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Kembla preview: Local trainer Kerry Parker quietly confident in both home track quartet and city runner's chances
Local trainer Kerry Parker is optimistic of a good days racing, not just about the chances of his home track quartet but also his lone city runner. Parker has a good opinion of lightly-raced three-year-old Wild Thoughts who made his debut at Kembla back in January when third behind Modella. Put away, the Proven Thoroughbreds-owned son of So You Think has returned in very good order with an all-the-way trial win on his home track last month. 'That was a terrific preparation for him last time in,' said Parker. 'He trialled nicely at Warwick Farm and then ran well on debut before going for a spell. 'It was good education for him and this is now the start of his first real preparation.' Parker's confidence was dented a little when Wild Thoughts drew barrier 11 in the Midway Maiden Handicap (1200m). Miss Stalwart motors home to win Race 5 at @Sapphireturf! @nickoliveracing @quaydek â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 8, 2025 'Unfortunately, he has drawn a bad gate so he is going to need some luck. 'We will just have to ride him conservatively early with cover. 'If the race is run at a suitable tempo, I expect him to finishing strongly and make his presence felt.' Parker was tickled pink with the first-up run of Tom Cruising when runner-up behind Miss Stalwart at the Sapphire Coast over an unsuitable distance. He feels the son of American Pharoah is in with a great chance when he steps up to his ideal distance in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1600m) where he has drawn barrier 3. 'It was the first time I have ever run him over 1200 metres and it was a sensational run,' he said. 'I only took him there because it looked a nice race to start him off in on soft ground on a big track. 'He zipped up the inside really well in the straight. 'He has come back this time in a good frame of mind and is feeling well so I have no problem stepping him out to a mile which is more to his liking. 'I expect him to run really well again.' Why Why Why ran well on debut when third to Jared at Goulburn and followed up with a two-and-a-quarter length sixth to Shalaa Jet at Wyong. With a big drop in weight thanks to the 4kg claim of stable apprentice Ryan Bradley, the three-year-old gelding should be very competitive in the Maiden Plate (1600m). Jared gets the win for @kimwaugh6 in race 7 at Goulburn with @AshMorgan6 in the saddle! ðŸ'� â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 22, 2025 'He is still learning his trade. He's only a little fella so getting the four kilo apprentice on will definitely help him,' Parker said. 'I was really pleased with his first run at Goulburn. 'We probably tried to ride him a bit cute and make use of the inside barrier at Wyong last start. 'They ran along the first half of the race pretty slick and he was under pressure a fair way out. I think they ran something like nine lengths faster than the other mile race for the first half (mile). 'He kept grinding away and wasn't beat that fare so he still went alright.' Bradley will also partner the stayer Cosmos Factory who resumes in the Class 1 Handicap (1400m). 'Naturally he will be better as he gets out over more ground but it looks a nice enough race for him,' said Parker. 'With that weight off his back, he could run a place in a race like this with no surprise.' Parker's day starts off at Randwick with consistent mare Callistemon in the Midway Handicap (1600m). 'Callistemon and Let's Go Again have been running on alternate weeks and placed in the last four (Midways) between them.
