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Archie's decision to start training racehorses – in Ballarat, north west of Melbourne – comes as no surprise to those that have seen him learn the craft from some of the world’s most respected and successful trainers. As the son of Hamish Alexander, who bought Derby winner Generous as a foal and is now working with Goffs Ireland, there were plenty of sales catalogues throughout the house during hi
s childhood and by the age of ten Archie had worked out the training caper was going to be his destiny. School holidays were spent riding out for champion jumps trainer Nicky Henderson in Lambourn. On completing school and, wanting to broaden his horizons, Archie relocated to France to work for Mr Alec Head at Le Quesnay before settling in Chantilly, where over the course of four years with Criquette Head-Maarek he became her assistant trainer. With the knowledge that experiences in a variety of racing yards are invaluable, Archie ventured to the United States to work with Todd Pletcher. As travelling foreman, his stints in Chicago, Keenland, Florida and a trip to Dubai with the World Cup runners exposed him to a completely different style of training. From the States, Archie settled closer to home with Mark Johnston in Middleham for three years where he held the position of Yard Manager, before a position arose with Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle to run a fillies yard. Archie – still only in his mid twenties – felt working for one of the greatest racing empires was necessary; especially given that it afforded him the chance to observe the master of perfection at close quarters. When Lloyd Williams invited him to become a foreman and take part in the training of his large European team, in Melbourne, Archie jumped at the chance. There, Archie saw Faulkner win the Caulfield Cup in the Spring of 2013 and a few other major successes. Archie's work at Ballarat brings him closer to his goal: to become regarded as a leading trainer in Australia and abroad. He plans to mix the methods he's learned in Europe and Australia to create a winning formula. Ballarat is very peaceful and he believes this is ideal for the Racehorse. He's learned from the best and feels his ability as a horseman is high enough to compete with the best.
The trainer's wife's birthday can only ever be improved with a winner, so in that regard the duty falls upon You Little Nipper to deliver at Horsham on Monday. Rather plain on returning, there's little reason to imagine an improved display should not be forthcoming now she's back up in trip/on turf.
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So well deserved by the whole team at Burrumbeet Park & Windermere Racing Club including our Racing Manager (and their Club Manager), Jeremy Rogers. Well done team 🔥
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"Winning Country Racing Community Club of the Year is a testament to the passion and hard work of our entire team and community at Burrumbeet Park & Windermere Racing Club. This award celebrates our collective efforts to enhance the race day experience, support local organizations and serve as a vibrant community hub. Our club is 133 years old and we remain are deeply committed to supporting the racing community and fostering a love for country racing. We love our club and we love country racing."
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Verona is a work in progress, building up as she successfully acclimatises to her relatively new surroundings and gradually moves up in distance. She's looking for 2400m and change, and tomorrow at The Valley marks the next step towards that optimum.
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There was a good bit of progress from first stable start to second from Banquet last time, and there's every reason to imagine there should be more still to come from him as he returns to Pakenham on Monday.
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A truncated six-race card on the Synthetic here at Ballarat on Tuesday, but we are represented in three of those courtesy of fillies You Little Nipper, Crown Waters and Hotzel, Declan Bates set to partner each of them, and a case can be made for all three.
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If Lady Avenger feels the need to avenge anything, it's the passing of time, having just turned five and with only three clustered runs last winter to her name. But that leaves her open to improvement now she's back up and running, and she has shown clear ability to build on starting out for Team Alexander.
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With alternative engagements missed for one reason or another, it's now been the best part of seven weeks since Banquet made his stable debut at Ballarat. Conditions there were no good to him, and he should have much more in his favour trying a synthetic surface for the first time at Pakenham on Monday.
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Teewaters might not be ultra consistent, but we certainly know what brings him alive, and that's 2400m around Caulfield as evidenced by wins in the VOBIS Gold Stayers in the last two years. So expect the real Teewaters to show up as he bids for the hat-trick on Saturday.
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Both Hotzel and Brookline have lesser runs last time to put behind them, but have form enough from before that to suggest one bounce back should be enough to see them going close at Geelong today.
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Edzel - very much due an upturn in fortunes - and stable newcomer Verona - with back-class to mine into - head off into town at Sandown Hillside on Wednesday.
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Myers Reward has found his niche at 2000m on softish ground, and he gets to face another such test at Mildura this afternoon.
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A workaday Monday meeting on the all-weather surface at Pakenham looks to offer winning opportunities to both Asawin and Crown Waters.
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Things didn't quite fall the way of Yosemite Falls when she was last seen in the summer, but she comes back with residual potential, and a synthetic debut at Ballarat today in which to try and tap into some of it.
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A squad of three - Loafer, Teewaters and Crackerjack Prince - head to Caulfield on Saturday for a meeting due to take place on ground currently rated a Soft 7.
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The barrier may have done Banquet a disservice, and he needs bearing in mind for the next day, but Edzel ought to be able to put any niggling concerns on that score away and give a good account of himself in the longer-distance race at Geelong today.
