News - JOHANNES VERMEER (IRE)
"Plenty more to come from her," said a delighted Sara Ryan after the eye-catching performance by the lightly raced and exciting filly Girl With A Pearl in Saturday's Gr.2 Wakeful Stakes at Flemington.
Trevor Delroy and his team at Wyadup Valley Farms have been looking forward to that famous First Tuesday In November since his talented stayer Zakouma earned himself an automatic place in the Melbourne Cup by winning the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington in mid-May.
Respected pedigree analyst Kristen Manning has delved deep into the bloodlines behind regally bred Group 1 galloper Johannes Vermeer (IRE), who has plenty to offer the broodmare owner - his pedigree one of class and depth... meaning that he suits a good variety of mares.
It was the Caulfield Cup for every battling jockey with a dream as former Kiwi Cory Parish landed a “miracle” win on Boom Time.
A leading European form expert believes Caulfield Cup favourite Johannes Vermeer is silly odds given he feels there are serious doubts about the Irish raider running a strong 2400m.
The $3 million Caulfield Cup will be run on Saturday and here's the tips and trifectas from our editorial team.
Connections of Irish horse Johannes Vermeer have made their intentions known with the favourite for the $3 million Caulfield Cup.
I’m keen to have a crack at the Caulfield Cup and the overall Caulfield meeting while there looks one good thing at Randwick early we can bolster the tank with.
Punters have turned to the favourite Johannes Vermeer while the stewards’ uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Bonneval has led to the Kiwi mare drifting in the latest Caulfield Cup betting.
I’ve found a little bit of everything for Saturday at Randwick and Caulfield.
Bookies took another opportunity to trim Johannes Vermeer’s quote today after the Aidan O’Brien-trained galloper drew barrier two in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup.
The all-important barrier draw saw some early winners and losers which has been reflected in betting markets for the $3 million Group I Caulfield Cup (2400m) on Saturday.
The shock withdrawal of Admire Deus has helped Johannes Vermeer to the top of most Caulfield Cup markets on Tuesday morning.
Ben Melham is preparing to be part of a unique slice of racing history with Johannes Vermeer, the new Caulfield Cup favourite that he feels will “eat” 2400m on Saturday.
The field has been declared for Saturday's $3 million Group I Caulfield Cup (2400m).
Although it was a tough day for punters racing was the real winner on Saturday with The Everest proving to be a resounding success at Randwick, adding another dimension to a traditionally outstanding day at Caulfield.
Aidan O’Brien is set to start two of his Group I-performers in Saturday’s Caulfield Stakes (2000m).
Ben Melham has lodged an appeal against a suspension which threatens to rub out him for lucrative rides at the Caulfield Guineas meeting.