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Kembla best bets, inside mail for Saturday, June 21, 2025
Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Kembla and best bets for Queanbeyan on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. â– â– â– â– â– KEMBLA BEST BET Race 4 No. 3: SPACEBALLS Will benefit from her first-up run and well placed down in grade. NEXT BEST Race 3 No. 3: CUBAN RAIN Broke through with a nice win last start and can go back-to-back. VALUE BET Race 7 No. 7: ALLEGRO MISS Back to provincial grade after two runs in town. QUADDIE Race 4: 1, 5 Race 5: 3, 7, 11 Race 6: 1, 5 Race 7: 2 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Comeback jockey BROCK RYAN has good book of rides and looks hard to beat in the TAB Jockey Challenge. â– â– â– â– â– QUEANBEYAN BEST BET Race 1 No. 11: VESCOVI Narrowly beaten at Wagga last start. Can go one better. NEXT BEST Race 5 No. 9: MISS INDI Broke her maiden in good fashion last start. Chance again. INSIDE MAIL – KEMBLA JAMARNI (2) was runner-up behind his stablemate Cuban Rain over 1300m on a heavy track here on June 3 and followed with a solid third to Caelus at Hawkesbury. Good chance to break through. WHY WHY WHY (4) was good on debut when third to Jared at Goulburn. Battled away okay when sixth to Shalaa Jet at Wyong. Gets in well with the 4kg claim. SO LONG FAREWELL (3) has claims on his second to Kundabung on the Kensington. GAMBLER (3) has always trialled well but hasn't delivered. He was caught wide at Newcastle last start. Won both recent trials nicely and time to show it on race day. CODENAME (2) is a first starter by Hanseatic. Was okay when third in his first trial here on May 12. Took benefit from the experience and was very good leading all-the-way to a near four length win in his second 17 days later. COSMIC EAGLE (6) was a handy third to First Landing on debut at Newcastle. CUBAN RAIN (3) showed a glimpse last preparation when a strong closing second to Rybakina over 1400m here. Kicked off this campaign with a third to Winner Of Kowloon before a smart win from Jamarni. Good chance again. JARED (2) had been runner-up six times with a number of close finishes. Finally broke through at Goulburn first-up before failing on the heavy track at Newcastle. Can bounce back. BUTTERFLY STYLE (5) dug deep to run down Rubilace in a tight finish at Sapphire Coast last start. SPACEBALLS (3) will take improvement from his first-up fourth to Mia Ballerina in a Bm64 at Canterbury. Scored a good win at Warwick Farm first-up last time in followed by a close third at Rosehill. Well placed dropping back to a Class 1. POINT SCORE (6) started third favourite on debut when down the track behind Rivellino at Randwick in January. Returned with a stylish win over 1000m here on May 31. HIPPOLYTE ROCK (2) has claims on his Super Maiden win at Newcastle before a spell. RAINBOW GODDESS (3) had a tough run out wide and was no match for Ninagloo Reef but held on for second when resuming at Hawkesbury. Had a bit of trouble getting a clear run on straightening when a nose second to Inncourt at Wyong. Can give this a shake. WILD THOUGHTS (1) did a nice job on debut when third behind Modella here back on Jan 29. Resumes here off a hard held all-the-way trial win. Wide gate the concern. BORDER TOWN (9) will take improvement from his first-up third here on June 3. UP AND UNDER (1) will appreciate a drop back in grade from two placings at Warwick Farm. Led from a wide gate when third to Knights Armour then tracked leader when third to Trapalanda over 2200m. Gets in well with the 4kg claim. PIPLUP (4) finished seventh in that race behind Trapalanda beaten two-and-a-half lengths. His two wins were over this trip, one of the at The Valley last November. ANT (5) got home well for a close third to Dark Arts at Canterbury second-up before a win over this track and trip. ALLEGRO MISS (7) scored a strong closing win in a Class 1 at Newcastle before jumping up to Midway company and not beat far in both goes. Best form is on wet tracks but she has placed on a Good 4. DIAMOND SHOW (6) followed a second to Bella Montagna here before back-to-back wins at Hawkesbury and Wyong. Chance for the hat-trick. TOM CRUISING (9) produced a good effort for second over 1212m at the Sapphire Coast first-up. Will appreciate stepping up to the mile where he has won twice. AUDENZIA (9) was wide early before getting outside the leader then going to the from on turn when just caught by Twilight Elegance here two runs back. Similar story here two weeks later when just beaten by Charleroi. Due for a win. STEEL RAIN (6) is also closing in on a win after three placings this time in. Narrowly beaten at Goulburn before a two length second to Unusual Prospect in a Gosford Super Maiden. CHEEKY DANCER (10) was third at Hawkesbury before being beaten a nose on a Good 4 in a Super Maiden at Tamworth. Not far behind the placegetters at her two runs since.
