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13 hours ago
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Newcastle preview: Home track has Nathan Doyle's gelding set to Attack
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Connections of Rush Attack are putting his last start failure down to not handling the Hawkesbury track and expect to see him return to form back on home turf. Rush Attack settled midfield on the fence bit failed to run on and beat just three home behind Enter The Dragon on April 9. Prior to that run, he won a Benchmark 72 Midway at Rosehill before a nose second in another Midway at Randwick behind Pocketing. 'There are some horses who go to Hawkesbury but just don't handle it,' said David Dyson, racing manager for Nathan Doyle. 'His previous form was very good in town which holds him in very good stead here.' The gelding drops back to a Benchmark 58 and gets in well with 59kg on his back after the claim of Mollie Fitzgerald. 'He is one of the most consistent horses in the stable,' Dyson said 'He has had a little gap between run hence why we trialled him on Monday just to get him ready. 'There's a bit speed in this race and he has drawn to get a beautiful run just behind them. 'One thing this horse does is try and he will put himself in the finish. That's just what he does.' Queen's Rhapsody kicked off her campaign on a bright note with a length win at Hawkesbury on May 15. While she won comfortable in the end, feedback from jockey William Stanley was that she floated once she hit the front. Doyle has put visors on the three-year-old this week to help her focus and she looks extremely hard to beat in the Class 1 Handicap (1250m). 'We have put the visors on this week to help he concentrate a little bit more,' Dyson said. 'She worked in them about 10 days ago and was really good. She was very sharp. They seemed to have taken her to the next level. 'Once again, we have opted to claim again. Mitch Stapleford takes three kilos off which gets her into the race beautifully.' Bohemian Art looked to have the race won at the 200m on debut when she hit but just didn't know how to put them away and Impressionism kicked back to narrowly beat her. Queen's Rhapsody is looking to make it back-to-back wins when she steps out at Newcastle. Pucture: Bradley Photos She then went to Kembla where she was a well beaten fifth to Monte Veebee but was found to have bled from one nostril. Having galloped to stewards satisfaction since then, the stable expects her to bounce back in the Maiden Plate (1400m) for fillies and mares. 'Put a line through that run,' Dyson said. 'She galloped for the stewards here last Friday over 1000m to clear that embargo and she worked very strongly. 'We are very happy with her we think she is back to where she was at her first-up run.' Doyle also has two youngsters making their debut in the 2YO Maiden Handicap (1200m). Divo is a grandson of Makybe Diva by Capitalist who has shown plenty of ability winning his two trials this preparation. Just Response is by Justify and like his stablemate, has won both his trials. 'Divo has got a lot of speed. My one query with him is the long time between his last trial on April 24 and his race debut,' said Dyson. 'It would be great if it could get back to somewhere near a soft because the drier the better for him. 'Just Response isn't as sharp as Divo but he has got the fitness edge on his side. He trialled on the Beaumont on Monday and went very well. 'The wet track was absolutely no issue to him so he is one horse we know will get through it.'
