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Mercury
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mercury
Michael Hawkes declares Gallo Nero ‘horse to beat' in BRC Sires' Produce Stakes
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. A bullish Michael Hawkes has declared 'we're not wary of anybody' in Saturday's BRC Sires' Produce Stakes, believing the wide spaces of Eagle Farm will suit his colt Gallo Nero. Leading jockey Tommy Berry will step up to steer Gallo Nero after regular rider Tyler Schiller suffered a fractured back on Wednesday when filly Rockabye Roxy bucked the hoop in a frightening incident at Canterbury Park. Schiller will miss at least six weeks, ruling him out of the Queensland winter carnival, including the plum ride on $4.20 favourite Gallo Nero in the $1m BRC Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m). • 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! The Michael Freedman-trained gelding Aerodrome is $6.50, with local star Grafterburners next on the line at $7. 'It's very disappointing for Tyler,' Michael Hawkes, who trains in partnership with his father John and brother Wayne, said on Friday. 'Tommy Berry's a great back-up but Tyler's done all the work on the horse. His time will come.' Hawkes believed Gallo Nero deserved to win his last-start – the Spirit Of Boom Classic at Doomben (1200m) two weeks ago when he finished runner-up behind Cool Archie after being forced to run wide without cover for most of the trip on a Heavy 8 track. • No Frankie, no worries for Giga Kick in Group 1 attack 'He should've won first-up, everyone saw it,' he said. 'In this day and age unfortunately barriers win races and he was no closer than four-deep probably the whole way. 'He deserved to win. Take nothing away from the other horse (Cool Archie) but he got the breaks and went through them while we had to go around them. 'He had a hard run – first-up on a bog track is not ideal – but his first time at 1400m should suit. 'Hopefully he gets a lovely run because I think Eagle Farm will definitely suit him. It's a big, roomy track that he'll appreciate. 'We're not wary of anybody, he's the horse to beat. 'As long as he gets a good run in transit, everything goes his way and he has a bit of luck then he's going to figure in the finish.' Tyler Schiller riding colt Gallo Nero to victory at Royal Randwick last December. Picture: Getty Images Both Aerodrome and Gallo Nero are $8 chances for the Group 1 JJ Atkins (1600m) for 2YOs on June 14 at Eagle Farm. Freedman said he would prefer a dry track on Saturday for the undefeated Aerodrome, despite him winning the Clarendon Stakes (1400m) last start on heavy ground at Hawkesbury. But with persistent rain on Friday and up to 40mm forecast for Brisbane on Saturday, the Golden Slipper-winning trainer won't get his wish. • One-time Derby fancy can bounce back from second-up syndrome 'I was hoping we'd get a firmer track because he's got such a good action,' Freedman said. 'Whilst he won on a Heavy 8 track at Hawkesbury, I don't think he was as good on that surface as he was the start before on a drier track. 'But look, he's travelled up well and he's very bright and happy. I was happy with his work here (in Sydney) on Tuesday. 'It just remains to be seen how the track plays.' Originally published as Michael Hawkes declares Gallo Nero 'horse to beat' in BRC Sires' Produce Stakes
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Much-loved jockey Tyler Schiller in hospital after scary pre-race fall at Canterbury Park
Much-loved jockey Tyler Schiller was involved in a nasty pre-race incident on Wednesday and rushed to hospital. Racing NSW confirmed the fall at Canterbury Park, saying Schiller was 'dislodged from his mount going onto the track prior to the running of Race 1'. Schiller was riding Rockabye Roxy onto the track when the Gary Portelli-trained filly suddenly bucked. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Schiller hit the deck and was immediately in significant pain. He was reportedly complaining of pain through his sternum and back following the fall, and needed the 'green whistle' as he waited to be transferred to the Royal Prince Alfred hospital. 'He's conscious and moving his arms and legs,' Racing NSW later said. 'But he's experiencing back pain so he will be transported to hospital via ambulance for further assessment.' The incident meant there was delay to all the Canterbury races with the last race pushed back to 5pm. Later, after concerns arose about Schiller's health, the popular jockey took to social media. He posted a picture of himself on X (formerly Twitter) from his hospital bed, wearing a neck brace. 'Alive,' he said. Schiller has been booked for three races this Saturday at Eagle Farm. He was set to partner $4.50 favourite Gallo Nero in the Group 2 BRC Sires' Produce Stakes, Superalloy in the Group 1 Queensland Derby, and Payline in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