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Success is baked for rising star apprentice jockey Jaylah Kennedy
Rising star Jaylah Kennedy is second in pursuit of the Melbourne apprentice jockey title but certainly atop the popularity stakes for sharing home-baked sweet treats on race day. A decadent batch of 'brookies', combined brownie and chocolate chip cookie slice, cut into jockey portion-sized squares, attracted rave reviews last Wednesday at Sandown. Kennedy is lucky to be genetically-blessed to indulge her passion for cooking and baking, an unlikely pastime for most jockeys given the importance of weight management. 'It's a little thing I enjoy doing on the side, when I'm not riding light,' Kennedy said. 'It's cold in winter, so nice to bring something in that can warm peoples' tummies. 'I love cooking, I love baking, I just bought a house and it's got a nice kitchen so I'm making use of it. 'I'm lucky I'm four foot nine … any taller and if I cooked and bake like I do, I probably wouldn't be a jockey.' Jockeys, trainers, race-day officials and stewards polished the brookies last Wednesday. 'I told the stewards they can't suspend me if they're going to eat my baking,' Kennedy laughed. 'I made them bite-sized jockey pieces so everyone could enjoy.' Kennedy has six rides at Flemington on Saturday, including the electric Bold Bastille in the last. 'She's naturally very speedy, I made my way to Werribee the other day to trial her, hoping to keep her race day first-up, and she did everything right,' Kennedy said. 'She pulled up like a horse ready to go to the races now … first up she could be maybe that little bit vulnerable late but … she'll be there to take a bit of running down.' Kennedy has ridden 20 city winners to date this season, one less than clubhouse leader Tom Prebble, a friend and fellow fourth-year apprentice. Prebble has the stronger hand on Saturday with six rides, including favourites Splash Back and Jimmy The Bear. 'I've been going to the races thinking anything can happen lately,' Kennedy said. 'An open book and try not to overthink this. Hopefully it's a good weekend. 'It comes down to the support you've got around you, I've been getting a lot of good opportunities with a lot of big stables … it's always good to be able to repay them. 'This is my first full season riding in town and I'm happy with how things are going, hopefully we can tick off the metro premiership, it's a really big goal of mine this season. 'It's pretty competitive between me and Tom Prebble, he's one of my best mates but at the same I'd be happy to be in first place and him second.' Apprentice jockeys rode five of the nine winners last Saturday at Sandown. â– â– â– â– â– Flemington victory next as Rose blooms A dream Flemington winner would cap a memorable week for apprentice jockey Rose Hammond. Hammond the past seven days has doubled her tally of city winners, now up to four, with success at Sandown Hillside last Saturday and Wednesday respectively. The Melbourne-based Echuca export has two rides at Headquarters on Saturday including the Matt Laurie -trained Yulong-owned filly Sun Setting, a $21 outsider in a competitive 1100m race. Sun Setting has won comfortably the past two starts at Moe and Mornington. 'I'm really excited for her,' Hammond said. 'A huge thank you to (Laurie), he's been a great supporter of mine and backs me. 'Hopefully I get the job done for him … in the Yulong colours, so really keen for that.' Hammond is determined to make up for lost time, as early injury setbacks hampered her progress and riding development. The 22-year-old suffered a broken leg in track work, before she even started her apprenticeship, and then missed time with a fractured collarbone and multiple concussions. 'I've always wanted to be a jockey so that determination is in me, I couldn't think of doing anything else, I love my job,' Hammond said. 'Hopefully the next two years (of apprenticeship) are smooth sailing, got the injuries out of the way. 'I know I've got a lot of improvement to come so hopefully I can keep working on my craft and get momentum.'
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Inside Queen Elizabeth II's life at the races: She won over £8.7million... but historic footage reveals it was the humble victories that truly delighted her
It's that time of year when the bookies fill up with hopeful punters and racing enthusiasts dust off their grandest hats for Ascot. While lucky bettors could win part of a record £17.75million prize money this week, there was one member of the Royal Family who was overjoyed to leave the races with a modest £15. The late Queen's love of both horses and racing is well-documented. At the time of her death, she reportedly won 566 of her 3,441 races as an owner, and it is thought she made £8.7million from her hobby since 1988. But in 1991, the Queen, in her 60s, was joined by the Queen Mother at Epsom for the Derby, taking part in the grand racing tradition of a low-money sweepstakes. A clip from this event appeared in the 1992 BBC documentary Elizabeth R, which was produced to mark the Queen's Ruby Jubilee and gave viewers a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the monarchy. Dressed in a bright purple ensemble, the Queen began to watch the race on a screen before running through the room with binoculars in hand to watch the three-year-old stallion get over the line from the balcony, which is opposite the finishing post. She is so excited that she stands in front of the Queen Mother and blocks her view. 