News.com.au
18 hours ago
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Newcastle preview: An unusual failure can soon be forgotten as consistent gelding Rush Attack is well placed at home
Connections of Rush Attack are putting his last start failure down to not handling the Hawkesbury track and expect to see him return to form back on home turf. Rush Attack settled midfield on the fence bit failed to run on and beat just three home behind Enter The Dragon on April 9. Prior to that run, he won a Benchmark 72 Midway at Rosehill before a nose second in another Midway at Randwick behind Pocketing. 'There are some horses who go to Hawkesbury but just don't handle it,' said David Dyson, racing manager for Nathan Doyle. 'His previous form was very good in town which holds him in very good stead here.' The gelding drops back to a Benchmark 58 and gets in well with 59kg on his back after the claim of Mollie Fitzgerald. Rush Attack attacks the line to win the Midway second up at Rosehill for @ZacLloydx and @ndoyleracing! 🙌 @aus_turf_club â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) February 22, 2025 'He is one of the most consistent horses in the stable,' Dyson said 'He has had a little gap between run hence why we trialled him on Monday just to get him ready. 'There's a bit speed in this race and he has drawn to get a beautiful run just behind them. 'One thing this horse does is try and he will put himself in the finish. That's just what he does.' Queen's Rhapsody kicked off her campaign on a bright note with a length win at Hawkesbury on May 15. While she won comfortable in the end, feedback from jockey William Stanley was that she floated once she hit the front. Doyle has put visors on the three-year-old this week to help her focus and she looks extremely hard to beat in the Class 1 Handicap (1250m). 'We have put the visors on this week to help he concentrate a little bit more,' Dyson said. 'She worked in them about 10 days ago and was really good. She was very sharp. They seemed to have taken her to the next level. 'Once again, we have opted to claim again. Mitch Stapleford takes three kilos off which gets her into the race beautifully.' Bohemian Art looked to have the race won at the 200m on debut when she hit but just didn't know how to put them away and Impressionism kicked back to narrowly beat her. She then went to Kembla where she was a well beaten fifth to Monte Veebee but was found to have bled from one nostril. Having galloped to stewards satisfaction since then, the stable expects her to bounce back in the Maiden Plate (1400m) for fillies and mares. 'Put a line through that run,' Dyson said. 'She galloped for the stewards here last Friday over 1000m to clear that embargo and she worked very strongly. 'We are very happy with her we think she is back to where she was at her first-up run.' Doyle also has two youngsters making their debut in the 2YO Maiden Handicap (1200m). Divo is a grandson of Makybe Diva by Capitalist who has shown plenty of ability winning his two trials this preparation. Just Response is by Justify and like his stablemate, has won both his trials. 'Divo has got a lot of speed. My one query with him is the long time between his last trial on April 24 and his race debut,' said Dyson. 'It would be great if it could get back to somewhere near a soft because the drier the better for him. 'Just Response isn't as sharp as Divo but he has got the fitness edge on his side. He trialled on the Beaumont on Monday and went very well. 'The wet track was absolutely no issue to him so he is one horse we know will get through it.'
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20 hours ago
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Ray Thomas and Ron Dufficy's race-by-race tips, analysis for Royal Randwick on Saturday plus Group 1 racing at Eagle Farm
Racenet and The Daily Telegraph's Ray Thomas and Sky Thoroughbred Central's Ron Dufficy discuss all the chances on the 10-race program at Royal Randwick, as well as the three Group 1 races at Eagle Farm on Saturday. â– â– â– â– â– DUFF'S BEST BET Race 1 No.1 HIDDEN MOTIVE â– â– â– â– â– RANDWICK RACE 1: Precise Air Hcp (1100m) Ron Dufficy: I like HIDDEN MOTIVE (1). He's a horse that has kept improving and was very sharp winning his maiden in fast time last start. He should go right on with the job here. MATIMA (2) stuck on well in the heavy after seven weeks between runs last time and looks some threat. CENTRAL COAST (7) is a well-bred colt who has looked very capable in his two trials. Wollzeile might be a filly with upside. Ray Thomas: It's hard to tip against HIDDEN MOTIVE (1). The form around him is very good and he really showed what he is capable of at Hawkesbury. Wollzeile ran very well first-up in stakes grade at Scone and will be fitter. MATIMA (2) tried hard behind the promising Agarwood last start and that form reads well for this race. CENTRAL COAST (7) is a big watch as this regally-bred colt has trialled really well. The