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Courier-Mail
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Silent Surrente continues bid for Melbourne Cup ticket after disastrous Roy Higgins
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. It all went pear-shaped for Silent Surrente in the Roy Higgins in March, but the Adelaide Cup winning-mare has her chance to hit back at Flemington in Saturday's Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m). Silent Surrente's bid for a Melbourne Cup golden ticket took a blow in the Roy Higgins (2600m), the mare finished ninth behind talented stayer Deakin in a race where nothing went right. • 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! Co-trainer Niki O'Shea dashed a line through the run, and the Fiorente mare bounced back to form with a third placing in the Port Adelaide Cup (2500m) at Morphettville last start. 'It was a disaster (the Roy Higgins), we couldn't have planned for it, no one knew that was going to happen,' O'Shea, who trains in partnership with Will Clarken, said. 'She stepped slowly, ended up behind them and then over-raced really badly. 'On the corner it looked like he (Craig Williams) was going to pull her up, and then she actually ran on again, so she actually ran well – but obviously just draw a line through it.' Silent Surrente was beaten by two lengths in the Port Adelaide Cup, finishing behind Sir Kingsford and Basilinna. The mare looked at risk of fading out at the 500m, but stuck to the task bravely under leading apprentice jockey Rochelle Milnes. • Emerging stayer ready to Rise for Melbourne Cup golden ticket 'She was good, solid, tough as usual,' he said. 'It was obviously a hard set up for her, she had a tough weight (58kg), the race didn't run on the minimum so it was always going to be difficult. 'She ran creditably, she was keeping at it going to the line. I was happy with her five weeks between runs, she could've been a bit soft but she was very good.' O'Shea is confident his honest mare will put her best foot forward again, but is wary Saturday will mark her eighth run of a taxing campaign. 'She never wants to give up, we're hopefully this weekend again,' he said. 'In fairness to her, she's had a long prep, she's going to run out of steam at some stage but she seems to be getting the trip well in these races. 'You'd think she would run well again, there's a little bit of rain due, if that came it would be great, she would love a bit of juice in the ground. 'She's just so tough, she just keeps wanting to turn up.' Niki O'Shea and Will Clarken (left to right) celebrate following Silent Surrente's Adelaide Cup win. Picture: Makoto Kaneko • Warren says no worries if it's a wet Doomben 10,000 Silent Surrente ($14 Sportsbet) is attempting to replicate the effort's of fellow SA mare The Map, who won last year's Andrew Ramsden, securing a Melbourne Cup berth. 'It's a tough race, I'd be delighted with her if she placed, there's some good horses in it, I think it's probably her last run of the season.' John Allen will pilot the mare on Saturday, replacing Milnes, who received a five-meeting ban for careless riding in the Port Adelaide Cup. It's rotten luck for Milnes, who also missed the mare's Roy Higgins run due to suspension. 'It's unfortunate, because she (Milnes) seems to be getting on great with her,' O'Shea said. 'She's been riding her very well and it's a pity she doesn't get the chance because I'm sure she would love to ride her in one of these bigger races.' Originally published as Silent Surrente continues bid for Melbourne Cup ticket after disastrous Roy Higgins
Mercury
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Silent Surrente continues bid for Melbourne Cup ticket after disastrous Roy Higgins
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. It all went pear-shaped for Silent Surrente in the Roy Higgins in March, but the Adelaide Cup winning-mare has her chance to hit back at Flemington in Saturday's Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m). Silent Surrente's bid for a Melbourne Cup golden ticket took a blow in the Roy Higgins (2600m), the mare finished ninth behind talented stayer Deakin in a race where nothing went right. • 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! Co-trainer Niki O'Shea dashed a line through the run, and the Fiorente mare bounced back to form with a third placing in the Port Adelaide Cup (2500m) at Morphettville last start. 'It was a disaster (the Roy Higgins), we couldn't have planned for it, no one knew that was going to happen,' O'Shea, who trains in partnership with Will Clarken, said. 'She stepped slowly, ended up behind them and then over-raced really badly. 'On the corner it looked like he (Craig Williams) was going to pull her up, and then she actually ran on again, so she actually ran well – but obviously just draw a line through it.' Silent Surrente was beaten by two lengths in the Port Adelaide Cup, finishing behind Sir Kingsford and Basilinna. The mare looked at risk of fading out at the 500m, but stuck to the task bravely under leading apprentice jockey Rochelle Milnes. • Emerging stayer ready to Rise for Melbourne Cup golden ticket 'She was good, solid, tough as usual,' he said. 'It was obviously a hard set up for her, she had a tough weight (58kg), the race didn't run on the minimum so it was always going to be difficult. 'She ran creditably, she was keeping at it going to the line. I was happy with her five weeks between runs, she could've been a bit soft but she was very good.' O'Shea is confident his honest mare will put her best foot forward again, but is wary Saturday will mark her eighth run of a taxing campaign. 