A FAVOURABLE draw has placed Persimmon in a solid positioned to cause an upset in Bankstown on Friday night. A handy fourth in last week’s Renshaw Cup in Penrith, Persimmon will tackle the M H Treuer Memorial for trainer Kevin Pizzuto. Satisfied with the gelding’s latest effort Pizzuto believes... Read more

TALENTED horseman Brad Hewitt is hoping to be doing little more than “ridin’ shotgun” behind The Texas Ranger in Penrith tonight. Hewitt will be sitting behind The Texas Ranger in a Kevin and Kaye Seymour Evolution Series heat, with the three-year-old drawn to find the lead from barrier two.... Read more

A WIDE draw has done little to dent trainer Brent Lilley’s confidence ahead of Thursday night’s Renshaw Cup in Penrith. Lilley is set to contest the Group Two with rising star Sicario, which will begin from barrier five. Picard is the widest runner in gate six. “It’s not the... Read more

IF YOU’RE thinking of having a wager tonight do yourself a favour and back Always Flashing. After contacting Kevin Pizzuto to discuss Persimmon’s prospects at Tabcorp Park Menangle tomorrow evening, it became clear the prominent trainer would rather talk about Always Flashing. Set to make his debut for Pizzuto,... Read more

IN A period full of drama – within the industry and out in the ‘real world’ – here is something to put a smile to your face. Or to be precise – some GIGGLES! Although her racing career never amounted to much, Amazing Courage is proving to be a... Read more

BOOM freshman Jilliby Nitro will be given a short break before being sent on another interstate campaign. Completing a clean sweep of the Bathurst Gold Crown series last night, Jilliby Nitro is in the middle of the long trip back to trainer Marg Lee’s Terang property as this article... Read more

A DECISION to send handy filly No Win No Feed to New South Wales has certainly paid dividends. Prepared in Victoria last season by part-owner Jaime Madruga, No Win No Feed was transferred to Craig Cross’ stable for her three-year-old campaign. Making her racing return when second in a... Read more

MULTIPLE feature race winner College Chapel is aiming to join a select group of youngsters tomorrow night. Set to contest the Bathurst Gold Chalice, the colt is attempting to become the fourth to complete the Gold Crown/Chalice double. Soho Valencia was the first to manage the feat in 2010... Read more

IT IS already shaping as the most open Group One on the card although there will be some tears shed should exciting filly Michelle Lee Mac take out tomorrow’s night’s big fillies’ Final. Trained by Kerry McDowell and driven by her father-in-law Colin, a win would mean a lot... Read more