Zambardo to take on Champion mare Via Sistina

Mick Price is keen to find out exactly where Zambardo fits in the pecking order – and there is no greater test than taking on reigning Horse of the Year Via Sistina in the Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington this Saturday. Zambardo was a short-priced favourite for...

Jedibeel makes Melbourne debut at Flemington

Hawkesbury trainer Brad Widdup is rolling the dice at Flemington, sending Jedibeel south for a shot at the VRC Champions Sprint (1200m) on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The six-year-old son of Savabeel will be having his first Victorian run at start...

Doudle’s $9k punt on Group 2 winner

Travis Doudle is optimistic he can resurrect the racing career of one-time G1 aspirant Snow Patrol, who debuts for the stable in the opening race at Morphettville Parks on Saturday. Doudle paid just $9,000 for last year’s G2 Autumn Stakes winner via Inglis Digital...

High priced yearling poised for Golden debut

An expensive price tag is no guarantee of success, but beautifully bred colt The Next Episode will be given an early shot at returning a percentage of his when he lines up in the $1 million Golden Gift at Rosehill. A son of champion sire Snitzel out of multiple...