Patrick Payne is hoping his theory that Widgee Turf won’t be suited by the straight Flemington 1200-metre course will be proved wrong when he lines up in the Aurie’s Star Stakes. “I think he’s always been better suited in races around a corner,...
New Zealand jumper Tallyho Twinkletoe survived a protest for late interference to maintain his unbeaten record in Australia when a brave but narrow winner of the Dreschler Hurdle (3500m) at Pakenham on Sunday. The dual Grand National winner of last season will be set...
Star New Zealand jumper Tallyho Twinkletoe is set to cross the Tasman to defend his Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase titles in Victoria. Tallyho Twinkletoe won the National Hurdle at Sandown last year before switching to the bigger jumps to take out the...
When Group 1 winner Whisked died giving birth to a Strategic filly in 2009, it marked the sad end of a marvelous era for owners Sandy Tait and his sister Jill Nivison. Whisked was the mother of the pair’s former superstar Tie The Knot so it was with heavy hearts...
The Patrick Payne-trained two-year-old gelding Cherry Tortoni has made it two wins from as many starts with a strong victory over 1420m at Flemington. A promising two-year-old gelding with family links to former champion Tie The Knot has maintained an unbeaten start...