Private Harry connection of trainer @NathanDoyle015, syndicator Sean Driver and jockey @AshMorgan6 will combine with another boom young sprinter Hidden Motive at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Story: @RayThomas_1 ðŸ'‡ — Racenet (@RacenetTweets) June 5, 2025 • â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: ENGINE ROOM (4) started favourite in a harder race and ran off the track at Gosford. He appeared a very progressive type with successive wins prior to that would have to be hard to beat in a race like this if he gets back to that form. JUMEIRAH BEACH (1) was good late at Scone and is sure to be running on late here. Danish Prince is a tough, on-pace competitor who will give a sight. CALLISTEMON (17) was very good at this level second-up and is a good lightweight chance. Thomas: I've gone wide with CONVERGENT (10). I know he is eligible for easier races than this but his debut win on Anzac Day on the Kensington track was very impressive. He's trialled nicely between runs, he's been kept fresh for the 1500m, and he's a generous each way odds. ENGINE ROOM (4) got it all wrong at Gosford but back on the bigger Randwick track he can bounce back. DANISH PRINCE (11) has been improved by two good runs since resuming and has found himself in a winnable race. Piraeus is always a chance this grade. Convergent wins on debut for Jim & Greg Lee with @Reganbayliss in the saddle ðŸ'° @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 25, 2025 â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: Smallest field, hardest race of the day. Anything goes here as there is no early speed at all. I am leaning to CHANGING COLOURS (8). I respect a fit Chris Waller horse coming from Victoria, she is yet to miss a place in eight starts, and just might have more tactical speed. SHOHISHA (2) is 1100m to 1600m but this stable is very capable of doing it and I am wary of her. MISS KIM KAR (4) was great winning here on the heavy last start indicating a mile should pose her no problems. PIPPIE BEACH (1) loves it wet and is usually better again second-up from a spell. Thomas: You could make a case for all eight starters, Ronnie. I've gone with GENTLESCHI (7) although I'm worried about the early tempo. She is coming back slightly in trip but she was very good at Scone where she charged home to just miss and she handles wet tracks. MISS KIM KAR (4) is racing in great form and will be hard to hold out. CHANGING COLOURS (8) doesn't know how to run a bad race and SHOHISHA (2) 's tactical speed could give her a decisive advantage. Miss Kim Kar storms home on the outside and wins the last at Randwick! ðŸ'¥ @djgibbons22 & @BBakerRacing get their double to close out the day! ✌ï¸� — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: I'm with SHROPSHIRE LAD (6). He's only a three-year-old and is up in grade but he appears to be a nice horse with a bright future and I think he is up to the task here. VINOLASS (4) is off a long break but is talented and looked great under a hold in a recent barrier trial. SHE WITHIN (12) is very likeable fresh off two eye-catching Highway runs at the end of her last preparation. CARRIBEAN KING (8) should be doing his thing and running on hard late on a track that suits him. Thomas: SHROPSHIRE LAD (6) did produce an impressive burst of acceleration to win at Scone first-up. The stable has a big opinion of him and he's the one to beat. SHE WITHIN (12) is a promising filly resuming but she is up to Highway grade and her recent trials have been sharp. I'm also wary of VINOLASS (4) first-up and SATIN STILLETO (3) 's run at Scone was a big improvement. Strong first-up win for Vinolass at Canberra ðŸ'° @ZRKD @ThoroughbredPk — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) March 12, 2023 â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: HURSTVILLE ZAGREB (1) has a big weight and an ordinary draw but he's had excuses in his two runs back and has to be given another chance. DUVANA (3) is a little forgotten at the price as his form was good prior to his forgivable run on that very heavy track last start. TACT (8) is an improver coming through the grades and can shape up with the claim. MILLIE DE LUNE (13) has no weight, is fit and is ready for a crack at 2000m now. Thomas: This is an open race but I've landed on EL PASO (11) each way. He got left in front at Hawkesbury but held his ground to run a good third. He's drawn perfectly, is down in the weights, handles wet tracks and is good value near double figure odds. No knock on your selection, HURSTVILLE ZAGREB (1). He will be in the finish for sure. TACT (8) and BEARINGS (12) are both in winning form. A winning debut for Hurstville Zagreb at Goulburn! @JohnOSheaRacing — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) February 11, 2025 â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: I am with FEDERER (14), Ray. He was very impressive winning his first two starts last preparation where he looked the real deal. He should be ready after