Courier-Mail
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Call Da Vinci has BRC Sires' Produce odds slashed after Ipswich win on Wednesday
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Bookmakers have slashed the odds of gelding Call Da Vinci to win next week's Group 2 BRC Sires' Produce Stakes from $100 to $26 following his gutsy victory in the Sacred Elixir 2YO handicap (1350m) at Ipswich on Wednesday. The Bevan Laming-trained Call Da Vinci ($4.20) wore down $1.90 favourite Navy Pilot, who overraced early and felt the strain of the 60kg topweight in the straight to finish runner-up, ahead of North Pole ($4.20), in the seven-horse race on a Heavy 8 track. • 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! 'It was a good ride,' co-trainer Richard Laming said of Jaden Lloyd's steer in the 1350m race, which was shifted from the Sunshine Coast to Ipswich due to poor track conditions. 'It wasn't our plan but in hindsight it was good that the horse could sit off the speed, peel out and really put them away like he did. 'It was very good to see him be strong through the line like he was there today.' The Hawkes team's colt Gallo Nero is the $4 favourite for the $1m BRC Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) on Saturday week at Eagle Farm. Aerodrome ($6), Grafterburners ($8), Beksar and Cool Archie (both $11) are on the next line of betting. Call Da Vinci franked the form out of the $300,000 Group 2 Spirit of Boom Classic (1200m) won by Cool Archie, who defeated classy colt Gallo Nero and fellow Queensland star sprinter Grafterburners. • Shinn in emotional history-making Doomben Cup mission He finished runner-up to the Chris and Corey Munce-trained Cool Archie in a 2YO maiden at Doomben on a heavy track on April 16. 'Well he keeps stepping up too – he's now a Listed winner and a Group 2 winner,' Laming said about Cool Archie. 'It's all strong form so it's good heading to where we're heading (the BTC Sires Produce). 'They had me on the radio this morning and I was nearly going to say 'we should be backing him (Call Da Vinci) now just in case he does win (in Ipswich)'. 'I'm pretty sure he won't be one hundreds. But he's got to pull up OK and it's only 10 days away. 'He's only a two-year-old and there's plenty of water to go under the bridge. He'll go back to the farm and be back in town next week for the water-walker and a bit of beach work.' Bevan Laming also trained Call Da Vinci's mum Calzini, who was sired by Shamus Award. Lloyd said Call Da Vinci had developed a habit of starting his races slowly but it didn't stop him on Wednesday against Ciaron Maher's well-backed favourite Navy Pilot. 'I didn't panic because I know the ability the horse has,' Lloyd said. 'I was quite happy to be on the back of the favourite because he (Call Da Vinci) is a better horse if he has something to chase. 'He's a tough horse. He's only small but he's very tenacious.' Originally published as Call Da Vinci has BRC Sires' Produce odds slashed from $100 to $26 after Ipswich win on Wednesday
Herald Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Call Da Vinci has BRC Sires' Produce odds slashed after Ipswich win on Wednesday
Bookmakers have slashed the odds of gelding Call Da Vinci to win next week's Group 2 BRC Sires' Produce Stakes from $100 to $26 following his gutsy victory in the Sacred Elixir 2YO handicap (1350m) at Ipswich on Wednesday. The Bevan Laming-trained Call Da Vinci ($4.20) wore down $1.90 favourite Navy Pilot, who overraced early and felt the strain of the 60kg topweight in the straight to finish runner-up, ahead of North Pole ($4.20), in the seven-horse race on a Heavy 8 track. • 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! 'It was a good ride,' co-trainer Richard Laming said of apprentice Jaden Lloyd's steer in the 1350m race, which was shifted from the Sunshine Coast to Ipswich due to poor track conditions. 'It wasn't our plan but in hindsight it was good that the horse could sit off the speed, peel out and really put them away like he did. 'It was very good to see him be strong through the line like he was there today.' The Hawkes team's colt Gallo Nero is the $4 favourite for the $1m BRC Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) on Saturday week at Eagle Farm. Aerodrome ($6), Grafterburners ($8), Beksar and Cool Archie (both $11) are on the next line of betting. Call Da Vinci franked the form out of the $300,000 Group 2 Spirit of Boom Classic (1200m) won by Cool Archie, who defeated classy colt Gallo Nero and fellow Queensland star sprinter Grafterburners. • Shinn in emotional history-making Doomben Cup mission He finished runner-up to the Chris and Corey Munce-trained Cool Archie in a 2YO maiden at Doomben on a heavy track on April 16. 