The Stables Weekly Update 2nd March 2026

RACING

SMART CRY will run tomorrow, in a BM 64, over 1600m, at Kembla Grange. Draw in the middle of the field of 10, she will be ridden by Heavelon Van Der Hoven again.     

TRIALS

PICK UP THE TAB trialled very nicely, at Hawkesbury, last Tuesday, over 800m, with Regan Bayliss in the saddle. Jumped well from an outside gate, Regan took him forward to lead, before settling behind one in the run to the corner. Straightening up, PICK UP THE TAB ran home strongly, running the last 600m just a tick under 33seconds, the best of the morning.

REAL BAKER was strong in his 800m trial at Hawkesbury, with stable apprentice, Olivia Chambers riding. Jumping quickly from barrier rise, he led at a good clip before, as they straightened, Olivia asked him to quicken, which he did to lead all the way, winning by a ½ head.   

STABLE CHATTER

RESCORE has settled in well in the paddock where she will agist for a further 4-5 weeks. Bjorn will then have the vet go over her before deciding on a return to pre training.

BROADWAY FOLLIES is pleasing new trainer Kristen Buchanan as she continues her slow build up, fitness wise. On current progress, we would hope to be looking at a jumpout, then trial, early/mid April, all going to plan.   

FOXGLOVE arrived back at Warwick Farm last Tuesday, having done particularly well during pre-training. She has settled in well.

REAL MAGICAL  is coming to the end point of her pre training, with Bjorn looking to bring her into Warwick Farm early/mid March. SHARE AVAILABLE.    

The IN THE CONGO/ VICTIMS filly commenced breaking in, at Fernhill, this morning. 

The BETTER THAN READY/TAVI L’ARMOUR colt is due to commence breaking in within the next 2 weeks. 

CUESTA continues to do well, is coming to the end of her break, and will commence pre training shortly.

BJORN BAKER – Pick Up The Tab; Real Baker; Rescore, Cuesta,

                                 Foxglove; Real Magical                                                                                                                               

 JASON COYLE – Smart Cry, IN THE CONGO/VICTIMS filly

KRISTEN BUCHANAN – Broadway Follies

JACK BRUCE – BETTER THAN READY/TAVI L’ARMOUR Colt