot in Everest
Coolmore announced that Lindsay Park-trained last start G2 Gilgai Stakes winner War Machine (NZ) (Harry Angel {Ire}) will run in their slot for the 2025 G1 The Everest. “Coolmore has a long standing relationship with the Hayes family and we're delighted to team up with Ben, Will and JD for our slot in The Everest this year,” Coolmore Australia Principal, Tom Magnier said.
“Similarly, there are very few people that put as much into racing as Rupert Legh, so it's great to offer him and his partners a place in this great race.
“The last two winners of the race have come through the Stradbroke, so it's a proven formula, and we're looking forward to what promises to be another great edition of the race.” War Machine won the G1 Stradbroke Handicap back in June.
Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) ran second in the G1 Stradbroke of 2024 before winning the G1 The Everest and in 2023, Think About It (So You Think {NZ}) won The Everest having won the G1 Stradbroke in the same calendar year.
Of note, Harry Angel (Ire) will have three runners with War Machine, Private Harry, and Angel Capital. Whether Private Harry will run is uncertain after his co-owners Kurrinda Bloodstock reporting on their social media that he was sore after his effort for fifth in the G2 Premiere Stakes on Saturday.
Mulberry to run Jedibeel in their slot
The Everest field is almost complete with Mulberry Racing announcing on Sunday that they will run their own horse, Brad Widdup-trained Jedibeel (NZ) (Savabeel) in their slot. It is a tough decision because it's a very, very good Everest this year and with what's around and things like that, it made it very difficult but I thought he performed well on Saturday,” Widdup told racenet.com.au.
Jedibeel was fourth in the G2 Premiere Stakes on Saturday. “If things go his way, he should be able to acquit himself well. We are very happy with him, he pulled up excellent.”
| Chris Waller Racing | Joliestar (Zoustar) | Chris Waller |
| Coolmore | War Machine (NZ) (Harry Angel {Ire}) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes |
| Fairway Thoroughbreds | Lady Shenandoah (Snitzel) | Chris Waller |
| Godolphin | ||
| Hong Kong Jockey Club | Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) | David Hayes |
| James Harron Bloodstock | Angel Capital (Harry Angel {Ire}) | Chris Waller |
| Mulberry | Jedibeel (NZ) (Savabeel) | Brad Widdup |
| Newgate & GPI Racing | Overpass (Vancouver) | Bjorn Baker |
| Inglis | Magic Time (Hellbent) | Grahame Begg |
| TAB | Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto {USA}) | Ciaron Maher |
| Whitby, McCann, Madden, Werrett | Briasa (Smart Missile) | Team Hawkes |
| Yulong | Private Harry (Harry Angel {Ire}) | Nathan Doyle |
Vale Warren Huntly
Respected form analyst Warren Huntly has died, aged 63, on Sunday morning. “Our sincere condolences go out to Warren’s family, friends and colleagues on behalf of everyone at Racing Victoria and the wider Victorian racing industry,” Aaron Morrison, RV’s Chief Executive Officer told racing.com.
“Warren was highly respected for his contribution to our industry across numerous roles including as a trackwork clocker, jockey manager, form analyst and presenter. Above all else he was an absolute gentleman.
“He was a popular member of the RSN team and was instrumental to the success of Racing.com while building his reputation as one of the industry’s most trusted form analysts.
“Warren’s passing will be felt by many, from the participants who worked alongside him to his colleagues in the media and those who regularly tuned in to listen to his work. Our thoughts are with them all at this sad time.”
Vale Hilton Donaldson
Racing broadcaster Hilton Donaldson died on Sunday aged 60. “Worked with Hilts for well over a decade, back in the day where we had two callers,” fellow caller Terry McAuliffe told racenet.com.au.
“We were working for rival networks, but we were great mates – similar age, both barracked for Carlton, both enjoyed a beer together. We grew up with a lot of similarities. We were just good mates, so it's extremely sad.”
Buckaroo to run in Might And Power
Chris Waller skipped the G1 Turnbull Stakes with Buckaroo (GB) (Fastnet Rock) and will run in the G1 Might And Power Stakes on Saturday instead. “On early markets, you'd think the hardest to beat is going to be Treasurethe Moment,” assistant trainer Charlie Duckworth told racenet.com.au.
Buckaroo (GB) | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
“You'd think the Turnbull Stakes was a tougher race. All Group 1 races are hard so you've got to place them where they are best suited and he's best suited in that race.”