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Eyes will be trained on the skies ahead of - and during - racing at Bendigo tomorrow. Rain is forecast, the more likely question being how much of it arrives, and how testing that makes the track underfoot. Yarraman didn't appear to inconvenienced by such conditions first up, but it may prove a different story for Hotzel, all the more so given she is slated to go in the last of ten races.
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Muppet returns to the surface and scene of her unfortunate reappearance when she shaped as if in far better form than able to show. A lesser run next time can be put down to heavy going.
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Extras has extra work to do judged on her run at Donald last time, and the angle for thinking she can improve now is the switch from a soft turf surface to the synthetic one at Pakenham this afternoon.
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Corner Off is knocking on the door so hard it's on the last of its hinges. It's so close to being broken down. A first try at 1300m can elicit that crucial bit more from her at Sandown today.
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A huge thank you to everyone who donated or supported Annie in any way as part of her Dancing with our Stars fundraising. It was a record year for funds raised by the event so congratulations to all involved.
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The prospect of testing conditions shouldn't be a fear for Brookline nor Blown Away, the opposite if anything, and as very feasibly treated runners both should have their chance at Ballarat on Sunday.
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Rosa Juliet is just starting to flourish, with yet more to come, and she's a strong player this Friday returned to the scene of her Ballarat success a fortnight ago.
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There are several ways to make a case for Asawin at Bendigo today, form and well-being sometimes align, but hitting the lids will be most important. If he gets off on terms he'll be bang there in the finish.
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Now with a couple of runs under his belt, the step up in trip will be key to the chances of Edzel at Cranbourne on Sunday.
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Two pluralised nouns in two of the maidens and one mildly derogatory one - or else a member of a long-running American kids TV show - in the opening handicap make up our three runners at Donald on Saturday.
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A couple of bright juvenile fillies contest the opener at Geelong on Friday, and they are followed, three hours later, by an older mare in Hotzel who promises to have a good bit still more to offer.
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It's a very exciting time with Ballarat being thrust onto the international stage courtesy of Asfoora's Royal Ascot heroics. Whilst Myers Reward is operating at a far lower level, he is at least aiming to do his bit to keep the flag flying at Wangaratta, looking to follow-up his win there earlier this month over the same course and distance in the finale on Friday.
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An exciting newcomer is followed by the well-handicapped Corner Off on the synthetic surface here at Ballarat today.
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🏆**WINNER**🏆Fantastic to get LOAFER into the winner’s circle today on just her 2nd start with a comfortable victory in R5 @echraces. It was a great ride by @dbatesracing in @oti_racing colours, she looks like a filly with a bright future so huge congratulations to all her connections!
🏆**WINNER**🏆 BOLD MANNER’s victory in R6 at Sandown was a plan executed to perfection by Declan Bates. The positive ride saw this mare poised to pounce and finish the best. A fantastic result adding a city win to this mare’s cv. Congratulations to Haras des Trotteurs & Yabby Dam Farms 🥳
🏆**WINNER**🏆 He’s a horse we’ve always loved, and WILLMOTT showed why in the 1st at Sale today with a tough win under Jye McNeil, and on just his 2nd start, he is full of potential. Congrats to Roll The Dice Racing, Coolmore Australia, Jeremy Rogers, Dycer Constructions and all involved ⭐️
🏆**WINNER**🏆 A fantastic start to the new year with YOSEMITE FALLS putting on a display of grit & determination, successfully stepping up to 1600m in R5 at Seymour. It was a brilliant ride by Beau Mertens and huge congratulations to owner/breeder Glentree Thoroughbreds 🎉
🏆**WINNER**🏆 Electing to save MASAKO for today’s opportunity proved the right call as she was too strong in R6 at Horsham under Declan Bates. Great to get this girl back in the winner’s circle, congratulations to all involved 👏🏻
🏆**WINNER**🏆 MISS MILHOUS kicked her prep off in style with a nice win in R5 at Donald under Thomas Stockdale. It’s fantastic to have another filly with plenty of upside flying the flag for Haras des Trotteurs & Yabby Dam Farms, congrats to all involved.
The facilities at Alexander Racing are truly world class . 🌍 🐎 The stunning property and training centre provides the ideal environment to train relaxed, happy and well adjusted horses at an elite level, who are competitive across all age ranges and distances. We welcome all owners, visitors, and anyone interested in training a horse with Alexander Racing.
