TITUS TATIUS and BIG RED CAT - TODAY'S RUNNERS FOR WCB STABLE 29/5/10 Big Red Cat goes round in the last at Randwick today.In a tough race, he gets conditions to suit over a course he's won on. Heavy conditions and light weight should help. He's a natural leader as well. 2nd up is the query with him but David Payne knows him well and will have him fit.
Titus Tatius is our other runner. He's running in Race 3 at Bairnsdale for new Trainer Greg Eurell. Wayne moved him from Flemington after his last campaign out to Cranbourne. This horse has talent but has been a slow maturer. He's trialled well on heavy tracks, seems more relaxed in his work and will be good to see him "running on" today. Fingers crossed for Titus' big band of loyal owners.Titus Tatius pictured at Eurell stable - photo taken by Karen G.
SASSY STREET debuts for WCB & Kerry Let's hope Kerry Parker can continue his winning ways tommorrow at Nowra in the 1400m miaden, with our unraced Street Cry fily, Sassy Street. Purchased by Wayne "out of the paddock" as an unraced 2Y0, Sassy has come a long way in a short time. She has improved each preparation under the patient hands of Kerry Parker and tommorrow kicks off her career for her excited bunch of owners.
BRILLIANT LIGHT CONTINUES HIS RUN TO DONCASTER Brilliant Light continued on his way towards the Doncaster handicap next week with a super impressive win today at Ranwick in the Doncaster Prelude 1600m. Jay Ford settled him in behind the two leaders and he got a nice run till they straightened. He cruised up after topping the rise to record a hollow victory. He drops 5 kgs on his run today and is a real "live" chnce for the big metric mile feature next week. Kery Parker proved again what a real horseman he is, overcoming immaturity issues with the horse earlier in his career in taking him to GR1 level.
BRILLIANT AJAX WIN FOR KERRY PARKER STABLE Brilliant Light scored a thrilling win this afternoon in the Group Two Ajax Stakes over 1500m at Rosehill. In a nailbiting finish he staved off the fast finishing David Payne trained Centenial Park. We are so happy for Kerry and his team of loyal staff. Congratulations to all his owners as well. Given a "gun run" from barrier 3 by the "underutilized" Jay Ford, the son of Fantastic Light took the rails run on straightening before beating off GR1 winner Mentality and then holding out Centenial Park in a nail biter. The Doncaster Handicap now beckons.
"Little DIVA" MAKES IT A XMAS DOUBLE FOR KERRY PARKER STABLE 22/12/09 Little Falvel On Diva gave us all a huge thrill at Goulburn today showing them a clean pair of heels at her 1st try at 1600m. Jeffrey Penza rode her beautifully to have her "one out & one back" early from her wide barrier. From there, she kicked clear on straightening, before showing great determination up the running to win well. She's had a frustrating run of late but showed today, there are still more wins for the bonny little mare. Kerry Parker's stable is flying at present, with E-Type winning earlier on the programme. Go little Diva !!!
(photo courtesy of Bradleys Photographers)
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KRAKEN JOKES BACK IN FASHION ! Kraken Jokes won his 2nd race today for his big bunch of loyal owners. This time at Bathurst, for Trainer Rebecca Levy. "Roger" as he's affectionately known was "stolen " by Wayne at the Magic Millions sale a couple of years ago. He must be the cheapest More Than Ready going around ! Today he jumped much better from a good barrier and led early before handing up the lead. Before the turn he made his move and led all the way up the running for a decisive win. This big gelding has always shown ability , but has taken time to mature.Thanks must also go to Kerry Parker who did a lot of the early patient work on this horse before his move to Bathurst. Rebecca has done a great job too with him and the country air is obviously agreeing with him !
CENTABEEL BREAKS THE DUCK IN MUDGEE ! Centabeel finally broke the duck today at Mudgee in a 1400m maiden. The 4Y0 gelded son of Lohnro led all the way for a gritty win. This fellow (like a lot of the Lonhro's) has just needed time to develop. Ridden by Joe Fuji and having his 1st start for Trainer Rebecca Levy, Centabeel also appreciated the drop in class today. Hopefully this is just the start for this impressive type and his patient connections. Congratulations to all concerned.
BIG RED CAT ROSEHILL & VILLIERS @ RANDWICK A crack at next month's Villiers Stakes is on the cards for Big Red Cat if he continues his strong form at Rosehill on Saturday.
The four-year-old lines up in the Baird Institute Handicap (1500m).
