Two in a row for Beltrois
Griffiths Racing News
One of the softest victories recorded at Saturday’s Moonee Valley meeting was that by the up-and-comer Beltrois.The winner of two in a row at metropolitan level – having proven too strong at his previous start at a VRC meeting at Sale midweek – the son of Bel Esprit is well regarded by the stable.“He’s a progressive horse going somewhere,” Robbie told the press – “I think there is plenty of upside to him.”Sent out favourite, Beltrois was patiently ridden by Damien Oliver and he was part of a double for that rider and for Bel Esprit.Two particularly proud part owners are Brian & Peter Donohoe who also raced Bel Esprit. They cheered home Beltrois with James Lillie, Shiranee Griffiths, Yvonne Worthington, Brendan & Rebecca Jones, Don Healy, David McBride and Sam Hendry.A special congratulations to Robbie – his skills as a trainer of metropolitan gallopers are well recognised but not only does he prepare Beltrois, but he bred him – and all breeders know how hard it is to get a city class horse!Beltrois has now had eight starts and he is building an impressive record with three wins and three placings to his credit. And he has already amassed over $110,000 in stakes – with plenty more to come!
Jockeys, trainers neck and neck for premierships
Andrew Garvey
July 26, 2009
THE premiership race for leading jockey, trainer and apprentice will all go down to the wire, after Damien Oliver drew level with Craig Williams on 70 wins at Moonee Valley yesterday.
Oliver, who won the last two races on the card, said he was looking forward to the final day of the season at Betfair Park on Wednesday.
"It's going to be a great climax to a great season for both of us. I think we both have some good rides so it will be an interesting day," Oliver said after winning the last race on Commanding Hope.
Oliver said he was mindful that Commanding Hope ($3.70 equal favourite) has a short sharp sprint so held him up for as long as possible before sweeping down the outside to beat In The Shadows by a half-neck with Oliver admitting that he could hear the crowd urging him on.
"Usually you don't pick up a lot from the crowd but I certainly heard a few yelling out, 'Go Ollie' and it was a real buzz," he said.
Robbie Griffiths, trainer of Oliver's first winner Beltrois, thinks he has a horse with a future but at this stage is not sure at what level.
"He's a progressive horse going somewhere. I think there's plenty of upside to him but he's a dry tracker," Griffiths said.
Oliver sets scene for Sandown showdown
Saturday 25 July 2009
Champion jockey Damien Oliver rode the last two winners at Saturday's Moonee Valley meeting to join rival Craig Williams at the top of the Melbourne premiership.
In winning his 69th and 70th races of the season aboard Beltrois and Commanding Hope, Oliver has set the scene for Wednesday's season finale at Sandown.
Williams came into today's meeting with a two-win buffer and most expected him to extend it to three aboard hot favourite Tan Tat Brav in the second event.
But things didn't go to plan for Williams.
Tan Tat Brav was beaten and he left the meeting without a winner.
On the other hand Oliver was back to his brilliant best when notching his late double.
He rode his first winner aboard the Robbie Griffiths-trained Beltrois in the Alternate Railway Safeworking Handicap (1200m).
Just over half an hour later Oliver was back in the winner's stall after winning the Dominant Handicap (1200m) aboard quality sprinter Commanding Hope.
Field Sectional Times
Race Time
Split Times 800m...... 600m....... 400m..... 200m.... 1:12.80
1 5 Beltrois47.58[ 8] 35.98[ 8] 24.45[ 6]12.33[ 6]01:12.8
Runner Sectional Rates
1 5 Beltrois 11.60........11.52.........12.13.......12.33........1:12.80
Griffiths Racing News
One of the softest victories recorded at Saturday’s Moonee Valley meeting was that by the up-and-comer Beltrois.The winner of two in a row at metropolitan level – having proven too strong at his previous start at a VRC meeting at Sale midweek – the son of Bel Esprit is well regarded by the stable.“He’s a progressive horse going somewhere,” Robbie told the press – “I think there is plenty of upside to him.”Sent out favourite, Beltrois was patiently ridden by Damien Oliver and he was part of a double for that rider and for Bel Esprit.Two particularly proud part owners are Brian & Peter Donohoe who also raced Bel Esprit. They cheered home Beltrois with James Lillie, Shiranee Griffiths, Yvonne Worthington, Brendan & Rebecca Jones, Don Healy, David McBride and Sam Hendry.A special congratulations to Robbie – his skills as a trainer of metropolitan gallopers are well recognised but not only does he prepare Beltrois, but he bred him – and all breeders know how hard it is to get a city class horse!Beltrois has now had eight starts and he is building an impressive record with three wins and three placings to his credit. And he has already amassed over $110,000 in stakes – with plenty more to come!
Jockeys, trainers neck and neck for premierships
Andrew Garvey
July 26, 2009
THE premiership race for leading jockey, trainer and apprentice will all go down to the wire, after Damien Oliver drew level with Craig Williams on 70 wins at Moonee Valley yesterday.
Oliver, who won the last two races on the card, said he was looking forward to the final day of the season at Betfair Park on Wednesday.
"It's going to be a great climax to a great season for both of us. I think we both have some good rides so it will be an interesting day," Oliver said after winning the last race on Commanding Hope.
Oliver said he was mindful that Commanding Hope ($3.70 equal favourite) has a short sharp sprint so held him up for as long as possible before sweeping down the outside to beat In The Shadows by a half-neck with Oliver admitting that he could hear the crowd urging him on.
"Usually you don't pick up a lot from the crowd but I certainly heard a few yelling out, 'Go Ollie' and it was a real buzz," he said.
Robbie Griffiths, trainer of Oliver's first winner Beltrois, thinks he has a horse with a future but at this stage is not sure at what level.
"He's a progressive horse going somewhere. I think there's plenty of upside to him but he's a dry tracker," Griffiths said.
Oliver sets scene for Sandown showdown
Saturday 25 July 2009
Champion jockey Damien Oliver rode the last two winners at Saturday's Moonee Valley meeting to join rival Craig Williams at the top of the Melbourne premiership.
In winning his 69th and 70th races of the season aboard Beltrois and Commanding Hope, Oliver has set the scene for Wednesday's season finale at Sandown.
Williams came into today's meeting with a two-win buffer and most expected him to extend it to three aboard hot favourite Tan Tat Brav in the second event.
But things didn't go to plan for Williams.
Tan Tat Brav was beaten and he left the meeting without a winner.
On the other hand Oliver was back to his brilliant best when notching his late double.
He rode his first winner aboard the Robbie Griffiths-trained Beltrois in the Alternate Railway Safeworking Handicap (1200m).
Just over half an hour later Oliver was back in the winner's stall after winning the Dominant Handicap (1200m) aboard quality sprinter Commanding Hope.
Field Sectional Times
Race Time
Split Times 800m...... 600m....... 400m..... 200m.... 1:12.80
1 5 Beltrois47.58[ 8] 35.98[ 8] 24.45[ 6]12.33[ 6]01:12.8
Runner Sectional Rates
1 5 Beltrois 11.60........11.52.........12.13.......12.33........1:12.80
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