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Bubbles Bound for the Bool

2/5/2022

 
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A runaway debut victory by Bubble Palace has now opened the door for a crack at the $125k Vobis Gold Strike on the opening day of the iconic Warrnambool May Carnival.
The Inglis Classic graduate of 2021 was far too quick for her rivals when leading all the way in The Haymarket 2YO Maiden Plate over 1100m at Ballarat last Sunday.
A clean getaway from the barriers enabled Harry Coffey to lead and dictate for a stylish three and a half-length victory.
The 2YO daughter of Rich Enuff has always showed Daniel plenty of natural ability to be confident, but he was also mindful when good backing came for the runner-up, Miss Passion.
“I thought she would figure in the finish, but when the money came for Moody’s filly you have to take notice from such a strong stable.”
Major stakeholders Francis & Chris Cook purchased the filly and race her in their Mystery Downs Racing & Breeding colours along with other stable clients.
Daniel was thrilled when the filly was sent his way by the Cook family who purchased her for $180k.
“I loved the filly when the catalogue came out, but the price was a little out of my range, so to get the opportunity to train for the (Cook) family was fantastic.”
The best week of any year for all Warrnambool trainers is the first week in May, and for Daniel and the owners of Bubble Palace, the thrill of a runner and potential winner looms large.

Atomic Gold Explodes to Victory

29/4/2022

 
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​Atomic Gold returned to the racetrack in grand style when easily accounting for his opposition in the Cor Cordis Maiden Plate over 1110m at Werribee last Friday.
After a handy debut fourth placing last September at Casterton, the 4YO son of Atomic was sent to the paddock to get over a few small issues, which also allowed him to furnish further.
The break did wonders as this win showed.
From a middle barrier, Mitch Aitken let the speed go early, before moving into the race rounding the home turn.
A great turn of foot allowed him to quickly grab the lead and career away for an impressive three length win.
He defeated odds-on favourite Recap, another local galloper from the Lindsey Smith yard.
The gelding who was bred and now raced by the Mugavin family, had a topsy turvy start to life.
At four days old, he needed a foster mum after becoming an orphan foal.
With all that behind him, he looks more than capable of going through the grades, especially on rain effected tracks which he has shown liking too. 

BARCELONA ROCKING AGAIN AT TERANG

8/4/2022

 
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Barcelona Rock will make his long-awaited return to the racetrack when he lines up in the final race at the Terang Cup meeting on Sunday.

A promising career was halted by an injury after he made it three wins from as many starts with victory at Warrnambool in December 2020.

Previously, the son of El Roca kicked off his winning streak with wins at Warrnambool and Hamilton before injury struck.

Almost sixteen months later following plenty of rest and rehab, Daniel is happy for the 4YO to return to the track.

A gallop last week at Camperdown convinced him he was ready. “During a couple of trials, I thought he may have been looking after himself, but his gallop at Camperdown was really good.”

The Westmeath BM78 Handicap over 1200m, fitted perfectly within the calendar, and while always hoping to win, Daniel was more realistic in his expectations.
“All we hope for is him hitting the line and pulling up well. It’s a strong race, but for us a win is getting through with a fit and healthy horse after a nice run.”

Melissa Julius has done plenty of work on the gelding and will ride from a nice low barrier in three.
“Mel has been riding him in most of his work and knows him well, she also knows what I want from him in his comeback run.”
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An $8 chance, he is on the fifth line of betting behind race favourite and topweight Maximus Prince.

BUSY DAYS LEADING UP TO THE WEEKEND

24/3/2022

 
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The stable will be busy over the next few days with runners at Warrnambool and Moonee Valley on Friday, before a trip to the Pyrenees region and the picturesque Avoca racetrack on Saturday.

At Warrnambool, Magnetic Prince returns in a BM64 over 1200m
First-up since November last year, the 4YO son of Magnus won his Maiden at the Bool over 1300m in October.
Mel Julius rides from a low barrier (3), and we are hopeful of a nice run in what looks a competitive race.

Last start Flemington winner, Fortunate Kiss gets her chance to chalk up a stake’s win when she lines up in the Group 3 Alexandra Stakes under the Moonee Valley lights on Friday.
Out to 1600m, the 3YO filly has drawn in the middle of the field (7) with Harry Coffey in the saddle.
Currently priced at $12 with the TAB, the filly was close-up behind Hellfest at her only try at the track.
Third-up and close to full fitness, we expect a bold showing from our exciting filly.

On Saturday at Avoca, Honour De Hero will fly the flag for the stable.
Honour De Hero will be looking for back-to-back wins after scoring at Warrnambool last month.


Good luck to all connections!

RISING FORTUNES FOR UNLUCKY FILLY

15/3/2022

 
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Fortunate Kiss survived a late surge from race favourite Cardigan Queen to claim the city win she has yearned since a promising third on debut behind Enthaar in January 2021.

The 3YO daughter of Divine Prophet showed great tenacity to hold on and win the Cirka Plate over 1400m at Flemington.
In a driving finish, it was a lovely Harry Coffey ride that gave connections a welcome change of luck. Sitting fifth in running off a solid tempo, Coffey then had to bide his time down the long headquarters straight.

