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Daily Telegraph
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Chris Munce confident Payline can defy odds again in Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. The four-year-old gelding jumped as a $51 chance in the 1200m race but went agonisingly close to upsetting now three-time Group 1 champion Sunshine In Paris. • 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! Chris Munce said he felt supremely confident heading into the $1.5m sprint after hearing Huxtable's assessment of Payline in his previous run, a ninth placing in the Group 2 Victory Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm. 'We were very confident,' Munce said about a thrilling Doomben 10,000 when Sunshine In Paris, with James McDonald on board, held off fast-finishing pair Rothfire and Payline. 'Justin actually said to me in the start before, 'he'll be hard to beat in the 10,000'. 'He had no luck (in the Victory Stakes), he had a s--t draw and had to get back further than what we wanted but he was getting home better than anything in the race. 'Justin was quite excited and bullish that he could win the 10,000 and he was a nose off being right.' • Waller gives hobby trainer reason to believe in Stradbroke fairytale Payline will head into the rescheduled Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) on Saturday as a $19 chance before backing up in the $3m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) just seven days later. The Chris Waller-trained mare Joliestar is the $2.90 favourite ahead of Giga Kick ($4.60), Benedetta ($7.50) and Bosustow ($7.50). It took Payline seven races before he broke his maiden status, in May last year on the Sunshine Coast, but since then he's had five wins and racked up almost $1m in prizemoney. 'He's always shown us a lot as far as ability goes,' said Munce, who trains alongside his son Corey. 'He's pretty straightforward but he does have a few quirks. He's a bit of an insecure horse, that's probably the best way to describe him. 'Just little things upset him, like if there's a change in environment or his surroundings then he gets himself a bit worked up. 'But once he gets comfortable and he's confident in his routine then he'll do anything for you.' • Stradbroke hopes 'slimmer by the day' for Rothfire Munce has viewed the Doomben 10,000 as a good formguide to the Stradbroke Handicap since his first Group 1 victory as a jockey in the race (then 1350m) in 1992 when he defeated Rough Habit, who turned the tables next start in the Straddie. Meanwhile, connections of Group 1 winner Benedetta are still weighing up whether to shoot for the Kingsford Smith Cup or the Stradbroke Handicap. Corey (left) and Chris Munce are eyeing Group 1 glory in the Kingsford Smith Cup. Picture: Trackside Photography Warren said a decision would likely be made on Thursday after discussions with the classy mare's managing owner Laurence Eales. 'At this stage we're aiming to run this Saturday although we have booked Tommy Berry to ride (in the Stradbroke) in case we decide to wait,' the Victorian trainer said on Wednesday about last year's The Goodwood champion. 'We're closely looking at the weather for next week and weighing up if we should bypass this Group 1 (Kingsford Smith) for the Stradbroke. 'She's done all her work, she had a gallop on the course proper at Deagon on Tuesday and we're really happy with her but we're yet to decide. 'She's got 53.5kg in the Stradbroke which is a beautiful weight for her. 'Tommy Berry will have to lose a kilo to ride her but he's up for it.' If Benedetta does skip the Stradbroke, she will be then targeted at the $700,000 Group 1 Tattersall's Tiara, a race restricted to fillies and mares, at Eagle Farm on June 28. Originally published as Chris Munce confident Payline can produce Kingsford Smith Cup upset after enormous Doomben 10,000 run came as no surprise
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Chris Munce confident Payline can produce Kingsford Smith Cup upset after enormous Doomben 10,000 run came as no surprise
Payline's enormous run in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 surprised many punters and bookmakers but not jockey Justin Huxtable and trainers Chris and Corey Munce. The four-year-old gelding jumped as a $51 chance in the 1200m race but went agonisingly close to upsetting now three-time Group 1 champion Sunshine In Paris. Chris Munce said he felt supremely confident heading into the $1.5m sprint after hearing Huxtable's assessment of Payline in his previous run, a ninth placing in the Group 2 Victory Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm. 'We were very confident,' Munce said about a thrilling Doomben 10,000 when Sunshine In Paris, with James McDonald on board, held off fast-finishing pair Rothfire and Payline. 'Justin actually said to me in the start before, 'he'll be hard to beat in the 10,000'. 'He had no luck (in the Victory Stakes), he had a s--t draw and had to get back further than what we wanted but he was getting home better than anything in the race. 