Aaron Mills’ top three to follow from Belmont August 26

Breednet - Monday August 28

Saturday racing in Perth returned to a good-rated track for the first time in seven weeks to suggest there was a touch of spring in the air.

Advertisement

DAINTY TESS
What a marvel this mare is! The record-holder for Westspeed earnings is as consistent as they come having finished out of the placings only three times in her entire career and can break through the half-million dollar prizemoney mark with a couple more wins this time in work. Coming off a 77-day break on Saturday, Dainty Tess looked to have her work cut out when unable to go the early toe and finding herself almost detached from the main pack. To apprentice Kate Witten's credit she continued to hunt Dainty Tess along, building momentum wider out turning for home and charging home in dominant sectionals to get the job done. That effort suggests 1200 metres or perhaps even further is not out of the question this time in work. Just keep backing her.
Career record (24:9-8-4)
Race to look for – Benchmark 78+ with apprentice claim or Listed race 1000-1400m.

PUSHIN' SHAPES
On Saturday we saw several runners jump out of the ground with the return to drier conditions underfoot and while the improvement from Pushin' Shapes wasn't as dramatic he still caught the eye as one that can get the job done soon. Racing second-up over the mile and giving weight to rivals even after the claim, Pushin' Shapes ran on strongly in the straight from a midfield position until petering on his effort only over the concluding 100 metres. Stats say he will be cherry ripe for his third-up effort and a step up to Benchmark 72+ class would see him weighted much more favourably. Provided the rain stays away I'm all over Pushin' Shapes when next he steps out.
Career record (23:4-3-5)
Race to look for – Benchmark 72+ 1600m at Belmont on September 9

NASHVILLE CAT
I gave this Durrant-trained, Pike-steered mare a big chance on Saturday and walked away sadder than a politician with two passports after she never got a clear crack in the straight. Nashville Cat had been placed in provincial assignments at both starts this time in work by spotting starts and running on strongly so the extra bit of distance was sure to be in her favour. After finding a great spot midfield on the rail things went pear shaped when Pike was unable to find clear running on the diminutive mare as the field turned for home. She still managed to finish less than two lengths away from some capable rivals to suggest there's a bit of bulldog there and I'm willing to be very forgiving of Nashville Cat at her next couple of outings. A 1400-metre race would be ideal.
Career record (8:2-1-1)
Race to look for – Anything over 1300-1500m

Advertisment
More Reading...
Wootton Bassett 2YOs on the March
Wootton Bassett’s star Northern Hemisphere two year-old Albert Einstein has been ruled out of Royal Ascot with a sprained joint that will require a few weeks off, but the red hot sire added two more talented debut winning juvenile colts at The Curragh overnight.
Blueblood Import - American-Bred Jillaroo Records First Win
Purchased at the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale by Ciaron Maher, the now 4yo mare Jillaroo (USA) (Curlin) initially started her racing career in the United States but after an Australian debut second at Caulfield in early May, recorded her maiden victory at Doomben.
Sires With Winners - Tuesday June 3
Here is the full list of 30 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Stakes Performed Zousain Filly Too Good At Doomben
Third in the Listed Calaway Stakes two starts back, lightly raced two-year-old Zousain filly Sweet Pretender produced the goods at Doomben, charging late to win the Mullins Lawyers QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate (1350m).
Pride of Jenni to Visit I Am Invincible - Match Made in Heaven
Three-time Champion Sire I Am Invincible has been confirmed as the first mating for reigning Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year Pride Of Jenni, who will head to the breeding barn this season following a phenomenal racing career.
Written By Filly Dominates Warwick Farm Juvenile Contest
First seen at the two-year-old trials back in September, Marc Conners’ chestnut filly Penpel (Written By) produce a quality effort at just her second racetrack appearance, racing clear at Warwick Farm to score by more than three lengths.
Frosty Girl impressive on debut
The Chris Waller-trained Frosty Girl made the perfect start to her career when coming from last to land the Asahi Super Dry Plate (1300m) on debut at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
$1500 Weanling Becomes $525,000 Top Lot at MM National Yearling Finale
A colt by Harry Angel set a new benchmark in Australia for his sire and topped the final day of the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale when selling for $525,000 to conclude a hugely successful two weeks of sales.
Sires With Winners - Wednesday June 4
Here is the full list of 48 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Second Winner For Ghaiyyath As Observer Scores By Five
Second on debut when just three parts of a length off the winner at Pakenham, the James Cummings’ trained Observer (Ghaiyyath) looked sensational as he made a mess of his rivals to score over 1400m in the Tile Importer Handicap on the Sandown Lakeside course.