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Rocket Boy returns to winning ways in Cosmo C race
IPOH - Rocket Boy, who was disappointing in his last run on June 8, bounced back to his best when he claimed his third win from five starts in the RM26,000 (S$7,800) Cosmo C race (1,400m) at Ipoh on July 19. Trained by Ismadi Ismail, the Capitalist four-year-old was settled in fourth spot by regular rider How Yang, while last-start winner Wilamara (Wong Kam Chong) sat on his outside. Not long after straightening, Rocket Boy ($18) took over the lead from pacemaker Black Thorn (Ganeesh Munusamy). Wilamara began motoring home steadily from the 200m to give Rocket Boy a run for his money, but the latter managed to stave off the challenge and score with a length to spare. Black Thorn finished another 2¼ lengths away in third. The winning time was 1min 24.09sec for the 1,400m on the long course. Assistant trainer Yan Weng Kuan said the longer break of six weeks was intended for Rocket Boy. "After his last run, we wanted to keep him fresh," he said. Taking a sit in the race has also reaped rewards for Yang, who has ridden the Lau Teik Kip-owned gelding in all his five starts in Ipoh. "As it was his first attempt over 1,400m, we decided to settle just off the pace and waited for the straight to make our bid," he said. Known as Worx in Australia, Rocket Boy has won twice over the 1,200m and 1,300m in 12 starts Down Under. Trained in Kuala Lumpur by Richard Lim, The Shadow ($18) has completed a hat-trick of wins on the Ipoh track in the RM20,000 Class 5A contest (1,400m). The Dissident eight-year-old won five races at Kranji, with his first three wins under Michael Clements and his last two under Lim. It was on May 11 when Lim first sent The Shadow to Ipoh and he finished fourth in a Class 5A race (1,400m). But it has been three wins on the trot - all over 1,400m - for him at Ipoh since. After bowling along in third, The Shadow (Harmeet Singh Gill) ranged alongside Discretely Red (Haikal Hanif) and D'Great Magic (Shazmin Sudin) at the 300m, and kicked clear to win by 2¾ lengths from Boss Nine Nine (Wong Kam Chong), who missed the start but still stormed home for second. Yet, three successive wins in Ipoh did not mean connections were looking at bigger races for him at Sungai Besi. "No, his owners (Team Cheval Stable) want him to run in Ipoh," said Lim. Ipoh trainer Khor Peng Hwa has landed his first treble in Malaysia - with Retallica ($17), Brotherly Love ($24) and Crazy Love ($14) - since his training career kicked off in late April. TURFONLINE
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
8 literary classic you can read in under 2 hours
Good things often come in small packages, and literature is no exception. Not every great work of literature is a 1,000-paged doorstopper weighed down by dense prose, labyrinthine themes, or academic obscurity. Some of the most enduring literary classics are concise enough to be devoured in a single sitting, yet linger in the mind for years. The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said: 'It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book.' In that spirit, we have curated eight short literary masterpieces that prove brevity is no barrier to brilliance. Whether you are chasing a reading goal or simply looking for something to lose yourself in for a couple of hours, these compact classics pack a punch with minimal page count. When Gregor Samsa, a travelling salesperson, wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous vermin – most Kafka scholars identify the insect as a cockroach – his first concern (disturbingly, one which would plague most working-class people) is not his grotesque form, but missing work. As Gregor's condition worsens, his once-dependent family turns on him. The denigration and alienation take a psychological toll and he begins to identify himself as vermin. Kafka's 1915 novella is a psychological dive into the dehumanising effect of modern Capitalist society where people are reduced to commodities, to be junked once they cease to be of use. It is testament to the profundity of this slim book that it has been interpreted in a variety of ways: a Freudian deep dive into horrors within the unconscious landscape, a Marxist indictment of the alienating effects of Capitalism, or simply a metaphor for illness. Unsettling and unforgettable, The Metamorphosis is a must read. Reading time: ~1.5 hours Length: ~60 pages 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.' Orwell's timeless masterpiece, a meditation on power and corruption, allegorically breaks down how ideology is used to justify oppression. In the novella, an optimistic uprising by overworked farm animals soon transforms into dictatorship. Orwell charts the rise and fall of Animalism, a stand-in for Communism, as pigs seize power from their human oppressors, only to become even more tyrannical. Written in accessible prose, Animal Farm is a political parable that distills political history by explaining how revolutions take place, the mechanics of propaganda, and the allure of power. Reading time: ~1.5 hours Length: ~90 pages George and Lennie are itinerant ranch workers in 1930s California who dream of owning land one day. Lennie, mentally disabled but physically strong, depends on George's protection and storytelling to survive. When they find work at a new ranch, their dream seems almost tangible, until the tide turns against them. The novel is a meditation on the elusive American Dream. Originally conceived as a 'play-novelette,' the book's tight structure and emotionally loaded scenes make it a gripping read. Reading time: ~1.75 hours Length: ~100 pages Meursault, an Algerian office worker, murders a man on a beach for no apparent reason. What