Happy New Year from Cyberhorse
- Tuesday, 31 December 2002 00:00
McEvoy Breaks Lindsay Park Records With Five Winners
- Saturday, 28 December 2002 00:00
The Lindsay Park record books were rewritten today
when Tony McEvoy's hot training form continued with another five city winners.With four winners in Melbourne and one in Adelaide, the winning tally for the month of horses from Lindsay Park reached 36, an all time record for any month in the history on Lindsay Park.
"What can I say," McEvoy said this afternoon. "The last month has been fantastic and things just keep rolling along."
The record for the number of winners by the end of the year was also broken. Since August 1, McEvoy has prepared the winners in 132 races, with still at least another three meetings left in the calendar year.
McEvoy was in Adelaide today but cheered home four winners at the Melbourne meeting in Sandown.
The day couldn't have started any better with the first three winners on the card courtesy of the classy filly More Than Fair, the promising youngster Danzoir and the Sandown specialist Amah Dramas.
Danzoir is likely to head north to race for the big dollars in next month's Magic Millions 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast.
"I'm not sure where he is in the positions of entry at the moment," McEvoy reported. "But I'm really keen on heading up."
Then in race seven McEvoy produced a fine training achievement for the former Hong Kong galloper Danzerani to win first up in Australia.
"He has always shown us plenty and David took his to Hong Kong where he won his first three races," McEvoy said. "He then became unsound and spent a while in the wilderness."
McEvoy now holds a six and a half win advantage over John Hawkes in the Melbourne training premiership, while the margin is 20 in Adelaide.
PIC - Quentin Lang.
Tips for Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide
- Friday, 20 December 2002 00:00
MOONEE VALLEY
R1 - Flurry's Gem, Granniah, La Rieuse, Canchita
R2 - Lady Diva, Princess Caro, Chicks in Charge, Rosarino
R3 - Gibernau, Step Ahead, King's College
R4 - Roister, Legible, Cirque Du Soliel, Fuji Beauty
R5 - Mrs Bently, Dot Com, Ekalaka, Desk Top Lover
R6 - Belle Princess, My Fraarlein, Franjelica, Cloud Dance
R7 - Gifted Ground, Bush Outlaw, Grey Regent, Off to Sea
R8 - Spring Warrior, On the Snip, Al Borak, Clemenger
Best Bet: Flurry's Gem
Value Tip: Gifted Ground
Lay of the Day: King's College
RANDWICK
R1 - Private Steer, De Lollies, Dancing Hill, Southern Rose
R2 - Aracena, Hipwell, Look at Mars, Bennetts Green
R3 - Fiery Venture, Hillman, Networks, Pearly Kings
R4 - Yes Chief, Rahera, Road to Dance, Cash Cache
R5 - Mimes, Fashion Victim, Masked Lady, Con's Amy
R6 - Mrs. Tendulkar, Britt's Best, Arlington Road, This Manshood
R7 - Bumptious, Cosmic Rays, Century Kid, Progress
R8 - Moonflute, Oh She Said, Fleecing, Kajar
Best Bet: Aracena
Value Tip: Mrs. Tendulkar
Lay of the Day: Silver Birch
VICTORIA PARK
R1 - Crowned Serdar, Hula Storm, Demondo, Headache
R2 - Magical Switch, Carlton Conquest, Smytzer's Whisper, Our Short Stop
R3 - Luanda Star, Leta, Angels, Spunkie
R4 - Elephant Rock, Simply Magical, Evans, Griswald
R5 - Dancing Lass, Sledge, Kooda Polo, Just Vic
R6 - Heracles, Torfila, Aptego, Prince of Revelry
R7 - Wyndam All, Wilds of Virginia, Appealing Bell, Disco Kid
R8 - Finniss Rhythm, Tass, Rustic Opal, Kymatt
Best Bet: Crowned Serdar
Value Tip: Wilds of Virginia
Lay of the Day: Disco Kid
Tomorrow's Five State Tips
- Friday, 27 December 2002 00:00
CHELTENHAM
1 - Volnay, Ye Mighty, Telite, Guns 'n' Glory
2 - Our Perfect World, Cashkalani, Champagne Gold, Holy Moley
