Global Eclipse is heading for a well deserved spell
Global Eclipse entered his recent preparation in consistent form for the stable of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr., having built a strong record with two wins and multiple placings from limited starts. Our beautiful 4YO gelding by Pierata had been gradually stepping up in distance, showing particular strength over middle-distance trips around the 2000-metre range. His preparation focused on maintaining fitness and settling into a strong rhythm in races, following a series of competitive runs where he consistently finished in the placings and demonstrated an improving staying profile.
Heading into his most recent win at Pakenham Racecourse on 23rd January 2026, Global Eclipse produced the best performance of his campaign, breaking through for a decisive victory in a Benchmark 66 over 2000 metres. The win reflected the steady progression throughout his preparation, with him settling well and finishing strongly to confirm his suitability at the trip. The result improved his overall career record to two wins and several placings from eleven starts, highlighting his consistency and continued development as a middle-distance performer for the Cranbourne stable.
Global Eclipse has done nothing but try his very best at every start in his career, including his last two starts where they haven’t been the easiest runs, therefore, he is now heading for a very well deserved spell. We will keep you posted on his progress over the coming weeks.
Cobar’s handling it all like a seasoned professional
Cobar completed a Jump Out on Tuesday this week at Pakenham over 800m. He jumped very cleanly and handled the occasion with ease, it was a very quickly run trial for 2YO’s and Cobar held his own in a what ended up a being a very hot tempo. The team at Hayfields Racing are pleased with how he has pulled up, he will head to another Jump Out in the coming weeks where Charlotte would like to see him to step up to 1000m with the addition of some blinkers to help him muster some speed in the concluding stages. Exciting times ahead for this lovely son of Sandbar.
Xtravagant Johnny has commenced pre-training
Our exciting 2YO Xtravagant Johnny has just come back into pre-training with Jake Capewell. He will continue to build his fitness over the coming weeks before he heads back into the stables with Tony Gollan at Eagle Farm. Xtravagant Johnny has completed a number of successful preparations with Tony Gollan and his team over the last 6 months, and now that he has had the chance to grow and mature, the excitement is really building for his return! Onwards and upwards for this exciting son of Xtravagant!
Don Valiente is off to the races!
Don Valiente returned to the trials this week at Randwick where he performed well! The colt by Pinatubo (IRE) has had a super preparation so far with the team at Michael Freedman Racing. He has come through yesterday’s trial a treat and he will now head to the races! That’s right, as a 2YO! Such an exciting time for his owners. He will head to Gosford either on the 14th or 19th of this month. The stable will be in touch with his owners with acceptances, alternatively you can follow our social media to follow his journey towards his first start.
Axel is now available! Cool Archie 2.0 with miRunners
The stars aligned and we fell in love with this Cool Aza Beel (NZ) colt at the Inglis Classic Sale, and so did Chris and Corey Munce – his trainers!
From the same nursery, trained by the same trainers, the same ownership Group and same sire as COOL ARCHIE! This colt drew us in from the moment we saw him. He combines a superb attitude with precocity to be an early running 2YO with the scope and strength to train on as a 3YO.
‘Axel’ has proven extremely popular from the day we purchased him and less than 10% remains already! Get in touch with us today before it’s too late, there are shares available at 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2.0%.
Watch the video above and hear from miRunners General Manager Mick Rees and trainers Chris and Corey Munce and their thoughts on this exceptional colt.
Blinkers to go on Rusty Tycoon next start
Rusty Tycoon ran another honest race this week at Doomben. Both Rob and jockey Daniel Moore felt that he didn’t finish off the race as strongly as he could have, they made the point to mention that he certainly didn’t fade out of the running at the conclusion of the race, it was more a focus issue and therefore the decision has been made to put some ‘blinkers’ on Rusty next start. This will help him focus and switch on in the concluding stages of the race where it really counts – as we know he has a fantastic turn of foot and the addition of blinkers will help him to reach his full potential.
See below a replay of his recent start at Doomben this week.
Missy is loving her retirement
Just a quick photo here of the beautiful Missy girl enjoying her retirement. She is now living in Scone in the Hunter Valley with a Dressage rider. See pictured here with her paddock mate ‘Woody’, another off the track thoroughbred by the same sire as Star Ambition in Star Turn!
Our Inglis Classic Yearling Sale Purchase
Don Valiente merchandise is NOW AVAILABLE!
Our large range of personalised merchandise is just the icing on the cake when it comes to horse ownership! Our latest named horse DON VALIENTE who is apart of our NEW miRunners Platinum Syndicate – now has his personalised merchandise available via FanFave. From caps, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, vests, polo shirts and more!