follows is a courtroom drama where Meursault's indifference, not the crime itself, becomes his greatest offense. It is a commentary on the absurdity of existence and the alienation of modern life. A cornerstone of existentialist literature, The Stranger challenges readers to confront the meaning (or meaninglessness) of morality, emotion, and social convention. Stripped of sentimentality, it is a brutally honest portrait of a man who refuses to lie about who he is. Reading time: ~1.75 hours Length: ~100 pages Set in 19th-century New Orleans, The Awakening follows Edna Pontellier, a wife and mother who begins to question her limited role in society. Through a summer of sensual discovery and existential reflection, Edna seeks emotional, artistic, and sexual liberation. Her pursuit for freedom brings isolation. Considered scandalous when it was released in 1899, it is now celebrated as a feminist classic. The novella confronts the cost of selfhood in a world that punishes women for wanting more. Reading time: ~1.5 hours Length: ~90 pages An aging Cuban fisherman, Santiago, has not caught fish in 84 days. On the 85th, he hooks a giant marlin and wages a solitary, days-long battle far from shore. Hemingway's fable-like novella is a meditation on perseverance, pride, and what it means to be a 'man.' The Old Man and the Sea was Hemingway's last major work published during his lifetime, and won him the Pulitzer Prize. Reading time: ~1.75 hours Length: ~95 pages Ivan Ilyich, a respected judge in imperial Russia, lives follows a daily routine, until a terminal illness forces him to confront the void beneath it all. As he lies dying, his reflection peels back the illusion of a 'good life' built on social conformity, career ambition, and hollow relationships. Tolstoy's novella confronts the themes of life and death. Reading time: ~1.5 hours Length: ~80 pages From the writer of Moby Dick comes an enigmatic tale of a Wall Street lawyer who hires a mild-mannered copyist, Bartleby, who begins refusing all tasks with a polite but firm: 'I would prefer not to.' Is Bartleby mentally ill? A rebel? A ghost? Melville never answers. It is a meditation on passivity, alienation, and the toll of modern existence. Reading time: ~1.5 hours Length: ~70 pages
Courier-Mail
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Newcastle preview: Home track has Nathan Doyle's gelding set to Attack
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Connections of Rush Attack are putting his last start failure down to not handling the Hawkesbury track and expect to see him return to form back on home turf. Rush Attack settled midfield on the fence bit failed to run on and beat just three home behind Enter The Dragon on April 9. Prior to that run, he won a Benchmark 72 Midway at Rosehill before a nose second in another Midway at Randwick behind Pocketing. 'There are some horses who go to Hawkesbury but just don't handle it,' said David Dyson, racing manager for Nathan Doyle. 'His previous form was very good in town which holds him in very good stead here.' The gelding drops back to a Benchmark 58 and gets in well with 59kg on his back after the claim of Mollie Fitzgerald. 'He is one of the most consistent horses in the stable,' Dyson said 'He has had a little gap between run hence why we trialled him on Monday just to get him ready. 'There's a bit speed in this race and he has drawn to get a beautiful run just behind them. 'One thing this horse does is try and he will put himself in the finish. That's just what he does.' Queen's Rhapsody kicked off her campaign on a bright note with a length win at Hawkesbury on May 15. While she won comfortable in the end, feedback from jockey William Stanley was that she floated once she hit the front. Doyle has put visors on the three-year-old this week to help her focus and she looks extremely hard to beat in the Class 1 Handicap (1250m). 'We have put the visors on this week to help he concentrate a little bit more,' Dyson said. 'She worked in them about 10 days ago and was really good. She was very sharp. They seemed to have taken her to the next level. 'Once again, we have opted to claim again. Mitch Stapleford takes three kilos off which gets her into the race beautifully.' Bohemian Art looked to have the race won at the 200m on debut when she hit but just didn't know how to put them away and Impressionism kicked back to narrowly beat her. Queen's Rhapsody is looking to make it back-to-back wins when she steps out at Newcastle. Pucture: Bradley Photos She then went to Kembla where she was a well beaten fifth to Monte Veebee but was found to have bled from one nostril. Having galloped to stewards satisfaction since then, the stable expects her to bounce back in the Maiden Plate (1400m) for fillies and mares. 'Put a line through that run,' Dyson said. 'She galloped for the stewards here last Friday over 1000m to clear that embargo and she worked very strongly. 'We are very happy with her we think she is back to where she was at her first-up run.' Doyle also has two youngsters making their debut in the 2YO Maiden Handicap (1200m). Divo is a grandson of Makybe Diva by Capitalist who has shown plenty of ability winning his two trials this preparation. Just Response is by Justify and like his stablemate, has won both his trials. 'Divo has got a lot of speed. My one query with him is the long time between his last trial on April 24 and his race debut,' said Dyson. 'It would be great if it could get back to somewhere near a soft because the drier the better for him. 'Just Response isn't as sharp as Divo but he has got the fitness edge on his side. He trialled on the Beaumont on Monday and went very well. 'The wet track was absolutely no issue to him so he is one horse we know will get through it.'
