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A Day in the life of a Racehorse…
A while back I was asked by an owner, what would be a typical day for his horse, whilst in training. As I answered it occurred to me that possibly other owners have wondered the same but never asked the question. A typical day starts at 3.50am with the lights...
Patience is a virtue which suited Graceful Rose
What a thrill to finally see Graceful Rose score her maiden win from a big field last Saturday at the Sunshine Coast. Purchased by Danny at the Magic Millions four years ago the daughter of Show A Heart out of a stakes-winning mare soon attracked a small group...
Chilwero all the way win at Doomben!
With Brad Stewart in the saddle the beautiful dappled grey son of Red Ransom led all the way to score his third career win at Doomben on 24 June.
Dancing Warrior scores impressive win at the Gold Coast!
After delaying the start due to his reluctance to enter the barrier and the big chestnut gelding showed his true ability by travelling three wide throughout to burst away from them at the turn and win convincingly at the Gold Coast on the 27 June.
Louisiana Rouge handy win on a Heavy Track!
The well bred filly Louisiana Rouge, a full sister to current Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Le Chef, won her third start recently on a heavy 9 track at the Sunshine Coast to bring her career record to 3 wins, 2 seconds, 3 thirds from 14 starts.
Neptune Palace leading number of wins for his sire!
Neptune Palace is in equal place with two other runners having scored the most number of wins for their sire Astronomer Royale. The handsome chestnut likes to run fresh so he has been out to spell again and is now back in full work.
April Brings Success!
After a quiet month of March with hardly any starters April has kicked off well with a couple of nice wins scored by Like A Ruler and Dancing Warrior. Neptune Palace also ran a close second putting in a very promising first up start. Our other fancied...
Dancing Warrior Thrilling Finish
It was such a thrill to see Dancing Warrior scored such an impressive win on Sunday with top class jockey Dan Griffin aboard. On returning to scale Dan commented that he jumped well and as a result he was a little more on the pace than he had planned...
Like A Ruler – QTIS Maiden First Start Win
His dam is called "What's It Like" and after his impressive first start win the owners can all say "It's terrific". The handsome bay 2YO colt showed a bit of promise for things to come as he came from mid field...
Chilwero Pushes Through the Scrum
Under the guiding hands of top class jockey Brad Stewart beautiful grey Chilwero was able to push through the scrum to beat his rivals at the Gold Coast!
We’re having a heat wave a tropical heatwave!
If it is not one thing it is another in the life of a racehorse trainer. After a week away at the Gold Coast to attend the Magic Millions (Danny still came back for track work most mornings) we returned to a horrendous heatwave. The last week has been...
Magic Millions Race Day Round Up
We were absolutely delighted with the run of the galant mare Anna Lizzie to come from the extreme outside barrier to run a close second in the Fillies and Mares race yesterday at the Magic Millions. Prior to the barrier draw Danny had been very pleased with the...