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The Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Arcora to be put on Victoria Derby path after Byerley Handicap win at Flemington
Arcora could be back at Flemington in the spring with Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) ambitions. The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Justify colt claimed the Byerley Handicap (1800m) on Saturday at Flemington from Bayou Music and Arabian Prince. • 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! 'Trent and Natalie, not many better at getting a middle distance three-year-old up to (derby) trip, there's lots of nice 2000m races coming up in September,' stable representative Sam Griggs said. 'We'll plot a course with him, whatever is going to suit him best, but get him here Derby Day and he'll make his presence felt.' Arcora travelled outside the leader and kicked strongly in the straight. Runner-up Bayou Music enjoyed a lovely run behind the speed and looked the win but proved reluctant to take a split. Once manoeuvred around heels, the Godolphin colt Bayou Music charged late but could not bridge the gap to the winner. Arcora deserved the win after being placed the past two starts. 'I thought off his first-up run over 1400m (second), I said to Trent and Natalie 'he's the derby horse', he's got so much improvement ahead of him,' Griggs said. 'It's nice to tick the (win) box and will do him a world of good to get his head down in front because he's been going close and got the killer blow today.' Victoria Derby-winning jockey John Allen endorsed the spring ambitions. 'He's quite well developed as a two-year-old and got plenty of strength about him … I'd imagine they'd be thinking a derby for him in the spring,' Allen said. 'He certainly feels like he has the raw ability.' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Gilbert Gardiner Sports reporter Gilbert Gardiner is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald Sun. @gilbertgardiner Gilbert Gardiner
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Arcora to be put on Victoria Derby path after Byerley Handicap win at Flemington
Arcora could be back at Flemington in the spring with Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) ambitions. The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young -trained Justify colt claimed the Byerley Handicap (1800m) on Saturday at Flemington from Bayou Music and Arabian Prince. 'Trent and Natalie, not many better at getting a middle distance three-year-old up to (derby) trip, there's lots of nice 2000m races coming up in September,' stable representative Sam Griggs said. 'We'll plot a course with him, whatever is going to suit him best, but get him here Derby Day and he'll make his presence felt.' Arcora travelled outside the leader and kicked strongly in the straight. Runner-up Bayou Music enjoyed a lovely run behind the speed and looked the win but proved reluctant to take a split. Once manoeuvred around heels, the Godolphin colt Bayou Music charged late but could not bridge the gap to the winner. Arcora books his spot in the Derby! A gritty win for the son of Justify, can he make an impact come Spring? @busuttin â€' 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) July 19, 2025 Arcora deserved the win after being placed the past two starts. 'I thought off his first-up run over 1400m (second), I said to Trent and Natalie 'he's the derby horse', he's got so much improvement ahead of him,' Griggs said. 'It's nice to tick the (win) box and will do him a world of good to get his head down in front because he's been going close and got the killer blow today.' Victoria Derby-winning jockey John Allen endorsed the spring ambitions. 'He's quite well developed as a two-year-old and got plenty of strength about him … I'd imagine they'd be thinking a derby for him in the spring,' Allen said. 'He certainly feels like he has the raw ability.' â– â– â– â– â–
The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
‘One in a million' former jockey dies aged 43 after being kicked in head by horse as pal says ‘we lost our little girl'