'She never wants to give up, we're hopefully this weekend again,' he said. 'In fairness to her, she's had a long prep, she's going to run out of steam at some stage but she seems to be getting the trip well in these races. 'You'd think she would run well again, there's a little bit of rain due, if that came it would be great, she would love a bit of juice in the ground. 'She's just so tough, she just keeps wanting to turn up.' Niki O'Shea and Will Clarken (left to right) celebrate following Silent Surrente's Adelaide Cup win. Picture: Makoto Kaneko • Warren says no worries if it's a wet Doomben 10,000 Silent Surrente ($14 Sportsbet) is attempting to replicate the effort's of fellow SA mare The Map, who won last year's Andrew Ramsden, securing a Melbourne Cup berth. 'It's a tough race, I'd be delighted with her if she placed, there's some good horses in it, I think it's probably her last run of the season.' John Allen will pilot the mare on Saturday, replacing Milnes, who received a five-meeting ban for careless riding in the Port Adelaide Cup. It's rotten luck for Milnes, who also missed the mare's Roy Higgins run due to suspension. 'It's unfortunate, because she (Milnes) seems to be getting on great with her,' O'Shea said. 'She's been riding her very well and it's a pity she doesn't get the chance because I'm sure she would love to ride her in one of these bigger races.' Originally published as Silent Surrente continues bid for Melbourne Cup ticket after disastrous Roy Higgins
The Australian
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Sir Kingsford produces gutsy effort to win Port Adelaide Cup
It was heart in mouth viewing, but a lion-hearted Sir Kingsford staved off Victorian raider Basilinna to win Saturday's Port Adelaide Cup at Morphettville. Piloting the field in his first attempt at 2500m, Sir Kingsford refused to lay down in a toe-to-toe battle with Basilinna, after the mare threw down the gauntlet at the top of the straight. • 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! Emotions spilt over for Gawler handler Nicole Searle, who trains in partnership with husband Gary, and daughter, Brianna Callanan. 'What a great feeling. To our team at home, well done,' Searle said post-race. 'You've all worked hard. Gary and Brianna, and to the owners of this horse, it's been a long journey. 'We trained his mum, we lost her, unfortunately, last year. We were really looking forward to the filly that she was carrying but this is a tough horse. 'He's just a really nice horse and probably has taken over the mantle from Lady Silhouette as the best horse we've had.' Sir Kingsford won by a length, guided by a brilliant frontrunning ride from Teagan Voorham, it secured a second Port Adelaide Cup win for Voorham, who saluted aboard Hasta La War in 2023. Voorham admitted that she thought Basilinna, ridden by Lachlan Neindorf, would overhaul them, but Sir Kingsford kept on fighting. 'I personally was worried. I thought when Lachie got to me, he's going to go straight past me,' Voorham said. 'But this horse, he's unreal. He hears another horse and he just digs harder and harder every time. 'Every time I thought Lachie was going past me, Sir Kingsford, 'Billy' as we call him – he just said absolutely not.' Teagan Voorham, Nicole Searle and connections pose with Sir Kingsford after the Port Adelaide Cup win at Morphettville on Saturday. Picture: Makoto Kaneko Gun filly On Display, trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr, charged home for an electric win in the Adelaide Guineas (1600m). Ridden by Ben Melham, the filly peeled to the outside at the 400m, letting go with a blistering turn of foot to defy local hope Stirrup Cup. The result helped connections put a luckless last start run with the filly behind them. 'It's a nice consolation, we've always liked this filly,' Kent Jr said. 'Expensive purchase, gorgeous type, (she's) always had a big sprint on her.' Felicity Atkinson steered Voltage Point to an impressive first up win for trainer Chris Bieg, the apprentice hoop is riding in career-best form. The result kicked off an early double for Bieg, who later found success with Annihilate in the Autumn Series Final (1600m). Trainer Stephen Theodore trusted his horse Fine Future to get the money on Saturday, and that confidence was well founded, the Japanese gelding stormed away to win under Jamie Melham in the David Thomas Memorial Provincial Pathways Final. It was an emotional victory for Theodore, who spoke of his friendship with the late Thomas, who was a well-respected and loved figure in South Australian racing. Read related topics: Adelaide
Daily Telegraph
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Sir Kingsford produces gutsy effort to win Port Adelaide Cup