Trainer David Payne said the gelding was no star but when it came to toughness he was up there with the best.
Big Red Cat comes into the race after a gritty all-the-way 1-1/2 length win over Dubai To Sydney at Randwick on November 7.
That win came over the same 1600m distance as the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick on December 19.
"If he steps up we might have a look at the Villiers," Payne said.
"It's a similar field again and he'll be going forward again and hopefully we can get the same result."
Big Red Cat has 55kg and will be ridden by three kilogram-claiming apprentice Timothy Bell.
The strapping chestnut has drawn wide in barrier 12 but that is of no concern to the Rosehill trainer.
"He's a natural frontrunner and puts himself in the race early no matter where he jumps from," Payne said.
"He's tough as nails this horse and I know he'll be putting in everything he's got, he always does."
BIG RED CAT SETS THE FUR FLYING AT RANDWICK !!! BIG RED CAT, our powerhouse 4Y0 gelding, ran his rivals off their legs at Royal Randwick today, in the "Not Your Average Joe" Handicap, 1600m. This big striding son of Catbird, just needed the big spaces of Randwick to show his best. Deftly ridden by young Timothy Bell he led from barrier to post for Trainer David Payne and his happy bunch of owners. This horse has graduated to Saturday class in style! Was appropriate that Joe Janiak (Trainer of the great Takeover Target) was on hand to have the "happy snaps" taken with in the race named in his honour. Another cheap buy by Wayne, Big Red Cat will only get better from here.Congratulations to all his wonderful owners & supporters.What a thrill !!!
SHOCKING MELBOURNE CUP Shocking has won the 2009 Melbourne Cup. In a great result for Trainer Mark Kavanagh, (after the shock scratching of Derby favourite Shamoline Warrior on Derby morning)Shocking finished strongly after travelling 3 wide from his wide barrier to beat the Godolphin "2nd stringer" Crime Scene and English horse Mourilyan for 3rd.Shocking may not have started favourite with the bookies but he was a clear favourite on form / ratings.Bart will have to wait another year to claim his "baker's dozen" !
WCB TRAINERS SAVE THE BEST TILL LAST ! Derby was a ripper as usual! Monaco Consul was super impressive winning the Derby and all the Group One action at Flemington was sensational. Our Trainers were on fire with David Payne saluting in the last at Flemington with Centennial Park, Aristicratico winning at Rosehill for the Portelli stable and Kerry Parker winning the last at Rosehill with Brilliant Light. For the rest of Cup week we have our bonny mare Falvel On Diva carrying the WCB colours at Kembla Grange tommorrow in Race 6. Kyneton on Wednesday we have the talented Titus Tatius going round in Race 2, Saturday at Newcastle the promising Centabeel running, whilst on Saturday at Randwick we have Big Red Cat limbering up in the 1600m race.
All should run well and with any luck we"ll have a few winners !!!
Brilliant Light pictured winning at Rosehill.
MONACO CONSUL claims VRC Derby 31/10/09
Monaco Consul produced a superior staying performance to win the Victoria Derby.In a dominant performance the son of High Chapparal (Cox Plate winner So You Think by same sire !) was just too good.
In a prefectly timed prearation he came in off a GR1 win in a rain sodden AJC Spring Champion Stakes. Moroney pulled the right rein with this approach. Jockey Corey Brown, folowed the shortest way home, via the fence, saving a lot of ground in the process.
"We trained him in the English style and sent him out with a pacemaker a few times and it worked," Moroney said.
"We knew our horse and were helped a lot by my brother Paul who spent time in England watching the stayers there.
"He hadn't raced for a month but he has had some very good gallops and eats really well.
"He has such a good turn of foot and when Corey went for him he put it beyond doubt."
Viking Legend and Extra Zero loomed up to win but Monaco Consul proved too strong.
Viking Legend ($9) held on for third, 2-1/4 lengths from Extra Zero ($9) with Southern Skye fourth and Rockferry fifth.
PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW FOR THE EARLY YEARLING SALES !!! - The major yearling sales are approaching fast with Magic Millions kicking off proceedings in January on the Gold Coast. This is followed closely by a plethora of sales inc. Inglis and NZ Bloodstock sales.We will be active at all of these sales. If you'd like some help in securing a future Champion or wish to place an order for one, let us know in advance. Should be some absolute bargains as usual. We're renowned for finding the value horses and we're excited about the upcoming sales. There's never been a better time to buy. Prizemoney is still very attractive and prices of horses will be lower than usual.
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