'That's my horse, isn't it? That's my horse!' the Queen said while turning to her mother as she looked at the horse, Generous. Queen Elizabeth ll is filmed for a BBC television programme as she watches racing at the Epsom Derby 'Oh my god, Mother! We won!' She was then given her winnings from the sweepstake: 'What do I get?' she asked an aide. 'Well, you get 16, Ma'am,' he answered. 'Sixteen pounds! Oh!' said the Queen, smiling broadly to the camera. It was as if the Queen were a child who had won a prize at the arcade. 'How kind of you,' she exclaimed. Earlier in the programme, there was another heartwarming scene in which the Monarch tells her mother it is nice to be on-course to watch the racing, rather than staring at a television. 'Do you know I've not watched with a pair of binoculars for ages, look at it pouring with tears, I always watch on the television,' said the Queen. Many have remarked over the years that the Queen was happiest and most relaxed when she was talking about horses. Biographer Ben Pimlott quoted a horse-world confidante in his book, The Queen, when he described her passion for the animals and the sport. 'She is very interested in stable management — and happiest with the minutiae of the feed, the quality of the wood chipping and so forth,' he wrote. Top trainer Richard Hannon Senior said Her Majesty's horse knowledge put many highly credentialed trainers to shame. 'I always had to do my homework when I ran one of Her Majesty's horses or when she came to visit our stables,' he said. 'She knows all the pedigrees of her horses inside out. There's no small talk when discussing her horses. She knows all the bloodlines going back decades. 'She also used to say to me after a stable tour, "It's nice to come to a place that doesn't smell of fresh paint".' It was a view shared by her racing adviser John Warren. 'If the Queen wasn't the Queen, she would have made a wonderful trainer. She has such an affinity with her horses and is so perceptive,' Warren once said. The British Horseracing Authority paid tribute to the much-loved monarch as it suspended race meetings when news of her death broke. This comes as Tuesday kicked off the first day of Royal Ascot. The King, whose only Ascot win was Desert Hero in 2023, is set to attend every day of the five-day festival after it was reported he was surprised at how much he enjoyed the occasion. For the 200th anniversary of the Royal Procession, Charles and Camilla arrived in a carriage with Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Salman Al Saud and Lady Sarah Keswick, one of the Queen's official companions. On day one, Charles's hopes for his horse were dashed as the favourite failed to dazzle in the sun and finished ninth. Reaching High had been hotly tipped by bookies at 11-4 before the Ascot Stakes, but he flopped in front of the expectant monarch. The King, whose only Ascot win was Desert Hero in 2023, is set to attend every day of the five-day festival after it was reported he was surprised at how much he enjoyed the occasion Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 77, had been cheering from the Royal Box but were seen leaving shortly after the loss, even with two more races to go. He had taken over his mother's stable of horses. The late Queen had more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign. Earlier, Charles had written in the official racecard: 'Having experienced the thrill of victory at Royal Ascot ourselves in 2023, we can only wish all those competing this week the very best of luck and that everyone watching has a most enjoyable five days.' What is Royal Ascot? One of Britain's most well-known racecourses, Ascot holds a special week of races in June each year called Royal Ascot, attended by The King and Queen, who has had an interest in horses since childhood. This week has become Britain's most popular race meeting, welcoming around 300,000 visitors over five days, all dressed up in their finest clothes and hats. What do The King and Queen do at Ascot? Each day of the week begins with the Royal Procession, when The King, The Queen and accompanying Members of the Royal Family arrive along the track in horse-drawn landaus. They then spend the day watching the races from the Royal Enclosure. In 2006, Queen Elizabeth II opened the redeveloped Ascot Racecourse by thanking all who had been involved. In 2021, The Queen, as The Duchess of Cornwall, sat down with Oli Bell to discuss the passion for horse racing throughout the Royal Family, and her hope for it to continue with the next generation. Why are The King and Queen involved at Ascot? Ascot Racecourse was founded by Queen Anne in 1711, and has since received the support of a further twelve monarchs. The Ascot summer race meeting officially became a Royal week in 1911. The King and Queen are owner and breeder of many thoroughbred horses and share an interest in horses with many members of the family. The names of the week's races have a Royal theme, such as 'King George V Stakes', 'Diamond Jubilee Stakes' and 'Windsor Castle Stakes'.
