MAPPERLEY STUD

Champion son of Galileo, Armory, has made an exciting start to his stud career, siring his first Australian winner when the promising three-year-old Armorware claimed victory over 1200m in the opening race on Sale Cup Day. Armorware had shown encouraging signs at his first two starts, including a strong performance over 1000 metres at Mornington running 2nd to Parcae, a half sister to multiple Gr.1 winner Tentyris. Jockey Daniel Stackhouse was pleased to see the gelding capit

There’s no Pride Of Jenni to contend with, but Concord Connie (Contributer) still faces stiff opposition in Saturday’s Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington. Chris Waller’s four-time Group One winner Lady Shenandoah is certain to start a pronounced favourite in the 1600-metre contest, while in-form mares Surfin’ Bird and Unleeshing will likely make their presence felt. Contributer filly Concord Connie – who ran third in the Gr.2 Tristarc Stakes at Caulfield last start – will

Profondo has made an exciting early impression on the racetrack, with Wildcatter (ex Mary D’Or) becoming the stallion’s first trial winner in an encouraging sign for the young sire at Waipa on Thursday. Bred by Elsdon Park, Wildcatter wore the familiar Elsdon Park colours and is trained by Peter and Shaun McKay, making the result a particularly pleasing one for his connections. With Profondo’s oldest progeny only two-year-olds, the trial win marks an exciting start for the Gr