If Petrouchka was not at her absolute best in the Belmont Oaks (2000m), it would seem her rivals will be hard pressed to cause an upset in the Belmont Classic (2200m). Petrouchka was a commanding winner of the Belmont Oaks, powering home from midfield and is the raging favourite to complete a Listed double in […]

Trainer Greg Bond already rates exciting pacer Aardiebytheseaside as one of the best mares to have walked through his and wife Skye’s stable, ahead of her return to racing on Friday night. Aardiebytheseaside gave Australian harness followers a taste of what’s to come when she won the Empress Stakes (2536m) and Breeders Stakes (2130m) earlier […]

Leading owner-breeder Bob Peters is warming to the prospect Of Antique Queen causing an upset in Saturday’s $125,000 Listed Belmont Classic (2200m). Antique Queen goes up against raging $1.75 favourite and dominant Belmont Oaks champion, Petrouchka and Peters hopes that she can at least make the Grant and Alana Williams-trained filly earn her win. Antique […]

Since Weeraechoux stepped out for his maiden appearance last year, trainer Brian Kersley has steadfastly maintained that the three-year-old had the ability to reach stakes company. Kersley’s prediction almost came to fruition last-start in the Aquanita Stakes (2000m) and the Baldivis trainer is hoping Weeraechoux can go one better at Belmont on Saturday. Weeraechoux all […]

One day you might be feeling well and the next you could be struck down by unbearable shoulder pain, the kind that takes your breath away. Then comes the first of many sleepless nights. That’s the mysterious and miserable world of frozen shoulder, as explained by orthopedic surgeon, Michael Khazzam. That’s been jockey Shaun O’Donnell’s […]