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News.com.au
22-06-2025
- Sport
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David Vandyke will chat with the owners of Philia before deciding whether to chase spring riches in Sydney or Melbourne
Sunshine Coast trainer David Vandyke will hold a roundtable discussion with the owners of brilliant filly Philia before deciding whether to chase spring riches in Sydney or Melbourne. But the one thing set in concrete is that Philia will enjoy a deserved six-week break after her meteoric rise when she went from a maiden winner in late February to a brave, but ultimately fruitless, effort in this month's Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m). Philia went into the Oaks on a four-race winning streak but her campaign came to a flat end when the daughter of All Too Hard could only manage eighth in the $700,000 contest won by the Kris Lees -trained You Wahng at Eagle Farm. Irwin Racing and Harris Family Racing own the talented three-year-old filly, who has won four of her seven races and just under $358,000 in prizemoney. 'We're considering options in Victoria and Sydney,' Vandyke said on Sunday. 'We're not sure which direction we'll go yet. One of the owners is overseas (in Aspen, Colorado) at the moment. 'The only thing set in stone is that we'll give Philia a six-week break now and during that period I'll meet with the owners to discuss which direction we head. 'They're all very knowledgeable and intelligent people. It'll just be nice if we can have a roundtable discussion and share all our thoughts before making a firm decision. 'There's some great prizemoney in Sydney now with the Silver Eagle and Golden Eagle and races like that.' . @KPMcEvoy guides Philia to victory in The Roses for @vandykeracing13! — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 The Group 1 Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens on November 1 is worth a massive $10 million while the lead-up Group 3 Silver Eagle (1300m) on October 18 at Randwick offers $1m in prizemoney. Vandyke said Philia could take a different path in Melbourne to compete in the $300,000 Group 2 Tristarc Stakes (1400m) on October 18 at Caulfield before heading to the $1m Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington two weeks later. 'I definitely won't give her more than three runs in the spring, preferably two,' Vandyke said. 'Then we'll really concentrate on a good, hard prep for her in the autumn.' Vandyke said the signs pointed to Philia being competitive against top-class opposition down south. TAB has posted Philia as a $26 chance in the Empire Rose Stakes and $51 in the Golden Eagle. Philia dominates Race 7 at Eagle Farm for @vandykeracing13! @KPMcEvoy — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 26, 2025 • 'That's their Melbourne Cup': Dolan delivers on Oughton in Eye Liner 'She'll improve from the break and the experience that she's got from this preparation,' he said. 'How much she improves remains to be seen but she's a lovely horse and time will be her friend. 'Going from a maiden to a Group 2 win (in the 2000m The Roses at Doomben on May 24) is wonderful and she's obviously a valuable asset now. 'We'll just protect her and look forward to hopefully seeing her build on her record.'
News.com.au
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
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2025 Queensland Oaks: Kerrin McEvoy aiming to become second jockey to win race four times
Champion jockey Kerrin McEvoy is riding for a record-equalling fourth win in the Group 1 $700,000 Queensland Oaks (2200m) on favourite Philia at Eagle Farm on Saturday. McEvoy has won the fillies classic previously on Youngstar (2018), Egg Tart (2017) and Purple (2009) and – if he is successful on Philia – will join Chris Munce as the only jockeys to ride four Queensland Oaks winners. Trained by David Vandyke, Philia has won four races in succession and is attempting to complete The Roses -Oaks double last achieved by Youngstar seven years ago. McEvoy ridden Philia in her last two wins and is convinced the filly will stay a strong 2200m in the Oaks. 'I don't think 2200m will be a problem for her,'' McEvoy said. 'She feels like a stayer so the extra furlong (a200m) should be fine. 'We have drawn out a little bit but she has tactical speed to settle somewhere in the front half and off-set that barrier. 'It was good to hear David have a nice report after her work earlier this week and I'm looking forward to the race.'' . @KPMcEvoy guides Philia to victory in The Roses for @vandykeracing13! — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 McEvoy has an opportunity to secure the three-year-old classic double when he rides Godolphin's Lavalier in the Group $1 million Queensland Derby (2400m). Lavalier, trained by James Cummings, is rated a $14 chance for the Derby, a race McEvoy hasn't previously won. 'I thought Lavalier was good in the SA Derby (third to Femminile) last start,'' McEvoy said. 'He had to do a bit of work early to get into a spot but then he stayed on well and showed he can run the trip. 'I was able to ride him in a barrier trial at Warwick Farm the other day and he's a nice, big horse to sit on. He's a good ride for the Derby.'' It's a maiden G1 triumph for Femminile who grabs the lead in the final furlong & holds off the fast-finishing favourite to win the South Australian Derby 🙌 @pstokesracing @LNeindorf — (@Racing) May 3, 2025 • Randwick Turf Talk: Saturday's best bet has a Contemporary feel In the past decade, four Queensland Derby winners have come out of the SA Derby including Warmonger, who was second at Morphettville before romping home at Eagle Farm by more than 10 lengths last year. Mr Quickie was third in the SA Derby before winning the Queensland Derby in 2019, Ruthven was second in Adelaide before his Eagle Farm success in 2017 and Magicool followed his fourth in the SA Derby by winning in Queensland a decade ago. McEvoy, who has ridden 73 Australian Group 1 Chris Waller -trained Democracy Manifest, a $34 chance in the Group 1 $1 million Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m).
