Local mare to launch carnival mission at Scone

Luke Pepper believes the best is still ahead for dual stakes winner Opal Ridge, who will be chasing her second feature race win at Scone in as many years when she resumes in the Ortensia Stakes. The talented mare was triumphant in the Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) on the...

Lindsay Park 2YOs head in different directions

The Lindsay Park team has decided to split their two-year-olds from a race at Flemington with one heading interstate for a contest at Scone. Impressive Warrnambool debut winner La Pleine Lune heads to Scone on Friday to contest the Inglis 2YO Challenge (1200m) while...

‘Cheeky’ Attractable ready to roll in Scone Cup

Attractable has been keeping trainer Sara Ryan on her toes in the lead-up to the Scone Cup and when he is causing mischief on the training track, it usually equates to a bold race day performance. “He’s very much a confidence horse. He thrives off being confident and...

Joyful Fortune returns for Straight contest

Former Hong Kong galloper Joyful Fortune is set to renew acquaintances with the Flemington straight in his first run for the Ciaron Maher stable. Joyful Fortune was unbeaten in two starts on the Flemington straight when prepared by Sydney conditioner Mark Newnham....

Joe Pride confident Private Eye is on the right track

Private Eye has never raced at Doomben, but Joe Pride is banking on the track giving his charge an advantage over favourite I Wish I Win when they clash in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000. A backmarker with a devastating finish, I Wish I Win is an even-money fancy for...