'Justin was quite excited and bullish that he could win the 10,000 and he was a nose off being right.' Payline will head into the rescheduled Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) on Saturday as a $19 chance before backing up in the $3m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) just seven days later. The Chris Waller-trained mare Joliestar is the $2.90 favourite ahead of Giga Kick ($4.60), Benedetta ($7.50) and Bosustow ($7.50). It took Payline seven races before he broke his maiden status, in May last year on the Sunshine Coast, but since then he's had five wins and racked up almost $1m in prizemoney. Too good J-Mac! He lifts Sunshine In Paris to victory in the Doomben 10,000 ðŸ'° @mcacajamez @ANeashamRacing — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 17, 2025 'He's always shown us a lot as far as ability goes,' said Munce, who trains alongside his son Corey. 'He's pretty straightforward but he does have a few quirks. He's a bit of an insecure horse, that's probably the best way to describe him. 'Just little things upset him, like if there's a change in environment or his surroundings then he gets himself a bit worked up. 'But once he gets comfortable and he's confident in his routine then he'll do anything for you.' • Stradbroke hopes 'slimmer by the day' for Rothfire Munce has viewed the Doomben 10,000 as a good formguide to the Stradbroke Handicap since his first Group 1 victory as a jockey in the race (then 1350m) in 1992 when he defeated Rough Habit, who turned the tables next start in the Straddie. Meanwhile, connections of Group 1 winner Benedetta are still weighing up whether to shoot for the Kingsford Smith Cup or the Stradbroke Handicap. Warren said a decision would likely be made on Thursday after discussions with the classy mare's managing owner Laurence Eales. 'At this stage we're aiming to run this Saturday although we have booked Tommy Berry to ride (in the Stradbroke) in case we decide to wait,' the Victorian trainer said on Wednesday about last year's The Goodwood champion. 'We're closely looking at the weather for next week and weighing up if we should bypass this Group 1 (Kingsford Smith) for the Stradbroke. 'She's done all her work, she had a gallop on the course proper at Deagon on Tuesday and we're really happy with her but we're yet to decide. 'She's got 53.5kg in the Stradbroke which is a beautiful weight for her. 'Tommy Berry will have to lose a kilo to ride her but he's up for it.' If Benedetta does skip the Stradbroke, she will be then targeted at the $700,000 Group 1 Tattersall's Tiara, a race restricted to fillies and mares, at Eagle Farm on June 28.
Herald Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
2025 The Everest: Sunshine In Paris in, Ka Ying Rising deal nears
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Sunshine In Paris is almost certain to stay in training and be aimed at the Group 1 $20 million The Everest next spring. And an Everest deal for Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising that will secure his place in the world's richest turf race is also imminent. John Camilleri, owner of Sunshine In Paris, suggested his outstanding rising six-year-old mare will race on next season after her tough win in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 last Saturday. 'Sunshine In Paris is not heavily raced, I think she is up to start 17 so she has no 'miles' in her legs,'' Camilleri said. 'So, we are leaning towards another crack at The Everest and maybe the Melbourne Champions Sprint, a race she won last year.'' • 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! Sunshine In Paris, trained by Annabel and Rob Archibald, notched the third Group 1 win of her career when she wore down Rothfire to win the Doomben 10,000 in a thrilling finish. Camilleri revealed winning rider James McDonald told him Sunshine In Paris 'hated' the heavy 8 track conditions at Doomben. 'But she still put in,'' the owner said. 'I thought 100m out she's not going to get there but she did which is testimony to how gutsy she is.'' • 'It really felt like a win': Rothfire's second coming thrills connections Sunshine In Paris is nominated for the Group 1 $1 million Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm on May 31 but Camilleri said the mare would be sent to the spelling paddock early this week. Camillieri's Fairway Thoroughbreds holds an Everest slot and Sunshine In Paris will now be aimed at the rich Royal Randwick sprint on October 18. Sunshine In Paris is currently at $26 in early TAB Fixed Odds betting for The Everest behind Ka Ying Rising at $1.90. The only confirmed starters for The Everest – Private Harry (slot-holder Yulong) and Briasa (Max Whitby, Neil Werrett, Col Madden) – are $6 and $8 second and third favourite respectively. Although Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising has not yet secured a slot it is understood an announcement is expected