June 2023
- Philip Bishop
- Jun 2, 2023
- 4 min read
I trust this update finds you well
Firstly, I would like to thank you all for your thoughts and wishes during a very testing time. I was moved by the level of support and understanding whilst I was in the UK. Thank you also to the team for maintaining the highest level of service and updates in my absence.
We have a very exciting time with the patience shown by all parties starting to come into fruition. It's all well and good expecting owners to allow the horses time to grow and mature and paying the bills but this is such an important key to longevity to our horses. NOW we have a very exiting stable with fit, strong horses hitting the tracks in the coming days, weeks and months.
Important date for your diaries, remember to invite your friends and families to all events:
Thursday 23rd (optional) and Friday 24th November, Bong Bong picnic races (Fri) and wine tour / golf day (Thu) - Equicom is proud to sponsor a race and entertain with the assistance of celebrity speakers, promoting women in sport and business. Specifics to be confirmed in the coming weeks but accommodation is a limited supply, so get in quick
Final details are in motion and run sheet to be confirmed soon.
Finally, a couple of well written articles relating to prizemoney, that's why we race / own in Australia!!
Brief Horse Updates: Further to regular, individual owner WhatsApp messages.
Ruby Kisses MM 4yo Mare trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill
Ruby commences pre training on Monday 19th June at the farm in Bowral. I have never seen her so relaxed and comfortable when I saw her yesterday. She has a very exciting preparation in front of her. Ultimate target is the MM Syndicate race in January.
Flying Crazy Inglis 4yo Gelding trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill
FC also commences pre training on Monday 19th June at the farm in Bowral. He had an extra week in the paddock to allow him to enjoy the sunshine and better timing for an assault on the Spring racing. Always working backwards with our target races (group or /and Big Dance), he looks very well credentialled and ready to peak in his career.
Crazy Russian, Inglis 3yo Gelding ️trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill
CR came back into the stables at Rosehill on Monday this week. After finishing his prep with hard fought racing, he will be in great order to make his way through the grades. He has grown and matured through his frame and more importantly grown up. This added maturity will hold him in good stread as we know he has the physical ability.
Paballo - 3yo Gelding - trained by James Moore, QLD
James has continued extensive work on Pabs to help strengthen areas that were weak and been patient with him. He has had 2 races back to bring his fitness up to speed in a methodical manner and will be racing tomorrow at Warwick in QLD to hopefully break his maiden. Good luck owners.
Lady Brulee, MM 3yo Filly - trained by Jake Hull - Gosford
Our special Lady has been brought up to speed with new trainer Jake Hull at Central Coast. This change in trainer was a mutual decision between Team Curtis and LB owners. She has relished the country lifestyle and had her second career race start at Gosford just over a week ago. The realistic goal was to hit the line hard as it was a bit short of her optimal distance and wow did, she do that.
LB will be nominated for Tamworth (Friday) and Newcastle (Saturday) next week and the best option selected once reviewed.
Altair I AM - MM 2yo Gelding trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill
Altair is now 2 weeks into his 4-week pre training and looks the goods. Growing strong, taller and coping well with his work. Following his trial win at Rosehill last preparation we look forward to him making his race track appearance in due course.
Allapercanto (Swifty) - Inglis 2yo Filly - Trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill
This big strong girl has adjusted to stable life in tremendous order. Now stepping up her work she will be aiming to trial in approx. 2.5 weeks at Rosehill. If she goes half as well as her Netball owners, she will be kicking many goals
Snitzel x Savannah River- MM 1yo Filly - Trained by Team Hawkes, Rosehill
Snitty, hopefully to be named Lady Savannah after voting process (Docs with Racing Australia) has completed her education / orientation period at Rosehill. She handled the process with flying colours and is now back down at the farm for a well-deserved rest. She will go through the same process moving forward (spell, pre training and trip to Rosehill or Melbourne) and looks like a potential early type but as always will not be pushed any further that she wants too
Mrs Bigglesworth 3yo filly Trained by Jake Hull (small Equicom ownership group)
Mrs B has successfully broken her maiden in impressive style at Dubbo. She will likely be racing at Port Macquarie on Sunday if there are a few scratching's to bring her barrier in from 10. A very speedy filly that like LB has flourished in the country life with Jake.
Thanks again to our devoted and attentive team of trainers and pre trainers (Farm) that give our horses every opportunity to succeed.
Just a quick reminder that if you see a horse racing that you are not in the ownership of and would like to come out and support, please contact me direct and I will organise tickets for you (subject to availability). It's the more the merrier Don't forget your scarfs and ties at Metro race meetings !!
