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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Trainer Mike Moroney is ‘making good progress in hospital’, his stable has confirmed. Ballymore Stables released a statement on Thursday updating the industry on Moroney’s health after he was hospitalised with acute pneumonia and a collapsed lung. “Michael’s breathing is still assisted by a ventilator and he is undergoing physiotherapy and treatment for that,” the statement read. “He is communicating with the teams at Ballymore Stables’ Flemington and Matamata bases, discussing racing and training programs. “Michael and the team are most grateful for the numerous well wishes received from all corners of the globe over the past fortnight and also for the continuing support from clients, family and friends. The videos sent have been well received and have provided a great tonic.” The stable has continued to train winners despite Moroney being in hospital, with War Machine claiming the Bendigo Guineas. Sassy Merlot took out the Easter Stakes in New Zealand as well. “We would also like to thank the staff at Ballymore Stables, in particular Flemington Assistant Trainer Glen Thompson, Racing Manager Anthony Feroce and Training Partner Pam Gerard in New Zealand for keeping the stables running like clockwork and continuing the excellent season Ballymore is experiencing on both sides of the Tasman,” the statement read. “Both stables are currently lying in 10th place on their respective Melbourne metropolitan and New Zealand seasonal premierships and have produced six wins during Michael’s enforced absence. “Michael has been receiving regular video updates on the horses and is excited to be back at the track and races soon. In the meantime, he is doing a great job promoting racing, turning his medical team into racing fans by encouraging them to watch the Ballymore runners.” View the full article -
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Emma-lee Browne ventured to Flemington on Thursday without any expectations regarding how Pondalowie (Deep Field) would perform and left with a win which was celebrated by a raucous group of owners. Pondalowie, ridden by Billy Egan, led from the outset in The Les Carlyon and extended clear from her rivals over the last 200 metres for a comfortable win in the Benchmark 70 event for three-year-old fillies over 1100m. “That was a bit of a relief. I’m very excited as we were a little bit disappointed in her. To see her do that is pretty exciting as we came here without any expectations,” she said. “She’s always shown us so much promise but she’s had a few hiccups early in the preparation and we put her out and let her have a think about a few things. She’s put on a bit of weight since.” At her last start Pondalowie, who was purchased out of Prima Park’s 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 draft, finished third at Pakenham behind Niance (NZ) (Swiss Ace) on February 29. The ownership group included one member who wore a Monkey Mask after the win. Browne explained that he was an owner of Ziva which made masks and they had nominated the name Discovery Channel for the Deep Field filly but it was rejected. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Emerging stayer Samuel Langhorne (NZ) (Shocking) will try and secure a start in the Melbourne Cup in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes after his impressive win in the William Newton VC (2500m) on Thursday at Flemington. In an unusual twist he will now clash with Mark Twain (NZ) (Shocking), who was the pen name of the famous 19th century writer. Samuel Langhorne’s trainer Michael Kent bought both horses when they were yearlings but sold Mark Twain to Terry Henderson and his OTI group. Samuel Langhorne circled the field before the turn eight wide with his “ears flapping” according to Kent. Kent didn’t mind jockey Blaike McChief Stipeall’s move saying that it was a slowly run race and he was pulling too much. “He’s a very fit horse. He needed to get moving and he’s got a massive tank. Blake Shinn get on slowing up in the lead so he had to go,” he said. “He couldn’t hold him. He had to do it. He had the race won early but he took a long time to win.” Kent said the Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m) on May 18 which carries the golden ticket to the winner into the Melbourne Cup was the perfect race for Samuel Langhorne. “I don’t know whether he’s good enough. He’s up in class but the further he goes the better he goes and he might like more of a test.” View the full article -
