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Daily Telegraph
an hour ago
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- Daily Telegraph
Unexpected chance for Emily Lang to score biggest career win
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Emily Lang is poised to snatch an incredible slice of riding history and become the first female jockey to claim the Brisbane riding title … and now she has an unexpected shot at her biggest career win. It seems inevitable that history will be created in Brisbane this season with apprentice Lang (57 wins) and Angela Jones (50 wins) leading the city title race ahead of James Orman (45) who is now riding in Hong Kong. Next in the race are Andrew Mallyon and Bailey Wheeler, both with 42 wins. Lang, who is apprenticed to champion trainer Tony Gollan, has enjoyed a breakthrough season and has won a pair of Listed races but never a Group race. She now gets an unforeseen chance to scoop her biggest career win when riding Boomtown Boss for Gollan in the rescheduled $300,000 Group 3 Fred Best Classic at Doomben on Wednesday. • 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! Blake Shinn had originally been booked to ride Boomtown Boss in the Fred Best before a foot injury last week ruled him out of the winter carnival. With Lang suspended, Ryan Maloney had been slated to step in to ride Boomtown Boss in the Fred Best at Eagle Farm last Saturday. But the race, which offers the winner a golden ticket into the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap, was been rescheduled to Doomben on Wednesday after the it was among a cluster of races postponed when jockeys opted to stop riding at Eagle Farm last Saturday due to poor visibility. It means Lang can return from suspension and take the prized mount. Jockey Emily Lang (left) with Brisbane Racing Club Ambassador, Shayna Jack, at the Queensland winter carnival launch in April. Picture: Josh Woning • 'It jeopardises the Stradbroke': Benedetta back-up gamble The duo has previously enjoyed success together including claiming the Listed Daybreak Lover. 'Emily and I are a while away from focusing on riding premierships for her, we will worry about that in July,' Gollan said. 'At the moment, this ride in the Fred Best is a good reward for her. 'Blake was on and Emily was suspended but it's great for her now to put back on the horse in a good race. 'Whether it can springboard her into something else the following weekend or later in the carnival, who knows. 'Whatever the result, I am really happy to have Emily riding this horse in this race, that is for sure.' • 'You'll see the best of her Saturday': Vandyke's warning to Oaks rivals This time last week, Boomtown Boss was a $13 chance to win the Fred Best. But with the race rescheduled and now at Doomben instead of Eagle Farm, he is a $23 chance in latest betting. 'For me, personally, I would prefer this race to be at Eagle Farm rather than Doomben,' Gollan conceded. 'I think this horse would be better at Eagle Farm with the bigger track and more room. 'The race presents a lot differently around Doomben and there's not as much room for error. 'He can have an error or two in the way he races, because he's not a finished product yet. But he's definitely up to the grade.' • Potential to produce something very special': Winx's next Hot date confirmed Originally published as Unexpected chance for Brisbane premiership frontrunner Emily Lang to score biggest career win in Group 2 Fred Best Classic at Doomben
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Aidan O'Brien suffers huge Royal Ascot blow as ‘very special' horse ruled out
The Ballydoyle trainer has been assembling his usual team of top talents but one of the most exciting, the unbeaten two-year-old Albert Einstein, will not run A new young Aidan O'Brien star has been ruled out of Royal Ascot. Albert Einstein, a home-bred son of Wootton Bassett who is from the family of 'Iron Horse' Giant's Causeway, has already become a Ballydoyle talking horse two races into his career. He scored at odds of 1-2 on his debut at Naas last month. Then two weeks later he opened his account at Pattern level when he landed the Group 3 Marble Hall Stakes at the Curragh, under Ryan Moore, going off at 4-11. The victory cemented his status as the one to beat in the Coventry Stakes at the royal meeting as his odds were cut to as low as 11-10 for the meeting's premier two-year-old race. O'Brien did not disguise his admiration of Albert Einstein after the race. 'We always thought he was very special,' he said. 'He's probably as fast a horse as we've ever seen work. We thought at home that he would be fine at six, seven or a mile and he still could be but Ryan said he's very quick. 'The plan was to come here and go to the Coventry. Hopefully he comes out of it well and his mind goes the right way. He's just a very, very fast horse. 'I'd say there is a lot to come the way he behaves. He was strong enough today. In Ascot you'd like him to gear down a little bit early and that means he'll have more at the end. 'The only thing thats going to do that is racing and hopefully everything will go well when he goes back." He continued: 'He's very exciting. From the first day he worked we always felt he was very different. He's 540kgs for a two-year-old and he doesn't look that big but he's just physically very strong.' However O'Brien confirmed on Tuesday that punters will have to wait for Albert Einstein's next racecourse appearance as he ruled him off the Royal Ascot trail. A statement posted by Coolmore said: 'Gr.3 Marble Hill Stakes winner Albert Einstein unfortunately will not run at Royal Ascot due to a sprained joint. He will have an easy three weeks.'
