No Excuse Needed Mounts Two Pronged Attack on Guineas
2 September 2011
The G1 sire No Excuse Needed mounts a two pronged attack in the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1340m) this Saturday.
The sire’s first chance is Snow Excuse, who will jump from barrier 10 with Michael Coleman in the irons.
Trained by Ralph Manning, Snow Excuse ran away with the Listed Levin Stakes (1200m) at his last start.
No Excuse Needed’s second chance is Evan and JJ Rayner trained galloper, Taurus.
Taurus will be piloted from gate 4 by Hayden Tinsley and is recommended to the task with a last start maiden winon August 20.
Recent News
4 June 2026
Solid Gold Seeking Second Chance in Derby
Kiwi filly Solid Gold will be on the quick back-up when she takes her place in Saturday’s Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) following her fifth placing in last weekend’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m). The Roger James …
Read More
30 May 2026
Rosehill success for Waikato Stud-bred Couples Retreat
Couples Retreat continued the strong form of Waikato Stud graduates, with the Super Seth mare producing a determined finish to win at Rosehill and record her fourth victory from 15 starts.
Read More