Charlton ‘Backs in Silver Eagle winner

The decision to move the $10 million Golden Eagle from Rosehill to Randwick was not without its detractors, but Tom Charlton isn’t complaining about it this year. His classy four-year-old Linebacker, who he prepares in partnership with John O’Shea, has achieved his...

Sydney stayers odds slashed to win Bendigo Cup

A Sydney stayer has seen her odds slashed with betting apps market to win the Bendigo Cup (2400m) this Wednesday. The O’Shea/Charlton trained mare Quitness was luckless in the Coongy last start and is racing as if she’ll eat up 2400m. She opened at $3.80 on Monday and...

Should the Victoria Derby be run over 2000m?

Hall of Fame trainer Gai Waterhouse has emphatically rejected calls to shorten the Victoria Derby to 2000 metres. Addressing media at Flemington trackwork on Tuesday morning, Waterhouse didn’t mince words. “It drives me crazy when people have to tamper with things,”...

Wakeful Stakes duo out to break run of outs

It’s been a long time between drinks for the Lindsay Park team since their latest win in the Wakeful Stakes on Victoria Derby Day at Flemington. Lolita Star was the last winner for Lindsay Park in 2000 when the late Peter Hayes was in charge of the large training...

McEvoy’s looking at Derby Options

Godolphin three-year-olds have been at the head of affairs in the Group 1 contests this season and Tony and Calvin Mcevoy are hoping it’s their turn at Flemington Saturday. The McEvoy father-and-son team will saddle up Options in the Victoria Derby (2500m) on...