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Jumpout footage & owner report for Ilovethiscity x Liturgy gelding

Nov 29, 2023

7 Horse Racing production

Jul 16, 2023

Giga Kicks wins the Group 1 Doomben 10000

Jul 7, 2023

Sunday 3 March 2024

Sheeza Toronado worth the wait

Patience is a virtue they say…and some would argue no more so than in racing. 

The Toronado mare, Sheeza Toronado, undoubtably tested many peoples patience before her debut start at Pakenham today. 

A list of injuries, stitches and even a broken nose over her first 4 years of life would have seen many owners give up.  But a big pat on the back for breeders and owners Mark & Michelle McFarlane who loved and supported “Roxy” throughout.

The quirky mare was ridden by our very own Paul Gatt in the 1000m maiden for 4yr and upwards.  Jumping from barrier 3, Gatty let the mare settle just off the pace.  She was quite green in the later stages & needed a couple of whip changes to keep her straight, but horse and jockey didn’t let the team down.

“She over raced a bit the first part, they didn’t go overly quick coming out of the chute….(they) left us a bit flat footed but she able to go through her gears and I’m glad it was a long straight” said Paul Gatt post race.  

A big congratulations goes out to the McFarlane family for entrusting us with Sheeza Toronado and always putting her welfare first.  The team at Clayton Douglas Racing thanks you for being such great owners.

Saturday 27 January 2024

Two out of three for Speranzoso

Sent to Clayton Douglas as a “challenge”, Speranzoso has earned a new tag….tough.

Carrying 61 kg, the English bred son of Siyouni dominated his rivals for a tough win at Caulfield on Australia Day  in the Tile Importer Trophy (Bm64) over 2400 metres.

From Barrier 9 he crossed the field to lead by 2 lengths in a bold, front running ride by Damien Lane.  He was joined and headed on the turn by the eventual runner up in Untethered but proved too strong to fight back and win by 0.75L. 

It was his 9th start for the preparation with all but 2 of those starts resulting in wins or placings. His prizemoney now climbs to almost $120,000 and he’s showing no signs of needing a break.  A credit to Clayton and his team with the big horse thriving in work at Mornington.

“He’s had a big preparation and keeps training on really well” said his trainer, Clayton Douglas.  “I was pretty confident coming into today”.

It was jockey, Damian Lanes, 81st victory in the state for the season.  An impressive record with 6 months still remaining for the world class jockey.

“He’s got a very strong character this horse and you basically sit on him and hold him as slow as you can. He wants to go and rates himself” said Damian.

“He had to really fight because he was well and truly headed (in the straight), but that’s a good attribute of his. He’s got good stamina and held his gallop all the way to the line.”

Congratulations to all Speranzoso’s connections and OTI Racing who have been great supporters of the stable since day one.

Saturday 2 December 2023

Patience the key for Shambo

Training is never short of its challenges, and dealing with feet issues is just one of those challenges. 

After a disappointing run almost 9 months ago the decision was made to give Shambo a good spell and get on top of some issues which had been plaguing the talented son of Shamexpress.  It appears that patience is being rewarded after Shambo resumed yesterday with a dominant win at his home track, Mornington.

Luke Nolen took the ride in the 1200m event and rode it to perfection.  Taking up a nice trailing position mid field before peeling out wide in the straight to win by 0.75L. Luke came for one ride and made it count.

“Been awhile between runs for him and he’s a horse with a quite a lot of issues” said Clayton Douglas in his post-race interview. 

“The ownership group been great, been very patient, and after his last run he had really bad feet and been a big management job for a fair while now. I just said to the crew and whole team lets tip him out, give him a good break and bring him back and as you can see he’s come back in good order”.

“This horse has a good future and I think he’s better than average.  Very talented horse, ability theres, it’s just managing his issues” said Douglas.

Shambo was purchased by Clayton as a 2yr old from the NZB Ready to Run sale in 2021 and is raced in partnership with a loyal group of clients.  Always showing ability, the lightly raced 4yr old has won 2 races from only 8 starts and looks to have returned in great order. 

This latest win is a highlight for all the team involved in his management and care over the extended break, including Willo Park where Shambo spent much of the time spelling.  A big thanks to everyone involved and we look forward to his Summer campaign.

Sharnee Rose | Racing Manager

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