Mercury
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Newcastle preview: Home track has Nathan Doyle's gelding set to Attack
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Connections of Rush Attack are putting his last start failure down to not handling the Hawkesbury track and expect to see him return to form back on home turf. Rush Attack settled midfield on the fence bit failed to run on and beat just three home behind Enter The Dragon on April 9. Prior to that run, he won a Benchmark 72 Midway at Rosehill before a nose second in another Midway at Randwick behind Pocketing. 'There are some horses who go to Hawkesbury but just don't handle it,' said David Dyson, racing manager for Nathan Doyle. 'His previous form was very good in town which holds him in very good stead here.' The gelding drops back to a Benchmark 58 and gets in well with 59kg on his back after the claim of Mollie Fitzgerald. 'He is one of the most consistent horses in the stable,' Dyson said 'He has had a little gap between run hence why we trialled him on Monday just to get him ready. 'There's a bit speed in this race and he has drawn to get a beautiful run just behind them. 'One thing this horse does is try and he will put himself in the finish. That's just what he does.' Queen's Rhapsody kicked off her campaign on a bright note with a length win at Hawkesbury on May 15. While she won comfortable in the end, feedback from jockey William Stanley was that she floated once she hit the front. Doyle has put visors on the three-year-old this week to help her focus and she looks extremely hard to beat in the Class 1 Handicap (1250m). 'We have put the visors on this week to help he concentrate a little bit more,' Dyson said. 'She worked in them about 10 days ago and was really good. She was very sharp. They seemed to have taken her to the next level. 'Once again, we have opted to claim again. Mitch Stapleford takes three kilos off which gets her into the race beautifully.' Bohemian Art looked to have the race won at the 200m on debut when she hit but just didn't know how to put them away and Impressionism kicked back to narrowly beat her. Queen's Rhapsody is looking to make it back-to-back wins when she steps out at Newcastle. Pucture: Bradley Photos She then went to Kembla where she was a well beaten fifth to Monte Veebee but was found to have bled from one nostril. Having galloped to stewards satisfaction since then, the stable expects her to bounce back in the Maiden Plate (1400m) for fillies and mares. 'Put a line through that run,' Dyson said. 'She galloped for the stewards here last Friday over 1000m to clear that embargo and she worked very strongly. 'We are very happy with her we think she is back to where she was at her first-up run.' Doyle also has two youngsters making their debut in the 2YO Maiden Handicap (1200m). Divo is a grandson of Makybe Diva by Capitalist who has shown plenty of ability winning his two trials this preparation. Just Response is by Justify and like his stablemate, has won both his trials. 'Divo has got a lot of speed. My one query with him is the long time between his last trial on April 24 and his race debut,' said Dyson. 'It would be great if it could get back to somewhere near a soft because the drier the better for him. 'Just Response isn't as sharp as Divo but he has got the fitness edge on his side. He trialled on the Beaumont on Monday and went very well. 'The wet track was absolutely no issue to him so he is one horse we know will get through it.'
Sydney Morning Herald
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Hawkesbury pair primed to maintain Snowden's winning form
The winning form of Randwick trainer Peter Snowden is poised to continue at Hawkesbury on Tuesday when he sends around two leading contenders at the meeting. Snowden, who has been enjoying a steady stream of success of late, will have Zing To Me in the Blakes Marine Maiden Handicap (1100m) with Tom Sherry to ride, while the in-form Inoue contests the Elite Sand & Soil Benchmark 64 Handicap (1100m) with Mitchell Bell in the saddle. 'Zing To Me is resuming from a spell and she ran second at Hawkesbury back in August of last year at her only start,' said Snowden. 'She's had a trial earlier this month leading into this first-up run and she won that well on a heavy track. She's well bred being by Capitalist and out of Zingaling, and she is ready to run well fresh.' Snowden has given Inoue two runs back from a spell and the son of Shalaa and The Darling One has won each of them at Gosford and Kembla Grange. 'He ran well in his trial before resuming and doing the job well to win at Gosford on Anzac Day,' Snowden said. Loading 'And he followed that up with another good win at Kembla Grange. Mitchell Bell has been on in both of those wins, and he sticks at Hawkesbury. He's drawn well in barrier three and can make it three in a row if he can get things to go his way again.' Hawkesbury trainer Brad Widdup will also have just the two runners going around at his home track on Tuesday when he has Diamond Show and Reverberates running in the race he sponsors, the Brad Widdup Racing Provincial Maiden Plate (1600m).
