Affinity Thoroughbred Racing

05/06/2026

LA BOQUERIA @ Darwin

Darwin Race 5 @ 5.25pm - #4 LA BOQUERIA

"Bokky" returns to the races this afternoon after an excellent campaign last time out. In her second NT campaign, she produced a win, two second places and a third place from just five starts. She kicks of her new campaign today in a competitive BM54 over 1100m. Not a noted first-up performer, she surprised us all by winning first-up last preparation from the widest barrier. She will need a repeat of that performance today, as she has drawn Barrier 10 of 10. We have local legend Paul Shiers on board, so we are in safe hands. She has returned in terrific order and looks a genuine each way chance this afternoon.

Giddy Up!! 🐎🩷💜🩷💜

04/06/2026

HER LEGACY @ Wagga Wagga

WAGGA WAGGA Race 5 @ 3.25pm - #10 HER LEGACY

"Legs" heads across the border to Wagga Wagga this afternoon searching for her maiden win. Her run at Seymour last start was full of merit. She was up in class and caught in the wrong part of the track, on a deteriorating surface. However, she led to the furlong marker, never giving up, and was brave all the way to the line. Given the conditions and the quality of the opposition, it was arguably the strongest run of her career. This looks an easier assignment as she steps down in class. She is proven over the trip, the big question mark is the HEAVY 9 surface. Cory Parish retains the ride and she has drawn well in Barrier 4 of 13. If she handles the conditions, she looks to be a genuine each way chance.

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23/05/2026

LUSKAIRE in the Gunnedah Gold Cup

We have a double incentive today as we head to Gunnedah to contest the Gunnedah Gold Cup.

The Gunnedah Gold Cup offers the winner a Golden Ticket into the $3 million "Big Dance" at Randwick on Melbourne Cup Day. We will be looking to qualify for second time in three years after SUPARAZI ran 3rd in the race in 2024 pocketing $300,000!

Gunnedah Race 8 @ 3.55pm - #2 LUSKAIRE

Recent addition to the stable, LUSKAIRE has been disappointing in his first three runs for the stable. With six wins from his first 19 starts, his recent efforts have been below par. We know that he has the ability and we will be looking for a much improved performance this afternoon. He steps down in class, and in-form jockey Ben Looker takes the ride. He has drawn a little bit sticky in Barrier 7 of 10, however he is a class above many of these runners and a top four finish looks a pass mark this afternoon. He took a few starts to get going last campaign, winning at his 4th start. We are looking for a similar result this afternoon.

Best of luck to all of our Owners.

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22/05/2026

SOUTHAMPTON FLARE @ Darwin
Saturday 23rd March

Darwin Race 3 @ 3.52pm - #3 SOUTHAMPTON FLARE

"Jack" steps up in class today to contest a Class 2 Handicap over 1200m. His last three races have produced a win and two second places, so his form is spot on. He drops 1.5kgs in the weights and drops back in distance to 1200m. Alice Springs Cup winning jockey Stan "The Man" Tsaikos takes the ride. It's a very competitive race with a number of chances. However, we know that "Jack" is in good form and is improving with each run. We expect him to be in this race for a very long way.

Best of luck to all of our owners.

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20/05/2026

Seymour Double-Header
Thursday 21st May

We have a busy few days ahead with four runners in two states. We begin with a double-header at Seymour this afternoon:

Seymour Race 3 @ 2.00pm - #4 HER LEGACY

An addition of blinkers and a change of racing pattern produced a much improved result at Wangaratta last start. Leading all the way to the final furlong, "Legs" never gave up, finishing in 3rd place. Up in grade today, we will be looking for another front-running performance. Cory Parish takes the ride, she has drawn well in Barrier 3 of 8 and the SOFT 6 surface is spot on for her. If she can get an easy time of it up front, and pinch a break at the top of the straight, she may just be a sneaky each way chance once again.

Seymour Race 8 @ 4.30pm - #11 PHAROAH'S DAUGHTER

"Cleo" produced a dominant win last start at Wangaratta for her first win in ATR colours, in just her third start for the stable. She steps up in grade and in class this afternoon. However, she has an excellent record at the mile, only missing a place once in six starts (6:2-2-1). The SOFT 6 track should suit and her past campaigns have shown that she improves with fitness and racing. She has drawn well in Barrier 2 of 11 and Ryan Hurdle stays in the saddle after an impressive ride last start. She looks to be a genuine each way chance once again.

