Roxy joins the New Years Eve Party
Horse For Higher didn’t let her stable mate, Song Brocade, come home with all the accolades by making our last runner for 2020 a winner.
Roxy, as she is called around home, was stepping up to 1700m for her third up run and went in nicely placed and well prepared giving the team plenty of confidence for this assignment.
Michael Poy took the reins and had her nicely placed sitting just off the lead until the final stages when they pounced, proving too strong and fit for the rest of the field.
“We think there’s better wins with this mare” Dan remarked. “Her owner and breeder, Greg has been extremely patient allowing her to fully mature and I think he’ll be rewarded with a win in town eventually”.
Congratulations Greg! We are always thrilled to get a win for you!
Suprise from Veneficus
Dan has been expecting a win from Veneficus - just not yesterday! The four year gelding by Brief Truce, has always indicated he will appreciate a longer trip and Dan had been really pleased with his work leading into the race, with the view he may sneak a place....
Jungle Fighter wins at St Arnaud
It wasn't Moonee Valley, but a win is a win and that's exactly what Jungle Fighter did yesterday at St Arnaud. Stepping up to his ideal distance and down in grade was the perfect combination Dan was looking for to give the rarely disappointing gelding by...
The General is Back
British General returned to the track in fine fashion yesterday winning in a nail biter and turning his tally into four wins from six starts. He drew the widest gate in what was a very strong showcase race but his natural speed found him crossing over and in a handy...
Team O’Sullivan Shines at Awards Evening
The Ballarat Turf Club held their 2012 Racing Awards Evening last night with a fantastic turn out from local trainers, owners and industry members. There were 10 awards handed out overall, with British General bringing home two trophies being Leading Horse at Ballarat...
Ripleys makes it 31 wins for season
A great way to finish the 2011/2012 racing season at Geelong yesterday, with Ripleys winning the final race of the day. One of our stable stalwarts for previous seasons, Ripleys prior preparation lacked the lustre he usually shows. But yesterday he proved he is...
Go And Get Rich – The first step
Go And Get Rich has a name we all aspire to, and yesterday took his first step to do that, by winning his maiden at Werribee. Dan headed off thinking he'd run well, but was quite confident he wouldn't be able to beat the favourite in the race. On this...
Beer Garden Notches Up Another!
Anybody who thinks horse's don't like to jump should really make the trip to Ballarat one morning, just to see how wrong they are. Beer Garden notched up his third win this preparation at Geelong yesterday, and a lot of this success is contributed to...
Bossy’s soft spot for Beer Garden
Beer Garden has earnt himself another fan yesterday after a tough and convincing win at Geelong yesterday. His jockey, Glen Boss, stated in his interview after the race that he has a soft spot for our fellow, a kind horse and a lovely ride who responded brilliantly...
Inaura’s Purple Patch
The Geelong Synthetic track isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's certainly becoming popular with Dan and his horse's who don't like the wet. After a solid effort in town last start, Inaura headed back to Geelong yesterday to take on the...
Tuscan Fire’s 6th Win this Preparation
Yes, you've read that correctly!! What an effort from Dan, the team and most of all, the horse himself. Since focusing on a career in jumping, Tuscan Fire is obviously enjoying life as a racehorse, delivering his best every time he steps out. This...