'Well he keeps stepping up too – he's now a Listed winner and a Group 2 winner,' Laming said about Cool Archie. 'It's all strong form so it's good heading to where we're heading (the BTC Sires Produce). 'They had me on the radio this morning and I was nearly going to say 'we should be backing him (Call Da Vinci) now just in case he does win (in Ipswich)'. 'I'm pretty sure he won't be one hundreds. But he's got to pull up OK and it's only 10 days away. 'He's only a two-year-old and there's plenty of water to go under the bridge. He'll go back to the farm and be back in town next week for the water-walker and a bit of beach work.' Bevan Laming also trained Call Da Vinci's mum Calzini, who was sired by Shamus Award. Lloyd said Call Da Vinci had developed a habit of starting his races slowly but it didn't stop him on Wednesday against Ciaron Maher's well-backed favourite Navy Pilot. 'I didn't panic because I know the ability the horse has,' Lloyd said. 'I was quite happy to be on the back of the favourite because he (Call Da Vinci) is a better horse if he has something to chase. 'He's a tough horse. He's only small but he's very tenacious.' Originally published as Call Da Vinci has BRC Sires' Produce odds slashed from $100 to $26 after Ipswich win on Wednesday
The Australian
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Aerodrome set for Queensland Winter Carnival campaign after Hawkesbury win
Trainer Michael Freedman has every reason to aim promising two-year-old Aerodrome at the Brisbane carnival after he maintained his perfect race record at Hawkesbury on Saturday. Aerodrome was burdened with 58.5kg topweight on the heavy track but showed his class taking out the $160,000 Clarendon Stakes (1400m). Freedman, a master trainer of two-year-olds, said Aerodrome will be aimed at Eagle Farm's two feature juvenile races, the Group 2 $1m BRC Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) on May 31 and the Group 1 $1m JJ Atkins (1600m) on June 14. • 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! 'I will see how he pulls up but all going well we will look at Brisbane now for Aerodrome,'' Freedman said. 'There's a month to the Sires' but he won't need to race again although if he needs it I might give him a barrier trial. 'Then we can look at the JJ Atkins as well because I don't think 1600m will be any issue. 'The best part about both of Aerodrome's wins have been his last 200m – he has been very strong through the line.'' Aerodrome ($2.10) favourite, the topical tip at the Hawkesbury stand-alone given the close proximity of the Royal Australian Air Force base at Richmond, was the immediate chaser of leader Hereward ($41) through the race wearing his brave rival down to win by three-quarters of a length with a similar margin to Zebra Finch ($12). Jockey Regan Bayliss described Aerodrome as a 'beautiful horse who just keeps getting better and better'. 'He certainly knows where the winning post is,'' Bayliss said. 'I'm not sure the Heavy 8 was to his complete liking as he has such a nice action but, as he does, he found a way to win. 'I have no problem with him running a strong mile (1600m). I could hardly pull him up after the post. He has a bright future.'' Regan Bayliss returns to scale aboard Aerodrome after winning the Clarendon Stakes. Picture:The Clarendon Stakes is pushing for Group or Listed status with Aerodrome joining an honour roll that includes Group 1 winners Zardozi and Zoustar. Aerodrome continues Freedman's successful season with his two-year-old team highlighted by Marhoona's Golden Slipper triumph, giving the trainer his second win in the world's richest two-year-old race after Stay Inside won in 2021. A $190,000 Inglis Easter Sale graduate, Aerodrome is a son of first-season sire sensation, Ole Kirk, himself the winner of the 2020 Golden Rose-Caulfield Guineas Group 1 double. Ole Kirk, who stands at Vinery Stud, is represented by his first crop to race this season and already has 10 individual winners including four stakes winners of five stakes races for earnings of nearly $3 million to be leading first-season sire in all four categories. His fee for the upcoming breeding season has increased from $55,000 to $99,000 (inc. GST). Freedman took particular satisfaction winning for Aerodrome's ownership groups that includes Sean Dyson, who works in the mining industry, and is becoming a significant investor in the sport.
