THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE SYMONS LAXON RACING TEAM!

Sheezinajam Wins!

Sheezinajam Wins!

A very pleasing win for Esprit Racing when Sheezinajam, ridden beautifully by Michael Hellyer, won today at Beaudesert in the TAB Class 2 Handicap over 1650m at only her 2nd start for the stable. It was pleasing in several respects; not only did the mare settle very...

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NAUGHTY BUT NICE WIN!!

NAUGHTY BUT NICE WIN!!

Well, you don't see them do that too often, but Bronzegate was able to win dominantly today on the Sunshine Coast, after missing the start by some 5 lengths. The flashy chestnut son of Postponed has become quite a handful at the barriers in the last 12 months, and was...

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KIRIANA LAST TO FIRST!

KIRIANA LAST TO FIRST!

In a last to first victory, progressive staying mare Kiriana was far too good for her opposition over 1800m at the Sunshine Coast yesterday. Despite a wet week impacting her preparation, she had enough residual fitness and staying talent to be able to dash away and...

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CITY STATS ARE PRETTY FLASH!

CITY STATS ARE PRETTY FLASH!

A factor that is very important for any racehorse stable, just like any business, is its KPI's. One number that keeps popping up favourably for Esprit Racing is the city statistics, and in the last 12 months we are proud to report that we have taken horses to Doomben...

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MEWSTONE WINS!

MEWSTONE WINS!

In a driving finish, classy Fastnet Rock mare, Mewstone Rock was able to prevail in the www.BRC.com.au Benchmark 65 Handicap over 1350m at Doomben yesterday. After a barrier mishap a fortnight ago caused her to be scratched and miraculously she...

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FINANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR OWNERS!

FINANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR OWNERS!

Here are some arrangements to support the financial side of your racing experience: Esprit Racing has partnered with Australian Thoroughbred Finance to support owners in the purchasing of their dream horse. Finance is personalized to your individual purchase and...

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NEW WEBSITE PLATFORM!

NEW WEBSITE PLATFORM!

We have needed to update our website platform, and I hope you like the nice, fresh, outcome. As Friends of Esprit Racing, please take the time to have a look around and refresh yourself. read the FAQ's reminisce over plenty of winning videos look at the shares...

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IMPROVING WEATHER! IMPROVING TRACK! GET UP HERE!

IMPROVING WEATHER! IMPROVING TRACK! GET UP HERE!

Well, after what seems an eternity, we seem to be past the worst of the wet weather, and the horses are now being able to work on the grass and get that much needed work to bring them to raceday fitness. (That said we do have some rain due early this week, so...

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HORSES AVAILABLE UPDATE

HORSES AVAILABLE UPDATE

It's been a frantic couple of days with shares in the horses available flying out the door!The Reliable Man/Brela Belle colt is all gone, as is the So You Think/Strobic. Congratulations to all concerned!Since the communication yesterday, we have been inundated...

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ALL SYSTEMS GO!

ALL SYSTEMS GO!

It's all systems go at Esprit Racing; the yearling sales are over, and it is head down, backside up again for the entire team! The horses are all back and gearing up for a return to the racetrack in a month or so, and John and Sheila are delighted with the way they...

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QUICK BREAK OVER!

QUICK BREAK OVER!

After the hectic period around Christmas and the Magic Millions sales and races, the stable has been a little quiet with the majority of horses spelling in readiness for the late autumn/winter carnival.This has given John and Sheila a chance for a short break in New...

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MAGIC MILLIONS PURCHASES

MAGIC MILLIONS PURCHASES

Esprit Racing is absolutely thrilled with its Magic Millions purchases and we encourage you to have a look, make an enquiry on pricing and payment options, and get on board!Packaging of multiple horses above 2.5% is also available and is a great way to have...

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QUITE SIMPLE!

QUITE SIMPLE!

Quite simple indeed it was for Simply So, who trounced her opposition to win her second race at Sunshine Coast to close 2018 with a bang!It hadn’t always gone right for the mare, with wet tracks, leaderish tracks and raceday buffeting preventing her from adding sooner...

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GET ON BOARD!

GET ON BOARD!

Talk about a stable in form with horses performing at their absolute best, and what a great end to 2018 with Simply So winning from well back at home!In recent weeks: Two 10yo's were produced first up to win in town!!The 10yo Irish...

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BIG WEEKEND FOR ESPRIT!

BIG WEEKEND FOR ESPRIT!

An outstanding weekend of racing for Esprit Racing that yet again showcased the remarkable talents of John, Sheila and the team.Friday night at Sunshine Coast started with a bang when the lovely High Chaparral mare Kiriana won easily over 1600m at only...

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IRISH FROM LAST!

IRISH FROM LAST!

A wonderful horse, wonderful training, wonderful tactics and wonderful execution!Not much more can be said to explain Irish Constabulary’s last to first performance in the $75000 Winning Edge Presentation Handicap over 1050m at Doomben. First up over a...

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SHEILA TAKES THE CUP TO WANG!

SHEILA TAKES THE CUP TO WANG!

Sheila Laxon recently took the Melbourne Cup to Wangaratta. The racecourse has been magnificently upgraded and was opened by Racing Minister Martin Pakula as part of the Cup Tour  Some 1000 local Wangaratta and Glenrowan school children...

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CHECKMATE WINS AGAIN!

CHECKMATE WINS AGAIN!

An excellent ride and a strong staying effort helped 4yo Checkmate Lad achieve his second win at Doomben yesterday. After striking bad luck getting a run at his previous race last week, jockey Ron Stewart was keen to get him into open air and swept from...

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SAN TELMO WINS!

SAN TELMO WINS!

A tremendous effort by San Telmo and apprentice Jackson Murphy to win over 2200m at Doomben today in the DES LAMBART MEMORIAL BenchMark 80 Handicap.Settling at the rear, the 7yo gelding, a son of Authorized, was patiently ridden and was brought into the race prior to...

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STEPH OUTRIDES HER PROVINCIAL CLAIM!

STEPH OUTRIDES HER PROVINCIAL CLAIM!

A good day for the stable on the track, but an even better day for the team with stable apprentice, Stephanie Lacy, riding a double at Doomben (her 6th and 7th metropolitan wins) and in doing so, outriding her provincial claim.Steph rode Checkmate Lad to a well...

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CHECKMATE WINS!

CHECKMATE WINS!

A well deserved win today by Checkmate Lad over 2060m at Doomben!After several strong finishing placed performances, and a seemingly disappointing run for 4th when he just didn't handle the wet track, Checkmate was sent out the 3rd favourite, and relished the drier...

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I FEEL GOOD!

I FEEL GOOD!

A wonderful day at Ipswich for Esprit Racing with the amazing last to first victory by the evergreen I Feel Good in the $100K 2150m Winter Stayers Final on their Cup Day.As James Brown said, "I Feel Good!"Drawing the outside barrier, the worst possible place to be on...

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MEWSTONE SMASHES THEM!

MEWSTONE SMASHES THEM!

It was daylight second, a 4 length margin, eased up, for Mewstone Rock when she smashed her rivals with a scintillating burst down the straight on Sunday in the Class 2, 1400m race at the Sunshine Coast. Carrying 58kg on an unsuitable Heavy 8 track, the 6yo...

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IRISH WITH 62kg!

IRISH WITH 62kg!

An excellent gallop in preparation for next week's bigger race, with Irish Constabulary winning over 1000m at the Sunshine Coast.Whilst the field had only 3 runners, Irish excelled in the testing Heavy 9 conditions, carrying 62kgs, 8kgs more than his opposition.Jockey...

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