any day. • 'Hell of a fright': J-Mac digs deep to deny local hero in Doomben 10,000 There is speculation the Hong Kong Jockey Club could purchase or lease an Everest slot of its own for a minimum three years and when that deal is signed, Ka Ying Rising will be locked in as a starter. It makes sense for HKJC to become involved as a slot-holder as the club hosts the World Pool which will be betting on The Everest and Ka Ying Rising's presence in the Randwick sprint will generate considerable interest from Hong Kong punters. Racing NSW late last week asked for expressions of interest to buy The Star's Everest slot while Australian Turf Club and TAB are other slot-holders who might consider selling or leasing their slot. • 'Great storyteller, wonderful horseman': Trainer Syd Brown dies aged 99 Ka Ying Rising, trained by expatriate David Hayes, has won 12 races in succession including the Group 1 Chairman's Sprint Prize at Sha Tin last start to improve his official rating to 126, up from 124. This moves Ka Ying Rising alongside another Hong Kong champion, Romantic Warrior, on the official world rankings with the pair behind only Japan's Forever Young on 127. Originally published as 2025 The Everest: Sunshine In Paris to target this year's race as slot deal for Hong Kong's Ka Ying Rising draws closer
News.com.au
18-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
2025 The Everest: Sunshine In Paris to target this year's race as slot deal for Hong Kong's Ka Ying Rising draws closer
Sunshine In Paris is almost certain to stay in training and be aimed at the Group 1 $20 million The Everest next spring. And an Everest deal for Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising that will secure his place in the world's richest turf race is also imminent. John Camilleri, owner of Sunshine In Paris, suggested his outstanding rising six-year-old mare will race on next season after her tough win in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 last Saturday. 'Sunshine In Paris is not heavily raced, I think she is up to start 17 so she has no 'miles' in her legs,'' Camilleri said. 'So, we are leaning towards another crack at The Everest and maybe the Melbourne Champions Sprint, a race she won last year.'' Sunshine In Paris, trained by Annabel and Rob Archibald, notched the third Group 1 win of her career when she wore down Rothfire to win the Doomben 10,000 in a thrilling finish. Camilleri revealed winning rider James McDonald told him Sunshine In Paris 'hated' the heavy 8 track conditions at Doomben. 'But she still put in,'' the owner said. 'I thought 100m out she's not going to get there but she did which is testimony to how gutsy she is.'' Too good J-Mac! He lifts Sunshine In Paris to victory in the Doomben 10,000 ðŸ'° @mcacajamez @ANeashamRacing — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 17, 2025 • 'It really felt like a win': Rothfire's second coming thrills connections Sunshine In Paris is nominated for the Group 1 $1 million Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm on May 31 but Camilleri said the mare would be sent to the spelling paddock early this week. Camillieri's Fairway Thoroughbreds holds an Everest slot and Sunshine In Paris will now be aimed at the rich Royal Randwick sprint on October 18. Sunshine In Paris is currently at $26 in early TAB Fixed Odds betting for The Everest behind Ka Ying Rising at $1.90. The only confirmed starters for The Everest – Private Harry (slot-holder Yulong) and Briasa (Max Whitby, Neil Werrett, Col Madden) – are $6 and $8 second and third favourite respectively. Although Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising has not yet secured a slot it is understood an announcement is expected any day. HE DOES IT AGAIN! 🚀 Ka Ying Rising makes it 12 straight wins, four Group 1s and a HK$5 million Speed Series bonus with victory in the 2025 Chairman's Sprint Prize... @zpurton #FWDChampionsDay | #HKracing — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) April 27, 2025 There is speculation the Hong Kong Jockey Club could purchase or lease an Everest slot of its own for a minimum three years and when that deal is signed, Ka Ying Rising will be locked in as a starter. It makes sense for HKJC to become involved as a slot-holder as the club hosts the World Pool which will be betting on The Everest and Ka Ying Rising's presence in the Randwick sprint will generate considerable interest from Hong Kong punters. Racing NSW late last week asked for expressions of interest to buy The Star's Everest slot while Australian Turf Club and TAB are other slot-holders who might consider selling or leasing their slot. Ka Ying Rising, trained by expatriate David Hayes, has won 12 races in succession including the Group 1 Chairman's Sprint Prize at Sha Tin last start to improve his official rating to 126, up from 124. This moves Ka Ying Rising alongside another Hong Kong champion, Romantic Warrior, on the official world rankings with the pair behind only Japan's Forever Young on 127.