A 'ONE in a million' former jockey has died aged 43 after being kicked in the head by a horse. Heartbroken friends said they had 'lost their little girl' as they came to terms with the shock passing of Australian Peta Tait. 2 2 Tait rode 48 winners between 1998 and 2019 and had been working as a stable lass and work rider since giving up race-riding. She was going about her normal business for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young when struck in the head at Cranbourne Training Centre in south-east Melbourne earlier this week. Paramedics rushed to the scene and performed CPR but she could not be saved. The trainers said in a statement: "Peta was an incredible person who was dedicated to her role and will leave a longstanding legacy. We are heartbroken by her loss." Jockey Daniel Moor wrote on X: "It's difficult to find the words to describe a one in a million person, but that's exactly who Peta was. "So dedicated to her job and always so helpful. Constantly putting others before herself. She will be very sadly missed." Police are investigating the circumstances around the incident - although it was believed to be a 'tragic accident'. Tait rode her first ever winner for trainer Reg Manning aged 16 and he said: "It was just a freak accident. "It was not as if she did anything wrong, or it was a bad horse, it just kicked out for whatever reason. "I couldn't have kids, but I have got three girls that all call me 'Dad' from different families. "We helped all of them growing up and Peta was no different - we were very close. "Fellow trainers Ian and Jan Hutchins were like family to her as well. She learnt a lot from them. "They treated her very well, and they will be just as sad as I am that we have lost our little girl." Racing Victoria chief executive Aaron Morrison said: "This terrible accident serves as an untimely reminder of the thousands of unsung heroes working in stables each day to provide the best possible care to our racehorses. "Like all within our industry, Peta loved horses and she forged a career working with them, helping numerous trainers prepare their horses as a trackwork rider or strapping them on race day. "Peta made a valuable contribution to Victorian racing over more than 25 years and her sudden passing will be felt by many, particularly in Cranbourne where she was based."
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Pictured: Woman who died when she was kicked in the head by a horse in tragic accident
Jockey turned strapper Peta Tait is being mourned by the Australian racing industry after she died in a freak accident at a leading stable on Tuesday morning. Peta Tait couldn't be saved by paramedics after she was kicked in the head by a horse while working as a stable hand at Cranbourne Training Centre in south-east Melbourne. Tait was struck by the horse at around 7.30am while in the stables of trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young. The 'much loved' 43-year-old was remembered as an 'incredible person' by her employers in a statement made on Wednesday. 'It is with tremendous sadness that Busuttin Racing confirm the passing of much loved team member Peta Tait following a tragic accident at our Cranbourne stable yesterday morning,' the statement read. 'At this time our thoughts are with those nearest and dearest to Peta, her immediate family and many friends, both inside and outside of the racing industry, as well as her team of colleagues of whom she had maintained strong personal and professional relationships. The 43-year-old (pictured) has been remembered as an 'incredible person' who became a highly regarded member of the racing community she was a part of for almost 30 years 'Peta was an incredible person who was dedicated to her role and will leave a long-standing legacy. We are heartbroken by her loss.' Tait had been a highly regarded member of Victoria's racing community for almost 30 years. She started working as a jockey aged just 16 and rode 48 winners and more than 120 place-getters before retiring in 2019. Tait also worked as a stable employee and track rider from 2006, in addition to being a strapper on race days. Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison also paid tribute in a statement. 'On behalf of the Victorian racing industry, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Peta's family, friends and work colleagues on the tragic news of her passing,' Morrison said. 'This terrible accident serves as an untimely reminder of the thousands of unsung heroes working in stables each day to provide the best possible care to our racehorses. 'Like all within our industry, Peta loved horses and she forged a career working with them, helping numerous trainers prepare their horses as a trackwork rider or strapping them on raceday. 'She was also a popular member of the picnic racing circuit, enjoying the unique thrill of competing in races as an amateur jockey and doing so with success.' Paramedics performed CPR on Tait after responding to a call at about 7.50am but were unable to save her, Victoria Police told Daily Mail Australia. 'Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a woman in Cranbourne on 1 July,' the statement read. 'Emergency services were called to a training facility on Cemetery Road just after 7.30am following reports a woman had been kicked by a horse in stables. 'CPR was performed but the yet to be formally identified woman has died at the scene. 'The death is not being treat as suspicious and WorkSafe has been notified.'
