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Spring in Craig Williams’ step after Flemington clinic
Champion jockey Craig Williams has inexplicably strengthened the mightiest of spring hands on Wednesday at Flemington with a quartet of winners.Less than 24 hours after sitting on Cox Plate favourite Zaaki, the 44-year-old put on a riding clinic.The haul included...
Splintex conquers Straight Six
NSW sprinter Splintex conquered the famous Flemington straight six at his first attempt to notch a neck victory in the Group 2 Bobby Lewis Quality.Ridden with cover by Craig Williams, the five-year-old Snitzel horse burst past The Astrologist with 100m to go and held...
Pancho dominant in Moonee Valley win
A variety of different work has sparked Pancho back into a winning frame of mind at The Valley.In a fast run Ranvet Handicap (2040m) on Saturday, Pancho registered his first win since taking out the Kilmore Cup (1600m) last November.Saturday’s victory was the...
Sandy Prince salutes again
Sandy Prince gave the Hayes family cause to celebrate yet again on Wednesday, notching successive wins at Sandown Hillside.Trained by Ben and JD Hayes, Sandy Prince is part-owned by their brother Will, who manages a syndicate which includes teammates from his current...
Mr Brightside displays upside
The Ben and JD Hayes-trained Mr Brightside continued his rapid ascent in the ratings on Wednesday, winning his third-consecutive race, the $50,000 IVE > Print Handicap (1600m) under Benchmark 70 conditions at Sandown Hillside.The four-year-old Bullbars gelding...
Tofane too good for rivals in G1 Tatts Tiara
Rejuvenated mare Tofane has become the third horse to claim the Stradbroke Handicap-Tattersalla’s Tiara double.Craig Williams has described Tofane’s victory in the Tattersall’s Tiara as “quite easy” after the Victorian-trained mare outclassed her rivals to land her...
Tofane wins Stradbroke Handicap
A decision not to sell Tofane at a recent sale has paid a $1 million dividend after the mare flew down the outside to edge out Vega One in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm.The Mike Moroney-trained mare was listed to be sold at the recent Magic...
Tiger earns stripes in Sires’ blowout
Memories of the great Mahogany came flooding back for Michael Freedman as the trainer and his brother Richard reinforced their reputation as the current kings of two-year-old racing with Tiger Of Malay’s win in the $1 million BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes.Tiger Of Malay...
Only Words comes up Roses at Doomben
Only Words has underlined her Queensland Oaks credentials with an important win.Top jockey Craig Williams is keen to stick with Only Words in the Queensland Oaks, believing the filly is on an upward trajectory after taking out The Roses at Doomben.The Chris...
Williams honours dying man
The story of Nigel Latham has gone all around the world, after Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Craig Williams paid tribute to the dying lover of racing whose final wish was to spend one more day trackside at the races.Nigel’s wish was granted at Morphettville on Saturday...
Forever lasts on Geelong debut
Craig Williams suggested all-the-way two-year-old debut winner Forever And A Day is destined for more success in races over further after winning her 1200-metre maiden at Geelong on Tuesday.The Danny O'Brien-trained Forever And A Day ($7.50) ambled to the lead from...
Pale King remains unbeaten
British import Pale King extended his unbeaten record to three when winning his first metropolitan race at Sandown Lakeside on Wednesday.Prepared by Hawkes Racing and guided to victory by Craig Williams, Pale King raced outside the lead in a slowly run 1600-metre...