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Herald Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Wyong preview: Firework primed to explode with maiden win
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. As the season winds down and Sara Ryan prepares to leave her role as private trainer for Domeland is looking to go out on a high note with victory in the Wyong Trainers Premiership. Ryan currently sits equal first alongside Kristen Buchanan with 23 winners while Kim Waugh (22) and Damien Lane (21) hot on their heels. 'The Wyong premiership is very close. We are all fighting for that at the moment,' said Ryan. 'It would be a great way to end the season if I could win it.' The premiership would be a real feather in the cap for Ryan who is in just her third year training and set to become a public trainer in the new season. Ryan has four runners at her home track meeting with three proven performers among the leading chances in their respective races to help her in her quest. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! Three-year-old gelding Firework is closing in on his first win after placings runner-up in three of his five starts and that can come in the Midway Maiden Handicap (1300m). The son of Written Tycoon resumed from a spell with a head second to Denial over 1200m at Kembla on July 17 and while beaten as an odds-on favourite, Ryan was happy with his run. 'I was surprised how short he was in the market first-up,' she said. 'I expected him to be a little vulnerable late because he was carrying a big weight off a very soft trial. 'Good fitness has come through that run and he is doing things right at home to tell me he is ready for the quick back-up. 'He's got a very big stride and I think stepping out in trip is what he needs. 'He has a sticky barrier but he has home track advantage and knows where the winning post is.' Ryan will also saddle up first starter Warm Front in the same race. The son of Too Darn Hot has trailed nicely including a third to Spice Prawn at Hawkesbury on July 7 but Ryan would just like to see him doing his best work late. 'It's just a learning experience for him and he will be a better horse next time he comes in,' she said. 'As long as he hits the line strong, he will go to the paddock after this.' Consistent gelding How Much Better is ready to peak fourth-up in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1600m) after three solid runs, two of which in metropolitan company. 'He is knocking on the door and is now getting out to his preferred trip,' said Ryan. 'He does love Wyong. He has a great record there winning both starts. 'Apprentice Bronte Simpson will ride him. She rides him work and to win a race with her would be fantastic.' Rounding out her quartet is The Pacific in the Class 1 Handicap (1350m). The son of Exceed And Excel finished seventh behind Tickle Me Pink when resuming over 1200m at Newcastle on July 15 but she expects an improved run this time out. 'He blew quite hard after that first-up run and has taken good improvement from it,' Ryan said. 'He does a lot wrong as well but Regan (Bayliss) knows him. 'I have changed some gear and but a tongue tie on him. Hopefully that helps him settle that little bit better. Stepping out in trip will only help him as well.' The gelding has shown he can improve sharply when he kicked off last campaign with a sixth at Hawkesbury before scoring his maiden win second-up at Kembla followed by a third at Wyong. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Trainer Doug Gorrel knows the ability is there but is just playing the patient game with lightly-raced filly Rita Red. The daughter of Cosmic Force is showing an abundance of natural speed but a lack of race craft is the difference between winning and losing at the moment. 'She is definitely still a work in progress,' said Gorrel. 'Mentally, she is just not there yet and she can do things wrong on the training track as well but she does have nice speed. 'Once she can put things together, she will be winning races.' Rita Red began fast but couldn't cross to the rails when resuming at Dubbo on July 10 and was wayward in the straight, ducking out sharply at the 150m when runner-up to Denman Deputy. 'She was a little bit green in the straight and she is a bit of a thinker,' he said. Trainer Doug Gorrel is hoping a gear change can help speedy filly Rita Red break through. Photo: Grant Guy 'The winner beat her fair and square so I can't say her waywardness cost her the win but it certainly didn't help.' Gorrel has made a gear change this week in a bid to help her break through in the Maiden Plate (900m). 'I am trying her in the blinkers this week just to try and keep her straight,' he said. 'We really wanted to draw a barrier this time to use the rail to her advantage and help the penny drop a bit quicker but of course she has drawn the outside.' Gorrel was pleased with first-up run of Lost Ya Sock when second to Highland Eightgee at Dubbo and is hoping it's the start of her showing her true potential. 'It was a good run but it wasn't a strong race. At least she tried which I was pleased with,' he said. It was her third placing in 12 starts and is capable on figuring in the finish of the Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1400m). 'She is the most frustrating horse I have ever trained,' he said. 'She has got a stack of ability and riders have jumped off her and said 'she will win next start' but she leaves it all on the training track. 'Perhaps she is just one that needs time and she probably just needs a bit of confidence. 'If she can knock off one (race), she might just go on and knock off a couple more.'
