HE MAYBE TEN BUT HE CLEARLY DOESN'T KNOW IT

I know the news page is normally dedicated to winners but Royal Ida's second at Caulfield cannot pass without comment . Various members of the team who are closely involved in the horses daily routine all knew Saturday that he would run [...] More

Minou provides more city success at Sandown

Ellerton Zahra Racing enjoyed further city success on Sunday when honest mare Minou scored her first city win in the Betfair Handicap (1600m) at Sandown Lakeside.   Ellerton Zahra Racing produced a winning treble on Saturday, [...] More

Our Recidivist goes back-to-back

Statistics will show that once a horse breaks their maiden status, the percentage of horses who win at their very next start is extremely low. So for Our Recidivist (pictured) to win his maiden at the Gold Coast and then back it up [...] More

Pinjarra Again for Knockout.

We have elected to start 4 yo mare Prime Knockout again on Wednesday at Pinjarra Park. She has drawn barrier 4 in the 57 to 68 rating handicap over her favourite 1,200 metre trip and if she runs up to her form she will be hard to beat. There appears to be some natural speed in the race which would suit her normal pattern of racing. Knockout has done a treat since her last start win and we see no reason for her not to win again. Our 2 yearlings Colts by Holy Roman Emperor/Maralda and Dylan Thomas/Rebourne are coming along nicely. Both went to Larkhill track and cantered around beautifully. They are exciting prospects for the stable. Both Ebony Buzz and Don't Give A Star are working along nicely and their work will step up soon, as they work towards a return to racing. Both these horses returned from a spell in magnificent condition and we are looking forward to their return to the racetrack. More

Thorn Lake resumes

Matt Stewart, Herald Sun The most eye-catching name in today's Caulfield formguide comes with a word of caution from the horse's trainer, Robbie Griffiths. Thorn Lake, who returns from a long injury break in the [...] More

Off The Planet gets home at Caulfield

Consistent mare Off The Planet has broken through for her first win in more than a year after the four-year-old held off her rivals to claim Saturday’s Zaidee Inspires Discussion Handicap (1200m)at Caulfield.   Off The [...] More

Annlea completes Caulfield double

Emerging filly Annlea completed a terrific day for Ellerton Zahra Racing when the filly shouldered 59kg to a game win at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.   The daughter of Canny Lad put the writing on the wall with her [...] More

Around the stable

Although not adding to our winners tally this week, we certainly maintained our healthy place average when both Mayneda Strategy and Whitbread Lass finished third. Mayneda fronted at Caulfield last Saturday for her first run in exactly one month, reiterating her place as a Saturday class mare when she held on defiantly to finish third. Another honest run under her belt, Trent will now step her up in distance a little and test her over 1800m. At Cranbourne on Wednesday, Whitbread Lass was beaten by under 1L by in form filly Seeking Chi. Whitbread looked the winner on the turn but her last 200m suggested that she was looking for more ground - and more ground she shall have as Brian steps her up to 2000m next start. Whitbread Lass is by Fastnet Rock. With the Peter Moody trained first start 2YO winner Highly Recommended at Flemington last Sunday as well as a NZ Stakes winner Fast Love to add to his tally just last weekend, Fastnet Rock is certainly one to watch. We have only one share remaining in our Yearling Fastnet Rock x So Funny Filly who looks like she will be an early 2YO runner (pictured). Have a look on our `Horse Shares’ page for more information. We are looking forward to another Saturday runner at Caulfield tomorrow as Influential Miss goes around in Race 2. There are a number of small fields tomorrow and as one of only 8 with Steven King on board, she is sure to be in the mix despite having four weeks between runs. We also have another of Pat Carey’s charges running for us, this time at Seymour. Mining Magnate is first up this preparation, coming off a short but very sweet preparation that yielded two wins. Good luck to all owners tomorrow. More

YEARLINGS READY TO RUMBLE

Our current crop of yearlings are progressing very well at the breakers and are due to complete this process early May. To aquire a 5%, 10% or even bigger intrest in any of our yearlings you can go to the Horses Available section of our website [...] More

The Next Black Caviar!!

Black Caviar!! You have all heard of her right? Well if you have been living under a rock recently then I must tell you Black Caviar is the best horse in the world. Simply the fastest horse you will see in the next 20 years. We would all [...] More

Meet Barney

Meet Barney broke his maiden status at Geelong today on the synthetic track over 1000 meters. Barney has had a few problems in the last few months and has had a long time between runs but he was back on the track in great style today. [...] More

Amaethon to earn reward for consistency

Co-trainer Simon Zahra says talented gelding Amaethon is in line for a reward for consistency in Saturday’s Zaidee’s Organ Tissue and Transplant Cup (1400m).   Amaethon has won once in his last 10 starts but the [...] More

Last to First for Fine Feelings

Fine Feelings returned to racing at Geelong this afternoon with a barnstorming finish to get up in the last stride. Racing in Jim Moloney's famous  black and blue colours, leading jockey Craig Newitt brought the 4 year old [...] More

Annlea ready to pounce at Caulfield

Canny Lad filly Annlea has a great chance to pose her second city win in Saturday’s Zaidee’s Golden Rainbow Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield.   Annlea progressed from a Geelong maiden success to a city win at Moonee [...] More

Bel Esprit Yearling Colt

This colt is by the same sire as the Champion Black Caviar! Black Caviar is by the top sire Bel Esprit. Bel Esprit has also produced good colts and geldings including True Persuasion the winner of $492K, Beltrois the winner [...] More

Full field for feature race at Skellatar Park

 Bernie Budden - Muswellbrook Chronicles,  Friday 20th April 2011 A full field of 14 youngsters will contest the $30,000 Arrowfield Stud two-year-old Fillies Handicap (1280m) at Muswellbrook’s Skellatar Park [...] More

A Dashing performance

Overcoming trouble in running, Dashing Miss put in a gusty display at Cranbourne on Wednesday, the up-and-coming filly able to win her second race in a row. A warmly supported favourite stepping in up in class from a Geelong maiden to [...] More

EASTER SUCCESS

THIS WEEK WE HAVE NOMINATIONS AT MUSWELLBROOK, EAGLE FARM AND NEWCASTLE. THE WELL PERFORMED ATOMIC FORCE WILL RUN AT EAGLE FARM THIS SATURDAY WHILST THORNED, CHOMP, CALLANDERSNITEMARE AND ITCHY TIGER ARE NOMINATED TO RACE AT NEWCASTLE. [...] More

Three Day Warrnambool Carnival and Stable Breakfast

The much taked about three day Warrnambool Carnival is less than a week away and our stable is very excited for what will be a busy three days of racing. We have look like having 20 plus runners over the three days and amoungst them look to [...] More

Ripper Rap Sydney Harness Colt!!!

There has never been a better walk up start than this...!! There are no gaurantees in the racing game, but sometimes you can shorten the odds of finding a good horse. Take SLADE BLOODSTOCK'S stunning yearling harness [...] More