3 - Separator, Hula Storm, Swindler's Way, Headache
4 - Diver Dave, Leader's Pride, Flash Henry, Winthorpe
5 - Grand Mansion, Bacardi and Dry, Hurricane Lord, Champagne Finale
6 - Will He Be, Lowendale Road, Ottobello, Hand Pass
7 - French Revolution, Shack Window, Torn Scarlet, King's Haven
8 - Awakening, Black Currency, Lockmaster, Multichamp
Best Bet: Diver Dave
Value Tip: Will He Be
Lay of the Day: Chatz
SANDOWN
1 - More Than Fair, Mal De Mer, Kabushka, Sacred
Hill
2 - Amah Dramas, Carnaby Kiss, Squawkbox, Ton of Class
3 - Danzoir, He's a Purla, Bronc, Happy Strike
4 - Anti Miyaki, Deputy Head, Gardener, Zumalaad
5 - Snappa Cane, Media Magnate, Forceful, Stacks on the Mill
6 - Medipal, Heguy, Cate's Forest, Taskwin
7 - Jeune's Jester, Vladivostok, Work and Tumble, Danzerani
8 - Part of Jeune, The Mighty Lions, Crazy Date, My Queen
Best Bet: More Than Fair
Value Tip: Cate's Forest
Lay of the Day: Macmiki
ROSEHILL
1 - Hasna, Beaujolais, That Darn Cat, Sharp
2 - King of Passion, Networks, Spinning Con, Aerial Sports
3 - L'espalier, Merhoob, Dress Code, Spinning Boy
4 - Ritual, Burkina Miss, Lismore, Sporting Queen
5 - Hot Secret, Words of Magic, Obsession, Timidity
6 - Pentathlon, I'm Honor High, Telescopic, Orthopaedic
7 - Sir Vignon, Azraq, Lord Kefalonia, Schahriar
8 - El Rapido, Star of the Seas, Regal Alliance, Hydromaster
Best Bet: Pentathlon
Value Tip: Lord Kefalonia
Lay of the Day: Music Land
DOOMBEN
1 - Rangers, Emerald Dane, Stormy Joe, Little Madame
2 - Midnight Warrior, Ragnar, Strange Conflict, Makes Me Dizzy
3 - Excellent Ann, Jumatty, Capice, Show Star
4 - Grandway Shogun, Merkaba, Barrel a Fun, Clanger
5 - Mardi Gras, Proudly Agro, Top Echelon, Amex
6 - Animate, Ceffyl, Feelers, Get Going
7 - How Funny, Danbird, Kas Nediym, Regimental Gal
8 - Hot Cymbal, How High Sir, Mint Regent, Palace Engagement
Best Bet: Midnight Warrior
Value Tip: Kas Nediym
Lay of the Day: Moving
ASCOT
1 - Summerveld, She's Captivating, Money is Magic, Samurai
Star
2 - Edition, Ebony Halo, Kingston Blaze, Honami
3 - World of Fun, Claise Brook, Bushrange, Magic Aces
4 - Mercury Halo, Jacoba, Femme, Market Wrap
5 - Kensyl Bay, Secret Remedy, Early Express, Tribula
6 - Mr. Tambourineman, King Elvis, Son of Vasac, Main Stage
7 - Name That Tune, Communique, Racer's Affair, Princess Alive
8 - Our Big Marcus, Family Dreams, Exbury Fair, Luxury Liner
Best Bet: World of Fun
Value Tip: Princess Alive
Lasy of the Day: Son of Vasac
Bryan Martin Appointed Hall of Fame Chairman
- Thursday, 19 December 2002 00:00
Prominent race broadcasting identity, Bryan Martin
was recently voted unanimously as the new Chairman of the Australian Racing Hall of Fame
Committee.Martin, who has been a long time devotee of racings historical significance and relevance to the racing community, is honoured to take on the new position.
"To be associated with a body which primarily is responsible for the promotion and celebration of racings luminary figures is a great privilege.
"I have full confidence in the present committee and I believe that in its third year of operation, the Hall of Fame can build on the great work that has already taken place," Martin added.
Martin succeeds well-known administrator and owner, Ian Macdonald who stepped down after establishing the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2001. He will remain on the committee.
The Australian Racing Hall of Fame will this year travel to South Australia where on the 15th May, 2003 thirteen more racing icons will be inducted into the Hall of Fame which already boasts 40 of the biggest names in racings history.
The Hall of Fame Chairman was confident the 2003 dinner will be highly successful.