Irish Times
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Tailteann Cup: Limerick stun Westmeath, comeback wins for Laois and Wicklow
The standout result from Round 3 of the Tailteann Cup on Saturday was a fantastic shock win for Limerick over a high-flying Westmeath . Limerick's dramatic 0-19 to 0-18 win assured them of the top spot in Group 3 and a direct route to the quarter-finals, while Westmeath will play a preliminary quarter-final next weekend against New York or one of the best third-placed teams. There was also a huge result in Group 2 as Wicklow staged a terrific comeback to beat Waterford 3-29 to 0-21 and also earn a quarter-final spot. Laois snatched a 3-18 to 3-16 win over Offaly with an injury-time goal from Mark Barry, leaving them tied with Wicklow and Offaly on four points – Wicklow taking the top spot, Offaly second and Laois third due to scoring difference. Limerick were delighted with their win over one of the Tailteann Cup favourites. The Shannonsiders settled early and were level on 0-5 apiece after 20 minutes. Westmeath grabbed the initiative with a great two-pointer from Ray Connellan, but Limerick responded to put themselves 0-10 to 0-8 ahead by the break. READ MORE With James Naughton flying in attack, the Treaty men extended their lead, 0-15 to 0-10, after 52 minutes but Westmeath finally found top gear, scoring seven points without reply. Once again Limerick found a response and got their noses back in front with time almost up. A Luke Loughlin free levelled it – a draw would have put Westmeath through on scoring difference – but up stepped Emmett Ridger to claim his third point and the top spot for Limerick in the process. In Newbridge, Laois and Offaly served up an entertaining local derby, with two first-half goals putting Laois 2-4 to 0-4 ahead after 22 minutes. But Offaly got to work and points began to flow, helped along by a 34th-minute goal from Cillian Bourke for a 1-10 to 2-6 half-time lead. Ruari McNamee's 67th-minute goal put Offaly 3-15 to 2-17 ahead in the 67th-minute and they were clinging to a one-point lead deep in injury time when the concession of a careless penalty condemned them to defeat. At Wexford Park, Waterford had the stronger start to lead Wicklow 0-16 to 1-8 at half-time, but a rampant second half saw Oisín McConville's side fight back to record a 17-point win. Results: Westmeath 0-18 Limerick 0-19 Offaly 3-16 Laois 3-18 Wicklow 3-29 Waterford 0-21
Herald Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Comeback mare Niance primed to strike in Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Group 3-winner Niance could be the beneficiary of a high-pressure Listed Bel Esprit Stakes (1100m) on Saturday at Caulfield. The Grahame Begg-trained mare, a six-time winner from 10 starts including Listed and Group 3 races last campaign, has drawn out but should land within striking distance behind the speed. • 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 1100m sprint is loaded with on-pace horses including Cleo Cat, Recommendation, Midwest, Fickle and Acromantula. 'She's got good gate speed, tactical speed herself,' Begg said. 'She doesn't have to lead to be able to win a race. 'Hopefully she'll get a nice sit on them and give herself every chance. 'She's ticked every box so far.' • Hoop in race against time to retain Victorian licence Niance is a $2.40 favourite from Cleo Cat ($5) and Recommendation ($8). 'It looks a nice race for her,' Begg said. 'A very competitive race, a pretty strong race for this time of year. 'I've seen other years gone by they haven't had full fields.' Niance makes her return at Caulfield on Saturday. Picture: Michael Klein The 15-horse field on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Pisanello, is the biggest since 2020. Niance has primarily raced in fillies and mares restricted company to date but Begg said the five-year-old could 'take the next step'. • Streak that started in Towong goes on line in city debut 'We'll have to think about things after Saturday, what the right path to go with her,' Begg said. 'There's certainly races like the Monash and Bletchingly stakes … we'll study the programs, how they shape up and go from there. 'She won two stakes races last spring against the mares, so we certainly think highly of her and think she's certainly got the ability to take the next step.' Begg has Splash Back resuming on Saturday in a 1200m Benchmark 78. 'She's a nice mare, a pretty progressive horse,' Begg said. 'She's running at 1200m which will be interesting, it's short of her best distance but it's a nice start off point for her.' Originally published as Comeback mare Niance primed to strike in Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield
Mercury
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Gunnedah preview, best bets, inside mail for Sunday, May 25, 2025
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainer Scott Singleton's 400th winner, Fiorsum Fred, could go from Highway winner to Gunnedah Cup to potential Big Dance participant should he be successful in the town feature. The son of Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente was the first leg of a Highway/Dark Jewel Classic double for Singleton at the annual Scone stand-alone. The emphatic Highway win of Fiorsum Fred propelled his trainer to a milestone, both welcomed but not entirely unexpected. 'It didn't surprise me that he won,' Singleton said. 'It might have surprised me a little bit that it was easy work for him. 'He had his ears pricked the last furlong.' There are 163 days until the first Tuesday in November and even further from a current Highway winner to Big Dance winner but Singleton is looking no further away than the Gunnedah Cup. 'Even with the Big Dance eligibility it is just a suitable race for him,' Singleton said. 'I think he'd be in that sort of race right up to his eyeballs if he gets the run right.' Jenny Duggan will steer Fiorsum Fred in his Cup quest, she'll also have the reins of stablemate Insightful Award who tackles the Pursehouse Rural Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Showcase Handicap (1250m). A daughter of Cox Plate winner Shamus Award, Insightful Award was a six lengths winner at home at Scone on March 4. She clocked in midfield at Quirindi at her most recent appearance but lost few admirers despite her somewhat costly defeat. 'She just got a bit too far back there last start and had to scout wide,' said Singleton. 'It was actually not a bad run, a better run that it will look on paper. 'I had a quick look at it and I didn't think it looked an overly deep race. 'I think she would be well in a race like that, particularly from a good gate.' Singleton's remaining runner of the Gunnedah Cup undercard is the speedy Outishka whose sole visit to the venue prior to this weekend saw her run her rivals off their legs to win a 900m Class 1 by five lengths. The daughter of Canonbury Stakes runner-up Outreach will no doubt find this assignment considerably easier than her May 7 mission at the midweeks where she beat one home but with excuses. 'I thought it was a pass mark,' Singleton said. 'She got taken on from the get-go and they were already going too quick so she was entitled to stop I thought. 'She had to go down there, and even though we claimed, she had topweight so she will carry less weight at Gunnedah. 'Back to country grade and those tracks like Moree and Gunnedah, places that she has run well at in the past, are her go.' Outishka wears a familiar set of colours; those of her breeder Dr Max Kowalczuk, and her two most famous equine relatives. One of those was Singleton and Kowalczuk's Hawkesbury Guineas winner, Shazee Lee. The other was Melody Again, now also known as the reigning Group 3 Dark Jewel winner. SHAYNE O'CASS' TOP SELECTIONS BEST BET Race 4 No.14: TROUNCE Million dollar yearling who should be able to play a prominent part in the outcome. NEXT BEST Race 1 No.1: GEMOLOGIST Comfortable winner of the Star Kingdom debut. Drawn 1 and Aaron Bullock again. VALUE BET Race 5 No. 14: FULL COMMITMENT Reliable type who sent out all the right signals first-up that a win was close by. QUADDIE Race 5: 5, 6, 14 Race 6: 1, 6, 9 Race 7: 4, 8 Race 8: 1, 10 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Aaron Bullock will be short odds to win another TAB Jockeys Challenge. Aaron Bullock looks set for a good day at Gunnedah. Picture: Getty Images INSIDE MAIL - GUNNEDAH RACE 1: ULTRA LUBRICANTS 2YO SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1000m GEMOLOGIST (1) knocked off a $1 million yearling, namely Jet, when winning the coveted Star Kingdom at Muswellbrook on debut. Happily for trainer Mark Minervini, the son of Graff drew barrier 1 that day and has gate 1 of (max) 11 here with Aaron Bullock again. The Kris Lees pairing, CORNERBACK (2) and FORGING AHEAD (3), are both well-bred two-year-olds whose trials indicate that they won't be maidens for long. Bet: Cosmologist to win, box trifecta 1, 2, 3, 8 RACE 2: COURTHOUSE HOTEL COUNTRY BOOSTED SHOWCASE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1250m INJAIR (14) started out in Victoria where he did some good things without winning. He is in fact still a maiden after 16 starts but he hasn't run a bad race in his seven runs for