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News.com.au
3 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Michael Hawkes declares Gallo Nero ‘horse to beat' in BRC Sires' Produce Stakes
A bullish Michael Hawkes has declared 'we're not wary of anybody' in Saturday's BRC Sires' Produce Stakes, believing the wide spaces of Eagle Farm will suit his colt Gallo Nero. Leading jockey Tommy Berry will step up to steer Gallo Nero after regular rider Tyler Schiller suffered a fractured back on Wednesday when filly Rockabye Roxy bucked the hoop in a frightening incident at Canterbury Park. Schiller will miss at least six weeks, ruling him out of the Queensland winter carnival, including the plum ride on $4.20 favourite Gallo Nero in the $1m BRC Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m). The Michael Freedman -trained gelding Aerodrome is $6.50, with local star Grafterburners next on the line at $7. 'It's very disappointing for Tyler,' Michael Hawkes, who trains in partnership with his father John and brother Wayne, said on Friday. 'Tommy Berry's a great back-up but Tyler's done all the work on the horse. His time will come.' Hawkes believed Gallo Nero deserved to win his last-start – the Spirit Of Boom Classic at Doomben (1200m) two weeks ago when he finished runner-up behind Cool Archie after being forced to run wide without cover for most of the trip on a Heavy 8 track. • No Frankie, no worries for Giga Kick in Group 1 attack 'He should've won first-up, everyone saw it,' he said. 'In this day and age unfortunately barriers win races and he was no closer than four-deep probably the whole way. 'He deserved to win. Take nothing away from the other horse (Cool Archie) but he got the breaks and went through them while we had to go around them. 'He had a hard run – first-up on a bog track is not ideal – but his first time at 1400m should suit. 'Hopefully he gets a lovely run because I think Eagle Farm will definitely suit him. It's a big, roomy track that he'll appreciate. 'We're not wary of anybody, he's the horse to beat. 'As long as he gets a good run in transit, everything goes his way and he has a bit of luck then he's going to figure in the finish.' Both Aerodrome and Gallo Nero are $8 chances for the Group 1 JJ Atkins (1600m) for 2YOs on June 14 at Eagle Farm. Freedman said he would prefer a dry track on Saturday for the undefeated Aerodrome, despite him winning the Clarendon Stakes (1400m) last start on heavy ground at Hawkesbury. But with persistent rain on Friday and up to 40mm forecast for Brisbane on Saturday, the Golden Slipper-winning trainer won't get his wish. 'I was hoping we'd get a firmer track because he's got such a good action,' Freedman said. 'Whilst he won on a Heavy 8 track at Hawkesbury, I don't think he was as good on that surface as he was the start before on a drier track. 'But look, he's travelled up well and he's very bright and happy. I was happy with his work here (in Sydney) on Tuesday. 'It just remains to be seen how the track plays.'
Mercury
5 days ago
- Business
- Mercury
What is Plan B? Rosehill sale decision ‘missed opportunity'
The rejection by Australian Turf Club members of the $5bn Rosehill sale proposal is a 'missed opportunity' to financially future-proof Sydney and NSW racing for decades. This was the reaction of one leading trainer who contacted Racing Confidential under a cloak of anonymity after Tuesday's members vote dealt a fatal blow for plans to sell Rosehill, transform Warwick Farm and build a new racing and training centre at Penrith. 'What is the alternative funding model for the industry given wagering is in decline and the members have turned their back on $5bn? What is Plan B?'' the trainer said. • 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 trainer maintains he is 'one of many' reluctant to talk on the record or risk losing stable clients because the Rosehill sale proposal has split Sydney racing, fractured friendships, and led to deep distrust on both sides of the argument. 'There has been a lot of misinformation through this whole debate,'' he said. The trainer became increasingly agitated the longer the conversation went and it was plainly obvious he had real concerns about his future and for many industry participants. It has been regrettable that the Rosehill sale issue seemed to drift away from being a robust debate on the merits of the proposal into attacks on key industry figures. Surely the time has come to put differences aside and start working collaboratively for the betterment of the sport. The Rosehill sale proposal has highlighted some of the long-term structural issues the racing industry must confront, notably improving club revenues, addressing wagering decline, and keeping the sport relevant for younger generations. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Star Sydney jockey Tyler Schiller was in good spirits on Thursday despite a serious back injury that will rule him out for six weeks. 