#Jay Ford

Trainer John Thompson doesn't believe there is much between Jojo Was A Man and Purple Sector ahead of their clash in the Maroubra Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Jojo Was A Man is on the back-up after his good win at Randwick on Christmas Eve while Purple Sector has been racing well without much luck this campaign. "This is a race that…

Brookspire has gone from a dominant race favourite one week to almost be a forgotten runner the next. But jockey Jay Ford has suggested punters should be more forgiving of Brookspire going into the Group 3 $200000 Arrowfield Dark Jewel Classic (1400m) at the Scone stand-alone meeting on Saturday. The Chris Waller-trained Brookspire was all the rage…

Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $2m Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m) at Royal Randwick. Rachel King (Knights Order): "He was the nicest horse ever to ride over 3200m and to get one for Gai (Waterhouse) it means a lot definitely. She's been such a huge supporter of mine and being apprentice to her for so long, it's just…

Initially, I didn't need any race form for this project. Weights and measures count, like times and ratings, breeding, management and navigation. But racehorses appeal simply as individuals. Watching them run, walk, parade or simply stand is one of life's pleasures - and educations. Winston Churchill once said, "There is something about the outside…

Trainer Brad Widdup has Fire Lane in the Max Lees Classic at Newcastle on Saturday. Picture: Mark Evans-Getty Images As his maiden Group 1 winner Icebath enjoys some well-earned time in the paddock, trainer Brad Widdup is weighing up kicking off his latest big-money raid with Magic Millions eligible Fire Lane this Saturday. Widdup has the unraced…

AS one The Everest champion prepares to take on the world, another is about to resume trackwork after injury. Nature Strip, winner of The Everest last year and the number one ranked sprinter in the world, has arrived in England to prepare for the Group 1 King's Stand Stakes (1000m) at Royal Ascot on June 14. But back in Sydney, the "grey flash"…

Gary Portelli's unbeaten colt Sejardan is favourite for the $2 million Inglis Millennium at Randwick on Saturday. Picture: Grant Guy Trainer Lauri Parker's penchant for producing upset results provides hope for her bolter Russian Assassin in the $2 million Inglis Millennium (1100m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Russian Assassin is going to the…

Mankayan just holds the call with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Newcastle Cup (2300m) this afternoon in what looks a quality race en route to The Metropolitan. The Maher/Eustace trained import was very good when winning at The Valley and looks well suited up to 2300m. He is just favourite, sitting at $3.20, 10 cents clear of last start Rosehill winner…

Arapaho has been the early firmer with Ladbrokes.com.au for the feature race at Newcastle on Friday, the Newcastle Cup (2300m). The Bjorn Baker trained galloper has been up a while but is holding his form very nicely and should be suited up in trip. He has the one that has been backed early, into $6 from $8.50. Favourite for the race is Victorian…