#Debutant Stakes

King's Gambit is on target for a big autumn after trialling brilliantly at Randwick on Monday. Picture: Julian Andrews Golden Slipper favourite King's Gambit made a resounding statement with an effortless barrier trial win at Royal Randwick on Monday. But Godolphin's boom unbeaten two-year-old colt Barber also impressed despite being beaten in his…

Golden Slipper favourite King's Gambit made a resounding statement with an effortless barrier trial win at Royal Randwick on Monday. But Godolphin's boom unbeaten two-year-old colt Barber also impressed despite being beaten in his comeback heat. The Randwick trials session featured a number of potential autumn carnival contenders but none made…

Rachel King, rider of talented filly Infatuation, believes the absence of a standout two-year-old makes the barrier draw even more crucial ahead of the $2 million Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m) on the Gold Coast on Saturday. "It's one of the more open Magic Millions we have seen in the last few years,'' King explained. "There is usually one or…

Hugh Bowman returns to scale on Barber following his victory in the Golden Gift. Picture: Mark Evans-Getty Images Barber blew the start then produced a Belle Du Jour-like effort to come from nowhere and win at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Godolphin's unbeaten juvenile Barber was a clear last out of the barriers but he was in front when it mattered…

The Might And Power Stakes promised to be one of the races of the year and it didn't disappoint with Anamoe scoring a narrow but decisive victory while the'blue army' was dominant in landing three races including two Group 1s. It was certainly a task to sift through so many good performances in landing on five to follow but there were also plenty…

Herald Sun form analyst Brad Waters takes an early look at Saturday's blockbuster Caulfield Guineas meeting. BEST BET QUEEN OF THE BALL (Race 6, No.9) Speedy Sydney filly that was simply too quick for her rivals at The Valley. She's up in class but she's going to be hard to run down with only 51kg on her back. VALUE BET CROSSHAVEN (Race 4,…