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Sydney Morning Herald
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
TAB and Maher reunite for $20m Everest tilt with Jimmysstar
Ciaron Maher will reunite with slot-holder the TAB and attempt to go back-to-back in the $20 million The Everest after striking a deal to give two-time group 1 winner Jimmysstar a first crack at the richest race on turf. Maher, Australia's leading trainer, believes the soon-to-be six-year-old is on the same path of improvement the now-retired Bella Nipotina followed last year when she gave the trainer a first Everest victory. The TAB announced on Tuesday that Jimmysstar would be its representative in the 1200m showpiece at Randwick on October 18. He became the fourth horse locked into the 12-runner field after unbeaten Nathan Doyle-trained colt Private Harry, the Hawkes training team's TJ Smith Stakes winner Briasa and the David Hayes-prepared Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising. Jimmysstar, winner of the group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield and All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick last preparation, was $10 with Sportsbet before the announcement, behind Ka Ying Rising ($1.80), Private Harry ($7) and Briasa ($8). Maher, whose team last week went past $60 million in prizemoney this season on the way to a third consecutive Australian trainers' premiership, is eyeing the $1 million group 2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on September 20 as the only Everest lead-in for Jimmysstar. 'To get Jimmy locked away nice and early, it makes the job a whole lot easier,' Maher said in a statement. 'We can concentrate on the race and having him right on the day. 'The plan will be to go to The Shorts over 1100m, given his success in the Oakleigh Plate, and then a month to the TAB Everest with a trial in between.' He believed there were similarities between Jimmysstar and Bella Nipotina, which won the Everest as a seven-year-old at her first attempt.
The Age
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Age
TAB and Maher reunite for $20m Everest tilt with Jimmysstar
Ciaron Maher will reunite with slot-holder the TAB and attempt to go back-to-back in the $20 million The Everest after striking a deal to give two-time group 1 winner Jimmysstar a first crack at the richest race on turf. Maher, Australia's leading trainer, believes the soon-to-be six-year-old is on the same path of improvement the now-retired Bella Nipotina followed last year when she gave the trainer a first Everest victory. The TAB announced on Tuesday that Jimmysstar would be its representative in the 1200m showpiece at Randwick on October 18. He became the fourth horse locked into the 12-runner field after unbeaten Nathan Doyle-trained colt Private Harry, the Hawkes training team's TJ Smith Stakes winner Briasa and the David Hayes-prepared Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising. Jimmysstar, winner of the group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield and All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick last preparation, was $10 with Sportsbet before the announcement, behind Ka Ying Rising ($1.80), Private Harry ($7) and Briasa ($8). Maher, whose team last week went past $60 million in prizemoney this season on the way to a third consecutive Australian trainers' premiership, is eyeing the $1 million group 2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on September 20 as the only Everest lead-in for Jimmysstar. 'To get Jimmy locked away nice and early, it makes the job a whole lot easier,' Maher said in a statement. 'We can concentrate on the race and having him right on the day. 'The plan will be to go to The Shorts over 1100m, given his success in the Oakleigh Plate, and then a month to the TAB Everest with a trial in between.' He believed there were similarities between Jimmysstar and Bella Nipotina, which won the Everest as a seven-year-old at her first attempt.
News.com.au
12-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Joe Pride mare In Flight on Group 1 path after success in Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield
Sydney raider In Flight completed a stylish Caulfield reconnaissance in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m). The Joe Pride -trained mare hunted New York Lustre on Saturday with Recommendation in third. Pride has future Group 1 targets in mind for the talented mare, including the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield next autumn. In Flight coursed wide around the home bend but let down powerfully under champion jockey Craig Williams, who sealed a Caulfield treble with the feature success. 'Getting around Caulfield the first time … thought we'd be in the run a lot closer,' Pride said. 'Probably not tracking out so wide, and that's probably what made it awkward for her but as soon as she straightened up and balanced up (let rip), she's pretty good mare this. 'I'm probably thinking in the autumn, she's a likely type for an Oakleigh Plate or a Galaxy, a couple nice 1100m races there for her. 'She hasn't got too much to prove to get to that level because she's going through the grades very quickly, it's very exciting.' IN FLIGHT ✈ï¸� Joe Pride's mare is a beauty! She takes the Group 3 Sir John Monash in style, and it's that man @CWilliamsJockey again! @PrideRacing @ProvenTbreds â€' 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) July 12, 2025 In Flight returned $2.50 for favourite backers. Pride has placed the talented mare, an eight-time winner from 18 starts, to perfection. In Flight placed twice in Sydney to start the breakout winter campaign before a Listed success in Brisbane against fillies and mares. She repeated the effort last start in Sydney, defeated the boys. 'She's won in three different states her last three starts, says something about her toughness,' Pride said. 'She's handling it all really well and I'd like to say that was her best run today … she's heading in the right direction, I don't like to think about (future plans) on race day. 'Happy to have a horse heading in that direction because they're very hard to find these horses, she's a very talented mare, not a gross mare so she can cop a little bit of time in the paddock.' Williams praised In Flight's performance and potential. 'She is favourite for a reason,' Williams said. 'Joe has really developed her and taught her well, she's very effective when tracks have a bit more give in the track. 'This is probably the firmest track she's been on this preparation and she won with a bit of authority today. 'She was a pleasing ride, I could do what I wanted with her … first start around Caulfield, one of the plans I had for her was help her around Caulfield but she towed me around.' Williams used fancied Kallos, ridden by champion jockey and current premiership leader Blake Shinn, as cover to give In Flight the best chance. 'She probably could've sat three-wide and closer and still won,' Williams said. 'But we want the perfect ride. I was either going to be following Blake or be in front of Blake and I didn't think Blake was going to be able to get cover. 'His horse had been trialling up really well, so I thought it was the one to beat drawn near where we were, so then I was in a position I decided to be negative, save some energy early and finish off late.'
Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘His contribution will not be forgotten': Tributes flow for $720m super stud Snitzel
Four-time champion Australian sire Snitzel has died after a glittering stud career which produced 23 individual group 1 winners, sales of some $450 million and prizemoney of $273 million worldwide. A son of another champion stallion, Redoute's Choice, Snitzel was euthanised on Wednesday morning at age 22 at Arrowfield Stud in Scone after showing 'signs of age-related decline' since last year. 'Despite comprehensive veterinary support and the daily dedication of Arrowfield's experienced stallion team, his condition deteriorated rapidly over the past week,' Arrowfield Stud said in a statement. 'With no treatment options remaining, the decision was made to allow him a peaceful and dignified farewell.' Foaled on August 24, 2002, the son of by Snippets' Lass won seven of his 15 starts on the track for Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan. The victories included the listed Breeders Plate on debut and the group 3 Skyline and Up And Coming Stakes, before his sole group 1 win in the Oakleigh Plate. Starting his stud career in 2006, Snitzel went on to sire 160 stakes winners and was crowned champion Australian stallion four seasons in a row, from 2016-17 to 2019-20. His service fee last year was $247,500. His champion progeny include Chris Waller-trained star filly Lady Shenandoah, two-time Everest champion Redzel, four-time group 1-winner Trapeze Artist and Golden Slipper winners Marhoona (2025), Estijaab (2018) and Shinzo (2023). On Tuesday at Seymour, two-year-old colt Job Done became Snitzel's 20th individual juvenile winner for the season. He will be part of Snitzel's fifth Australian 2YO sires' premiership. Snitzel's direct progeny have won $273,085,262 in prizemoney worldwide, with most of that success coming in Australia, where they have won $218,014,638 and 146 stakes races. 'Arrowfield acknowledges the profound impact of his passing, not only as the loss of a great horse, but as the end of a significant chapter in the stud's history. Snitzel was more than a commercial success; he was a reliable and stoic presence who shaped the daily rhythm of life at the farm and anchored many careers,' the Arrowfield statement read 'Like his sire Redoute's Choice and grandsire Danehill, Snitzel became a cornerstone not only of Arrowfield's breeding program, but of the broader Australian thoroughbred industry. His contribution to the sport, measured in champions, premierships, and the people he brought together, will not be forgotten.'
The Age
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘His contribution will not be forgotten': Tributes flow for $720m super stud Snitzel
Four-time champion Australian sire Snitzel has died after a glittering stud career which produced 23 individual group 1 winners, sales of some $450 million and prizemoney of $273 million worldwide. A son of another champion stallion, Redoute's Choice, Snitzel was euthanised on Wednesday morning at age 22 at Arrowfield Stud in Scone after showing 'signs of age-related decline' since last year. 'Despite comprehensive veterinary support and the daily dedication of Arrowfield's experienced stallion team, his condition deteriorated rapidly over the past week,' Arrowfield Stud said in a statement. 'With no treatment options remaining, the decision was made to allow him a peaceful and dignified farewell.' Foaled on August 24, 2002, the son of by Snippets' Lass won seven of his 15 starts on the track for Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan. The victories included the listed Breeders Plate on debut and the group 3 Skyline and Up And Coming Stakes, before his sole group 1 win in the Oakleigh Plate. Starting his stud career in 2006, Snitzel went on to sire 160 stakes winners and was crowned champion Australian stallion four seasons in a row, from 2016-17 to 2019-20. His service fee last year was $247,500. His champion progeny include Chris Waller-trained star filly Lady Shenandoah, two-time Everest champion Redzel, four-time group 1-winner Trapeze Artist and Golden Slipper winners Marhoona (2025), Estijaab (2018) and Shinzo (2023). On Tuesday at Seymour, two-year-old colt Job Done became Snitzel's 20th individual juvenile winner for the season. He will be part of Snitzel's fifth Australian 2YO sires' premiership. Snitzel's direct progeny have won $273,085,262 in prizemoney worldwide, with most of that success coming in Australia, where they have won $218,014,638 and 146 stakes races. 'Arrowfield acknowledges the profound impact of his passing, not only as the loss of a great horse, but as the end of a significant chapter in the stud's history. Snitzel was more than a commercial success; he was a reliable and stoic presence who shaped the daily rhythm of life at the farm and anchored many careers,' the Arrowfield statement read 'Like his sire Redoute's Choice and grandsire Danehill, Snitzel became a cornerstone not only of Arrowfield's breeding program, but of the broader Australian thoroughbred industry. His contribution to the sport, measured in champions, premierships, and the people he brought together, will not be forgotten.'
