Incentivise’s future remains unclear
The future of G1 Caulfield Cup hero Incentivise (Shamus Award) remains uncertain with a major row among the ownership group casting doubt over where the star stayer may continue his career.
Incentivise is currently in Queensland at his breeder, former trainer and part-owner Steve Tregea’s Windemere Stud operation recovering from a suspensory ligament injury suffered in the G1 Melbourne Cup.
Incentivise
Racing.com has reported that Incentivise, who is listed on Racing Australia as being 'transferred' out of trainer Peter Moody's care, may not return to the Pakenham-based horseman.
Moody was contacted on Monday by Racing.com but declined to comment on the horse's future.
King made bankrupt by ASIC
It has been reported by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) that racing identity Michael King, the former head of funds management group MFS, has been sent bankrupt after a stoush with corporate regulator Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
King’s bankruptcy was declared on Monday, with a judgment revealing ASIC chalked up nearly $15 million in costs fighting multiple cases involving King and other MFS executives.
According to AFR the judgment shows among a large sum of money owed that King is also faced with a $4.1 million bill from an insurer who had covered his earlier defence costs because negative findings against him triggered an exclusion clause.
King’s largest known debt was a compensation order of $177 million to be paid back to Premium Income Fund. He was the former owner of the Elysian Fields (Aquis Farm being a major sponsor) Equestrian complex in Canungra.
“There is nothing to suggest that Mr King is able to pay those debts. He is insolvent,” Justice Kylie Downs said to the AFR.
Slipper winner's future in limbo
G1 Golden Slipper S. winner Stay Inside (Extreme Choice) may have run his last race, with Newgate Farm's Managing Director Henry Field telling Racenet on Monday that a final decision will be made on the colt’s future next month.
Stay Inside | Image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan
Stay Inside failed to replicate his juvenile brilliance in the spring, finishing outside the placings in the G3 San Domenico S. and the G2 Run To The Rose.
Coolangatta building towards Boxing Day
David Eustace holds high hopes for boom filly Coolangatta (Written Tycoon) when she steps out for her second career start in Sunday's G3 BJ McLachlan S. at Doomben.
Eustace, who trains the Ozzie Kheir-owned juvenile in partnership with Ciaron Maher, confirmed that all roads lead to the R. Listed Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast if Coolangatta comes through Sunday's contest in good order.
Coolangatta | Image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan
“She’s been ticking over nicely since (her Gimcrack S. win). She’s probably a bit more athletic and mature than the likes of Away Game and Enthaar at this stage of her career,” Eustace told Racenet.
“We will put her out for a little spell after (the Magic Millions) and focus on the (G1) Golden Slipper.”
Squiggles scores for Shalaa
Squiggles’ breakthrough victory at Bathurst on Monday marked the 19th winner this season for young Arrowfield Stud shuttle stallion Shalaa (Ire).
The Mark Newnham-trained filly finished 0.2l the better of Joyzel (Snitzel) in the 1100 metre contest with a 0.95l gap back to Arimathea (No Nay Never {USA}) in third.
Shalaa (Ire) | Standing at Arrowfield Stud
Shalaa has broken a deadlock with Flying Artie and now sits fourth on the second-season sire standings by winners, behind Capitalist, Star Turn and barnmate Maurice (Jpn), who have notched 22, 21 and 20 winners respectively.
Jamaea on track for Magic payday
Dual Group 2-winning filly Jamaea (Headwater) is trending in the right direction ahead of her raid on the R. Listed Magic Millions 3YO Guineas at the Gold Coast on January 15.
Luke Price, who trains Jamaea in partnership with his father Robert, confirmed the talented galloper will bypass the Listed Gosford Guineas on December 29 in preference for a tick over trial at Canterbury on Tuesday.
Jamaea | Image courtesy of Sportpix
“She is going super-dooper,” Price told Racenet. “Her first trial at Kembla was great. She’s really going well.
“We are going to head up to Queensland on the 29th (December 29) to let her get settled in. She’s ticking over really well for Queensland at this stage and we couldn’t be any happier with her.”
Anderson retains role
NSW Racing Minister Kevin Anderson has been endorsed by state Premier Dominic Perrottet during a major cabinet reshuffle on Monday.
Perrottet confirmed, Anderson, the State Member of Tamworth, as Minister for Water, Land, Hospitality and Racing.
“It’s great to have the portfolio of racing independently recognized in my title,’’ Anderson told Racenet.
“I’ve had so many phone calls from all three codes of racing, it has been quite overwhelming and humbling.’’
Yendall hospitalised
Victorian-based jockey Dean Yendall has been taken to hospital for further medical observation after falling from Saintly Rose (Crackerjack King {Ire}) in the final 75 metres of the third event at Terang on Monday.
Racing.com has advised that Yendall was conscious and moving his limbs after the fall but was transported to the Warrnambool Hospital after making note of a sore elbow and wrist.
Schofield to return on Thursday
G1 Cox Plate-winning jockey Chad Schofield will return to race riding in Australia at Gosford on Thursday.
The 27-year-old, who has spent the last seven years in Hong Kong, will partner the John O’Shea-trained debutant Destiny’s Bounty (Headwater) in Race 6 on the program.
Chad Schofield
“He is at the peak of his powers. He’s ready to go," Schoefield's manager Mark Van Triet told Racing.com.
“He’ll have about five or six rides on Sunday, Boxing Day and really it’s just a case of building each meeting."
Guineas awaits Lindsay Park filly
Lindsay Park-trained filly Lady Of Honour (No Nay Never {USA}) has been confirmed for a tilt at the lucrative R. Listed Magic Millions 3YO Guineas at the Gold Coast on January 15.
The impressive last start Listed Twilight Glow S. winner has continued to develop since taking out the feature contest on November 27, according to Ben Hayes.
Lady Of Honour
“She’s won her stakes race and this race is worth very good money, so I think it’s a nice race to target with her and she deserves her chance,” Ben Hayes, who trains Lady Of Honour in partnership with his brother JD, told Racenet.
“If she draws a gate, I think she’ll be right in it the way she races. She can cruise on a high tempo and kick off that, which is a great asset and she’s only getting better.”
Preferment off the mark in New Zealand
Horace (NZ), a 3-year-old gelding by Preferment (NZ), brought up his Brighthill Farm stallion's first winner in New Zealand and second in total when saluting at Pukekohe on Monday.
Ridden by Opie Bosson, Horace came from just off the speed to comfortably hold his rivals, with the well-fancied Riverplate (NZ) (Flying Artie) making good late ground for second.
“I haven’t had a chance to talk to Opie (Bosson) but he sent me a text to say it was a nice win and he did it easily,” Horace’s trainer Chad Ormsby said.
“It was a nice ride and he won well, so I’m looking forward to talking to Opie tonight (Monday).”
