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News.com.au
05-07-2025
- Sport
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Buccleuch could be saved for autumn after capping winter campaign with dominant Taj Rossi Final success
Buccleuch justified a short quote with dominant victory in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. The Patrick and Michelle Payne -trained $1.50 favourite settled off the speed in a moderately-run race but quickly loomed into contention and surged clear late under jockey Billy Egan. 'He's just learning what it's all about,' Michelle Payne said. 'He's been on a bit of a working holiday through the winter time and if he could pick up something along the way even better, but he's a lovely horse, always showed us good potential.' Payne said developing Buccleuch could be saved for an autumn three-year-old campaign. '(Patrick) thinks he might be a horse better for the autumn rather than the spring but he's done everything asked of him,' Payne said. 'He's all class and a lovely galloper … he's doing it now nicely against the winter class two-year-olds but he might be a bit left behind in the early three-year-old days.' Patrick and Michelle have a smart one on their hands here 🚀🚀 Buccleuch does it easily to make it three on the trot and gives his trainers their first Stakes win as a partnership! @TheBeeegan @mj_payne â€' 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) July 5, 2025 Buccleuch gave Patrick Payne a third Taj Rossi after Cherry Tortoni (2020) and Quang Tri (2022) – all with Egan in the saddle. Egan had the race won 'the whole way' on Saturday. 'He was probably a little more happy with himself … took me a couple strides to get him back under me but when he switched off he travelled like the winner the whole way,' Egan said. 'The way he put them away is really impressive, he picks them up very quickly … when he gets there he has a bit of a look around. 'Hopefully with a bit more experience and more education he'll put bigger margins on them.' â– â– â– â– â– Hard work pays off for Riordan Jockey Liam Riordan notched a career milestone on Saturday with stakes success on Marble Nine in the Listed Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final (1200m). In-form Marble Nine, trained by Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin, dug deep late to hold out Godolphin pair Pereille and Inhibitions. 'It's really good, I've had a lot of placings in stakes races,' Riordan said. 'Just haven't been able to quite get the job done yet. 'Good to get one for Leon, Troy and Will … I couldn't ride a horse when I went there (as an apprentice) and I'm still riding for them 10 years later.' Marble Nine and Liam Riordan combine again to win at Flemington! Tough as teak down the straight ðŸ'°ðŸ'° @LiamRiordan97 â€' 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) July 5, 2025 Co-trainer Larkin praised good friend Riordan. 'It's good to get a win with him … and he deserves success like this, he works very hard,' Larkin said. 'He's on an upward trajectory from here … he's got an incredible work ethic and never been any different, even as an apprentice he was always in the stables. 'When he finished his riding work he'd be always mucking out boxes, never been shy to get away from work and that is going to take him a long way.' Larkin said Marble Nine would more than likely now head to the paddock for a break. The consistent four-year-old gelding has won four of nine starts for the campaign. 'We probably wouldn't be here if he wasn't in the form he was, we'd be in the paddock by now,' Larkin said. 'He's ticked off a black-type win for connections … I think he's earned a break.'
News.com.au
04-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Billy Egan chasing more success with Patrick and Michelle Payne on Finals day at Flemington
Jockey Billy Egan could bookend another Flemington race day to remember for Patrick and Michelle Payne on Saturday. Egan rode a double a fortnight ago at Headquarters to help the Payne partnership secure a personal best four winners on the card. Egan has only two rides on Saturday but could hold up his end of the bargain on Buccleuch (Listed Taj Rossi Series Final) and Jimmy The Bear (Listed Winter Championship Series Final). Buccleuch has progressed again since a dominant 1400m Flemington success. Egan said the extra distance to 1600m on Saturday should not be a problem. 'He's ticking over nicely,' Egan said. 'He surprised how well (he won last start) … he's putting it together and I'd say there's still good more improvement in him, maturity wise. 'I can't see why (1600m) would be (an issue) … only his fifth start, so we'll find out on the day.' Buccleuch travelled comfortably behind the speed last start and surged past in the straight for an effortless 2¼-length win from Arcora. Buccleuch is $1.70 favourite to repeat the performance, with Arcora a solid $4.60 second elect. Patrick Payne has won the Taj Rossi twice the past five years with Quang Tri (2022) and Cherry Tortoni (2020). Egan will also ride Jimmy The Bear for the first time this campaign, with rising star apprentice jockey Tom Prebble unavailable due to suspension. Jimmy The Bear has been in career-best form, finished in the top two the past four starts including two wins. '(Prebble has) ridden it super,' Egan said. 'Patty has looked after him (Jimmy The Bear) so well, like he does with all his older horses. 'A really genuine horse with a good attitude, so you knew he was going to do something like this.' Jimmy The Bear finished 3¼ lengths behind Winter Championship favourite Oh Too Good two starts back at Flemington. The six-year-old gelding rebounded with a dominant win last start. Jimmy The Bear has drawn outside Oh Too Good on Saturday, barriers 13 and 14 respectively, so the start is crucial for both Winter Championship contenders. 'I'll figure it out as we go,' Egan said. '(Oh Too Good) landed a fair few spots in front of Jimmy last run,' Egan said. 'We might be back a little further (from the barrier) … I'll figure it out as we go, see what happens.' Zorro's Flight (Silver Bowl), Bold Soul (Banjo Paterson) and Frontline Action and Silver Pledge (Mahogany Challenge).
