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Feb 1, 2012

Wakefield Racing secures colt in tough day at Karaka.

It was a very strong day at the Karaka Premier sales again for day 2 & most lots were keenly sought after with some spirited bidding. Wakefield Racing secured lot 366, a brown colt by the proven sire Stravinsky out of the Flying... Full Story

Oct 15, 2011

Joint Chiefs weathers the storm

Joint Chiefs got through the some torrid weather this afternoon at Eagle Farm to record his first victory on a wet track in the Open 1200m Hcp. With a huge storm coming & some serious thunder & lightning not too far away, Stewards made... Full Story

Sep 28, 2011

Nupste back with a bang

Nuptse lived up to the promise she showed last time in with a very impressive first-up victory at Doomben this afternoon. Ridden by Chris Munce in the 1040m Class 4 Hcp, Nuptse began well & settled just off the speed. Nearing the 600m mark... Full Story

Aug 14, 2011

Pretty Composed takes her next step

Pretty Composed took her next step this afternoon with an impressive win at Caloundra in the 1000m Class 1 Hcp. Partnered again by Ben Looker, she was a little slow away from the gates but quickly mustered speed to come across from an awkward... Full Story

Aug 4, 2011

Wave Dancing breaks through at the Coast

Wave Dancing broke through this afternoon at the Gold Coast in the 1400m Class 1 Hcp. Ben Looker rode her to perfection in getting her into a handy position just behind the speed. She settled well & peeled off the leader's back... Full Story

Jul 30, 2011

Chief powers home.

Joint Chiefs returned to the winner's stall this afternoon at Doomben in the Open Hcp over 1200m. Ridden by 2kg claiming apprentice Ben Looker, Joint Chiefs sat back off a good tempo in the back 1/2 of the field. When Ben got him to the... Full Story
A Pretty Composed win

Jul 29, 2011

A Pretty Composed win

Pretty Composed kept her cool at Ipswich this afternoon when she broke her maiden status in Ipswich Knights Soccer Club Maiden Plate over 800m. This 3yo filly by Stravinsky went to the barrier as $1.50 favourite at Doomben in October of... Full Story

Frosty brings in a cool change for the Stable

Jul 16, 2011

Frosty brings in a cool change for the Stable

Frosty made a triumphant return to the racetrack today at Doomben in the  Open Hcp 1010m. Ridden by 3kg claiming Apprentice Ben Looker, Frosty began well from barrier 6 & settled on the fence in behind the leaders. Coming to the... Full Story

Afleet Rapper returns after lengthy spell

Apr 19, 2011

Afleet Rapper returns after lengthy spell

Afleet Rapper returned to racing last Saturday at Doomben after a lengthy spell due to a tendon injury. The gelding showed promise as an upcoming staying type earlier in his career before his enforced layoff. He has been in & out of... Full Story

Quiet time in the Stable is soon to change

Apr 19, 2011

Quiet time in the Stable is soon to change

The Stable has been quiet over the last few months with most of the team out having breaks or on the way up again. Brian has used this quieter time to concentrate on the Yearling Sales both in New Zealand & Australia. Brian purchased... Full Story

Duke of Danes breaks through at Caloundra

Feb 17, 2011

Duke of Danes breaks through at Caloundra

After a heart-breaking run of minor placings, Duke of Danes repaid connections patience with a strong win at Caloundra in a Class 1 1200m Hcp. Bouncing rom a an outside barrier, Mitchell would allowed the gelding to come across the field... Full Story

Nupste salutes on Australia Day

Feb 2, 2011

Nupste salutes on Australia Day

Nupste ran up to her good trial form & unlucky fourth when first up with a Strong win at Warwick Farm on Australia Day in the a 3yo OMW Hcp 1000m. Ridden by Nathan Berry, she began very well & settled just of the speed to travel... Full Story