Monday 23rd August 2010
Adelaide Cup winner Lacey Underall has given birth to her second foal. A chesnut filly by Golden Slipper champion 2yo Sebring, both mum and foal are doing very well. The foal is importantly well put together and is very correct in terms of its' leg conformation. All great news for Lacey and for the syndicate that owns the pair.

Lacey's Sebring foal is one of the very first Sebring foals to be born. The More Than Ready stallion stood his first season at Widden Stud in 2009. He covered a very good book of mares (190 in total) at a fee of $49,500.  

Lacey and foal will soon be floated to the Hunter Valley where she has a date with champion Coolmore stallion Encosta De Lago.

Lacey's first foal, a filly by boom stallion Fatsnet Rock, is now a yearling and has been transported to New Zealand. She has been entered for and will be prepared to be sold at the Karaka Premier Sale in New Zealand.

Friday 20th August 2010
In form Princess Park galloper Mr Griswold has accepted at Moonee Valley tomorrow for his debut run in town. Only problem is that he is third emergency!

It’s a big step up in class for the son of Good Journey, but if he does get a start you wouldn’t want to leave him out of the quaddie. His last start at Cranbourne he ploughed through the heavy 10 as if was a Good 3 for his third win in a row. We’re hoping for a rain soaked track again.

If he does not get into the race tomorrow, he’ll be going around on Wednesday in a 1300 metre race at Sandown.

Friday 13th August 2010

Jaguar Mail is an exciting proven stayer having recently won Japan’s most prestigious two mile race – the Group 1 Tenno Sho. Ridden by Melbourne’s own Craig Williams, he was too strong for his rivals. Interestingly, Jaguar Mail is raced by Katsumi Yoshida, who owned 2006 Cup quinella horses Delta Blues and Pop Rock.

With his ticket confirmed Jaguar Mail has been installed as

Sunday 8th August 2010
Mr Griswold scored a hat-trick today at Cranbourne with another tradesmanslike display. This time settling off the speed, and aided by a super ride from Andrew Mallyon, he took a gap on turning and made the race his own. He never looked in trouble once he hit the front and won the country showcase by a length.

It takes his impressive tally to three wins and a second from just five starts in this his first racing preparation. A slowly maturing son of Good Joruney, Clark's owners have had to be patient, but are a happy bunch at the moment with their patience being rewarded. In the last couple of months Clark has earned over $50,000 in prizemoney. A great return for everyone involved!

Meanwhile, Princess Park's other runner today Masterofthemanor pulled up badly lame after his race. Early signs suggests he has torn a muscle behind and this would help explain his lucklustre

Friday 6th August 2010
Princess Park has two runners accepted for Cranbourne on Sunday. Homebred Masterofthemanor races in the 3yo 1400 metre maiden, while in form galloper Mr Griswold is going for three in a row in a showcase race later in the day. Both look to be solid each way chances in their respective races.

Masterofthemanor debuted a fortnight ago at Murtoa. After drawing a wide gate he was dragged back to second last and settled on the fence. In a slowly run race the two leaders kicked clear on the turn in a race where the backmarkers found it difficult to make ground. He was tightened for room in the straight but the effort was good. Expect improvement in the race on Sunday which will be over a more suitable journey. He's unknown in the heavy but his half brother Bulging loved it which could be some guide?

In form galloper Mr Griswold can expect another large contingent of owners at Cranbourne on Sunday. Clark is living up to the wraps put on him earlier in the year. After just four starts he has now had two wins, a second and a close up fourth at his first start. In all his runs he has shown good fight and the horse looks to have plenty of heart. A hoof abscess during the week meant he was scratched for his city

Saturday 24th July 2010
Princess Park homebred Masterofthemanor makes his debut today at Murtoa. An achievement in itself given the situation the horse was in just 12 months ago.

Out of Grand Lodge mare M'Lady's Manor, this son of Honour's List was on death's door last year after an infection set in big time in the gelding's hock. The horse was in a bad way.

Temperature through the roof,  hock the size of a basketball, and losing weight quickly, it wasn't looking good for the little fella. However, with good care through this period and plenty of time and patience, the horse recovered. We were never really that optimistic of his prospects given his hock issue and the potential damage the infection may have caused. But as time progressed and as he has gone through the process of being broken in, pre-trained and sent

Monday 21st July 2010
Ellerton Zahra Racing have shares available in a magnificent rising two year old filly by the brilliant juvenile and up and coming young sire Churchill Downs. This filly was recently broken in by Princess Park and she really impressed us, displaying good natural ability and when you take a look her pedigree, it’s easy to see why.

Al Maher, Commands, Flying Spur, Danzero, Exceed And Excel, Fastnet Rock and Redoute’s Choice – what do these outstanding stallions have in common with Churchill Downs? All, including Churchill Downs, are stallion sons of the mighty Danehill, the sire of 193 individual stakeswinners in a glittering career. Churchill Downs has made a big impression with just one crop of yearlings to hit sales rings around Australia. A $950,000 yearling himself, Churchill Downs was the leading first season sire at the 2010 Melbourne

Thursday 24th June 2010
It will be no Vacation at Ballarat today for Mr Griswold (aka Clarke) as he attempts to break through for his maiden win. Clarke ran super at his first race start at Benalla with a close up fourth. Trapped deep and with no cover for the entire race, he was made to make his run early and was entitled to weaken on turning. But he showed good fight hitting the lead at the 200 only to be gunned down late by the swoopers.

Given a freshen up after his first up start, he ventured up to Seymour last week and was well fancied. Unfortunately for connections a big storm swept through and the races were abandoned. So plans to race today at Ballarat were made. He meets a good little field but despite drawing wide he's rated 

Saturday 22nd May 2010
Move over Miracle, make room for Francesca! Yes that's right international racing celebrity Francesa Cumani has been confirmed as a very special guest on the panel for the 2010 Cox Plate Lunch! Bigger and better than last year's successful event, the lunch promises to be the must attend event of this year's spring carnival. Joining Francesca on the panel will be proven weight for age jockey and racing media star Simon Marshall. Now with pioneering outfit BC3 Thoroughbreds, Simon is sure to add some expert knowledge and humour in what has historicaly been a very funny day. Best Bet's form professor Steve Moran is back again. And of course it wouldn't be the Cox Plate Lunch without "Miracle" Malcolm Johnson jetting down for his annual pilgrimage. And at the helm, and keeping the ship steady will be 927's "Sugar" Shane Anderson the most knowledgeable racing broadcaster on air!

We are also excitied to announce that New Zealand Thorougbred Marketing have signed up as major sponsor. With so many New Zealand bred horses winning the Cox Plate, it seems the perfect forum for the Kiwi's to promote their outstanding bloodstock. Our dedicated Cox Plate Lunch website will be up soon