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‘That is a great recipe': Trainer James Cummings cooks up Randwick rout with four top chances in last race
Godolphin maestro James Cummings was reluctant to rate his four sprinters but hinted the price assessors had it right with Kerguelen as favourite for the Switzerland At Coolmore Handicap (1200m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Cummings will also saddle up Contemporary, Pereille and Razors in the Randwick closer with all four of the stable's sprinters prominent in TAB Fixed Odds betting. But Kerguelen is the $2.40 favourite even though the promising gelding is only third emergency and needs another scratching to gain a start. 'Kerguelen's going really well and it would be nice to get him into the race carrying 52kg,'' Cummings said. 'For a horse on the rise that is a great recipe.'' • A five-year-old son of former champion racehorse and sire Lonhro, Kerguelen has only been to the races six times for three wins and three seconds. But Kerguelen resumed with a strong win over the talented Brave One at Rosehill and drops 5.5kg for the Randwick sprint, albeit he is up sharply grade. 'We have been so patient with this horse,'' Cummings said. 'Although we have always held him in high regard, he's needed time to mature and I would like to think our patience will be rewarded now. 'This might be one of the drier tracks he's raced on but he's going along so sweetly and is a chance to rocket through his grades.'' Kerguelen gives @JamesCummings88 and @KPMcEvoy a Rosehill double! ðŸ'° @godolphin | @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 31, 2025 • Kerguelen is the pick of the Godolphin quartet and the $2.40 favourite with TAB Fixed Odds with his stablemates Razors at $9, Pereille $9.50 and Contemporary at $11. Razors was twice stakes-placed as a three-year-old but hasn't raced for 12 months. Cummings has given the gelding two recent barrier trials to ready him for a Randwick return. 'I thought it was good work from Razors the other day in his trial and he's coming into this race looking pretty athletic for a horse coming off a long break,'' he said. Pereille ran fourth behind Headley Grange in a strong form race at Randwick last start and Cummings feels the sprinter is at his peak after two runs from a spell. 'He is going well and has come on from that last run,'' Cummings said. 'This does look a suitable race for him.'' Headley Grange wins first up to give @PrideRacing a Randwick double! 🙌 @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 7, 2025 • Topweight Contemporary has to shoulder 59kg after apprentice Benjamin Osmond 's 2kg claim but his second-up effort when third to In Flight in the Listed Bob Charley Stakes is very good form for the Randwick closer. 'Contemporary is knocking on the door and is ready to win,'' Cummings said. 'He is up there where it hurts in the ratings but that is offset with the claim and he should be very strong late in the race.'' Cummings, who will take a break from training at the end of next month before moving to Hong Kong for the 2026-27 season, also has three-year-old fillies Amusing and Glorioso entered for the Quayclean Handicap (1300m) although the trainer hinted only the former was a certain starter. 'I like the look of Amusing, her trials have been good and I'm happy for her to go back to the races,'' he said. 'Glorioso won last start (Gosford) but I'm just considering the options with her, we might even wait for Wednesday (Kensington.'' A great finish at @hawkesburyrc with Glorioso getting the win in a photo - and that's a double to @ZacLloydx! @JamesCummings88 | @godolphin — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) October 24, 2024 Cummings also has chances interstate with Kin contesting the Listed $160,000 Gai Waterhouse Classic (1200m) at Ipswich while boom two-year-old Observer lines up in the TAB We're On (1420m) at Flemington. 'Kin has a lovely barrier (two) at Ipswich she should be able to be ridden to her strengths,'' the trainer said. 'As for Observer, there is a lot to like about that horse. He was stylish winning last start (by five lengths at Sandown), he has come a long way and will only get better.'' â– â– â– â– â– Hooligan Tommy 'right in the race' Hooligan Tommy, part-owned by NRL legend Greg Alexander, can continue his form surge in the Midway Handicap (1600m). The John Sargent -trained Hooligan Tommy has won two of his five starts this campaign including his dominant effort at Kembla Grange last start by more than three lengths under 60.5kg. Tough four-year-old Hooligan Tommy drops to 58kg and is at $8.50 behind Callistemon at $3.40. 'Hooligan Tommy is on top of his game and is right in the race,'' Sargent said. 