Daily Telegraph
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
2025 Doomben 10,000: Old warrior Rothfire game in defeat
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. It's not often that a trainer and connections get narrowly beaten in a $1.5 million Group 1 and are overcome emotionally with a heady mixture of ecstasy and a tinge of sadness. But that's exactly what happened to trainer Rob Heathcote and the owners of Rothfire on Saturday when majestic mare Sunshine In Paris defeated the old warrior by a head in a thrilling Doomben 10,000 (1200m). It took a now three-time Group 1-winning mare and superstar jockey James McDonald to get the better of Rothfire, who bravely fought to the line, despite being written off by many experts and bookmakers leading into the feature race. That's what created the tears of joy in the owners' enclosure after the Doomben 10,000. The sadness comes from the stark reality that the ride is almost over for Heathcote and the seven-year-old gelding's owners, given this is likely to be Rothfire's last winter carnival. • 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's quite bizarre really. For a horse that ran second, it really felt like a win, everyone was so happy,' a delighted Heathcote said on Sunday 'It is an unusual feeling because you rue missing out on the status and dollars of a $1.5 million Group 1 but yet I'm absolutely enormously proud of the effort of the horse. 'I think the fact that James McDonald made as much reference to Rothfire's courageous run than he did his own horse is testament to the quality of Rothfire's run. 'I was so confident going into that race, not of winning but of making people eat their words. 'I was confident he would run huge because he doesn't know how to not run huge. It's just ingrained in his character.' • 'Hell of a fright': J-Mac digs deep to deny local hero in Doomben 10,000 Heathcote will head to the $1m Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm on May 31 brimming with even more confidence after Rothfire's Doomben heroics. Then it's likely on to the prestigious $3m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) two weeks later for a winter carnival swan song for the 'Thrilla From Chinchilla', the iron horse whose career nearly ended in September 2020 when he suffered a severe sesamoid injury. Heathcote revealed he had been more 'aggressive' in the preparation of the 2020 JJ Atkins champion given that this campaign would likely be his last dance. 'I've actually gone into this preparation a little more aggressive with him in terms of training,' he said on Sunday. 'I've got him a little more forward because this may be the last roll of dice so I don't tend to be as timid in his work. 'It's always a sense of relief with this horse every time he races and every time he does a track gallop. 'About nine months ago there was a bit of a push on social media that I should retire this horse but I pushed back and said 'I'll know when the time is right'. 'I don't need people to tell me. Clearly the time is not right.' • Big Bets Review: Classy import Sir Delius burns bookies with Doomben romp Heathcote is happy to compare the tenacious Rothfire to his seven-time Group 1 champion gelding Buffering, who retired in the spring of 2016 after a glittering career. 'It's a question I get asked, who would've been the better horse?' he said. 'Buffering put seven Group 1s on the board and won $7 million bucks, which is akin to $15 or $20 million these days. 'But Rothfire, with his gammy leg, he still ran second in three feature Group 1s. He's as tough as they come.' Originally published as 'Enormously proud': Mixture of joy and sadness after Rothfire goes agonisingly close to fairytale Group 1 victory in 2025 Doomben 10,000
