Filed: Monday 4th August 2008 - 12pm

 

Mr Maritime broke a long run of placings to win his maiden at Kembla on Saturday.

 

The five year old has certainly turned the corner this prep recording a win, two seconds & a fourth in four starts.

 

He settled fourth in the race and travelled to the turn, Mark Lister stated that he was 'Giggling' upon straightening and let his mount loose at the 200m to win by a length and a quarter.

 

"The rubix cube has only just fallen into place for this horse. Weve always had an opinion of him but he was a bit of an airhead last prep and we were losing patience. Im glad in a way he got EI as he was sold but couldnt be moved because of restrictions. I guess luck was on his side. I really believe he can just keep improving and maybe knock off a couple of city races. Lee said.

 

Mr Maritime has now brought his career record to 12 starts for 1 win, 5 seconds & 1 third and $21550

 

Congratulations to the owners. Well worth the wait!!!

 

Filed: Tuesday, 22nd July, 2008 - 3pm

 

The stable was very pleased to see Miss Fascinator break through to win her Maiden and collect a BOBS Bonus at Wellington yesterday.

 

The opinion has been that she is not a filly that would handle the give in the ground and with the track deteriorating from a good 3 to a heavy 9 in the twenty four hours preceeding the race there was some cause for concern.

 

Mark Lister showed why he is one of the best riders in the state by keeping our filly balanced throughout the going to score an impressive length win, four and a half lengths to the third horse.

 

Congratulations to all concerned.

 

 

Filed: Monday, 7th July 2008 - 10am

 

This Saturday Black Routine will step out on the track for the first time in over a year. The four year old has had one lone start for an ultra impressive win at Bathurst.

 

The son of Black Minnaloushe has had the benefit of two trials this time in and will contest a Rating 65 event over 1200m.

 

Filed: Tuesday, 24th June 2008 - 2pm

 

The stable will saddle five runners at Gosford's Pacesetter Stakes meeting tomorrow.

 

First two off the mark will be Scare Tactic and Mr Maritime in Race 1, a Maiden over 1000m. Scare Tactic has been freshened since his last start thrid at Gosford. The son of Shrewdy has notched up two seconds and a third from three starts. A model of consistency, he looks to be right in it again. He has drawn well in barrier 5 and has the services of Mark Lister. Mr Maritime is set to resume in the same race. The four year old had a topsy turvy prepartion last time in where he was going quite well but got himself in the habit of hanging under pressure. He has had the benefit of a trial and showed no signs of hanging. He has drawn out a little in 8 and has Glyn Schofield in the saddle. If he runs up to his early form, he too should be right in the mix.

 

The Arias is another horse in the stable set to resume tomorrow. The four year old will contest the fifth race on the card, a Rating 65 event over 1000m. The son of Brahms is first up after a year. His work has been sound and the stable are looking forward to a good performance. He has darwn barrier 10 and has the services of Glyn Schofield.

 

The seventh race is a Maiden over 5 furlongs for fillies and mares. Miss Fascinator will be looking to break her Maiden status in this event. The daughter of Fasliyev has shown always shown potential in her trackwork however has been somewhat unlucky in her races. The stable believe they have her at her best to be victorious tomorrow. She has drawn favourably in barrier 5 and Mark Lister is again onboard.

 

Last but not not least is Karate Kid in the final event, a Rating 71 over 1200m. First up from a spell, the way he likes it, the son of Telesto is sure to be charging home at the business end. KK last year completed a hatrick of wins at Kembla and was competitive in town. He has the services of Glyn Scholfield from barrier 2. He is well rested and ready to get back to his best.

Filed: Monday 16th June 2008 - 5pm

 

Yesterday marked an end of an era for the stable with the retirement of Kill The Cat.

 

The six year old failed to run up to his true ability yesterday at Wellington therefore prompting his retirement from racing.

 

The son of Volcanic Prince showed blistering speed in his early years. He continues to hold the Class 2 record over 1000m at Gosford.

 

He offered his owners some of the most exciting racing experiences of their lives.

 

Kill The Cat retires with six wins and six seconds from 26 starts. 

 

The gelding will now live out his days as a riding pony. He will surely be missed.

Filed: Friday, 13th June 2008 - 2pm

 

Last start winner Zuback will be racing at Royal Randwick tomorrow.

 

The four year old will contest the first race on the card, a Rating 86 event over his pet distance of 1400m.

 

He has the services of his favourite jockey Mark Lister who will look to stick to his forward racing pattern and lead all the way.

 

The track is currently rated a Heavy 8 however with the fine weather hopefully we will see an upgrade or two in the next twenty four hours. Zuback is by Langfuhr and out of a Covetous mare, both stallions have good progeny records on soft going.

Filed: Friday, 30th May, 2008 - 10pm

 

Today was meant to be a busy day for the stable with four runners at the Cessnock Cup meet. Unfortunately three of the horses were unable to make the meeting leaving Zuback the sole runner.

 

First up from a spell, Zuback contested the Cessnock Cup, a $25k race over 1350m. Once in the lead the four year old cruised along at his own pace to the turn and fought hard down the straight. He won by a half length from Bengal and Come In Spanner in third place.

 

Todays win brings Zuback's prizemoney to $67,250 from 14 starts (6 wins & 2 third placings)

 

Congratulations to the connections!