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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Randwick inside mail: Barbara Joseph eyes more success in Big Dance as 50th milestone looms
One of the undisputed queens of the sport of kings is days away from reaching an epic milestone that will take her to '50 not out'. Barbara Joseph, aka the Queen of Bombala, will see off another racing season with a couple of live chances at Royal Randwick on Saturday, the same venue as her memorable Doncaster win in 1989 with Merimbula Bay. 'Mum had her first starter at Bombala on the fifth of October in 1975,'' son Paul Jones said. 'It's name was Howitt Park, hence her property at Bombala is named that.' It won. Howitt Park was to become the first of more than 1000 winners trained by Joseph from Bong Bong to Fannie Bay in Darwin, granting Joseph her 'Cups Queen' status. 'We've lost count of the number of cups she has won, either on her own or in the partnership, because for a while there she was winning every cup. 'She's won the Bombala Cup so many times, Cooma Cups, I think she won five, six or seven Bega Cups. 'She's got a big, beautiful trophy cabinet of all the notable trophies that she's won, a Snake Gully Cup, she won that a few times, Wagga Cup, she won that in 2000 and again not long after.' Then there's all the Canberra Cups, the Darwin Cup and of course the spoils of Merimbula Bay's Doncaster. Overcrowded as it may be, Joseph would be only too happy to accommodate space for The Big Dance silverware should Team J J R's 2023 Big Dance placegetter Super Helpful rise to the occasion on the first Tuesday of November. • Thompson has strong hand to cap off outstanding season The $20,000 yearling whose earnings are within sight of $1m is back at HQ on Saturday, two weeks after his forgettable, and forgivable, failure there. 'He stood there and stepped back when they jumped and missed the start by four,'' Jones said. 'We gave him a 400m jumpout the Wednesday after and he pinged the lids. Billy Owen rode him for me in the jumpout and said he won't be missing it next time.' Jones, meanwhile, is bullish about the chances of last-start Narrandera winner Cougars in The Agency Real Estate Handicap (1300m). 'Don't underestimate this horse,'' Jones warned. 'He is working with our best horses, (Australian Oaks runner-up) Sun 'N' Sand and he works with Super Helpful and he probably has the wood on them when he sits in front of them.' â– â– â– â– â– BEST BET CIGAR FLICK (race 8) hasn't won since June 29 last year at Eagle Farm when Tommy Berry rode her as was the case in her last two at Randwick and Rosehill where horse and rider can count themselves as unlucky. Fair to say, that this 'niece' and stablemate of Fangirl is a magnet for bad luck but she is a genuine black-type performer. All in all, she is too good to be priced at $12. BEST VALUE VERY SEWREEL (race 6) is a daughter of Sewreel who won the Oaks Prelude in NZ when Murray Baker had her. Sewreel crossed the Tasman and had four runs our side of the ditch (for son Bjorn) including a third on the Belle Of The Turf. Her Snitzel daughter Very Sewreel was runner-up in the Tassie Oaks for Tulloch Lodge and her debut run for (Bjorn) Baker here two weeks ago had so much merit, most of it hidden. Talented type. EXTRAORDINAIRE 😱😱 Tom Sherry takes the short way home and gets up on the 80-1 shot to finish the day at Randwick! Anyone get the quaddie? 😅😅 @tomo_sherry @ANeashamRacing — 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) July 12, 2025 EARLY QUADDIE RACE 3: 6, 7, 8 RACE 4: 1, 2, 3, 8 RACE 5: 1, 2 RACE 6: 5, 9 QUADDIE RACE 7: 4, 6, 7, 11 RACE 8: 4 RACE 9: 4, 10, 18 RACE 10: 3, 5, 6, 9 PRICE CHECK RUBY FLYER (race 5) went off at $51 first-up at Rosehill on July 5 and beat one home but there is a good reason why he was $19 (on Friday morning) for this. First of all, he ran through the line with a bit of purpose there when resuming so we can suggest he has come back in good nick. Next off, he is a second-up winner, a Randwick winner and best of all, his numbers at the mile are four wins and two thirds from seven goes. Gets in nicely now with the 3kg off. Estadio Mestalla is the star player in the Listed Winter Stakes and wins at big odds! âš½ï¸�â�'ï¸� That's separate doubles to @PrideRacing and @djgibbons22 at Rosehill today! 🙌 @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) July 5, 2025 SECTIONAL STARS KINGSTON CHARM (race 2) was bred by Cathy Hains, the daughter of Kingston Town's owner/breeder David. As her name suggests, Kingston Charm is from one of the great families of the Stud Book that include Melbourne Cup winner, Kingston Rule. As for Kingston Charm, she is more a miler than a two-miler and provided the track plays fair on the weekend, she will be launching her bid hard and fast as was the case when an unlucky second in the July 12 Midway here. • Untapped talent chasing another win at Randwick on Saturday RANTAN (race 9) is one of two runners at HQ on Saturday for the Hall of Famer, Ron Quinton. Now if they both happened to win, Quinton would have trained exactly 100 winners at Royal Randwick. God knows how many winners he rode here/there! As for Rantan, she has been racing without much luck this preparation but we know from all the way back to her 900m debut win at Newcastle that she has a booming finish when clear. TRIAL POINTERS SHAGGY (race 1) is fast! Very fast! Remember he ran 45 seconds to win his 800m debut by almost six lengths. Hard to know what this exorbitant rail placement means on the day but surely barrier one, first use of the track, with an 11m rail out, can only boost Shaggy's already undeniable winning prospects. Won a Beaumont heat on July 9 – nicely. @aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) February 15, 2025 STARMAN (race 7) may not be every punter's cup of tea. To be fair to the horse, he is somewhere in between a non-winner and perennially unlucky. If you consider that he has placed five times in 11 Randwick runs then he is probably worth a look at $4 the place and $18 the win for the brave ones.