Gunnedah trainer Gavin Groth. Resumes off a trial win here 11 days ago. CURRUMBIN ALLEY (1) is a Vancouver gelding out of a Savabeel mare so there's a bit to look forward to. Kicks off in a winnable race from a good draw and Bullock riding. Bet: Injair each-way, quinella 1, 14 RACE 3: H&M REFRIGERATION BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 2150m HIDEYO (11) gave a very good account of herself at her first run past the mile when she closed off rapidly to be beaten a neck in a 2000m Benchmark 58 at Mudgee on May 11. This is 2150m so in some ways is even more suitable. Same jockey, same (great) barrier too. NATURE BOY (1) has won his 119th and 120th starts - wow. How can you knock a horse on a hat-trick and with Gunnedah form. DESCENDING MIST (2) has finished runner-up in all visits to this venue. Bet: Hideyo each-way RACE 4: DONOGHUE VALUATIONS SHOWCASE SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 1400m TROUNCE (14) has the honour and distinction of being a million dollar baby. He was knocked down for seven figures at Easter, mostly because she is an I Am Invincible half-sister to Oakleigh Plate winner Booker. This is her first run for Kris Lees. Her debut run for Ciaron Maher was passable. Won a trial on May 7. IT'S A WRITTEN (8) is quite a reliable mare; seems like 1400m is suitable to her strengths. Neville Begg-bred RESUME (12) has looked the part in her trials. Bet: Trounce to win, box First 4 Nos. 5, 8, 12, 13, 14 RACE 5: COOL BLUE ICE CLASS 1 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1400m FULL COMMITMENT (14) has a win and five placings from 10 starts. Worth noting that she has a couple of fourths and a fifth there too, just to say that she almost never runs a bad race. Runner-up at her only Gunnedah start and hit the line hard, first-up over 1280m; 1400m today. WILLINGA KARISMA (6) has 'a winning draw' here if she is good enough to take advantage, which she certainly seems to be. OAKFIELD MERCURY (5) won in debut at this track and this trip on May 5. Bet: Full Commitment each-way, box trifecta 5, 6, 12, 14 RACE 6: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTOSMART DOM LIGHTNING SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1000m ZAKOR (9) has posted four wins and nine placings from 27 starts which is an admirable strike-rate but could have been even better with a bit of luck on his side. He finished off last campaign with a win at Muswellbrook and a second at Wyong. Clayton Gallagher a key and welcome booking. IRON HAT (6) is somewhat similar to Zakor in that luck hasn't always been on his side. He is quite a formidable sprinter when things do go his way. OAKFIELD DUKE (1) has a lot going for him. Bet: Zakor each-way, Daily Double 1st leg 9, 2nd Leg 10 RACE 7: ***BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY*** ULTRAFLEET & MANNION DRILLING GUNNEDAH SHOWCASE CUP 1600m FIORSUM FRED (8) has finished on the podium at 10 of his 19 starts. An even more impressive example of his talent, versatility and placement is that the son of the Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente has won from 1000m to 1600m. Even so, when it is all said and done, he's a miler from nose to tail. These Oakfield horses have been absolutely on fire right across the board for a while now it seems. Enter OAKFIELD PRINCE (4) who won at Newcastle last start with 61.5kg and Aaron Bullock on his back. He doesn't look too badly treated here. Bet: Fiorsum Fred to win, quinella 4,8 RACE 8: PURSEHOUSE RURAL COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 SHOWCASE HANDICAP 1250m ATENTA (10) is a blue blood of sizeable proportions being the sixth foal of the mighty Streama. This daughter of Lonhro had trialled rather well prior to her debut at Muswellbrook on May 2 which she won handily, beating Naftali. Such a hard thing to win next time out for most horses but may be up to the task aided by the favourable draw. The 'best' NYALI SANDS (1) would just about have all these others covered. Just on the ratings; she is 67 and the next best is 62. Bet: Atenta to win, Nyali Sands to place BEST BETS GUNNEDAH BEST BET Race 4 No.14: Trounce Million dollar yearling who should be able to play a prominent part in the outcome. NEXT BEST Race 1 No.1 : Gemologist Comfortable winner of the Star Kingdom debut. Drawn 1/Bullock again. BEST VALUE Race 5 No. 14: Full Commitment Reliable type who sent out all the right signals first-up that a win was close by. QUADDIE Race 5: 5,6,14 Race 6: 1,6,9 Race 7: 4,8 Race 8: 1,10 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Aaron Bullock will be short-odds to win another TAB Jockeys Challenge.