two barrier trials and although he is a little unknown on the wet track, I'm happy to go with his talent. THUNDERLIPS (4) was very tough last start and is at the top of his game now. OH DIAMOND LIL (6) is an underrated mare who did it well first-up but I would prefer a drying track for her. FLYING THINKER (12) is fit and well, has a nice racing style, and is sure to be thereabouts again. Thomas: OH DIAMOND LIL (6) was very good when resuming at Scone and will only be improved by the run. Talented mare who is building an impressive record. FEDERER (14) is a big threat. He looks very good in his debut preparation earlier in the season and his recent trial was super. FLYING THINKER (12) is consistent and she enjoys these track conditions. SPANISH FOX (2) has drawn off the track but he's working his way back to winning form. ðŸ'Ž Oh Diamond Lil gets the perfect run and wins at Scone! @KPMcEvoy | @DavidPfieffer — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 17, 2025 â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: I'm leaning to GREBENI (6). He had excuses in the Scone Cup after being held-up and won't be far off them early from barrier one. COOL JAKEY (9) loves it soft, should get a cosy lead and is well-weighted with the claim. He will be hard to catch for sure. QUIETNESS (14) is a huge query. She's a well-performed import with a very good record and I liked her recent trial. NELLIE LEYLAX (15) was very good at his Aussie debut and might have more to offer. Thomas: COOL JAKEY (9) split HOLLYWOOD HERO (12) and NELLIE LEYLAX (15) when they ran the trifecta over this course and distance two weeks ago and the trio clash again here. Cool Jakey meets his two rivals much better at the weights this time and he gets his chance. Nellie Leylax was very good at his Australian debut and should only be improved by the run. LOCH EAGLE (3) wasn't beaten far at Scone first-up, this is easier, he races well this track and enjoys heavy ground. Hollywood Hero is another at home in very wet conditions. Hollywood Hero takes the inside alley and wins well at Randwick! ðŸ'� @BBakerRacing @djgibbons22 — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 • â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: IN FLIGHT (4) is just so reliable on wet tracks so it's hard to go against her. She is very consistent at this level. KAZOU (12) might want it a touch further but her fresh form on soft tracks catches the eye. CONTEMPORARY (3) was on the wrong part of the track first-up and I want to forgive him for that unplaced run. He can race closer from the good draw and could surprise. THE NOVELIST (7) was great first-up but has to be taken on trust with no wet track experience. Thomas: IN FLIGHT (4) 's excellent wet track form jumps off the page at you – six starts on heavy tracks for four wins. She's in top form after her breakthrough stakes success at Doomben and this race sets up well for her. THE NOVELIST (7) makes his own luck on speed and if he handles the heavy going he will be hard to catch. FIRE STAR (8) indicated a return to winning form is imminent with his good effort at Scone and BRUDENELL (1) is always competitive at this level. In Flight finds clear air to win the Magic Millions Bright Shadow for @PrideRacing! ✈ï¸� — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 17, 2025 â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: WHINCHAT (2) is very genuine and he was great first-up after having 14 months off. That should bring him on nicely for this race. HEADLEY GRANGE (11) rarely disappoints fresh and always gives a good sight. He should be close up. SHADIZI (9) is a lightly-raced French import who appears to have plenty of talent and should be monitored very closely. FLEETWOOD (17) should go better on a softer track. Thomas: HEADLEY GRANGE (11) is giving away race fitness to his rivals but he didn't have long off after his very good summer preparation when he won twice and ran second three times in as many starts. He's trialling well, handles soft-heavy conditions, and invariably races well fresh. He ticks all the boxes. WHINCHAT (2) was super at Scone first-up and he is going to give these something to chase. TESTATOR SILENS (19) will be charging home and PEREILLE (5) is another good wet-tracker. WHAT A FINISH! 😮 The Instructor wins on the line to beat Whinchat in the Luskin Star Stakes! 