SPECIAL UPDATE: Metal Bender casts Gr.1 Spotlight on Sydney Easter draft

10 April 2012

Metal Bender’s gutsy win in the Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes on Saturday has cast a Gr.1 spotlight on WS’s draft being sold at the Australian Easter Yearling Sale today.

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Metal Bender casts Gr.1 spotlight on Sydney Easter draft

The Corner with Garry Chittick

It is not the easiest role, that of Chairman of our Thoroughbred Racing Board. Like all chairmanships, one’s mind is rarely not occupied with the responsibility. To our Chairman, I say thanks. A lifetime in the industry, Chairman of our largest club, it is difficult to identify someone more suited to the role.

14 May 2026

Sav’s girl Chispa targeting the Gr.1 Oaks

Savabeel filly Chispa enhanced her Queensland Oaks credentials with a dominant Randwick victory for Chris Waller and James McDonald, with the Pencarrow Stud-bred and raced filly surging clear over 1800 metres in impressive fashion.