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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Snowden confident that Manaajem is on the road to bigger things
Trainer Peter Snowden is confident filly Manaajem has the potential to jump a bar much higher than she'll be presented with when she resumes at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. The half-sister to group 1 winner Charm Stone starts what is likely to be a short winter prep in the Traffic Warden @ Darley Handicap (1100m), and if it's as successful as Snowden hopes, he'll set his sights on the spring. Manaajem scored a brilliant debut win at Wyong but pulled up lame when beaten as an odds-on favourite on the Kensington track on January 15. Snowden said it was the right decision to pause after that run, and Manaajem is showing the benefit of that extra time. 'She hasn't got the best knees in the world, she pulled up a bit jarred up, so we tipped her out again,' he said. Loading 'It's just immaturity. She's older and a bit stronger; she's a magnificent type. She's got black type in her for sure, the way she works. She has a good pedigree behind her, a very good family, she's by Tassort, and the fillies go very well by that horse.' After winning her first trial, Snowden elected to put a cross-over nose band on Manaajem and she'll wear that gear on race day. He said while she won that initial hit out, she raced a bit too keenly for his liking, but the way she performed in her second trial told the trainer she's reacted well to the change and is ready to go.
The Age
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Snowden confident that Manaajem is on the road to bigger things
Trainer Peter Snowden is confident filly Manaajem has the potential to jump a bar much higher than she'll be presented with when she resumes at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. The half-sister to group 1 winner Charm Stone starts what is likely to be a short winter prep in the Traffic Warden @ Darley Handicap (1100m), and if it's as successful as Snowden hopes, he'll set his sights on the spring. Manaajem scored a brilliant debut win at Wyong but pulled up lame when beaten as an odds-on favourite on the Kensington track on January 15. Snowden said it was the right decision to pause after that run, and Manaajem is showing the benefit of that extra time. 'She hasn't got the best knees in the world, she pulled up a bit jarred up, so we tipped her out again,' he said. Loading 'It's just immaturity. She's older and a bit stronger; she's a magnificent type. She's got black type in her for sure, the way she works. She has a good pedigree behind her, a very good family, she's by Tassort, and the fillies go very well by that horse.' After winning her first trial, Snowden elected to put a cross-over nose band on Manaajem and she'll wear that gear on race day. He said while she won that initial hit out, she raced a bit too keenly for his liking, but the way she performed in her second trial told the trainer she's reacted well to the change and is ready to go.
The Age
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Clear Proof ready to put best foot forward for Thompson
Trainer John Thompson is confident he's finally winning the battle with Clear Proof's feet and is hopeful he can show a return to form at Warwick Farm today. Clear Proof hit the ground running last winter with a debut win and a second in the Listed Rosebud, prompting Thompson to give him a chance in the group 1 Golden Rose. He didn't measure up and was gelded, and after two runs back Thompson said the platform is there this time to perform in the Traffic Warden @ Darley Handicap (1300m). Clear Proof was beaten 5-1/2 lengths by subsequent Hawkesbury Guineas winner Media World but did make some ground to run eighth. 'In his second trial he lost a front plate and he trod on the toe clip,' Thompson said. 'He had a 10 cent piece-sized hole in his foot, so we had to give him a few weeks to get over that 'I thought at Warwick Farm the other day it was right. When we trotted him up at home my rider said he was right but you can't replicate race speed at home. 'Nash said he couldn't give his top gear, he could feel him holding back and couldn't hit the line. In saying that he got a long way back.' A common factor in his first couple of starts was forgiving ground, and he'll get that at Warwick Farm with the track rated well into the soft range. Thompson said he can see no problems with Clear Proof's feet, so there should be no excuses on that front. 'He's had another couple of weeks, the foot is good,' he said. 'It's all healed up, and I've put the blinkers back on, too, so it'll make a big difference.
Sydney Morning Herald
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Clear Proof ready to put best foot forward for Thompson
Trainer John Thompson is confident he's finally winning the battle with Clear Proof's feet and is hopeful he can show a return to form at Warwick Farm today. Clear Proof hit the ground running last winter with a debut win and a second in the Listed Rosebud, prompting Thompson to give him a chance in the group 1 Golden Rose. He didn't measure up and was gelded, and after two runs back Thompson said the platform is there this time to perform in the Traffic Warden @ Darley Handicap (1300m). Clear Proof was beaten 5-1/2 lengths by subsequent Hawkesbury Guineas winner Media World but did make some ground to run eighth. 'In his second trial he lost a front plate and he trod on the toe clip,' Thompson said. 'He had a 10 cent piece-sized hole in his foot, so we had to give him a few weeks to get over that 'I thought at Warwick Farm the other day it was right. When we trotted him up at home my rider said he was right but you can't replicate race speed at home. 'Nash said he couldn't give his top gear, he could feel him holding back and couldn't hit the line. In saying that he got a long way back.' A common factor in his first couple of starts was forgiving ground, and he'll get that at Warwick Farm with the track rated well into the soft range. Thompson said he can see no problems with Clear Proof's feet, so there should be no excuses on that front. 'He's had another couple of weeks, the foot is good,' he said. 'It's all healed up, and I've put the blinkers back on, too, so it'll make a big difference.