Eater
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Inside Echo, Las Vegas's New Retro-Chic Listening Lounge
Natalie Young finally built the kind of space she used to daydream about: a lounge with warm light spilling over leather couches, the crackle of vinyl in the background, and and low-lit drinks designed for lingering. In March, she wrapped the 12-year run of her beloved brunch spot Eat, a cornerstone of the Fremont East dining scene, to focus fully on Echo Taste and Sound, a lounge built around a vintage analog sound system, with bites carried over from Eat, and bar talent from the storied Downtown Cocktail Room. After visiting ESP, a listening bar in Denver, Colorado, Young got the idea to open a vinyl-centric lounge of her own. 'I love music,' she says. 'I love music more than food.' But after the headache of ongoing road construction in front of Eat, which impeded foot traffic, and the increasing cost of goods, Young planned to just go out with a bang and pivot to something with a lighter lift. 'I wanted to just serve hot tea and maybe a bar and some really simple pastries and small bites — and play records,' she says. But then her business partner, Tom McAllister, shared that a space opened up in the new Colorado building on Main Street — and it had a full kitchen. The result is Echo, a retro-cool space framed by warm wood slats and acoustic paneling. Tactile pieces by local artists add texture to the walls, houseplants catch the afternoon sun that peeks between burnt orange curtains. A cozy, living room-style seating area with chairs salvaged from Downtown Cocktail Room, which is often referred to as DCR, faces Young's personal turntable setup. Also carried over from DCR is the talent. Before closing the downtown bar last year, owner Michael Cornthwaite introduced Young to his longtime general manager, Jackie Loran. 'She's now my general manager and running the bar program at Echo,' Young says. As a sober owner, Young made it a priority to develop an inclusive beverage menu from the start. Echo's menu features zero-proof takes on classic cocktails like an espresso martini and more experimental mocktails like one with sparkling citrus and ube. The team of DCR bartenders at Echo also whip up signature drinks like the Glory Days with popcorn-washed bourbon, sherry, and chocolate bitters and the Little Red Rooster with tequila, vanilla sandalwood syrup, and grapefruit soda. The menu at Echo is tight, with light bites meant for sharing. Visitors can expect crisp chips with a trio of dips, marinated chicken skewers, a mix of delicately fried tempura mushrooms, and toasted focaccia topped with garlicky roasted tomato spread. The beloved shrimp and grits from Eat have found a new home at Echo. As for fan favorites like the thick-cut grilled cheese and deep-fried deviled eggs, Young says they might return when the weather cools. For Young, vinyl isn't just about sound — it demands attention and commitment, like smoking a cigar, she says. It's a love that began in her childhood, sprawled on the shag carpet, playing Elton John's Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy over and over and over. Now she fills Echo with jazz, funk, and world music, deftly flipping from Nina Simone to Casey Chapman to Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The main room at Echo features high-fidelity McIntosh gear chosen specifically for full-album playback. Young imported her vintage analog speaker system from home, and a DJ booth glows with the neon green lights of a state-of-the-art suite of McIntosh turntables and amplifiers. In the back, a 12-seat VIP listening room is being acoustically treated and outfitted with a rotating lineup of elite equipment — including vintage McIntosh 75 tube amps and La Scala speakers — for those who want a more intimate, audiophile-caliber experience. In the future, the space will host multi-course dinners paired with guided listening sessions that highlight the character of each setup. Young says fellow vinyl heads often peruse the Moondog Records display, thumbing through the collection of records for sale before walking out with four or five new finds. While Main Street tends to skew younger, especially with the adjacent Swan Dive drawing a late-night crowd, she appreciates that Echo attracts an older audience. 'I kind of built something for high-age people, you know, like 40-plus,' she says. Whether seated at the bar beneath artwork that used to adorn the walls at DCR, cozied up into a booth to nosh on Mexican shrimp cocktail, or lazing in the living room setup to watch a DJ — or sometimes Young, herself — man the turntables, Young says that Echo is the place to begin or end the night, to have a conversation, and to listen to the music. Sign up for our newsletter.
