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Courier-Mail
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Toby Edmonds has sights on second Stradbroke after his ‘Claytons' triumph during Covid pandemic
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Toby Edmonds calls his 2020 win in Queensland's biggest race 'The Claytons Stradbroke' and says it felt 'a bit morbid' scoring his greatest triumph during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Queensland winter carnival that year was almost unrecognisable due to sweeping safety restrictions and Eagle Farm was like a ghost town when Edmonds and his son Trent scored their first Group 1 with Tyzone. Only two Sydney jockeys were riding in the 2020 Stradbroke which was that year slashed from $1.5m to $350,000 in prizemoney. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Fast forward five years and Toby Edmonds, now in training partnership with Stephen McLean, said it will be an entirely different feeling if flying filly and bargain buy Spicy Martini can win Queensland's best race which is now worth $3m. 'It was a bit morbid to be honest when Trent and I won in 2020 and we called it the Claytons Stradbroke because they crunched the prizemoney right down,' Toby Edmonds said. 'We ran second the year before with Tyzone and he won a similar amount that year to what he did for winning in 2020. 'Some people would say there's a little asterisk next to it (the 2020 Stradbroke) but the field was still competitive. 'And it was a Group 1 next to my name which was what I always wanted. 'But there is no doubt that this one on Saturday will be bigger if we win. 'It would be similar to a cricketer like Steve Smith or Ricky Ponting scoring a hundred, to win a big Group 1, it's like the grand final for a trainer like me.' Trent Edmonds is chasing another Stradbroke victory on Saturday with three-year-old filly Spicy Martini. Picture: Trackside Photography • Trainer reveals JJ Atkins contender was 'flying blind' in lead-up Spicy Martini is a daughter of US champion Justify who was purchased by Edmonds for the barely believable price of $8000 as a yearling. The filly who 'walks like a duck' surged into the Stradbroke Handicap field when scoring a golden ticket by winning the Fred Best Classic and gets into the Stradbroke with a featherweight. Gold Coast trainer Edmonds is a student of racing history and has always enthused about the prospect of qualifying a three-year-old filly for the Stradbroke. In total, there have been 12 three-year-old fillies who have won the Stradbroke, including Stefi Magnetica last year. Others in the last 40 years are La Montagna (2006), Private Steer (2003), Dane Ripper (1997) and Canterbury Belle (1985). 'I just like the profile of three-year-old fillies in this race,' Edmonds said. 'Stefi Magnetica won it last year and then you go back and look at the likes of La Montagna and Private Steer. • 'I won't be backing him': Owner questions Stradbroke favourite's odds 'I'm a big student of history, it's there and its pretty simple to look up. 'I have followed form for 30 years and it's always been a passion of mine. 'I have always thought a three-year-old filly in a Stradbroke with no weight, if she is any good, could figure in the finish. 'Whether Spicy Martini is good enough or not, we are not sure, but she is certainly a game filly and I think they will know she is in the race. 'Some people are saying this isn't a vintage Stradbroke, but whether it is or it isn't doesn't matter, they are all difficult to win.' Edmonds will take his customary position at Eagle Farm on Saturday, watching the races by himself and away from others. It's how he likes it, 'so I don't have anyone annoying me while I'm watching a race'. • Grounded Corey flying high ahead of dream Group 1 bid Spicy Martini went through an online sale and was sold at a bargain-basement rate because of concerns over her X-rays, despite being a daughter of Justify. It was a gamble that has paid off in sensational fashion. 'Anyone could have bought her really, someone might have went to $8500 and we might not have bought her,' Edmonds said. 'But we might have kept going, we actually hadn't seen her but we thought a Justify filly, regardless of what she looked like, was worth a shot at that price. 'We did speak to Coolmore and they shared the information they had on her. 'But it was really a throw at the stumps to be honest.' Spicy Martini has drawn barrier four and is a $31 chance. Originally published as Toby Edmonds has sights on second Stradbroke Handicap after his 'Claytons' triumph during Covid pandemic
Daily Telegraph
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Toby Edmonds has sights on second Stradbroke after his ‘Claytons' triumph during Covid pandemic
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Toby Edmonds calls his 2020 win in Queensland's biggest race 'The Claytons Stradbroke' and says it felt 'a bit morbid' scoring his greatest triumph during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Queensland winter carnival that year was almost unrecognisable due to sweeping safety restrictions and Eagle Farm was like a ghost town when Edmonds and his son Trent scored their first Group 1 with Tyzone. Only two Sydney jockeys were riding in the 2020 Stradbroke which was that year slashed from $1.5m to $350,000 in prizemoney. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Fast forward five years and Toby Edmonds, now in training partnership with Stephen McLean, said it will be an entirely different feeling if flying filly and bargain buy Spicy Martini can win Queensland's best race which is now worth $3m. 'It was a bit morbid to be honest when Trent and I won in 2020 and we called it the Claytons Stradbroke because they crunched the prizemoney right down,' Toby Edmonds said. 'We ran second the year before with Tyzone and he won a similar amount that year to what he did for winning in 2020. 'Some people would say there's a little asterisk next to it (the 2020 Stradbroke) but the field was still competitive. 'And it was a Group 1 next to my name which was what I always wanted. 'But there is no doubt that this one on Saturday will be bigger if we win. 