News.com.au
06-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Warwick Farm preview: Trainer John Thompson expects Hellbent On You to keep her consistent form going
Trainer John Thompson has plenty of admiration for consistent mare Hellbent On You and expects her to make her presence felt again when she returns to Warwick Farm. The four-year-old mare kicked off her campaign with a strong closing win from Formal at Hawkesbury before returning to metropolitan company with a neck third behind Seascape on the Kensington. Hellbent On You then finished a nose second behind progressive filly Candlewick over 1200m at Warwick Farm on April 16. 'I have been very pleased with her runs this campaign. She is a very reliable mare,' said Thompson. 'As rule, when mares are in form they tend to hold it and she seems to be in good order since her last run.' Candlewick holds the inside and beats Hellbent On You by a whisker at Warwick Farm! ðŸ'Œ â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 16, 2025 The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! The daughter of Hellbent has drawn barrier 7 in the TAB Handicap (1300m) with top apprentice Braith Nock to continue his association with her. 'Barrier doesn't really matter to her. She is pretty tractable,' he said. 'If she draws wide, she can get back or if she draws well, she can sit closer. Having that versatility helps with her consistency. 'It's a straight run to the corner at Warwick Farm so you can be three-deep. 'Braith is a ripper. He is very good jockey. 'He is getting better all the time because he us having success and he will keep riding winners. 'I'd say he's the leading apprentice this year.' Thompson expects stablemate Clear Proof to bounce back to form in the Traffic Warden @ Darley Handicap (1300m). The son of Justify caused a boilover on debut when he won at $101 on the Kensington last July and followed up with a second to Gatsby's in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill. He finished own the track at his next two starts before a spell and a lingering issue has impacted his two runs this time in but Thompson feels he is over that now. 'He needed gelding. His first couple of runs were good but he was very colty,' he said 'We persisted a little bit because he showed ability but in the end, Chad Schofield and Craig Williams both said, he needs gelding. 'Unfortunately, this time in, he pulled a front plate off in his second trial and trod on the toe clip. Clear Proof at any old price! 🤯 That's $126 TAB Fixed Odds... to be precise! @JTRacingRwik and @SchofieldChad with a surprise win in the second at Randwick Kensington. â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) July 17, 2024 'I thought he was right at Warwick Farm last start. He was sound when he trotted up but under pressure in the race, Nash (Rawiller) said he was still feeling it a bit. 'He wasn't lame or sore but just wasn't giving a hundred per cent. 'He's had another couple of weeks of foot growth and he is right now. I would expect a big improvement from him. Thompson's has two two-year-olds entered for the meeting but is likely to scratch Vingt Neuf Noir from the fillies edition, the Schweppes Plate (1000m) after she drew barrier 13. 'I will probably save her until next week and go to Scone for the Inglis Challenge,' he said. 'She is a really nice filly and one for the black book. 'She has been trialling nicely and will run well when she races but will improve with the more racing she does.' He will saddle up Ellismayne who makes his debut in the colts and geldings division, the Vinnie Three-Time Champion Sire Plate (1000m). 'He's a nice horse. The 1000m might be a bit short for him but he is a horse to follow,' he said 'He always showed that had something but he just needed gelding. 'This is his first preparation as a gelding and you can see the difference in his attitude. He is more professional.' â– â– â– â– â– Having progressed through his country grades in good style, trainer Donna Scott is hoping her talented gelding Villasaurus can take the next step and measure up in town. The lightly-raced four-year-old was a TAB Highway winner at Rosehill last November but faces a stronger opposition when he steps out in the Drinkwise Mile Benchmark 72 (1600m). Villasaurus was impressive winning a Class 3 Handicap at his home track of Albury three weeks ago to earn himself a trip to Sydney. After settling behind the leader, he got a run between horses on straightening and was eased down to score by over a length from Exceedingly Hot. 'We knew if he won it meant he was no longer eligible for Highways but it would give us a mark on where he is at, said Scott. 'He won well and with his rating in the country, we are limited as to what races he can run in. 'Now we will look to set the bar a bit higher and test him hence why he is in a Benchmark 72 in town. Villasaurus with a big win in the opener! Tyler Schiller combines with Donna Scott! @DScottRacing @G1TySchil â€' 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) November 2, 2024 'Obviously, you don't get the Chris Waller horses in Highways where he has five runners in this race. 'We will get another guide on where we are at with him.' The son of Villermont hasn't had much luck go his way this preparation and has been restricted to just two starts since first trialling at Benalla on February 17. He was trapped three-wide without cover when resuming in the SDRA Country Championships Qualifier at Wagga on March 1 where he went down by a length when third to Canny Hell. He was then seven weeks to his next run at Albury after missing the Country Championships Wildcard at Goulburn on March 23. 'Fitness probably just told on him in the end being first-up in the Qualifier,' said Scott. 'If I knew was going to draw the outside barrier, I probably would have given him another barrier trial leading into it. 'I thought we were a chance in the Wildcard but the truck broke down halfway to Goulburn and we missed the race. 'He has had a bit of a muck around preparation but hopefully all the bad luck is behind us now.'
