Horse Racing: Victoria Derby

POPULAR Mornington trainer Pat Carey is confident Bulawayo will run out the 2500 metres of the VRC Derby at Flemington on Saturday but some of his rivals may struggle at the distance in the Group 1 classic for three-year-olds. Carey, who trains in partnership with Harris Walker said Bulawayo, who is a rank outsider has a good form line and a strong…

Trainer Mick Price's adherence to a proven formula has provided the stable another Victoria Derby chance after Gunstock's Neds Classic win. Gunstock is a son of the late Kiwi sire Tavistock, the same sire as Price's 2015 Victoria Derby winner Tarzino. Price also gained plenty of insight into the breed when he briefly trained Tavistock during the…

Manzoice's stunning Victoria Derby win typified master trainer Chris Waller's uncanny ability to have his horses peaking for the big races. They were the thoughts of Waller's foreman at Warwick Farm, Craig Ritchie. When asked to summarise yet another outstanding year for the premier New South Wales stable, Ritchie said Manzoice's victory in the $2…

Trainer Paul Shailer. (AAP Images/Jono Searle) LOCAL trainer Paul Shailer has nominated'the best bred horse at Port Macquarie' as his best bet among a handful of live chances when racing makes a welcome return to the mid-north coast. Monday's meeting was held over from last Thursday due to unrelenting rain but with some sunny days in the lead-up,…

New Zealand trained colt Mr Maestro has options after fast finishing win at Flemington Already a listed placegetter in New Zealand, the Andrew Forsman trained three-year-old Mr Maestro proved a class above his local rivals, ploughing through the heavy conditions to win by 1-¾ lengths. Jockey Damian Lane, who combined with Forsman and former…