The run gives him one week to the G1 Caulfield Cup, a race he ran second in last year. “After this run, his next is still to be decided. He settles well and doesn't do anything wrong. He's ‘push-button' and tough as teak.
“Whether he backs up or whether he waits two weeks for the Cox Plate will be decided by how he runs.”
Latham ejected from Randwick on Saturday
Independent MP Mark Latham was asked to leave Randwick on Saturday after walking through a members area. Latham had previously cancelled his membership after being placed on a good behaviour bond by the Australian Turf Club after a heated discussion with ATC executive Steve McMahon earlier this year.
“After an ATC director went out of her way to greet me, discuss relevant matters and made no mention of any problem whatsoever with me being on-course,” Latham posted on his socials.
“And I have never been notified of such, had a hearing or process about my rights as a guest of an ATC member, as I was today. Plus I was at Rosehill 4 weeks ago as a guest of a member, not a word said all day. Outrageous.
“The ATC has never held a hearing or notified me of a racetrack ban. Nothing until today when they called Maroubra Police. This is simply vicious payback for stopping the sale of Rosehill.”
Injured jockey update: Lang
Brisbane jockey Emily Lang didn’t ride on Saturday after sustaining bruising in an incident on Friday. “I was taking a 2-year-old colt down to the barriers at Eagle Farm and it started running towards the gap at the 1000 metres mark and I tried to slow it down,” Lang told racenet.com.au on Sunday.
“Then the horse saw the fence and it thought it was a show jumper. I had a couple of seconds to realise it was going to go through the fence and I thought ‘this is going to be bad'. It collected the fence with its front legs and I've gone through the fence as well, the left hand side of my body.”
The horse escaped injury but Lang had pain in her ribs and went for a scan which showed the cartilage damage. “The medical people said there's nothing I can really do, just ice it up and have a quiet few days. It was a bit disappointing on Saturday to have to get off my rides, I've never had to get off rides before and I didn't really even know how to do it.”
Tagaloa adds winner number 12
Second season sire Tagaloa added his 12th individual winner at Bendigo on Sunday with the impressive victory of John Moloney-trained 3-year-old colt Heiwana Tamashi who won by 3.5 lengths. Heiwana Tamashi placed at two and ran fifth last start in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final.
Sunday’s win was his first run at three. Sold by Supreme Thoroughbreds at the Inglis Gold Yearling Sale of 2024, Heiwana Tamashi was purchased by G Pearce for $8000. He took his earnings over $40,000. He is the last foal of unraced Our Perfect Mare (Lonhro).
Three other 3-year-olds won at the meeting; Zourosa (Zoustar), Couldthisbetheone (Ilovethiscity), and Street Artist (NZ) (Super Seth).
King’s Legacy enjoys his 15th winner
In WA, second season sire King’s Legacy added winner number 15 with Ryan Hill-trained 3-year-old gelding Rubens’ Ceiling winning on debut. Originally sold by Bhima Thoroughbreds at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale for $35,000 to Western Bloodstock, he was pinhooked by Ruby Racing at the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale where his trainer bid $80,000 for him.
Rubens’ Ceiling is a half-brother to stakes placed Marouche (Fr) (Dalakhani {Ire}).
Two other 3-year-olds won at the meeting being Pygmation (Maschino) and Spirited Strike (Sessions).
Five Diamonds target for last start winner
Trainer Bjorn Baker wants to see 5-year-old mare Our Queen (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) show more on Monday’s meeting at Warwick Farm ahead of a potential Five Diamonds tilt. The mare is a last start winner. “Bjorn has half an eye on the Angst if she can come out and win really well,” racing manager Luke Hilton told racingnsw.com.au.
“A race like the Five Diamonds might be an option as well. She has a nice gate and it looks to set up well but she’s got to go and do it, and hopefully she can.”
Lifetime breeding right in Nyquist for sale
Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency will consign a lifetime breeding right to leading sire Nyquist at the second edition of the Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held in the Del Mar Paddock on Wednesday, October 29, two days before the Breeders' Cup World Championships, officials at the Lexington auction house announced Saturday.
The lifetime breeding right entitles the purchaser to breed one mare per season to Nyquist, who stands at Darley in Lexington, for the duration of the stallion's stud career.
“The Championship Sale was designed to showcase offerings that are truly one of a kind,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “To feature a breeding right to Nyquist underscores the sale's position as a stage for rare collectors' items. For buyers, this is an extraordinary opportunity to secure access to one of the best stallions in the sport.”