News.com.au
02-06-2025
- General
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Trainer David Vandyke's assessment of his star Philia is frightening for her 2025 Queensland Oaks rivals
'I would say you'll see the best of her on Saturday.' Trainer David Vandyke 's assessment of his star Philia is frightening for her Queensland Oaks rivals as the super talented filly is primed to cap a dream campaign in the Group 1 for three-year-olds over 2200m at Eagle Farm on Saturday. To be ridden by top jockey Kerrin McEvoy, Philia will be shooting for her fifth straight triumph in the major on Saturday after a meteoric rise that prompted bookmakers to install her as the $3 favourite in the Oaks. Group 1 Australasian Oaks champion Benagil ($5) is on the next line from Jenni's Meadow ($6), Churchill's Choice and Movin Out (both $8). • 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! 'From the time I got her as a yearling, the plan was always to end up at the Queensland Oaks,' said Vandyke, who won the major with Gypsy Goddess three years ago. 'For this girl to go from a maiden at the start of this prep and us not really knowing to what level she could climb … it would be wonderful to win an Oaks with her. 'When she goes out for a break next week, irrespective of what happens on Saturday, it'll be a good time for reflection. 'I can sit back and look at the pedigree page, I can watch the replays and I can really appreciate what's happened during this period.' But it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Sunshine Coast trainer Vandyke, who said the daughter of All Too Hard – a half-sister to Duais, who won the 2021 Queensland Oaks for trainer Ed Cummings – could be as stubborn as a mule at times. Philia dominates Race 7 at Eagle Farm for @vandykeracing13! @KPMcEvoy — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 26, 2025 • 'This girl's had very little time off in 12 months and she's been difficult to train,' he said. 'She's got a very strong will and it hasn't always been focused on running. 'Even now I'll take her down to the pool for a walk and if she doesn't want to do something or she wants to go at her pace, then there has to be a compromise. 'She can get a bit resentful if she's not respected or managed well.' That stubborn attitude is why Philia, with four wins and two runner-up finishes from just six races, has an iron will to win and an ability to soak up pressure from her rivals. Those traits shone through brightly in her last-start victory in the Group 2 The Roses (2000m) on May 24 at Doomben when she was softened up in the run but still kicked on to beat the fast-finishing Jenni's Meadow and Movin Out. . @KPMcEvoy guides Philia to victory in The Roses for @vandykeracing13! — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 'She's the sort of horse you dream about, I couldn't be happier with her,' Vandyke said. 'With her pattern of racing, she can create the tempo. 'The other day (in The Roses) the fastest furlong was between the 1800m and the 1600m. 'She can really handle pressure and she's got that will to win when she gets taken on. 'She'll just pin the ears and keep going. I was delighted with her effort because she didn't do it easy.' Queensland Derby (2400m) and Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) to be rescheduled.
Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 9: Julius Loses Control Over Girtonia—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 8 recap In ' With You, Who Gave Me Courage,' Mia is overjoyed when Hildegarde returns to assist her. A demon attacks Philia but is slain by Erza, who warns her that Asmodeus now targets her as the strongest saint. Fernand humiliates Julius at a noble assembly by proving his political skill. This prompts Julius to accuse Philia of treason and order the Adenauer family stripped of assets. Grace and her sisters agree to support Philia's continental purification. Marquis Pyrz's son aids Mia, and Hildegarde reveals Philia is her biological daughter—making her Mia's cousin. Mia agrees to be adopted. Expected plot in The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 9 The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 9 is likely to focus on three main fronts: Fernand's rising political momentum as he challenges Julius, Julius' retaliatory efforts to maintain control, and Mia's new path after accepting Hildegarde's adoption. With Mia now emotionally detached from her parents and fully committed to exposing Julius, the political upheaval in Girtonia may reach its peak. Meanwhile, as the demonic threat looms, Philia's position as Asmodeus' target may bring new dangers, pushing her closer to executing the continent-wide purification plan. The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 9: Release date and where to stream The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 9, titled 'Crossroads of Fate,' will debut on streaming platforms such as ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 12 am JST—one week before its Japanese TV broadcast. International fans can watch The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 9 early on Crunchyroll, also on May 29. The television airing in Japan starts Thursday, June 5, at 12 am JST on Teletext, followed by broadcasts on TV Aichi, AT-X, and BS Asahi till June 6 at varying times. For more updates from The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiance and Sold to Another Kingdom anime, stay tuned to Pinkvilla.
News.com.au
24-05-2025
- Sport
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2025 The Roses: Philia wins at Doomben for trainer David Vandyke
It's been an 11-year wait but Caloundra trainer David Vandyke thinks he has the filly to give him a Queensland Oaks. In 2014, Vandyke won the Doomben Roses with Arabian Gold before that filly came up agonisingly short 14 days later when second to Tinto in the three-year-old fillies' Group 1. Fast forward to 2025 and Philia led from barrier to box to give Vandyke his second victory in the Group 2 The Roses at Doomben on Saturday and bookmakers reacted to the win by firming the filly's Queensland Oaks quote from $11 into $3.50 favouritism for the $700,000 Group 1 on June 7. • 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! 'She was a month between runs and now I've got the nice two-week progression off a hard run today, 2200 (metres). Bring on the Oaks,' Vandyke said. 'Moving forward into the Oaks, when she's got that amazing racing pattern where she can get taken on and absorb pressure, that's a great asset. She loves it. 'She's a half to Duais, a multiple Group 1 winner that won over 2400 (metres) and she goes right back to one of the best families in the world.' . @KPMcEvoy guides Philia to victory in The Roses for @vandykeracing13! — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 • Philia was forced to work early in The Roses when challenged leaving the straight by Verona Rose before a midrace move from Canny Queen applied more pressure to the leader, but the daughter of All Too Hard was up to the challenge. 'She was more relaxed in herself today which is pleasing going out in trip,' winning rider Kerrin McEvoy said. 'She kicked off the corner but had a bit of a stargaze at the barriers and thought 'job done' so I got a bit vocal with her but she's heading in the right direction. 'She's bred to and I think she will run the distance of the Oaks.' Philia ($3.70) defeated two fast-finishing backmarkers, Jenni's Meadow ($31) by three-quarters-of-a-length with Movin Out ($21) another length back in third. The $3.50 favourite Benagil struggled, beaten almost seven lengths into 10th. • 'I knew she was 100 per cent for today,' Vandyke said. 'She had to sprint a few times during the race and still had the audacity to kick in the straight and hold off the late charge. 'Moving forward into the Oaks, when she's got that amazing racing pattern where she can get taken on and absorb pressure, that's a great asset. She loves it.' Connections of Jenni's Meadow declared 'bring on the Oaks''. Jockey Ethan Brown declared the filly could have won The Roses if she'd drawn better than barrier 14. Co-trainer JD Hayes, who prepares the filly with brothers Ben and Will, said: 'That was a huge Oaks trial. She drew really wide, in the carpark actually, so we had to take our medicine and go back. But it was a beautiful Oaks run, bring on two weeks' time.' Jenni's Meadow firmed from $51 into $8 for the Queensland Oaks while Movin Out shortened from $51 to $11.