'It would be similar to a cricketer like Steve Smith or Ricky Ponting scoring a hundred, to win a big Group 1, it's like the grand final for a trainer like me.' Trent Edmonds is chasing another Stradbroke victory on Saturday with three-year-old filly Spicy Martini. Picture: Trackside Photography • Trainer reveals JJ Atkins contender was 'flying blind' in lead-up Spicy Martini is a daughter of US champion Justify who was purchased by Edmonds for the barely believable price of $8000 as a yearling. The filly who 'walks like a duck' surged into the Stradbroke Handicap field when scoring a golden ticket by winning the Fred Best Classic and gets into the Stradbroke with a featherweight. Gold Coast trainer Edmonds is a student of racing history and has always enthused about the prospect of qualifying a three-year-old filly for the Stradbroke. In total, there have been 12 three-year-old fillies who have won the Stradbroke, including Stefi Magnetica last year. Others in the last 40 years are La Montagna (2006), Private Steer (2003), Dane Ripper (1997) and Canterbury Belle (1985). 'I just like the profile of three-year-old fillies in this race,' Edmonds said. 'Stefi Magnetica won it last year and then you go back and look at the likes of La Montagna and Private Steer. • 'I won't be backing him': Owner questions Stradbroke favourite's odds 'I'm a big student of history, it's there and its pretty simple to look up. 'I have followed form for 30 years and it's always been a passion of mine. 'I have always thought a three-year-old filly in a Stradbroke with no weight, if she is any good, could figure in the finish. 'Whether Spicy Martini is good enough or not, we are not sure, but she is certainly a game filly and I think they will know she is in the race. 'Some people are saying this isn't a vintage Stradbroke, but whether it is or it isn't doesn't matter, they are all difficult to win.' Edmonds will take his customary position at Eagle Farm on Saturday, watching the races by himself and away from others. It's how he likes it, 'so I don't have anyone annoying me while I'm watching a race'. • Grounded Corey flying high ahead of dream Group 1 bid Spicy Martini went through an online sale and was sold at a bargain-basement rate because of concerns over her X-rays, despite being a daughter of Justify. It was a gamble that has paid off in sensational fashion. 'Anyone could have bought her really, someone might have went to $8500 and we might not have bought her,' Edmonds said. 'But we might have kept going, we actually hadn't seen her but we thought a Justify filly, regardless of what she looked like, was worth a shot at that price. 'We did speak to Coolmore and they shared the information they had on her. 'But it was really a throw at the stumps to be honest.' Spicy Martini has drawn barrier four and is a $31 chance. Originally published as Toby Edmonds has sights on second Stradbroke Handicap after his 'Claytons' triumph during Covid pandemic
News.com.au
12-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Toby Edmonds has sights on second Stradbroke Handicap after his ‘Claytons' triumph during Covid pandemic
Toby Edmonds calls his 2020 win in Queensland's biggest race 'The Claytons Stradbroke' and says it felt 'a bit morbid' scoring his greatest triumph during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Queensland winter carnival that year was almost unrecognisable due to sweeping safety restrictions and Eagle Farm was like a ghost town when Edmonds and his son Trent scored their first Group 1 with Tyzone. Only two Sydney jockeys were riding in the 2020 Stradbroke which was that year slashed from $1.5m to $350,000 in prizemoney. • Fast forward five years and Toby Edmonds, now in training partnership with Stephen McLean, said it will be an entirely different feeling if flying filly and bargain buy Spicy Martini can win Queensland's best race which is now worth $3m. 'It was a bit morbid to be honest when Trent and I won in 2020 and we called it the Claytons Stradbroke because they crunched the prizemoney right down,' Toby Edmonds said. 'We ran second the year before with Tyzone and he won a similar amount that year to what he did for winning in 2020. 'Some people would say there's a little asterisk next to it (the 2020 Stradbroke) but the field was still competitive. 'And it was a Group 1 next to my name which was what I always wanted. 'But there is no doubt that this one on Saturday will be bigger if we win. 'It would be similar to a cricketer like Steve Smith or Ricky Ponting scoring a hundred, to win a big Group 1, it's like the grand final for a trainer like me.' • Trainer reveals JJ Atkins contender was 'flying blind' in lead-up Spicy Martini is a daughter of US champion Justify who was purchased by Edmonds for the barely believable price of $8000 as a yearling. The filly who 'walks like a duck' surged into the Stradbroke Handicap field when scoring a golden ticket by winning the Fred Best Classic and gets into the Stradbroke with a featherweight. Gold Coast trainer Edmonds is a student of racing history and has always enthused about the prospect of qualifying a three-year-old filly for the Stradbroke. In total, there have been 12 three-year-old fillies who have won the Stradbroke, including Stefi Magnetica last year. Others in the last 40 years are La Montagna (2006), Private Steer (2003), Dane Ripper (1997) and Canterbury Belle (1985). Time to celebrate! That's a spicy win for Spicy Martini in the G3 Fred Best Classic at Doomben 🙌 🌶ï¸� @CWilliamsJockey | @EdmondsRacing | @BrisRacingClub — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 4, 2025 'I just like the profile of three-year-old fillies in this race,' Edmonds said. 'Stefi Magnetica won it last year and then you go back and look at the likes of La Montagna and Private Steer. 'I'm a big student of history, it's there and its pretty simple to look up. 'I have followed form for 30 years and it's always been a passion of mine. 'I have always thought a three-year-old filly in a Stradbroke with no weight, if she is any good, could figure in the finish. 'Whether Spicy Martini is good enough or not, we are not sure, but she is certainly a game filly and I think they will know she is in the race. 