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
SEVENTEEN takes over Han river for 10th anniversary celebration, fans say 'aju nice' to 'powerpack' show—check out top reactions
SEVENTEEN (SVT) marked their 10th anniversary with a truly unforgettable event. For CARATs, the devoted fandom that has stood by SVT. Well, this special event was not just a celebration, it was a milestone, to show that 13 members have stayed united for ten incredible years. On a sunny Sunday (May 25), a bridge across Seoul's Han River closed to traffic, transforming into a buzzing festival ground for SEVENTEEN 's B-Day Festival. Over 60,000 fans gathered at Banpo Hangang Park, flooding the southwestern riverbank with excitement and love. It wasn't just a concert; it was a city-wide celebration with brand collaborations, photo zones, and interactive events scattered across Seoul. CARATs queued to experience exhibitions showcasing SEVENTEEN's journey. The concert itself, held on the narrow bridge, posed logistical challenges with fans packed tightly, causing a slight delay. But as the sun set, painting the sky a fiery red, stunning fireworks and water effects made every minute worth it. SEVENTEEN kicked off with Thunder from their fifth album Happy Burstday, perfectly matching the night's vibrant energy. When they performed Our Dawn Is Hotter Than Day. CARATs poured their hearts out, sharing deeply emotional comments. One wrote, "The best 10 years." Another expressed their gratitude, feeling incredibly lucky to have attended the concert. A fellow CARAT marveled at how, even after a decade, all 13 members remain just as close and genuine as ever. Yet another fan commented that SEVENTEEN is always ready to commit fully again, just like they always have. The atmosphere was electric, with a giant BongBong—SEVENTEEN's light stick floating on the river and massive LED screens lighting up the Jamsu Bridge with past hits. Surely, SEVENTEEN knows how to celebrate their 10th anniversary with pomp and show.
The Australian
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Punters in a ‘Daze' as import causes a boilover
Given his history, the aptly-named import Glory Daze was always going to find an off-season Benchmark 88 easier than some of the races he has found himself in. Now a resident of Bong Bong in the southern highlands, Glory Daze's opening seven starts in his native Europe included a tussle with future stablemate and Caulfield Cup winner Duke De Sessa in a Group 3 at Leopardstown at start number three. Fast forward to starts six and (finally) seven and the grandson of our own Exceed And Excel contested both the English and Irish Derbies during June 2022. • 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! Saturday's 2000m assignment at Royal Randwick tested the stamina as much, or more, as either of the two classics, illustrated by a 60 length margin between winner Glory Daze and the French import Behtar at the back. The result wasn't just an Irish-bred quinella, it was a double celebration for syndications firm, MyRacehorse whose racehorses, Glory Daze and Adam Hyeronimus' ride Bear On The Loose, pocketed over $100,000 between them for their hard earned efforts. 'He (Glory Daze) was looking for a trip and he was looking for a wet track,' Ciaron Maher Racing's Johann Gerard-Dubord said. 'This has been a long time between drinks but a couple of preps ago when he won here with Nash (Rawiller), it was very impressive. • Queensland Oaks on radar for Let's Fly 'He is a horse that has had a few issues. The owners have been very patient and it was good to see they got rewarded. 'He's just got a big action and he needs to use that. It is the first time he found a Heavy track but I think the heavier the better and you won't get much heavier than that today. That will give him plenty of confidence too. 'He is in a good spot at the moment and will improve again off the back of that.' Glory Daze's heroics marked win 107 for star apprentice Benjamin Osmond. 'He's huge. He's got a massive stride,' the jockey said. 'The race panned out well. I always felt like I was going to get to Adam but it just took a long time to get there.'
News.com.au
24-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Patience pays off as Glory Daze finds his best form to claim an upset win on a wet Randwick
Given his history, the aptly-named import Glory Daze was always going to find an off-season Benchmark 88 easier than some of the races he has found himself in. Now a resident of Bong Bong in the southern highlands, Glory Daze 's opening seven starts in his native Europe included a tussle with future stablemate and Caulfield Cup winner Duke De Sessa in a Group 3 at Leopardstown at start number three. Fast forward to starts six and (finally) seven and the grandson of our own Exceed And Excel contested both the English and Irish Derbies during June 2022. Saturday's 2000m assignment at Royal Randwick tested the stamina as much, or more, as either of the two classics, illustrated by a 60 length margin between winner Glory Daze and the French import Behtar at the back. The result wasn't just an Irish-bred quinella, it was a double celebration for syndications firm, MyRacehorse whose racehorses, Glory Daze and Adam Hyeronimus ' ride Bear On The Loose, pocketed over $100,000 between them for their hard earned efforts. 'He (Glory Daze) was looking for a trip and he was looking for a wet track,' Ciaron Maher Racing's Johann Gerard-Dubord said. 'This has been a long time between drinks but a couple of preps ago when he won here with Nash (Rawiller), it was very impressive. Glory Daze powers home to win at Randwick for @cmaherracing at big odds! ðŸ'° â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 • Queensland Oaks on radar for Let's Fly 'He is a horse that has had a few issues. The owners have been very patient and it was good to see they got rewarded. 'He's just got a big action and he needs to use that. It is the first time he found a Heavy track but I think the heavier the better and you won't get much heavier than that today. That will give him plenty of confidence too. 'He is in a good spot at the moment and will improve again off the back of that.' Glory Daze's heroics marked win 107 for star apprentice Benjamin Osmond. 'He's huge. He's got a massive stride,' the jockey said. 'The race panned out well. I always felt like I was going to get to Adam but it just took a long time to get there.'