"The dinner next year will be the first time the induction ceremony will be conducted outside of Victoria.
"In conjunction with Thoroughbred Racing South Australia, the Hall of Fame committee is expecting the 2003 ceremony to be highly unique and a key function on South Australian racings social calendar.
"The South Australian Racing community are right behind the event and will make it a highlight of the Adelaide Cup Carnival," Martin added.
The 2003 Hall of Fame Dinner will be conducted the Thursday before the Goodwood Handicap and the Adelaide Cup.
The Hall of Fame selection committee are due to sit in late January to review nominations put forward for consideration by the principal clubs of Australia.
PICS - Quentin
Lang.
Media Release - Racing Victoria
Warm Wishes to Our Readers
- Wednesday, 25 December 2002 00:00
I hope Santa popped in last night and left a desired item and that 2003 is littered with good priced winners.
Perhaps the surest bet of all will be that the Virtual FormGuide will continue to strive into providing a one stop racing portal, which will provide almost anything anyone would so require.
On behalf of Bill and Berni Saunders, Melissa Dey, Jan Heine, Quentin Lang, Fiona Tomlin, Gaye Gauci and Jenny Barnes, I wish you and your family the best for the day, week and year!
Another Five Winners for Red Hot McEvoy
- Wednesday, 18 December 2002 00:00
The hot form over the weekend of Lindsay Park continued around the
country today when Tony McEvoy prepared no less than five city winners.McEvoy cheered home a winning treble at the Victoria Park meeting in Adelaide while a double was also registered at Sandown in Melbourne.
Talented three-year-old filly Madam Dehereos made it back to back wins when she proved too good for Mal De Mer and Oh So Fine in the What's the Verdict Handicap.
About an hour later the Sandown tally doubled when the classy four-year-old Sir Bollinger slaughtered his rivals in a three and a half length demolition job in the Bore Head Handicap.
Since joining Lindsay Park, Sir Bollinger has won four of his six starts and has only missed a place once, when beaten less than two lengths.
A big crowd was on hand at the SAJC's Christmas Twilight meeting at Victoria Park and followers of Lindsay Park would have enjoyed a festive night.
Supporters of Romatic Lass were rewarded when her
consistent recent form peaked sufficiently for her to score a good win in the Mortgage
Choice Plate.
Leading Adelaide jockey Simon Price, renowned for a strong winning strike rate, was again seen at his best when he booted home the filly, who was first past the post before losing on protest at her past start.
The second leg of the Adelaide treble was registered when Go Marion led her rivals a merry dance in the Waterford Development Handicap.
First up since winning a two-year-old event at Murray Bridge in June, Go Marion sent out a warning that a metropolitan success was just around the corner after her dashing success.
The third Adelaide winner, and fifth city success in total, came in the last of nine races when Yvonne scored an impressive debut win in the Wingate Properties Maiden Plate.
With leading local hoop Jason "Stubby" Holder in the saddle, Yvonne dashed clear of her rivals for a win that impressed seasoned racegoers.
PICS - Quentin Lang.
Lindsay Park Fires in Festive Season
- Monday, 23 December 2002 00:00
Lindsay Park has been firing in December with 18 winners in 10 days bringing the stables total tally for the season to an impressive 122 wins.
Tony McEvoy is currently the leading trainer in Australia with two more wins than his nearest rival John Hawkes.
McEvoy is also clearly leading the Metropolitan Trainer’s Premiership in both Victoria and South Australia. Of the last 18 winners in Victoria and South Australia 14 have been in the city.
"We have just had a great start the season and to cap the calendar year of with another big month has been great for the stable and our connections," McEvoy said.
David Hayes trained 306 winners for Lindsay Park in the 1991 / 1992 season and to the end of December in that season had trained 128 winners.
"We are on target for another good season in terms of number of wins and in Metropolitan Adelaide we currently have a 50% place rate meaning that half of our runners have run a place," McEvoy said.
With several quality runners over the next week Lindsay Park’s winning streak looks set continue into the New Year.
