No sweat for odds on Eira
Jockey Damian Lane gave favourite backers no stress in the 1600m maiden at Pakenham on Sunday as he guided Eira to an easy victory.
After jumping away well, Lane chose to settle the Makfi gelding midfield on the fence before edging into the clear upon straightening and chasing down the leaders inside the final 100m.
"He has been his own worst enemy by mucking up the starts, however he jumped away well and gave himself a really good chance today," Lane said.
"He travelled well and chased very hard at the end, he deserved to get the result today as he has been racing well and it was good to get the win."
Pic by Racing Photos
Jaw-dropping stakes win
[22 Feb 19]
An ice-cold, nerves of steel ride by jockey Brett Prebble allowed Embrace Me to unleash a jaw-dropping display to claim the Group 3 Typhoon Tracy Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night. After easing back to last from the widest draw, Prebble threaded his way through the field to record the stunning stakes success.
more...
Tower-ing performance from Savabeel gelding
[19 Feb 19]
Tower Road showed fighting qualities that will hold him good stead for his future racing to secure his maiden victory at Seymour on Tuesday. Sent out a $2 favourite, the son of Savabeel shot to the lead and was then challenged strongly inside the final 100m before kicking to hold a small margin on the line.
more...
Filly Embraces Valley Black-type test
[18 Feb 19]
Danny O’Brien took the opportunity to let Embrace Me have another feel of Moonee Valley on Monday ahead of Friday night’s Group III Typhoon Tracy Stakes.
more...