Pressure builds with Hot Digity Boom

Cranbourne-based trainer Mick Price admits he will feel more pressure watching Hot Digity Boom step out in Adelaide than he will with his Group 1 runners competing in Sydney and Melbourne. Price’s partner Shona, along with daughters Kelly and Stephanie, all have a...

Grafterburners out to emulate Harry in The Galaxy

Last season Private Harry, then trained by Nathan Doyle, successfully made the jump from winning the rich $3 million Sunlight at the Gold Coast to claiming Group 1 glory in The Galaxy at his next start. Now, the Kelly Schweida-trained Grafterburners will attempt to...

Streisand on song ahead of Golden Slipper

Streisand has not been to the races since the Blue Diamond, but the events since have only strengthened her claims on this Saturday’s Golden Slipper according to Clinton Mcdonald. The Cranbourne trainer was particularly pleased to see Chayan frank the Blue Diamond...

Sydney Cup winner Arapaho retired

Dual Group 1 winner Arapaho has been retired with trainer Bjorn Baker citing “wear and tear” as the reason for calling time on the gelding’s racing career. Making the announcement on Thursday, Baker described Arapaho as “an outstanding ambassador for our stable” and a...