Jon Snow on track for Caulfield Cup

Jon Snow produced a fine Caulfield Cup dress rehearsal when winning at Moonee Valley last night. (Photo: Bradley Photography).

A positive ride from Stephen Baster saw Australian Derby winner Jon Snow return to top form at Moonee Valley last night.

In winning the Gr.3 JRA Cup (2040m), Jon Snow is now just one race . . . → Read More: Jon Snow on track for Caulfield Cup

Mixed fortunes at the Valley

Andrew Forsman and Murray Baker had mixed luck at Moonee Vally last night.

How one’s fortunes can change. Just ask Murray Baker after last night’s Moonee Valley meeting.

Baker was in a happy mood after watching Jon Snow take a successful step towards the Caulfield Cup with a strong win in the Gr.3 JRA . . . → Read More: Mixed fortunes at the Valley

Plan B with Guineas hope

Notabadcraftsman (Jason Waddell), pictured winning on debut at Tauranga, will be out to continue on a path to Christchurch when competing at Ellerslie tomorrow.

Group One prospect Notabadcraftsman will be forced to take on the older horses at Ellerslie tomorrow.

“We nominated him for the three-year-old race over 1400 metres, but there was . . . → Read More: Plan B with Guineas hope

Maybe dancing way to Melbourne

Vin De Dance (Matt Cameron) shaped up well on debut with a decisive win at Pukekohe.

A bold run at Te Rapa next Friday could earn Roc De Cambes three-year-old Vin De Dance a shot at the Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m).

The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Vin De Dance will tackle the Rating . . . → Read More: Maybe dancing way to Melbourne

Sofia Rosa and Savabeel

Sofia Rosa, pictured winning the Gr.1 Australian Oaks, has had her date with Savabeel.

Group One mare Sofia Rosa has been covered by champion stallion Savabeel.

Connections of the ATC Oaks (2400m) winner will be hoping the move can spark the Makfi five-year-old back to top form.

The Stephen Marsh-trained Sofia Rosa will . . . → Read More: Sofia Rosa and Savabeel

Birthday treats on cards for Thomas

Mangaroa Flo Jo (Anna Jones) showing her talent when winning the ITM Inter Provincial at New Plymouth.

Cambridge trainer Graeme Thomas is hoping for many happy returns at Ellerslie.

Thomas, who turns 66 tomorrow, will saddle Group Three winner Mangaroa Flo Jo in the Harold Plumley Memorial Mitchelson Cup (2200m) and Century Miss in . . . → Read More: Birthday treats on cards for Thomas

Cup shape-up in Baker-Forsman squad

Lizzie L’Amour, pictured inning the Gr.1 Bonecrusher NZ Stakes at Ellerslie, will be out to put her Cups campaign back on track at Moonee Valley tomorrow night.

New Zealand’s Melbourne Cup influence will become more apparent this weekend.

In Sydney, Stephen Marsh’s Brisbane Cup (2200m) winner Chocante will lay his credentials on the table . . . → Read More: Cup shape-up in Baker-Forsman squad

Mum’s trait inherited by La Foi

La Foi (Lynsey Satherley) getting the better of Currahee Lad at Avondale yesterday.

Graham Thomas’ mind cast back to his talented racemare Lady Cavalier after La Foi ploughed through a testing track at Avondale yesterday to record her first win.

La Foi is the fourth foal of Lady Cavalier, a daughter of Towkay who . . . → Read More: Mum’s trait inherited by La Foi

Track Work 28 September 2017

HONEY RIDER was in excellent form at Cambridge this morning.

Galloping on the outside of a slow number two grass, HONEY RIDER dashed the last 600 of 800 in 36.2. She looks near peak fitness.

NO NEED should maintain his consistent form line at New Plymouth this weekend, after galloping nicely from the . . . → Read More: Track Work 28 September 2017

Encouraging Derby trial from Cambridge 3yo

Mission Hill, the first of two Teofilio winners for Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman today. He had no trouble clearing maiden ranks at Avondale in the hands of Matt Cameron.

Weather With You didn’t put in a successful dress rehearsal for the Gr.1 Victoria Derby, but he did the next best thing with a . . . → Read More: Encouraging Derby trial from Cambridge 3yo