The Australian
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Buccleuch brilliance begins big day for Team Payne
Buccleuch has emerged as a lead candidate for the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) next month with a dominant display at Flemington on Saturday. The Patrick and Michelle Payne-trained two-year-old Peltzer gelding enjoyed a lovely ride under jockey Billy Egan and surged to an impressive 2 ¼ length victory. Arcora flashed late to run second from Millennium Blade. • 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! Favourite Observer faded to run fifth after being pressured early in the 1420m race. 'I've ridden him through all his trials and races all the way through and he's always been improving, but he's never shown me a turn of foot like that,' Egan marvelled. 'He's always become a little unbalanced, a little leggy, and I thought he might be the type of horse that more maintains a gallop ... when he presented today he went straight past (Observer) like it was nailed to the fence, that took me really by surprise, so that's a really good win.' Billy Egan after Buccleuch scored at Flemington Picture: Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images READ: 'He's found his home': Flash Aah springs Ipswich Cup upset Patrick Payne won the corresponding Two-Year-Old Handicap with Cherry Tortoni in 2020 and then claimed the Taj Rossi Series Final. Cherry Tortoni returned in the spring on a Victoria Derby path, ultimately placed fourth in the Group 1, and collected the Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase on the way through. Egan said Payne would make the right decisions around the spring potential for Buccleuch. 'Cherry Tortoni was very good, unbeaten as a two-year-old, this bloke has been a little slower to develop … but that win there probably peaked around one of Cherry's wins (at the same stage),' Egan said. 'Patty did the same thing with Cherry Tortoni, he won (in the winter) and had a short let up before spring, he's in the right hands, if anyone can do it, he can.' Co-trainer Michelle Payne praised both Buccleuch and Egan's ride. 'Beautiful ride there by Billy Egan, he stepped a little bit slow and Billy was able to nurse him into a good position without giving away the spot he wanted,' Payne said. 'He's always been a really lovely type (Buccleuch) … progressed along beautifully and Patrick has always had a nice opinion of him.' Payne stopped short of any race day predictions on potential targets going forward. 'Let the horse do the talking and (we'll) place him the best we can,' Payne said. 'He's doing everything asked of him.' Egan completed a race-to-race double for the Payne siblings with Stop The Rock victorious in the 2000m Three-Year-Old Quality Handicap. Stablemates Verona Rupes and Frontline Action placed third and sixth respectively. It was the start of a huge day for the training duo who landed wins with Bold Soul and Jimmy The Bear later in the card to chalk up a winning quartet on the program. Gilbert Gardiner Sports reporter Gilbert Gardiner is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald Sun. @gilbertgardiner Gilbert Gardiner
News.com.au
21-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Training team Patrick and Michelle Payne claim winning quartet at Flemington
Buccleuch has emerged as a lead candidate for the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) next month with a dominant display at Flemington on Saturday. The Patrick and Michelle Payne-trained two-year-old Peltzer gelding enjoyed a lovely ride under jockey Billy Egan and surged to an impressive 2 ¼ length victory. Arcora flashed late to run second from Millennium Blade. Favourite Observer faded to run fifth after being pressured early in the 1420m race. 'I've ridden him through all his trials and races all the way through and he's always been improving, but he's never shown me a turn of foot like that,' Egan marvelled. 'He's always become a little unbalanced, a little leggy, and I thought he might be the type of horse that more maintains a gallop ... when he presented today he went straight past (Observer) like it was nailed to the fence, that took me really by surprise, so that's a really good win.' Patrick Payne won the corresponding Two-Year-Old Handicap with Cherry Tortoni in 2020 and then claimed the Taj Rossi Series Final. Cherry Tortoni returned in the spring on a Victoria Derby path, ultimately placed fourth in the Group 1, and collected the Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase on the way through. Egan said Payne would make the right decisions around the spring potential for Buccleuch. 'Cherry Tortoni was very good, unbeaten as a two-year-old, this bloke has been a little slower to develop … but that win there probably peaked around one of Cherry's wins (at the same stage),' Egan said. 'Patty did the same thing with Cherry Tortoni, he won (in the winter) and had a short let up before spring, he's in the right hands, if anyone can do it, he can.' Co-trainer Michelle Payne praised both Buccleuch and Egan's ride. 'Beautiful ride there by Billy Egan, he stepped a little bit slow and Billy was able to nurse him into a good position without giving away the spot he wanted,' Payne said. Buccleuch surges away from his fellow 2yos under the guidance of @TheBeeegan ðŸ'Œ @mj_payne — (@Racing) June 21, 2025 'He's always been a really lovely type (Buccleuch) … progressed along beautifully and Patrick has always had a nice opinion of him.' Payne stopped short of any race day predictions on potential targets going forward. 'Let the horse do the talking and (we'll) place him the best we can,' Payne said. 'He's doing everything asked of him.' Egan completed a race-to-race double for the Payne siblings with Stop The Rock victorious in the 2000m Three-Year-Old Quality Handicap. Stablemates Verona Rupes and Frontline Action placed third and sixth respectively. It was the start of a huge day for the training duo who landed wins with Bold Soul and Jimmy The Bear later in the card to chalk up a winning quartet on the program.