'I'm going well considering, it could've been much worse,'' Schiller said. Tyler Schiller sufferd a back injury at Canterbury on Wednesday. Picture: Getty Images The jockey suffered a stable fracture of his T-8 vertebrae (mid-spine) after he was dislodged going onto the track before the Canterbury opener on Wednesday. Schiller, who has ridden 49 winners to be fifth on the Sydney jockey premiership, has had another hugely successful season highlighted by his Group 1 wins on the Team Hawkes-trained Briasa (TJ Smith Stakes) and Nepotism (Champagne Stakes). Tommy Berry will replace Schiller on Gallo Nero for the Hawkes stable in the Group 1 BRC Sires and also on the Chris and Corey Munce-trained Payline in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Originally published as Leading trainer criticises rejection of Rosehill sale, calls for collaborative efforts to address long-term challenges
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Much-loved jockey Tyler Schiller in hospital after scary pre-race fall at Canterbury Park
Much-loved jockey Tyler Schiller was involved in a nasty pre-race incident on Wednesday and rushed to hospital. Racing NSW confirmed the fall at Canterbury Park, saying Schiller was 'dislodged from his mount going onto the track prior to the running of Race 1'. Schiller was riding Rockabye Roxy onto the track when the Gary Portelli-trained filly suddenly bucked. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Schiller hit the deck and was immediately in significant pain. He was reportedly complaining of pain through his sternum and back following the fall, and needed the 'green whistle' as he waited to be transferred to the Royal Prince Alfred hospital. 'He's conscious and moving his arms and legs,' Racing NSW later said. 'But he's experiencing back pain so he will be transported to hospital via ambulance for further assessment.' The incident meant there was delay to all the Canterbury races with the last race pushed back to 5pm. Later, after concerns arose about Schiller's health, the popular jockey took to social media. He posted a picture of himself on X (formerly Twitter) from his hospital bed, wearing a neck brace. 'Alive,' he said. Schiller has been booked for three races this Saturday at Eagle Farm. He was set to partner $4.50 favourite Gallo Nero in the Group 2 BRC Sires' Produce Stakes, Superalloy in the Group 1 Queensland Derby, and Payline in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Schiller taken to Hospital after pre-race fall at Canterbury
Tyler Schiller has been taken to Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) after parting company with his mount prior to the opening race at Canterbury Park on Wednesday. Schiller was aboard the Gary Portelli -trained Rockabye Roxy when the filly reared going out onto the track, sending Schiller to the turf. Schiller was conscious, moving his limbs and talking when treated by paramedics, but he was complaining of soreness in his back. All races on the Canterbury card were put back a race due to the delay while waiting for a replacement ambulance. The last race will be run at 5pm. Gallo Nero, Superalloy in the Group 1 Queensland Derby and Payline in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
News.com.au
24-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Co-trainer Michael Hawkes predicts a bright future for Spione after his stylish victory at Randwick
Trainer Michael Hawkes predicted a bright future for promising Spione after a fast-finishing win at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Spione, ridden by Tyler Schiller, went very wide on the turn and made his run near the outside rail before reeling in his rivals to win the Magnolia Lane Financial Services Handicap (1400m). 'We have a lot of time for this horse,' Hawkes said. 'He was very unlucky here last start and he drew an awkward barrier today. 'I told Tyler that unfortunately he would have to go back on him but we think the horse is good enough. 'We just had to hope he got some clear air then let him rip and he's done that. It was a very good win.' Spione, well backed into $3.90 favouritism, ran down Thunderlips ($4) to win by a widening one-and-a-quarter lengths with Boltsaver ($8) a half length away third. Schiller said it wasn't his intention to get as wide as he did on Spione in the straight. 'I didn't really want to get to the outside but when I was half-way there at the 400m I thought I might as well go the whole way,' Schiller said. @G1TySchil | @HawkesRacing â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 • Punters in a 'Daze' as import causes a boilover 'Spione finished very strongly and put them away nicely in the finish. He's always been a consistent type and I know Michael really likes him.' Hawkes, who trains in partnership with his brother Wayne and their father, Hall of Famer John, said four-year-old Spione's best is still to come after the sprinter scored his third win at just his fifth start. 'We bred Spione and my Mum (Jenny) and wife (Clare) own him,' Hawkes said. 'The horse is by Showtime who we used to train and I have no doubt in time he will make a very nice horse.'