News.com.au
21-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Nacim Dilmi to succeed Sara Ryan as head trainer at Domeland
Former Godolphin assistant trainer Nacim Dilmi has been announced as the new head trainer for Domeland, taking the reins from Sara Ryan. French born Dilmi, 37, has spent the past eight years working for Godolphin Australia, most recently heading up the operation's Melbourne stable under James Cummings. Following Godolphin's decision to dissolve its private training model at the end of this season, Dilmi was offered numerous roles at prominent stables in Melbourne and Sydney but said the opportunity to lead Domeland into a new era of success was irresistible. 'I've always wanted to be a trainer and with James Cummings going to Hong Kong, it was the right time for me to step up,' Dilmi said. 'When Domeland rang me to offer me the job, it was really exciting. 'You always know when their horses are racing, and you can spot their red and yellow colours a mile away. I've been watching most of their runners and Domeland have some exciting horses that I'm looking forward to getting my hands on.' Domeland managing director King Cheng said he was thrilled to secure a trainer the calibre of Dilmi. 'We're incredibly excited to welcome Nacim to the Domeland team,' Cheng said. 'He brings world-class experience from Godolphin and will build on the strong foundation set by Sara over the last couple of years. We believe Nacim is the right person to guide our stable into its next chapter.' Dilmi will link up with Domeland on August 4, taking over from Ryan who will establish her own public training venture. During her time as Domeland's head trainer, Ryan trained more than 50 winners of almost $6.5 million in prizemoney. 'I'm incredibly grateful to Domeland for giving me the opportunity to launch my training career,' Ryan said. 'It has been a rewarding journey, and I'm looking forward to the next chapter and new challenges ahead.' Domeland's stable features in excess of 50 registered horses, with facilities including 35 boxes at Wyong racecourse and a 260-acre Kulnura property that features a 3000m grass track.
News.com.au
13-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Domeland conditioner Sara Ryan eyes Brisbane Group 1 targets ahead of public training move
Big Dance-winning trainer Sara Ryan is eager to cap off a successful stint at Central Coast operation Domeland with a Brisbane winter carnival Group 1 raid before becoming a public trainer from next season. Racing and breeding operation Domeland announced on Monday afternoon that Ryan would be leaving her position as the operation's private trainer at the end of the 2024/25 season. Ryan has been Domeland's trainer for the past two-and-a-half years and enjoyed success on the big stage in the 2023 $3m The Big Dance with Attractable and last month's $1 million Provincial-Midway Championships Final with Matcha Latte. She plans to head to Queensland with Attractable and Matcha Latte, with both holding nominations for the Group 1 $3m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 14. Attractable is on the comeback trial after a year on the sidelines and won a trial at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. He was nominated for Saturday's Listed $200,000 Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) at Scone but will instead be saved for Brisbane. 1⃣ Attractable 2⃣ Verona Rose 3⃣ Movin Out The 2023 Big Dance ðŸ'ƒ winner leads all the way to win a 1200m trial at Warwick Farm on Tuesday. Thunderlips, Flying Bandit and Engine Room were behind the placings. @tabcomau — Racing NSW (@racing_nsw) May 12, 2025 'We've got a team four or five heading up to Queensland so that will be exciting,' Ryan said. 'Attractable trialled this morning and will go to the next week's BRC Sprint (1350m) first-up. He needed another trial after a year off. 'I have been umming and ahhing whether to give him a hit out today for the race this weekend but felt like he has had so long off, and the way he races, he is so honest and will gutter himself first-up so I want him fit enough to be able to do that.' 'Matcha Latte is going to the BRC Sprint too and the Stradbroke, those are his two targets.' Two-year-old Is It Spectacular will be on trial for a crack at the Group 2 BRC Sires' Produce Stakes when he lines up in the opener at Randwick Kensington on Wednesday. Ryan, who played a pivotal role as a pre-trainer before taking over full-time training, will depart Domeland shortly after the winter carnival. She will continue training at Wyong where she has about 30 stables on-course. 'It is a little bit heartbreaking because these horses are like my children and I've had them for six years so know them inside and out,' she said. 'I really do get to know my horses so it's been heartbreaking and will continue to be, but there comes a time when you have to sink or swim again and it's that time now. 'Domeland gave me a great opportunity, which I am very grateful for, and it's been a great building block but I think it's come to that time where I want the chance to train for other people.' Ryan will play a role in helping Domeland find her successor with the decision hoped to be made before her current contract ends.
