Retirement postponed after feature win
September 6, 2026
RETIREMENT plans with Majestic Summer have been put on hold…again! While discussing the mare’s future, trainer Ryan Hryhorec revealed Majestic Summer had appeared to reach the end several times, only to have her career extended after a win, with the latest reprieve coming at Globe Derby last night. Thanks... Read more
Hoping for local consolation
September 5, 2026
DISAPPOINTED he had to abandon his original plans, astute horseman Alan Cronin is hoping for a form of consolation tonight. Set to head across the border to contest the Vicbred Super Series with classy youngster Hez So Royal, Cronin was forced to miss the futurity after the three-year-old developed... Read more
Trainer quick to share the credit
September 2, 2026
ALTHOUGH he is listed as the trainer Robbie Caton was quick to share the credit after Fly The Banner’s success earlier this week. Having his fifth start along the comeback trail, Fly The Banner captured a Four and Five-Year-Old Classic heat at Globe Derby. Naturally thrilled to have the... Read more
Preparing for another Cups assault
August 30, 2026
EARNING the status of ‘Cups King’ during his previous campaign, Dhaulagiri will kick-start his newest quest for glory tomorrow. The son of American Ideal followed the Cup circuit intensely as of November 2025, with 15 of his last 20 starts in provincial features in South Australia and Victoria. Successful... Read more
Record-equaling performance
August 30, 2026
WELL-TRAVELLED pacer Springfield Affair equaled a slice of history last night. Producing a scintillating performance at Club Menangle, Springfield Affair was simply too slick for his rivals to remain unbeaten from two starts for trainer Seaton Grima. By covering the 1609-metre trip in 1:49, Springfield Affair joined Artillery as... Read more
Starting odds not a concern!
August 30, 2026
HE’S a last start winner, which is racing consistently and is drawn to search for a forward position, yet at Globe Derby tomorrow, Star Man is listed as the rank outsider! Engaged in one of three Four and Five-Year-Old Classic heats, Star Man heads into the qualifier fresh from... Read more
Hoping for better luck
August 20, 2026
FRESH from a pair of successful interstate raids, Zac Pearson is hoping for better luck in his home state this weekend. Pearson crossed the border with Keayang Hungry to score in Horsham on July 27 before a return visit netted a win in Hamilton a fortnight later. With the... Read more
Hoping to end interstate campaign on a high
August 16, 2026
ENJOYING a successful stint in South Australia, Victorian horseman Jeremy Quinlan hopes to end his campaign on a high tomorrow. Quinlan crossed the border with two members of his stable nine days ago, with Our Cheeky Devil thriving interstate. The son of Shadow Play has had three starts for... Read more
Primed for interstate campaign
August 15, 2026
TALENTED youngster Heza Royal will round out his preparation ahead of an interstate campaign tonight. Poised to cross the border into Victoria in search of more feature glory, Heza Royal will compete at Globe Derby as trainer Allan Cronin finalises travel arrangements. Successful in last season’s Southern Cross Final... Read more
Stable change working wonders
August 13, 2026
LIFE in South Australia appears to agree with Lightning Bling. Failing to make an impact during his first 22 starts in Victoria, Lightning Bling scored at his second outing for astute horseman Dean Girardi. Runner-up upon debut for his new stable, the son of Bling It On proved too... Read more