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Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) will attempt to land a record-extending fourth consecutive win in the HK$22 million Gr.1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday after receiving gate seven at this morning’s barrier draw. Hong Kong’s champion horse became the first to complete an FWD Champions Mile hat-trick in 2021, 2022 and 2023. He returns for the first time in 2024, which will be his second run this season after claiming the HK$32 million Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) last December following a 224-day break (a record for the race). The earner of an unmatched HK$165.85 million globally, Golden Sixty – the Pride of Hong Kong – pairs with trusted companion Vincent Ho for trainer Francis Lui as he makes his first start for 140 days. “The barrier draw isn’t a worry, only the weather will be. Now, he’s very professional and he looks after himself. I think his condition has come up just in time,” Lui said. The 133-rating Golden Sixty is Hong Kong’s most prolific winner in history, prevailing in 26 out of 30 starts. He is the only horse to win 10 Group One races in the city and only three-time consecutive Hong Kong Horse of the Year (2020/21, 2021/22 & 2022/23). The eight-year-old son of Medaglia d’Oro became the second horse to sweep the Four-Year-Old Classic Series in 2020 after Rapper Dragon (2017). He galloped on the turf at Sha Tin this morning alongside stablemate Yellowfin under Ho, clocking 1m 20.00s (29.7, 28.6, 21.7). “He’s shown us already what he can do. I’m happy and Vincent is happy. He’s brought a lot of fun for us, the whole team. There won’t be another one like him,” Lui said. Golden Sixty is two-for-two across his career when jumping from gate seven over Sha Tin’s mile course. Persistent rain has lashed Hong Kong across this week, while further showers are forecast through Sunday. Ready To Run Sale graduate Golden Sixty has raced once on yielding ground at Sha Tin, finishing third to Russian Emperor in the 2022 G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m). Golden Sixty will stretch his legs tomorrow at Sha Tin ahead of Sunday. “He’ll have light work tomorrow (Friday, 26 April), a light canter on the little track. Galaxy Patch (as a main rival), they said Beauty Joy likes the soft ground and I think Brave Emperor also likes soft ground,” Lui said. View the full article -
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Cambridge raider Mr Mojo Risin’ (NZ) (Deep Field) capitalised on a dream rail run to capture his first stakes victory when he claimed the Listed TAB Anzac Mile (1600m) at Otaki. Carrying the distinctive green colours of his breeders and owners, the Carter family under their Jomara Bloodstock banner, the four-year-old son of Deep Field had suggested he was ready to take the step up in class when powering home to win over 1400m in rating 75 company at the venue earlier in the month. Senior rider Joe Doyle took over from apprentice Triston Moodley for the feature event on Anzac Day and soon had the Andrew Forsman-trained runner trucking along nicely in the trail behind surprise pacemaker Dark Destroyer (NZ) (Proisir). Things started to go awry for Doyle approaching the turn as Dark Destroyer felt the pinch and dropped back in his lap just as race favourite Islington Lass (NZ) (Proisir) swooped into contention wider out. The native Irishman didn’t panic and as soon as the inside run presented itself he shot Mr Mojo Risin’ through and he sprinted clear to hold out Islington Lass by half a length with Lightning Jack (NZ) (Per Incanto) running on gamely for third. John Carter wasn’t on track for the race but was a keen spectator on television and was rapt to see the horse put his best foot forward. “Andrew was pretty confident before the race but we thought he would have had more in his favour with a little more moisture in the track,” Carter said. “The Good4 rating was a concern but in the end he didn’t seem to mind and he dashed away in the closing stages. “He was stakes placed early on but has needed some time to mature and that has been really beneficial as he looks a much stronger horse now. “We will be guided by Andrew on where he goes next but with the tracks softening here now there will be options. He knows how to travel as he has been back and forwards to Australia so maybe something in Queensland or in Victoria will be a consideration as well.” Out of the stakes placed Bahhare mare La Scala (NZ), Mr Mojo Risin’ has now won four of his 16 starts and more than $192,000 in prizemoney with Carter jokingly suggesting his now 22-year-old dam may have to be brought out of retirement. “We retired his dam La Scala but we might have to re-think that now,” he laughed. “She is now enjoying her retirement and is used as a nanny for the young ones, and she is thriving. “We do have a very nice Zed filly named Milanese out of her, which was her last foal. “She has had a couple of starts with Andrew and when she matures a bit more we think she could be quite handy.” Forsman also has a number of runners involved in feature events on both sides of the Tasman over the weekend including the trio of White Noise (NZ) (El Roca), Saint Bathans (Maurice) and Devastate (NZ) (Vadamos) in the Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) which is being held at Te Rapa after it fell victim to the abandonment of racing at Ellerslie last Saturday before the race was run. He also has three-year-olds Koheroa (I Am Invincible) and Mary Shan (NZ) (Almanzor) in the Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) while Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) runner-up Positivity (NZ) (Almanzor) will contest the Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville. View the full article
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