Author Archives: Emma Cully

Australia’s “Racing’s Night of Champions” awards ceremony was held at Royal Randwick last night and it was a great honour to have AELIANA (NZ) recognised as the “NSW Stayer of the Year” following her stellar preparation in the Autumn. “It was at Rosehill Gardens that AELIANA (NZ) showcased her championship qualities over the longer distances. […]

NOBLE CONQUEROR turned 7 on Saturday and he marked the occasion with his 7th career win. First up over 1,350 metres at Doomben, the gelding settled at the rear of the field, travelling about 6 lengths off the leaders up until the turn for home for jockey Ben Thompson. Upon straightening, NOBLE CONQUEROR found plenty […]

As a three year old daughter of Wootton Bassett (GB), FLAXLANDS has taken time to fully strengthen and mature and she recorded her second career win at Doomben yesterday compliments of a masterful Ryan Maloney ride. FLAXLANDS jumped well in the 1,350 metres event and Ryan allowed the filly to cross the field and settle […]

The much sought after progeny of super sire Extreme Choice continue to “show up” on big carnival days and such was the case on Saturday at Doomben. His 3 year old colt ESTREMO was reunited with his Caulfield Guineas Prelude winning rider Ben Melham in the 1,350 metres 3 Year Old Plate and the two […]

CANARA rewarded her owners with an overdue win at Eagle Farm yesterday compliments of a front running ride by Kyle Wilson-Taylor. The daughter of I Am Invincible was Stakes placed as a 2 year old before breaking her maiden as a 3 year old at Moonee Valley. There have been many placings added to her […]

CHATTERLEY’s form boasted 5 placings (including 2 at Stakes level) from her 7 starts to date heading into yesterday’s 1,250 metres event at Newcastle and it was her day to capture the elusive win. The 3 year old daughter of Snitzel began well from barrier 8 and held her position to settle in third, just […]

FLAXLANDS was brilliant when winning first up this preparation at the Gold Coast on Saturday over 1,200 metres. The 3 year old daughter of Wootton Bassett (GB) jumped well and jockey Jaden Lloyd settled her in a midfield position through the middle stages. Approaching the turn for home she began to improve and once in […]

By Jessica Owers ● Written In The Stars ● April 6, 2026 Over 14 years, Emma Cully has become an indispensable and important part of the success of Star Thoroughbreds – the quiet constant beside Denise Martin. So how did this Irish-born daughter of a national hunt trainer end up in the heartbeat of one […]

ANZ Bloodstock News – Trevor Marshallsea If Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun) wasn’t around, Aeliana (Castevecchio) would be close to being hailed as Australian racing’s superstar mare. But a week after scoring her second elite victory, Chris Waller’s other great current female showed she was worthy of the lofty title herself when she scored her […]

POSSIBILITIES has been racing in great form recently placing at her previous 4 starts and yesterday at Ipswich over 1,666m she returned to the winner’s enclosure. The 4 year old mare jumped well and showed early speed to settle midfield with Kyle Wilson-Taylor aboard. She travelled comfortably at a moderate tempo through the early and […]