Talk about a stable in form with horses performing at their absolute best, and what a great end to 2018 with Simply So winning from well back at home!In recent weeks: Two 10yo's were produced first up to win in town!!The 10yo Irish...

An outstanding weekend of racing for Esprit Racing that yet again showcased the remarkable talents of John, Sheila and the team.Friday night at Sunshine Coast started with a bang when the lovely High Chaparral mare Kiriana won easily over 1600m at only...

A wonderful horse, wonderful training, wonderful tactics and wonderful execution!Not much more can be said to explain Irish Constabulary’s last to first performance in the $75000 Winning Edge Presentation Handicap over 1050m at Doomben. First up over a...

Sheila Laxon recently took the Melbourne Cup to Wangaratta. The racecourse has been magnificently upgraded and was opened by Racing Minister Martin Pakula as part of the Cup Tour  Some 1000 local Wangaratta and Glenrowan school children...

An excellent ride and a strong staying effort helped 4yo Checkmate Lad achieve his second win at Doomben yesterday. After striking bad luck getting a run at his previous race last week, jockey Ron Stewart was keen to get him into open air and swept from...

A tremendous effort by San Telmo and apprentice Jackson Murphy to win over 2200m at Doomben today in the DES LAMBART MEMORIAL BenchMark 80 Handicap.Settling at the rear, the 7yo gelding, a son of Authorized, was patiently ridden and was brought into the race prior to...

A well deserved win today by Checkmate Lad over 2060m at Doomben!After several strong finishing placed performances, and a seemingly disappointing run for 4th when he just didn't handle the wet track, Checkmate was sent out the 3rd favourite, and relished the drier...

A good day for the stable on the track, but an even better day for the team with stable apprentice, Stephanie Lacy, riding a double at Doomben (her 6th and 7th metropolitan wins) and in doing so, outriding her provincial claim.Steph rode Checkmate Lad to a well...

A wonderful day at Ipswich for Esprit Racing with the amazing last to first victory by the evergreen I Feel Good in the $100K 2150m Winter Stayers Final on their Cup Day.As James Brown said, "I Feel Good!"Drawing the outside barrier, the worst possible place to be on...