🙌 @GaiWaterhouse1 — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 17, 2025 • â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: STORM THE RAMPARTS (4) is fit and well, he's a last start track and distance winner, and he should tough it out well from the inside draw again. Not a lot went right for TANGLEWOOD (1) first-up in a solid race at Scone but his trials prior to that were great so I have to give him another chance. WINNING PROPOSAL (10) was a little flat second-up on that very heavy track so she is more than capable of turning it around here. GITALONG (6) 's two runs for the new stable are acceptable and I can't rule him out. Thomas: I'm giving WINNING PROPOSAL (10) another chance. I thought she could win last time but your points were well made Ronnie – she was second-up on a very heavy track and had excuses. Her first-up effort was very good and she's a smart filly on her day. STORM THE RAMPARTS (4) has to be the main danger on his tough last start effort. GITALONG (6) is racing well and don't be surprised if SIR RAVANELLI (2), who excels on wet tracks, is charging home at big odds. Storm The Ramparts leads from start to finish and wins at Randwick! ðŸ'Œ Hippo gets his double! ✌ï¸� @PrideRacing — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: JOLIESTAR (10) looks the one to beat now. She's had a soft trial after a seven-week freshen and now this track is drying out she comes right into play. GIGA KICK (1) did more than enough first-up after a long break and he will go better here. KIMOCHI (11) should produce a nice Stradbroke trial from the inner draw doing no work. Benedetta's recent weight-for-age runs have merit and the drier conditions are in her favour. Thomas: KIMOCHI (11) appeals at double figure odds. She's an underrated mare who will get the perfect run from her good gate and should be very competitive. JOLIESTAR (10) is good enough to overcome her wide draw and the drying track is in her favour. GIGA KICK (1) is an outstanding sprinter on his day and he improves the further he gets into a preparation. PAYLINE (6) will be hitting the line strongly. Joliestar returns with a bang! That was arrogant 😳 @cwallerracing @mcacajamez — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) August 24, 2024 â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: I know she has a horrible racing style but MOVIN OUT (3) is very talented, she just lacks a bit of race sense. Her run in the lead-up, The Roses, was outstanding and hopefully she can settle a little closer here and charge over the top of them. JENNI'S MEADOW (6) produced a run as good as Movin Out last start. BENAGIL (1) has a better draw and deserves plenty of respect. The local PHILIA (2) has done nothing wrong but has plenty of work to do early from that wide draw. Thomas: PHILIA (2) is aiming for five wins in succession and comes out of her very good effort in The Roses. She's going to be in this for a long way. CHURCHILL'S CHOICE (4) was never on the track last start and still ran competitively. She's the forgotten filly. SHE'S A DEALER (13) stays strongly and LET'S FLY (11) enjoyed the heavy track at Randwick last start but her win was still very good. . @KPMcEvoy guides Philia to victory in The Roses for @vandykeracing13! — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 • â– â– â– â– â– Dufficy: BELLE DETELLE (17) had a small setback but has recovered during the week and I'm happy to go with her on a drier track but just needs luck from the wide draw. LAVALIER (6) was great in the SA Derby after doing early work. PARTY CRASHER (13) is a lightly-raced horse with a turn of speed and he looks to have staying talent. POLITELY DUN (7) could be the dark horse coming off different form. Thomas: I went wide last week with EXISTENTIAL BOB (15) and I'll stick with him although I'd be more confident on a wet track. I know he's a $34 chance but he's learned how to win, he can stay, and will make his own luck racing on speed. At the odds, he's worth the gamble. KING OF THUNDER (4) is a promising young stayer and LAVALIER (6) will run the trip right out. BELLE DETELLE (17) has drawn off the track but stays under notice. @LaneDamian in the saddle for @cwallerracing! ðŸ'� @aus_turf_club April 5, 2025
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a day ago
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Trainer Nathan Doyle and jockey Ash Morgan to combine with Hidden Motive at Randwick on Saturday
The Private Harry connection of trainer Nathan Doyle, syndicator Sean Driver and jockey Ash Morgan will combine with another boom young sprinter Hidden Motive at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Hidden Motive, the talented two-year-old, is at $2.40 with TAB Fixed Odds to score his second successive win and get favourite backers off to a good start in the Precise Air Handicap (1100m). A striking two-year-old colt by Newgate Farm's leading sire Capitalist, Hidden Motive notched his maiden with a runaway win at Hawkesbury last start. This came after a first-up second to classy Aerodrome at Warwick Farm then his third placing behind promising duo Grand Eagle and Akaysha at Randwick. The form around both those defeats stood up which only frustrated Doyle that he had to wait for the Hawkesbury race for Hidden Motive to finally break through. 'To be honest I was a bit disappointed Hidden Motive was beaten at Warwick Farm and Randwick,'' Doyle said. 