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. It was heart in mouth viewing, but a lion-hearted Sir Kingsford staved off Victorian raider Basilinna to win Saturday's Port Adelaide Cup at Morphettville. Piloting the field in his first attempt at 2500m, Sir Kingsford refused to lay down in a toe-to-toe battle with Basilinna, after the mare threw down the gauntlet at the top of the straight. • 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! Emotions spilt over for Gawler handler Nicole Searle, who trains in partnership with husband Gary, and daughter, Brianna Callanan. 'What a great feeling. To our team at home, well done,' Searle said post-race. 'You've all worked hard. Gary and Brianna, and to the owners of this horse, it's been a long journey. 'We trained his mum, we lost her, unfortunately, last year. We were really looking forward to the filly that she was carrying but this is a tough horse. 'He's just a really nice horse and probably has taken over the mantle from Lady Silhouette as the best horse we've had.' Sir Kingsford won by a length, guided by a brilliant frontrunning ride from Teagan Voorham, it secured a second Port Adelaide Cup win for Voorham, who saluted aboard Hasta La War in 2023. Voorham admitted that she thought Basilinna, ridden by Lachlan Neindorf, would overhaul them, but Sir Kingsford kept on fighting. 'I personally was worried. I thought when Lachie got to me, he's going to go straight past me,' Voorham said. 'But this horse, he's unreal. He hears another horse and he just digs harder and harder every time. 'Every time I thought Lachie was going past me, Sir Kingsford, 'Billy' as we call him – he just said absolutely not.' Teagan Voorham, Nicole Searle and connections pose with Sir Kingsford after the Port Adelaide Cup win at Morphettville on Saturday. Picture: Makoto Kaneko Gun filly On Display, trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr, charged home for an electric win in the Adelaide Guineas (1600m). Ridden by Ben Melham, the filly peeled to the outside at the 400m, letting go with a blistering turn of foot to defy local hope Stirrup Cup. The result helped connections put a luckless last start run with the filly behind them. 'It's a nice consolation, we've always liked this filly,' Kent Jr said. 'Expensive purchase, gorgeous type, (she's) always had a big sprint on her.' Felicity Atkinson steered Voltage Point to an impressive first up win for trainer Chris Bieg, the apprentice hoop is riding in career-best form. The result kicked off an early double for Bieg, who later found success with Annihilate in the Autumn Series Final (1600m). Trainer Stephen Theodore trusted his horse Fine Future to get the money on Saturday, and that confidence was well founded, the Japanese gelding stormed away to win under Jamie Melham in the David Thomas Memorial Provincial Pathways Final. It was an emotional victory for Theodore, who spoke of his friendship with the late Thomas, who was a well-respected and loved figure in South Australian racing. Originally published as Sir Kingsford produces gutsy effort to win Port Adelaide Cup
News.com.au
03-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Sir Kingsford produces gutsy effort to win Port Adelaide Cup
It was heart in mouth viewing, but a lion-hearted Sir Kingsford staved off Victorian raider Basilinna to win Saturday's Port Adelaide Cup at Morphettville. Piloting the field in his first attempt at 2500m, Sir Kingsford refused to lay down in a toe-to-toe battle with Basilinna, after the mare threw down the gauntlet at the top of the straight. Emotions spilt over for Gawler handler Nicole Searle, who trains in partnership with husband Gary, and daughter, Brianna Callanan. 'What a great feeling. To our team at home, well done,' Searle said post-race. 'You've all worked hard. Gary and Brianna, and to the owners of this horse, it's been a long journey. 'We trained his mum, we lost her, unfortunately, last year. We were really looking forward to the filly that she was carrying but this is a tough horse. 'He's just a really nice horse and probably has taken over the mantle from Lady Silhouette as the best horse we've had.' Sir Kingsford knuckles down over the last 800m to outmuscle Basilinna in the Port Adelaide Cup! @TeaganVoorham @searleracing1 â€' 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) May 3, 2025 Sir Kingsford won by a length, guided by a brilliant frontrunning ride from Teagan Voorham, it secured a second Port Adelaide Cup win for Voorham, who saluted aboard Hasta La War in 2023. Voorham admitted that she thought Basilinna, ridden by Lachlan Neindorf, would overhaul them, but Sir Kingsford kept on fighting. 'I personally was worried. I thought when Lachie got to me, he's going to go straight past me,' Voorham said. 'But this horse, he's unreal. He hears another horse and he just digs harder and harder every time. 'Every time I thought Lachie was going past me, Sir Kingsford, 'Billy' as we call him – he just said absolutely not.' Gun filly On Display, trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr, charged home for an electric win in the Adelaide Guineas (1600m). Ridden by Ben Melham, the filly peeled to the outside at the 400m, letting go with a blistering turn of foot to defy local hope Stirrup Cup. The result helped connections put a luckless last start run with the filly behind them. 'It's a nice consolation, we've always liked this filly,' Kent Jr said. 'Expensive purchase, gorgeous type, (she's) always had a big sprint on her.' FROM LAST TO FIRST! On Display roars home as the widest runner to win the Adelaide Guineas! @BMelham @MickPriceRacing â€' 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) May 3, 2025 Felicity Atkinson steered Voltage Point to an impressive first up win for trainer Chris Bieg, the apprentice hoop is riding in career-best form. The result kicked off an early double for Bieg, who later found success with Annihilate in the Autumn Series Final (1600m). Trainer Stephen Theodore trusted his horse Fine Future to get the money on Saturday, and that confidence was well founded, the Japanese gelding stormed away to win under Jamie Melham in the David Thomas Memorial Provincial Pathways Final. It was an emotional victory for Theodore, who spoke of his friendship with the late Thomas, who was a well-respected and loved figure in South Australian racing.