'Some people are saying this isn't a vintage Stradbroke, but whether it is or it isn't doesn't matter, they are all difficult to win.' Edmonds will take his customary position at Eagle Farm on Saturday, watching the races by himself and away from others. It's how he likes it, 'so I don't have anyone annoying me while I'm watching a race'. Spicy Martini went through an online sale and was sold at a bargain-basement rate because of concerns over her X-rays, despite being a daughter of Justify. It was a gamble that has paid off in sensational fashion. 'Anyone could have bought her really, someone might have went to $8500 and we might not have bought her,' Edmonds said. 'But we might have kept going, we actually hadn't seen her but we thought a Justify filly, regardless of what she looked like, was worth a shot at that price. 'We did speak to Coolmore and they shared the information they had on her. 'But it was really a throw at the stumps to be honest.' Spicy Martini has drawn barrier four and is a $31 chance.
Toronto Star
12-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Northland Power Achieves First Power on Hai Long Offshore Wind Project
Hai Long offshore substation in the Taiwan Strait. TORONTO, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northland Power Inc. (TSX: NPI) today announced first power from its Hai Long Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan, marking successful energization of the project and connection to Taipower's grid. This achievement comes ahead of the second half of 2025, underscoring the project's strong construction momentum. The milestone also includes the commissioning of both onshore and offshore substations, further demonstrating the project's progress toward full commercial operations, anticipated in 2027. 'Achieving first power is a significant milestone for Northland and reflects the dedication of our team and partners,' said Christine Healy, President and CEO of Northland Power. 'We extend our deepest appreciation to our joint teams, partners, and contractors for their extraordinary efforts.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Since the commencement of construction, Hai Long has made substantial progress, including the production of jacket foundations and pin piles, installation of the Hai Long 2 and 3 offshore substations, installation of all 219 pin piles, assembly of Taiwan's first locally manufactured 14 MW wind turbine nacelle and the installation of 14 out of 73 turbines. With a planned capacity of 1 GW, Hai Long will play a vital role in supporting Taiwan's renewable energy target of 15 GW of offshore wind between 2026 and 2035. Once operational, Hai Long will be among the largest offshore wind farms in the Asia-Pacific region, providing clean electricity to over one million Taiwanese homes. 'This milestone is a testament to the teamwork, technical excellence, and shared commitment from all involved,' said Toby Edmonds, Executive Vice President, Offshore Wind. 'First power represents real progress, not just for Hai Long, but for Taiwan's broader offshore wind ambitions. We're excited to keep building on this momentum.' ABOUT NORTHLAND POWER Northland Power is a Canada-based global power producer dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition. Founded in 1987, with almost four decades of experience, Northland has a long history of developing, owning and operating a diversified mix of energy infrastructure assets including offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery energy storage, and natural gas. Northland also supplies energy through a regulated utility. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with global offices in seven countries, Northland owns or has an economic interest in 3.5 GW of gross operating generating capacity, 2.2 GW under construction and an inventory of early to mid-stage development opportunities encompassing approximately 10 GW of potential capacity. Publicly traded since 1997, Northland's Common Shares, Series 1 and Series 2 Preferred Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols NPI, and respectively. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ('forward-looking statements') that are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management's current expectations and plans. Readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Northland's actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements may or may not transpire or occur. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or include words such as 'anticipates', 'expects,' 'believes,' or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'would' and 'could.' These statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding Northland's expectations for the completion of construction and anticipated timing thereof, the anticipated sequence of construction operations, the timing for and attainment of commercial operations, the expected generating capacity of the project, and the future operations of the project, all of which may differ from the expectations stated herein. These statements are based upon certain material factors or assumptions that were applied in developing the forward-looking statements, including the design specifications of development of the project, the current construction schedule of the project, the provisions of contracts to which Northland or a subsidiary is a party, as well as other factors, estimates, and assumptions that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. Although these forward-looking statements are based upon management's current reasonable expectations and assumptions, they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Some of the factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the 'Risks Factors' section of Northland's Management's Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which can be found at under Northland's profile and on Northland's website at Northland has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from current expectations, however, there may be other factors that cause actual results to differ materially from such expectations. Northland's actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, and Northland cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are, unless otherwise indicated, stated as of the date hereof and are based on assumptions that were considered reasonable as of the date hereof. Other than as specifically required by law, Northland undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise. For further information, please contact: Adam Beaumont, SVP, Capital Markets 416-962-6262 investorrelations@ Victor Gravili, Head of Global Brand & Integrated Communications 647-288-1105 communications@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Northland Power Achieves First Power on Hai Long Offshore Wind Project