'He shows us so much at home and I expected he would win those races but he's needed the experience and has improved with racing.'' Hidden Motive was ridden more conservatively at Hawkesbury with Morgan keeping a tight hold on the colt under well into the straight. Morgan gave Hidden Motive more rein at the 250m and the colt bounded away to win by nearly four lengths – but the margin could have been even greater if the two-year-old was put under more pressure by his rider. Despite coasting over the line, Hidden Motive was still timed to run the 1100m in 1m 03.55s (last 600m in 34.12s) even though the Hawkesbury track was rated a soft 7 that day. Hidden Motive was purchased for $120,000 at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale last year and races in Driver's Kurrinda Bloodstock colours of white, pale blue star, striped sleeves and royal blue cap that are synonymous with unbeaten sprint sensation Private Harry. AERODROME (2 g Ole Kirk - She Shao Fly) gets the better of race favourite Hidden Motive to win on debut 🚀 The gelding by @VineryStud 's OLE KIRK was a $190,000 @GilgaiFarm @inglis_sales Easter buy and gives his sire a 9th winner ðŸ'ˆ @MFreedmanRacing — ANZ Bloodstock (@anz_news) April 16, 2025 Driver also shares Doyle's opinion of Hidden Motive's emerging talent. 'When he ran in the Breeders Plate at the start of the season, he should nearly have won that day,'' Driver said. 'Then, we went to Warwick Farm for his return to racing and we were thinking he just wins, nothing would beat him, but he had to carry more weight than Aerodome that day and was narrowly beaten. 'We felt he might have been a bit flat second-up with 10 days between runs so we gave him three weeks before Hawkesbury and that was the horse we have seen at home.'' Both Doyle and Driver are hoping Hidden Motive can emerge as a big-race contender as a spring three-year-old. The trainer and syndicator also have promising three-year-old filly Queen's Rhapsody lining up in a class 1 race at Newcastle on Saturday. Queen's Rhapsody, a daughter of Coolmore's champion sire So You Think, ran second in four successive races to start her career then resumed to win her maiden easily at Hawkesbury last month. 'We feel Queen's Rhapsody is a stakes class filly every day of the week,'' Driver said. 'She's still six months away but the form around her is just incredible and she is going really well.'' • Ka Ying Rising locked in for The Everest as slot details revealed Doyle has had a memorable season highlighted by Private Harry 's brilliant form including the Group 1 The Galaxy and The Sunlight, and the sprinter's selection for the $20 million The Everest at Royal Randwick in spring. Private Harry, who returned to training this week, gave Doyle his first Group 1 win and has been central to the trainer's career-best season which has yielded nearly $4.5 million prizemoney for his stable. 'You don't get much chance to reflect in this game,'' Doyle said. 'The wheels keep turning so you can't rest on your laurels or you get left behind.'' With this in mind, Doyle's focus was back on his other Randwick runners with Hellfire Express and Rush Attack in the Midway Handicap (1500m) and Wooloowin and Super Bright clashing in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1400m). Hellfire Express ran sixth behind Flying Embers in a Randwick Midway two weeks ago and Rush Attack has been freshened since finishing unplaced at Hawkesbury in early April. Rush Attack attacks the line to win the Midway second up at Rosehill for @ZacLloydx and @ndoyleracing! 🙌 @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) February 22, 2025 'I thought Hellfire Express was good last start, he had to carry at least 4kg more than any other horse in the race and on a very heavy track but he wasn't beaten far,'' Doyle said. 'He definitely has one of these Midway races in him. 'Rush Attack had a trial on Monday to keep him ticking along and he will either run at Randwick or play at home (Newcastle) on Saturday.'' Wooloowin has been unplaced in successive stakes grade runs in the Birthday Card Stakes during the autumn carnival and then the Dark Jewel Classic at Scone so she will appreciate the drop in grade for Randwick. 'She's a good mare and I'm expecting her to run well on Saturday,'' Doyle said. Super Bright has never raced beyond 1300m in her 33-start career but Doyle believes the mare deserves her chance. 'I want to try her at 1400m and have her ridden quietly,'' Doyle said. 'She should be competitive because she's always around the mark.'' â– â– â– â– â– Doyle's Oaks hope 'flying under the radar' Trainer Nathan Doyle believes his promising filly Churchill's Choice is 'flying under the radar' going into the Group 1 $700,000 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Churchill's Choice has been winless in three starts leading into the three-year-old fillies classic but Doyle said there has been merit in each of her losing efforts, particularly last start when fourth to Philia in The Roses. 'She should nearly have won first-up (fourth behind Lilac in the James HB Carr Stakes) then ran a super race to finish second (behind Depth Of Character) in the Queensland Guineas,'' Doyle said. 