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Baraqiel plans revealed

3 days ago | racing.com | Tim Yeatman

Last year's Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1200m) winner Baraqiel is not far off a public return to the track after suffering a suspensory injury during his most recent run last November. The injury was a repeat of the issue that meant the smart sprinter wasn't seen at the races until he was five, but after time at Ciaron Maher's NSW facility, the son of Snitzel is back in training with an eye to the spring.
Clarken's filly set for Stakes test

5 days ago | racing.com | Tim Yeatman

Unbeaten filly Cicala will be thrown into the deep end at start number three, set to contest the Listed Lightning Stakes at Morphettville at the end of July. The race, for two- and three-year-old gallopers, has been won by subsequent Group 1 winners Nature Strip and Viddora in previous years and Cicala's co-trainer Will Clarken has won two of the past four editions of the race.
Japanese galloper books Cox Plate spot

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Tim Yeatman

A Yutaka Take masterclass booked Meisho Tabaru a spot in the Cox Plate when taking out Sunday's Group 1 Takarazuka Kinen (2200m) in Japan. The legendary 56-year-old jockey took his mount ($11.40 shot) straight to the front and delivered a perfect steer, outlasting his rivals to win comfortably on the line for trainer Mamoru Ishibashi. It was Take's fifth win in the feature race run at Hanshin Racecourse and his 84th Japan Racing Association Group 1.
Maher secures Leilani Lodge

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Tim Yeatman

Ciaron Maher’s training presence in New South Wales has been greatly bolstered with the leading trainer to take over the famous Leilani Lodge at Royal Randwick. Maher, who has an existing Sydney base at Warwick Farm, will move into the on-course stables previously occupied by Anthony Cummings. “Ciaron Maher’s new stable at Royal Randwick adds further depth to the strength of training ranks in Sydney,’’ Nevesh Ramdhani, ATC Head of Racing and Wagering, said.
Brideoake's equine extravaganza

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Michael Manley |Edward Sadler

As David Brideoake nears the end of his training career, he has no regrets about his decision to hang up his binoculars at the conclusion of this season, with his team of horses to be entrusted with his future son-in-law Matt Laurie. "The industry's been great for me, I've had a really good time and a lot of success," Brideoake reflected. "The kids have got involved and now my daughter Kate and Matt Laurie, they're going through an expansion stage, so it's probably a good time to amalgamate.
Top 5 Aussie Royal Ascot moments

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

Australia and England share one of the great rivalries in world sport, one that has also made its way on to the racecourse this century thanks to British gallopers heading to Melbourne for the spring and the fastest thoroughbreds in Australia heading to Royal Ascot in June. As Asfoora prepares to create her own piece of history at Ascot this year, it's the perfect opportunity to reflect on the great Aussie success stories that have taken place at this prestigious meeting.
London calling Zahra

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Edward Sadler

Dual Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Mark Zahra admits that he'll need a bit of luck on his side on Saturday if he's to record his best-ever season at the top level in Australia. Zahra has ridden five Group 1 winners in 2024-25, with his hopes of securing a sixth victory at the elite level resting with Torque To Be Sure in the G1 J.J. Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Ultimate Royal Ascot guide

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds

WIth Racing PostRoyal Ascot gets underway on Tuesday night and Racing.com will again be the home for all the action. There's going to be plenty of Australian interest too, with Henry Dwyer's Asfoora featuring in the King Charles III Stakes in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Jockeys Mark Zahra and James McDonald will feature across the royal meeting, as will Ciaron Maher's latest import Carl Spackler. OTI Racing will also feature with Docklands running too.
Cox Plate watch on Japan Group 1

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Tim Yeatman

The winner of Sunday's Group 1 Takarazauka Kinen (2200m) in Japan will be given a subsidised invitation for this year's Cox Plate (2040m), the Moonee Valley Racing Club has confirmed. The $7 million feature race, to be run at Hanshin Racecourse, is the first of three international qualifiers for the Cox Plate, with the Saratoga Derby and the Juddmonte International to follow Sunday's event.
Maher's Royal tribute to McKenna

2 weeks ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds

Leading trainer Ciaron Maher will don the top hat of his close mate, the late Colin McKenna, at Royal Ascot this week. And for Maher and British trainer Harry Eustace, they can deliver an emotional win on one of Racing's biggest stages when La Botte contests the Britannia Stakes on Friday morning. A three-year-old son of Too Darn Hot, La Botte will wear McKenna's famous green and blue silks after being sourced by Maher a couple of years ago.