Media Release - Lindsay Park
Tomorrow's Four State Tips
- Friday, 13 December 2002 00:00
SANDOWN
1 - Coupon, River Woman, Ottavia, For the Good Times
2 - Wyndam Glory, Jolie Fille, Cyberiad, Stormin' Gun
3 - Judanzo, Anti Miyaki, Irish Jester, Kingdom of Stars
4 - Dinaar, Legend of Ace, Green Pick, Heguy
5 - Super Impressive, Malu, Sir Chuckle, Lady Wild
6 - Provokes, Spring Warrior, Destruction Point, Palaris
7 - Minogue, Varsilayos, As You Would, Medipal
8 - Sundiata, The Ex Files, White Mist, Kali Smytzer
Best Bet: Sundiata
Each Way Special: Minogue
ROSEHILL
1 - Danbird, How Funny, Snippy, Merhoob
2 - Jeremiad, Alive 'n' Well, Spinjester, Conquest
3 - Sassi Switch, Lovely Jubly, Sporting Queen, Timidity
4 - Stark Touch, Oblique, Irish Crusader, Rahera
5 - Britt's Best, Solitary Soldier, Brantwood Manor, Royal Circle
6 - Stoway, Hot Tin Roof, Barawin, Grampians
7 - Azraq, I'm Honor High, Mustard, Participate
8 - Kepi Blanc, McLaren Vale, Pentathlon, Danny Dancer
Best Bet: Britt's Best
Each Way Special: Azraq
CHELTENHAM
1 - Blue Venture, Miss Schacci, Crest of Gold, Royal Sash
2 - Little Darling, Regrowth, Half Edgy, Tatanka
3 - Nancy Eleanor, Argent Lane, Dholima's Daughter, Demondo
4 - King Crow, Bo Best, Al Zimer, Jamatre
5 - Moongara, Newtown Jet, Agincourt Express, Frenzel Rhomb
6 - Ken Cheval, Real Time, Starbucks, Oh So Discreet
7 - Reckabar, Spring Haven, Umanoola, Straight By
8 - Mystical Spirit, Blue Bows, Natalami, Tass
Best Bet: Mystical Spirit
Each Way Special: Little Darling
EAGLE FARM
1 - Ragnar, Borelli, Black Pill, D'Argent Fille
2 - Kas Nediym, Dorky, Regimental Gal, Hialeah Star
3 - Get Carter, King's Coup, Fairhill, Best Northern
4 - The Expat, Foxmore, Animate, Flat
5 - Introduce, Sovereign Express, Grandway Shogun, Regal Punch
6 - Princess Clang, Wandane, I'm In Heaven, Feelers
7 - Defend, Awesome Night, Chicago Nights, Zeigfried
8 - Wishes, Glen Monarch, Rangers, Narwhal
Best Bet: Princess Clang
Each Way Special: Kas Nediym
BEST OF THE BEST: PRINCESS CLANG (Brisbane)
EACH WAY ALL DAY: MINOGUE (Melbourne)
Surgery For Sheila After Serious Track Fall
- Monday, 23 December 2002 00:00
Record breaking trainer Sheila Laxon was operated
on tonight after suffering serious injuries in a track fall this morning.The trainer of last season's champion stayer and dual Cups winner Ethereal, suffered hip and rib fractures when she fell from a horse at Macedon Lodge.
Laxon, who was nearly killed after a fall during her career as a jockey, recently announced she would base herself from the Victorian training complex which had been solely the home of Laxon's partner John Symons.
It is the second time in the past 13 months that Laxon has been rushed to hospital after a track fall since her triumphs with Ethereal.
On December 3 last year Laxon was taken to hospital after falling from a horse during work in New Zealand. She injured tendons in a thumb and required surgery.
Around ten years ago she spent eight days on life support following a horrific fall is Gisborne in New Zealand.
PIC - Quentin Lang.
Sunline Tribute Poster The Perfect Gift
- Thursday, 12 December 2002 00:00
Have to find a present for a horse or racing lover and you're not quite sure what to get? Well your problem is solved.
Cyberhorse's leading photographer Quentin Lang has released a spectacular print of the mighty mare Sunline which is sure to prove a hit around the world.
Lang, who's work is found throughout Cyberhorse, has used a number of his classy shots of the mare during her fantastic career to put together the masterpiece.
For just $132 (inc GST) you can get your hands on one of these magnificent productions for a 16 x 24 inch shot (40 x 60cm). Or for just an extra $33 why not choose the larger option (20 x 30 inch: 50 x 70cm). The prices are for unframed prints.
To express an interest in one of the pictures simply email Quentin now.