Any local owners or breeders who think it is impossible to compete in the Cup without shopping overseas need look no further than Perth businessman Trevor Delroy for inspiration.
While all attention has been on Rocket Man for his comeback to Singapore racing in Sunday’s Group 1 $500,000 Lion City Cup over 1200m, Better Be The One is somewhat the forgotten horse.
THE Inglis Melbourne Autumn Yearling sale might have been robbed of one of its highlight acts with the withdrawal of Cedarberg's sister, but as usual it provides a wide cross-section of sires and in particular this year there is a large representation by sons of Hussonet.
A number of important pedigree updates for the upcoming Inglis Melbourne Autumn Yearling Sale have unfolded since the catalogue went to print, none more so than last week's BMW winner Cedarberg.
Lightly-raced four-year-old Eclair Fastpass has been given a long and steady build-up for his return to racing. Trainer Desmond Koh sent the former Australian sprinter on another step towards that comeback with a pleasing second placing in a 1000m barrier trial on Tuesday.
The EW Barker Trophy lived up to its wide-open race billing with a thrilling finish that saw forgotten giant Any Humour sneak up on the rails to bag his second Group success in the smart time of 1min 22.04secs for the 1400m trip on the Short Course.
GUY Walter has had to wait more than a decade for the chance to avenge former champion Tie The Knot's luckless defeat in the Victoria Derby.
He gets the chance with Digital Fortress in the $1.5 million classic at Flemington on Saturday.