May 17, 2012
Blather set to continue his winning streak
Following on from the success of last year’s carnival, the 2012 Scone Cup Carnival is bound to be bigger and better. Held on May 18th and 19th, this is country racing’s richest carnival which will bring an influx of visitors to Scone. Changes to the carnival has meant there has been a welcomed increase in prizemoney and trophies. Attracting some of Australia’s leading trainers and jockeys, the carnival is one not to be missed. Paul will be sending a total of 9 horses to the Scone Cup Carnival, 7 on Friday 18th May and 2 on Saturday 19th May.
Lightly raced, 4 year old gelding, Rocinante (Rock of Gibraltar - Crown Princess) will have his third start in the Northern Meteor Maiden Plate. Stepping up in distance to 1600 metres and jumping from barrier 5, Rocinante will give u...
May 15, 2012
Paul Messara has swapped his binoculars and stopwatch for hi-tech computer analysis and video downloads to prepare Ortensia for Royal Ascot next month - all from 17,000km away. Welcome to racehorse training 2012-style.
From his stable base at Scone in the Hunter Valley, Messara is using modern technology...
May 14, 2012
Three year old gelding Krypton (Hussonet – Encapsulate) put in a dominating performance at Gunnedah yesterday. Having trialled three times this preparation the 1400 metre Wayne Cadman / Gordon Barry & Co Maiden Plate looked the ideal race for Krypton to start his career. This decision certainly...
May 12, 2012
Two runs past his 1000 starts milestone, 34-year-old Scone trainer Paul Messara claims a winning strike rate better than 21% and a swag of important victories, none better than Ortensia's brilliant Group 1 win in Dubai six weeks ago.
Right now though, as he watches the next group of horses walk out...
May 9, 2012
After a strong push from trainers all over New South Wales, there is an initiative in place to give juveniles a chance to test their strength over distance trips. In the first race at Rosehill on Saturday 12th May, nine juveniles will line up in the Calmsley Hill City Farm Juvenile Stayer. A race for...
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Acceptances
DOUBLE RANGA
May 19, 2012 -
Scone
R5 2:40 PM HTBA Protect Our Industry 3 YO Fillies Handicap 1100m Barrier 4
ACCOMPLISHMENT
May 19, 2012 -
Scone
R1 12:20 AM Zizou @ Turangga Farm Maiden Plate 1300m Barrier 1
SECLUDED
May 20, 2012 -
Randwick
R3 2:15 PM PHOENIXLR8 Handicap 1200m Barrier 3
PELORUS (NZ)
May 21, 2012 -
Randwick
R8 9:24 AM Open Trial 740m
KEMIZENGO
May 21, 2012 -
Randwick
R7 9:12 AM 3YO Open Trial 1050m
CHIP 'N CHASE
May 21, 2012 -
Tamworth
R8 4:40 PM Corey\'s Catering Class 3 Handicap 1400m Barrier 9 (Blake Spriggs (a0))
ANGEL'S SPELL
May 21, 2012 -
Tamworth
R3 1:38 PM Carlton Mid Class 1 & Maiden Plate 1600m Barrier 18 (Ms Leanne G Henry)
ENDLESS CHOICE
May 21, 2012 -
Tamworth
R1 12:28 PM Chandler McLeod Maiden Handicap 1200m Barrier 7 (Ms Leanne G Henry)
ARBITRARY
May 21, 2012 -
Randwick
R11 10:00 AM 2YO Colts & Geldings Open Trial 740m
HIDDEN HUSS
May 22, 2012 -
Cessnock
R1 12:30 PM Sky Racing Class 1 Handicap 1350m Barrier 4 (Matthew Palmer)
Recent Results
BLATHER
May 18, 2012 - Scone
3rd R3 Cressfield Class 2 Handicap 1300m Barrier 10 Good (Christian Reith)
DELRAY BEACH
May 18, 2012 - Scone
3rd R2 Pluck @ Vinery Stud Maiden Handicap 1000m Barrier 5 Good (Christian Reith)
KRYPTON
May 13, 2012 - Gunnedah
1st R3 Wayne Cadman / Gordon Barry & Co Maiden Plate 1400m Barrier 9 Good (Ms Leanne G Henry)