McEvoy hoping Skyhook steals show and star duo hit the track
McEvoy has the job on stakes winner Skyhook ($3.90 Sportsbet) in the listed Rosebud (1100m) and unbeaten Peter Snowden-trained mare Amreekiyah ($3.60) a race earlier.
The 44-year-old is also down to pilot Chris Waller-trained stars Fangirl and Autumn Glow in 1000m exhibition gallops between races early in the day if track conditions are suitable. The surface was a heavy 10 on Friday.
Aeliana (Jason Collett), Via Sistina (James McDonald) and Lady Shenandoah (McDonald) were also set to gallop ahead of potential returns next week at Randwick on Winx Stakes day.
McEvoy won the Winx Stakes, the first group 1 of the season, last year with Via Sistina, and he was eyeing another shot at the race, this time with Fangirl.
'I've been lucky enough to pick up some nice ones next week,' McEvoy said.
'Memo is going to run, and I think at this stage, if Fangirl runs, I might be on her. Possibly Autumn Glow as well, if she runs in the Show County. That one is weight-related with James.'
The 84-time group 1 winner is hoping Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained Skyhook could highlight his spring credentials in the first feature for three-year-olds.
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Sydney Morning Herald
9 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
McEvoy hoping Skyhook steals show and star duo hit the track
Kerrin McEvoy is excited about the spring prospects of his rides in and possibly between races at Rosehill on Saturday. McEvoy has the job on stakes winner Skyhook ($3.90 Sportsbet) in the listed Rosebud (1100m) and unbeaten Peter Snowden-trained mare Amreekiyah ($3.60) a race earlier. The 44-year-old is also down to pilot Chris Waller-trained stars Fangirl and Autumn Glow in 1000m exhibition gallops between races early in the day if track conditions are suitable. The surface was a heavy 10 on Friday. Aeliana (Jason Collett), Via Sistina (James McDonald) and Lady Shenandoah (McDonald) were also set to gallop ahead of potential returns next week at Randwick on Winx Stakes day. McEvoy won the Winx Stakes, the first group 1 of the season, last year with Via Sistina, and he was eyeing another shot at the race, this time with Fangirl. 'I've been lucky enough to pick up some nice ones next week,' McEvoy said. 'Memo is going to run, and I think at this stage, if Fangirl runs, I might be on her. Possibly Autumn Glow as well, if she runs in the Show County. That one is weight-related with James.' The 84-time group 1 winner is hoping Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained Skyhook could highlight his spring credentials in the first feature for three-year-olds.
The Age
9 hours ago
- The Age
McEvoy hoping Skyhook steals show and star duo hit the track
Kerrin McEvoy is excited about the spring prospects of his rides in and possibly between races at Rosehill on Saturday. McEvoy has the job on stakes winner Skyhook ($3.90 Sportsbet) in the listed Rosebud (1100m) and unbeaten Peter Snowden-trained mare Amreekiyah ($3.60) a race earlier. The 44-year-old is also down to pilot Chris Waller-trained stars Fangirl and Autumn Glow in 1000m exhibition gallops between races early in the day if track conditions are suitable. The surface was a heavy 10 on Friday. Aeliana (Jason Collett), Via Sistina (James McDonald) and Lady Shenandoah (McDonald) were also set to gallop ahead of potential returns next week at Randwick on Winx Stakes day. McEvoy won the Winx Stakes, the first group 1 of the season, last year with Via Sistina, and he was eyeing another shot at the race, this time with Fangirl. 'I've been lucky enough to pick up some nice ones next week,' McEvoy said. 'Memo is going to run, and I think at this stage, if Fangirl runs, I might be on her. Possibly Autumn Glow as well, if she runs in the Show County. That one is weight-related with James.' The 84-time group 1 winner is hoping Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained Skyhook could highlight his spring credentials in the first feature for three-year-olds.
The Australian
10 hours ago
- The Australian
Brad Waters' Bendigo tips: Thursday, August 14, 2025
News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Thursday's meeting at Bendigo, presenting his best bets, value pick and jockey to follow. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ BEST BET MALLETIER (Race 7 No.6): The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Malletier resumed with an excellent second at Sandown and won't have to improve much to go one better at Bendigo. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ NEXT BEST ENCHANTED JENNI (Race 4 No.8): Solid at Swan Hill and again tried hard when up to 1400m in town third-up. She'll be fitter again and the step to 1600m looks perfect. MATROOSHI (Race 6 No.1): The Warrnambool mare saluted first-up last time in before another solid effort at the May Carnival. She has a good first-up record and drops in class for this. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ VALUE BET LORD DOMINO (Race 5 No.3): The eight-year-old finished strongly to win an easier race at Wodonga but has a great record at Bendigo and should again be thereabouts on Thursday. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ LAY OF THE DAY CHEST OF GOLD (Race 8 No.6): Went to the spelling paddock a winner but it's never easy to jump from a maiden win to BM64 level, especially when giving away fitness to seasoned horses. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ THE JOCKEY – JAMIE MELHAM Jockey Jamie Melham heads to Bendigo for five rides on Thursday. ESPANA (Race 1 No.3), SKATING ON BY (Race 3 No.15), ENCHANTED JENNI (Race 4 No.8), PLACENTIA BAY (Race 5 No.9), JOYNER (Race 6 No.4). Read related topics: News Corporation