Courier-Mail
12-05-2025
- Business
- Courier-Mail
Trainer Sara Ryan to leave Domeland to launch private venture
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Big Dance-winning trainer Sara Ryan will step down as head trainer for Central Coast operation Domeland later this year as she prepares to set up as a public trainer. Ryan – who has been with Domeland for more than six years, the past two-and-a-half as head trainer – has prepared more than 50 winners for Domeland including Attractable in the $3 million The Big Dance and Matcha Latte in the $1 million Provincial-Midway Championships Final. • 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! 'Sara has been instrumental to Domeland's success on the racetrack over the past few seasons and I am grateful for the dedication she brought to the role,' Domeland's managing director King Cheng said. 'Sara's work has laid a strong foundation for the future. We're proud of what she's accomplished and excited about what's ahead for both her and Domeland. 'We remain fully committed to our private training model and will continue to have the same number of horses in training, operating from our dual locations (Kulnura and Wyong) on the Central Coast.' • Boom colt Beadman spelled as The Everest looms large Ryan, who will continue to lead Domeland through the stable's Queensland winter campaign, said Domeland had been wonderful for her career. 'The support and trust they've shown me gave me the confidence to train the way I do, and I'll always be grateful for that,' she said. 'I will continue to train the horses to the best of my abilities until my final day, before embarking on a new venture as a public trainer.' Domeland aims to appoint Ryan's successor at the beginning of the 2025-2026 racing season, prior to the end of Ryan's current contract. Originally published as Sara Ryan to leave Domeland to launch private training venture
Daily Telegraph
12-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Trainer Sara Ryan to leave Domeland to launch private venture
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Big Dance-winning trainer Sara Ryan will step down as head trainer for Central Coast operation Domeland later this year as she prepares to set up as a public trainer. Ryan – who has been with Domeland for more than six years, the past two-and-a-half as head trainer – has prepared more than 50 winners for Domeland including Attractable in the $3 million The Big Dance and Matcha Latte in the $1 million Provincial-Midway Championships Final. • 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! 'Sara has been instrumental to Domeland's success on the racetrack over the past few seasons and I am grateful for the dedication she brought to the role,' Domeland's managing director King Cheng said. 'Sara's work has laid a strong foundation for the future. We're proud of what she's accomplished and excited about what's ahead for both her and Domeland. 'We remain fully committed to our private training model and will continue to have the same number of horses in training, operating from our dual locations (Kulnura and Wyong) on the Central Coast.' • Boom colt Beadman spelled as The Everest looms large Ryan, who will continue to lead Domeland through the stable's Queensland winter campaign, said Domeland had been wonderful for her career. 'The support and trust they've shown me gave me the confidence to train the way I do, and I'll always be grateful for that,' she said. 'I will continue to train the horses to the best of my abilities until my final day, before embarking on a new venture as a public trainer.' Domeland aims to appoint Ryan's successor at the beginning of the 2025-2026 racing season, prior to the end of Ryan's current contract. Originally published as Sara Ryan to leave Domeland to launch private training venture