'He is better on a firmer track which he will get on Saturday, and a good, hard run mile will suit him. He's worked well during the week and looks great in the coat.'' Hooligan Tommy seems to have found his niche race distance around 1600m after being tried as a stayer last season when he ran unplaced behind Riff Rocket and Ceolwulf in the ATC Australian Derby. Sargent also ran Glad You Think So in that Derby with the gelding finishing a very game third in the prestigious Group 1 classic. Glad You Think So hasn't lived up to that promise since but Sargent is optimistic the stayer can find something like his best form this winter, starting with a comeback run in the Traffic Warden At Darley Handicap (1400m). Glad You Think So fights back and gets up! @jeanvovermeire @jsargentracing — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) September 15, 2023 'He had a so-so campaign last time but I think he's come back in very good order this time,'' Sargent said. 'I think he will sprint well fresh. Although he will get back a bit, as long as he is hitting the line I will know he is on the right track.'' Meanwhile, Sargent has sent emerging filly Bearings interstate for the Ken Cox Handicap (2000m) at Flemington. Sargent was hoping to get Bearings to the Queensland Oaks but the filly failed to qualify despite consistent results this campaign including wins at Goulburn and Newcastle. 'Bearings has gone to Melbourne as this looks a nice race for her with good prizemoney,'' Sargent said. 'She does gets back in her races so hopefully they run along because she will be hitting the line.'' â– â– â– â– â– Hopper ready to Medal at Randwick The winning form of Mickey's Medal has given trainer Peter Snowden added confidence Hopper will be hard to beat in the QMS Media Handicap (1600m). Hopper, a son of former super sire Snitzel, made a race of it with Mickey's Medal at Rosehill three weeks ago, finishing a close second. Mickey's Medal then franked the form by winning again at Rosehill last Saturday. 'The form around Hopper is good, it's always nice to see the form hold up,'' Snowden said. 'The Randwick race sets up well for Hopper. He's drawn a nice gate and should get his chance.'' Oh Mickey, you're so fine! It's Mickey's Medal for the win at Rosehill! 🥇 @NockBraith | @ANeashamRacing | @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 31, 2025 Snowden has Sakima, also by Snitzel, entered for the Quayclean Handicap (1300m) but is still deciding whether to start the filly. 'Sakima lost her way a little bit last preparation but she's showing some good signs at home with her trackwork,'' Snowden said. 'I still haven't decided if I run her Saturday or wait for Wednesday.'' Snowden is also upbeat about the chances of Xidaki in the Listed $200,000 Eye Liner Stakes (1350m) at Ipswich. â– â– â– â– â– What's in a name? Fans of the blockbuster movie and perennial family favourite Sound Of Music will recognise the name of a three-year-old gelding in the maiden opener at Kembla Grange. So Long Farewell is named after the hit Rodgers and Hammerstein song from the movie and the inspiration is obvious – his dam is Sound Of Music. â– â– â– â– â– Storm Boy ready to roll at Royal Ascot Irish training genius Aidan O'Brien expects to see a 'completely different level of performance' from former Australian sprint star Storm Boy in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) at Royal Ascot on Saturday night. Storm Boy ran poorly at his debut for the O'Brien stable in Ireland last month but the brilliant three-year-old colt has pleased the Coolmore crew at trackwork since that run. 'We had a few bits and pieces to iron out of him leading up to the Greenlands Stakes,'' O'Brien told English media this week. 'While we got those things sorted out, we then didn't have the time to get enough work into him to have him where we wanted for that race in conditioning terms. 'But we've been able to get much more serious with him since that run in terms of work and it's very possible you'll see a completely different level of performance at Royal Ascot.'' Storm Boy, who will be ridden by Ryan Moore, is a $5 equal second favourite behind French star and Golden Eagle runner-up Lazzat at $3.90 for the Jubilee Stakes on the final day of the Royal Ascot carnival. • Tips from the big bookies for Saturday's racing â– â– â– â– â– 5 YEARS AGO Trumbull, trained by Kim Waugh and ridden by Tommy Berry, was too good for Order Again in the Civic Stakes, run that year at Rosehill. In the spring, Trumbull returned to win the Sydney Stakes on Everest Day. The Ipswich Cup was not held in 2020 but Bandipur, trained by Kelly Purdy, won the Eye Liner Stakes and Tony Gollan's Solar Star won the Gai Waterhouse Classic. Finally Trumbull comes through for the @tabcomau punters with a peach of a ride from @TommyBerry21 jumping and railing like a greyhound to take out the Civic Stakes for @kimwaugh6 — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 27, 2020 10 YEARS AGO Haussmann, trained by John O'Shea, defeated Two Blue narrowly in an exciting finish to the Civic Stakes. Chris Waller's Dancha finished fast to win the Ipswich Cup, the Wez Hunter-trained Smokin' Joey won the Eye Liner Stakes and Real Surreal found her best form to win the Gai Waterhouse Classic. 20 YEARS AGO The Paul Perry-trained Turaga, ridden by Kathy O'Hara, came from near last with a powerful surge to edge out Terrace and Magic Marvo in a tight three-way finish to the Civic Stakes. Jockey Anthony Patillo won the Ipswich Cup on the Barry Miller-trained Forest Jim then completed the big-race double when he partnered Nessuno, trained by John Wigginton, to the Eye Liner Stakes.