Speaking to Racing.com post-race Coffey explained his predicament. “I just tested the waters early, and ah the waters were a little bit deep to be jumping into early, so I had to wait a little bit longer.
She’s not an overly big filly, and she’s also been a filly that has been in races where she’s been knocked around and has not had a lot of luck, so you have to be mindful of that when making runs.”

The gap finally opened when Blushing Tycoon wobbled and dropped off slightly, allowing the filly to sprint quickly into winning contention.
Coffey also referred to John Allen appearing on his inside. “I’ll be honest, I didn’t know Johnny (Allen) was sneaking up my inside until very late, it took me and Fortunate Kiss by surprise, but we were lucky enough to get the bob.”

“I’ve got to say a big thank-you to Daniel, he gives me a really good go Daniel. He’s not only a good trainer, but he is also quite loyal and a good friend of mine.”

Purchased by Daniel for $80,000 at the 2020 Sydney Classic Yearling Sale, the filly has now nearly doubled that in earnings for connections. With a black type fourth to her name when just behind the placegetters in the Group 3 Typhoon
Tracy, enhancing her value as a broodmare is the next box to tick.

Very pleased after yesterday’s gutsy win, Daniel suggested going back to Moonee Valley suited best.
“I was stoked to get another win for the owners, but now the job is to get a black-type win.
The perfect race looks to be at Moonee Valley on March 25th in the Alexandra Stakes, a Group 3 over 1600m.”

Congratulations to all her owners, let’s hope the luck continues. 

ALICE MOONS THROUGH THE MUD

15/3/2022

 
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Moon Over Alice enhanced her wet-track reputation with an easy three length victory in the Prestige Jayco 0-58 Handicap over 1200m at Colac last weekend.

Starting a $2.60 favourite, the 3YO filly was far superior to her four rivals on the Heavy 9 surface.
Joe Bowditch had to work a little to sit outside early leader Amusing Magnus, but it was clear at the400m mark that she had that horse covered.
Allowed to stride to the front before the home turn, the daughter of Your Song cleared out in the straight for a comfortable victory.

This was her second career win, the previous at Geelong on a slow track in May 2021.
Placed on debut at Moonee Valley over 1200m, the 2020 Melbourne Classic Yearling Sale purchase can capitalise on rain-affected tracks now that she has found form.

Daniel’s plans for her now will revolve around benchmark races with an eye on a suitable city race to enhance her broodmare value.
“She relishes wet tracks, so if we get rain leading up to March 23rd , we could possibly head to Sandown for a filly’s race over 1300m.”

Congratulations and good luck to her owners as we endeavour to win a city race with your filly.

Wish is Mighty

30/11/2021

 
​Wish I Might book ended her preparation with a win at Hamilton. 

The six year old Strategic mare kicked off her preparation with a win at Stawell at their Easter meeting.

Since then she has been a model of consistency and rounded out her preparation with an easy 2 length win when ridden by Mikaela Lawerance. 

Wish I Might has now headed off for a well earned spell. 
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Ocean Beyond Back A Winner

30/11/2021

 
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​Ocean Beyond had been building towards a return to the winners stall and with a patient ride from Harry Coffey, he was able to deliver at Ballarat on Saturday. 

The four year old Ocean Park gelding had been running well in town, without much luck during the spring carnival. He settled in a midfield position throughout, with a split coming late in the race which he was able maneuver through to go on and win by a neck. 

"At the top of the straight it was probably a bit of an ugly watch, but I knew that he has a really good turn of foot and I tried to be patient. I was a bit rusty, but the horse made me look good." 

Harry married his life long sweet heart Tayla the week before in Swan Hill. It was a big thrill to be able to prepare a late wedding present for him. 

Ocean Beyond will now head to the Open Handicap on Pakenham Cup Day. 

Congratulations to the winning connections.

1st Kiss For Kylie

30/8/2021

 
​Fortunate Kiss (Kylie) broke her Maiden status at Warracknabeal in the Ron Gebert Life Member Maiden Plate over a 1000m.

After a slow start and settling 2nd last, jockey Dean Holland kept his cool and relaxed "Kylie" into a good rhythm. She gradually built momentum around the home turn and unleashed an almighty run down the centre of the track to win by 1.8 lengths. Kylie was able to demonstrate the natural ability we have seen at home and we look forward to her next run. 

Congratulations to our group of owners, especially to all those that had a birthday in the week leading up to Kylie's first win, what a great present!!
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Sidewalk Sinner Now A Winner

12/7/2021

 
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Three year old Street Boss filly, Sidewalk Sinner recorded her maiden victory at Pakenham on Saturday in the Natural Living Maiden Plate over 1400m. 


After not handling the soft conditions at Donald, the synthetic surface proved to be in her favour and is a key attribute for her moving forward. 


Ridden by apprentice Celine Gaudray, it was always going to be touch and go if she was going to real in the tear away leader. But with 100m to go, there was no doubt she was going to get the job done at the healthy odds of $13.


Congratulations to her connections - Jason Bourke, Matt Vaughan, Jeffrey Sharp, Leah McDonald, Julie Bateman & co, Rhys Whitson, Chris Meade, Vince O'Loughlan, Daniel O'Loughlan, Judith McDonald, Magnificent Seven & Warrnambool Bowls Club No3. 


No doubt there will be more wins in store. ​
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