Hai Long offshore substation in the Taiwan Strait. TORONTO, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northland Power Inc. (TSX: NPI) today announced first power from its Hai Long Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan, marking successful energization of the project and connection to Taipower's grid. This achievement comes ahead of the second half of 2025, underscoring the project's strong construction momentum. The milestone also includes the commissioning of both onshore and offshore substations, further demonstrating the project's progress toward full commercial operations, anticipated in 2027. 'Achieving first power is a significant milestone for Northland and reflects the dedication of our team and partners,' said Christine Healy, President and CEO of Northland Power. 'We extend our deepest appreciation to our joint teams, partners, and contractors for their extraordinary efforts.' Since the commencement of construction, Hai Long has made substantial progress, including the production of jacket foundations and pin piles, installation of the Hai Long 2 and 3 offshore substations, installation of all 219 pin piles, assembly of Taiwan's first locally manufactured 14 MW wind turbine nacelle and the installation of 14 out of 73 a planned capacity of 1 GW, Hai Long will play a vital role in supporting Taiwan's renewable energy target of 15 GW of offshore wind between 2026 and 2035. Once operational, Hai Long will be among the largest offshore wind farms in the Asia-Pacific region, providing clean electricity to over one million Taiwanese homes. 'This milestone is a testament to the teamwork, technical excellence, and shared commitment from all involved,' said Toby Edmonds, Executive Vice President, Offshore Wind. 'First power represents real progress, not just for Hai Long, but for Taiwan's broader offshore wind ambitions. We're excited to keep building on this momentum.' ABOUT NORTHLAND POWER Northland Power is a Canada-based global power producer dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition. Founded in 1987, with almost four decades of experience, Northland has a long history of developing, owning and operating a diversified mix of energy infrastructure assets including offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery energy storage, and natural gas. Northland also supplies energy through a regulated utility. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with global offices in seven countries, Northland owns or has an economic interest in 3.5 GW of gross operating generating capacity, 2.2 GW under construction and an inventory of early to mid-stage development opportunities encompassing approximately 10 GW of potential capacity. Publicly traded since 1997, Northland's Common Shares, Series 1 and Series 2 Preferred Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols NPI, and respectively. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ('forward-looking statements') that are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management's current expectations and plans. Readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Northland's actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements may or may not transpire or occur. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or include words such as 'anticipates', 'expects,' 'believes,' or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'would' and 'could.' These statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding Northland's expectations for the completion of construction and anticipated timing thereof, the anticipated sequence of construction operations, the timing for and attainment of commercial operations, the expected generating capacity of the project, and the future operations of the project, all of which may differ from the expectations stated herein. These statements are based upon certain material factors or assumptions that were applied in developing the forward-looking statements, including the design specifications of development of the project, the current construction schedule of the project, the provisions of contracts to which Northland or a subsidiary is a party, as well as other factors, estimates, and assumptions that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. Although these forward-looking statements are based upon management's current reasonable expectations and assumptions, they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Some of the factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the 'Risks Factors' section of Northland's Management's Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which can be found at under Northland's profile and on Northland's website at Northland has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from current expectations, however, there may be other factors that cause actual results to differ materially from such expectations. Northland's actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, and Northland cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are, unless otherwise indicated, stated as of the date hereof and are based on assumptions that were considered reasonable as of the date hereof. Other than as specifically required by law, Northland undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise. For further information, please contact: Adam Beaumont, SVP, Capital Markets416-962-6262investorrelations@ Victor Gravili, Head of Global Brand & Integrated Communications647-288-1105 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