Best of luck to all of our Owners this afternoon.

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15/05/2026

LUSKAIRE @ Scone - Saturday 16th May

We race in NSW this afternoon as all eyes are upon Scone for their stand-alone Metro meeting:

Scone Race 5 @ 1.25pm - #3 LUSKAIRE

Recent addition to the stable LUSKAIRE has received no favours from the barrier draw in his first two races for the stable. Pushing forward from wide gates and racing too keenly, he has run out of gas late in both races, finishing down the field. He draws much better today in Barrier 2 of 13 and we have impressive Apprentice Jockey Braith Nock in the saddle providing a handy 1.5kg claim. Winner of four consecutive races last campaign, he clearly has the ability and with a more economical run, we should see a significant improvement in his performance today. If he can finish with more horses behind him than in front of him, it will be a positive step forward. However, if he can bring his best form today, he has proven that he can be a sneaky each way chance at big odds. Best of luck to all of our owners.

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15/05/2026

🔥🔥PONTE ARCOBALENO Wins at Albury 🔥🔥

Our winning run continues as PONTE ARCOBALENO secured his elusive maiden victory with a strong performance at Albury. It was a very professional ride by apprentice jockey Claire Ramsbotham as she found the perfect position in running and then found clear air at the top of the straight. He was too good for them, hitting the line strongly to win by three quarters of a length. Thank you to Claire for an excellent ride and congratulations to Ben Brisbourne and his awesome Team at Brisbourne Racing.

Special mention to our amazing, patient owners that have held faith in this horse. He has always shown us his ability, we look forward to a successful campaign ahead!

That's our 10th winner for the season, bringing up double figures in a season for the first time. It's our 3rd winner in our last 5 races, the 4th in the last 4 weeks and our 5th winner in our last 14 races.

The stable is flying!! 🛫🔥💸

Get on board with the winning Team at ATR!!

Check out our available horses here: https://www.affinitythoroughbredracing.com.au/horses-available

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14/05/2026

PONTE ARCOBALENO @ Albury
Friday 15th May

Albury Race 2 @ 12.40pm - #8 PONTE ARCOBALENO

PONTE ARCOBALENO returns to the races today looking to finally break through for that well deserved Maiden victory, after an incredibly consistent campaign that saw him finish runner-up at five consecutive starts.

He has been handed the perfect draw in Barrier 1 of 8 and will get every opportunity with in-form NSW Apprentice Claire Ramsbotham taking the ride, with her handy 1.5kg claim.

There has been plenty of movement in the market this morning following a number of scratchings overnight, with PONTE ARCOBALENO firming into favouritism. However, it is a very open affair on paper, with five runners currently sitting between $3.60 and $5.00 in betting.

He impressed us all with is consistency last campaign and we are looking to kick off his new campaign on a winning note. Best of luck to all of our owners this afternoon.

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14/05/2026

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION x VOLKOFF Filly

Shares are selling fast in our exciting filly by dual Group 1 winner "Russian Revolution". One of Australia's leading Sires, he has more winners (121) from fewer runners (236) than any other sire this season. Adding to these impressive number are the two Group 1 winners that he has produced in the last six months. He is the best value sire in Australia right now.

Her Dam "Volkoff" was a tough and durable mare that won 12, yes 12 races in her career. 11 wins at Metro level, including two at Stakes level.

Our filly represents the style of value buying that has become a hallmark of our selection process. She is a strong, well balanced filly with presence, depth through the girth, and a powerful hindquarter. She moves with fluency and purpose, showing a lovely overstep and a relaxed, professional attitude. The pedigree is the cherry on top, with a dual Group 1 winner and 3-time Group 1 producer, over a tough and durable 12-time winner on the other side.

She has proven to be our most popular yearling in years, with over 50% sold in the first 2 weeks!!

Shares available from $1,246 (inc GST)

For further details check out our website: https://www.affinitythoroughbredracing.com.au/horses-available/13185/russian-revolution-x-volkoff

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09/05/2026