STABLE NEWS
Emotional win as I Show Speed salutes
It was the debut effort every trainer is looking for and we couldn’t be prouder of our little fighter I SHOW SPEED. He was born prematurely, and after this challenge has grown into a racy 2YO gelding by Peltzer who is going places. Ben McAlister is a massive supporter...
Nothing Loose at Gosford
The stable continued its purple patch today at the provincials as LOOSE LOVE knuckled down to out point his challenger on the line. This horses is thriving at the moment and being a rising 8YO is posing no issues. Congratulations to Connections Mr B J McAlister,...
Straight Fire(s) at home
This was a race that looked the goods on paper and Todd got it spot on as STRAIGHT FIRE raced away. There has always been a big wrap on this horse and it’s so good to get the result on the home deck. Check out the reply on our Socials...
The Unique Star matches motors in town
The celebrations are well underway as the team conquered the metropolitan racing scene with THE UNIQUE STAR. The 3YO son of Shalaa announced himself as a real contender knocking off a BM64 Hcp (1100m) at start number 4. Today’s win made it 3 from 4 and those close to...
Unique Star shines at the Sapphire Coast
The Unique Star has had a great start to his career with a win and an unlucky second in his first two starts. He was deservedly sent out as favourite in start number 3 and while the race caller was a bit worried at the 300m, it didnt take long for him to hit full...
Cashbook takes out the Challenge
Canberra trainer Todd Smart had one sole mission when attending last year’s HTBA Yearling Sale – to buy a horse that could win the A$200,000 Inglis Challenge at Scone 12 months later. Fast forward to Friday, 16 May and that horse – now named Cashbook (Flying Artie) –...
In the Nic of Time salutes
This was the win the stable was after as IN THE NICK OF TIME kept kicking under an aggressive ride from Billy Owen. Todd will be patting himself on the back tonight after an astute move to stretch this 3YO out sharply in trip and he relished the conditions. It’s a big...
So Magnificient gets the cash at Orange
It was another impressive effort by SO MAGNIFICENT who brought up win number 3 at start 4 today at Orange. In this highly competitive jurisdiction of racing it’s never an easy feat to win and Brody Loy ensured the wayward 3YO found the line in front. He is still...
Magnificent Placement
It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of a horse on the up but this wasn’t the case today for SO MAGNIFICENT. He was sent out as a $1.60 commodity and got the job done at BM58 grade under the urging of Brodie Loy. Well placed Todd Smart and we can’t wait to see how...