Ad Astra out to break maiden status

Poor barriers have conspired against Ad Astra in her brief career to date, but trainer Michael Hickmott is hopeful of a change of fortune on Saturday. Ad Astra has again drawn poorly in the Sportsbet Fast Form Maiden Plate (1000m) on the Morphettville Parks track, but...

Benedetta in first-up Black Caviar Lightning bid

Trainer Jason Warren is looking to hit the ground running from his new Flemington stable when Benedetta runs in the Black Caviar Lightning. Warren took over 18 boxes at Flemington that were previously occupied by Mathew Ellerton and gave Benedetta a jump-out down the...

Freedman still learning about European sprinter

Michael Freedman readily admits he isn’t quite sure what to expect from new recruit Givemethebeatboys when the former European sprinter makes his local debut in the Expressway Stakes at Randwick. While imports now make up a decent percentage of Australian racing’s...

Unbeaten Baker filly ready to go Boom

Twelve months after Stefi Magnetica underlined her promise with an eye-catching fourth in the Light Fingers Stakes, Bjorn Baker is hoping to unearth another new talent in the same race. Dance To The Boom will make her first foray into Group company in Saturday’s...

Fancify chasing more Flemington glory

Trainer Michael Hickmott will look to enhance the already impressive record of Fancify when she runs in a Stakes race at Flemington. Fancify has won seven of her 14 starts and has an imposing record at Flemington, registering two wins and a second from three starts at...