'But then we gave her three weeks between runs going into The Roses and she was trapped three wide with no cover. 'I thought it was a really good run last start and she seems to be flying under the radar a bit going into the Oaks.'' In latest TAB Fixed Odds betting for the Queensland Oaks, Churchill's Choice is rated at $12 behind $4.20 favourite Philia. Churchill's Choice storms home to victory at Randwick and defends her unbeaten record! @RachelK11 | @ndoyleracing | @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) December 21, 2024 Churchill's Choice won her first three starts last summer including her defeat of older horses over the Randwick mile course in December which convinced Doyle to set her for the Oaks. Although Churchill's Choice hasn't won beyond 1600m, her trainer is adamant the filly will run a strong 2200m on Saturday. 'I have no dramas with her going to 2200m,'' Doyle said. 'She shows us she can stay and is primed fourth-up for the Oaks. 'If she can get a nice, economical run in transit then she should be in the finish.'' Churchill's Choice's sire line is laden with stamina genes. She is by Churchill, who has already sired the winner of a French Derby and Oaks, and the filly's grandsire is the legendary Galileo, the former champion racehorse and winner of the 2001 English Derby before becoming arguably the most influential stallion of the modern era. Galileo, Coolmore's champion stallion who died in 2021, sired a record five winners of the English Derby and Oaks. In England this weekend, the world's most famous three-year-old classics, the Oaks (first run in 1779) and Derby (first run in 1780), are being run at Epsom Downs.
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4 days ago
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‘The boy has become a man': Private Harry thrills trainer Nathan Doyle following his return from spell
'The boy has become a man!' This was trainer Nathan Doyle 's initial observation when unbeaten sprint sensation Private Harry returned to his Newcastle stables after a two-month spell. 'Private Harry has really strengthened up and looks terrific,'' Doyle enthused on Tuesday morning. 'We are just starting him off with some slow work and we will build up from there but he's come back into the stables in great order.'' Sean Driver of Kurrinda Bloodstock, who purchased Private Harry as a yearling for $115,000 at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, is almost incredulous at the physical development the brilliant three-year-old has made during his spell. • 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! 'Private Harry has probably put on 60kg and looks absolutely outstanding,'' Driver said. 'He had a five-week spell and then spent three weeks at Limitless Lodge where he did some dressage work. He has really made that physical development you would expect of a young horse.'' Private Harry made a meteoric rise to racing's elite level with his five wins in an unbeaten debut race preparation that began in November last year with an easy win in fast time in a Newcastle 900m maiden. Doyle's dynamic sprinter then scored at Hawkesbury and Rosehill before his first big test in The Sunlight at Sunshine Coast in January. ðŸ'½ï¸�: PRIVATE HARRY'S BACK … BIGGER AND STRONGER Get a closer look at gun sprinter Private Harry as he returns to @NathanDoyle015 's Newcastle stables to begin a preparation that will culminate in the $20 million The Everest. ðŸ'‡ — Racenet (@RacenetTweets) June 2, 2025 • Private Harry was up against the likes of 2024 Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot but he really made a statement with a commanding win in The Sunlight by more than two lengths. Doyle then kept Private Harry fresh and the colt had more than two months between runs before he lined up in the Group 1 The Galaxy at Rosehill where he defeated Front Page and Uncommon James. 'It's hard to win a race anywhere let alone five straight,'' Doyle said. Private Harry then became the first horse to secure a start in The Everest after racing and breeding juggernaut Yulong purchased a 50 per cent stake in the crack colt. The deal also included Private Harry being selected to race in Yulong's slot in The Everest. We're just wild about Harry!!! ðŸ˜� Private Harry gives @ndoyleracing and @AshMorgan6 their first G1 success in The Galaxy, and remains unbeaten! ðŸ'° @KBloodstockNSW | @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) March 22, 2025 The Shorts and the Premiere Stakes to prepare for the $20 million The Everest (1200m) at Royal Randwick on October 18. 'Private Harry will stay in our colours for The Shorts and the Premiere in spring,'' Doyle said. 'Then Yulong and ourselves will create a hybrid set of silks for The Everest but the horse will be back in our colours after that. 'If Private Harry is fit and healthy, and all things being equal, we are hoping to go to Royal Ascot next year where he will wear Yulong's colours over there.''