🏆 **WINNER**🏆 BOLD MANNER returns a winner after nearly 2 years off the track. A super steer by Declan Bates got this 6yo mare back to the winner’s circle in R7 at Hamilton for Haras des Trotteurs & Yabby Dam Farms. It was a big team effort to get this mare back, so huge congratulations to all involved 👏🏻
🏆**WINNER**🏆 What’s in a name? Call her what you like, but a maiden no more! BY ANY OTHER NAME made the journey to Benalla Racecourse a sweet one indeed, taking out R4 under Declan Bates. Huge congratulations to Team Valor International and partners, this filly looks to have a bright future ⭐️
🏆**WINNER**🏆 Delighted that our dear boy CRACKERJACK PRINCE nabbed himself a cup today Avoca under a superb ride by Will Gordon. Huge congratulations to Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock and partners, we couldn’t be prouder 💛💛
🏆**WINNER**🏆 WATERGATE racks up a straight hat-trick as he takes out R5 at Swan Hill, the 2400m BM58 under a smart ride by @jaylahkennedy_ who dictated it from the front. We’re so proud of this horse who just keeps stepping up, and congratulations again to his connections 🎉
🏆**WINNER**🏆 WATERGATE racks up a straight hat-trick as he takes out R5 Swan Hill, the 2400m BM58 under a smart ride by Jaylah Kennedy who dictated it from the front. We’re so proud of this horse who just keeps stepping up, and congratulations again to his connections 🎉
🏆**WINNER**🏆 And it is a win for ASAWIN as he impresses on debut in R2 at Warrnambool under Patty Moloney. This son of Churchill looks to have plenty of upside and we look forward to seeing him progress. Congratulations to owner/breeder Brett Hansen and partners 🎉
🏆**WINNER**🏆 WATERGATE and Declan Bates are building a formidable partnership, again proving too strong, this time over 2400m in R5 at Swan Hill. Congratulations to Kerrie and all connections 🎉
It’s all fun and games until @dylanmcdonagh goes rogue and Foreman Eggie ends up in the pool too, he may live to regret that one. Anyway, farewell to @maude.campillo who is heading back to the UK after 12 months here. Wishing you all the best ☺️
🏆**WINNER**🏆 CORNER OFF rounds off a super day at Seymour, taking out R7 first up this prep, again ridden by @decbates. Huge congratulations to owner Gary Johnson and the team TThree Bridges Thoroughbreds🎉
🏆**WINNER**🏆 VIVY AIR kicks her spring off with an impressive win R5 at Seymour under Declan Bates. She’s certainly one to look forward to for all connections incl. OTI Racing. Congrats to all, and don’t forget we’ve her full sister FOR SALE: https://bit.ly/3HJ7LTK
🏆**WINNER**🏆 DONATRICE continues her excellent form stepping up to land a city win in R3 at The Valley under a superb ride by Declan Bates. She’s a credit to the team at home and fantastic to get another winner in Yabby Dam Farms colours ❤️💙
🏆**WINNER**🏆 We were BLOWN AWAY with this boy’s performance in R3 at Warrnambool. On just his 2nd start he showed real determination and will to win, breaking his maiden over 1400m under Declan Bates. Congrats to all involved, a great mix of some long time AR owners 🎉
🏆**WINNER**🏆 WATERGATE & Declan Bates put on a masterclass in the last at Donald, dictating the 2200m race from start to finish. We’re delighted for his owners, headed by Kerrie Standish who purchased the horse as well as pre trained him 🎉
Archie's decision to start training racehorses – in Ballarat, north west of Melbourne – came as no surprise to those that have seen him learn the craft from some of the world’s most respected and successful trainers.
As the son of Hamish Alexander, who bought Derby winner Generous as a foal and is now working with Goffs Ireland, there were plenty of sales catalogues throughout the house during his childhood and by the age of ten Archie had worked out the training life was going to be his destiny. School holidays were spent riding out for one of the true greats of the jumps game, Nicky Henderson, in Lambourn, UK.
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On completing school and, wanting to broaden his horizons, Archie relocated to France to work for Alec Head at Le Quesnay before settling in Chantilly, where over the course of four years with yet another master in Criquette Head-Maarek he became her assistant trainer.
With the knowledge that experiences in a variety of racing yards are invaluable, Archie ventured to the United States to work with Todd Pletcher. As travelling foreman, his stints in Chicago, Keenland, Florida and a trip to Dubai with the World Cup runners exposed him to a completely different style of training.
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From the States, Archie settled closer to home with Mark Johnston in Middleham for three years where he held the position of Yard Manager, before a position arose with Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle to run a fillies' yard. Archie – still only in his mid twenties – felt working for one of the greatest racing empires was necessary; especially given that it afforded him the chance to observe the master of perfection at close quarters.
When Lloyd Williams invited him to become a foreman and take part in the training of his large European team, in Melbourne, Archie jumped at the chance. There, Archie saw Fawkner win the Caulfield Cup in the Spring of 2013 alongside a number of other major successes.
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Archie made the decision to set up his stable in Ballarat for a number of key reasons. He felt the opportunities in Australia were far greater than back in England for a young trainer, a situation that remains the case to this day; racing has a much wider appeal and the the prize money on offer is far superior to any other major racing country.
Ballarat as a training centre immediately appealed to Archie as, first and foremost, Archie is a horseman, and the quiet country setting is to him, an ideal location for a horse to enjoy its life and thrive as a racehorse. This combined with the top class facilities allowed him the scope to develop his training technique using a combination of methods he has learned through his travel around the world.
Success came quickly and has not abated since, from Tyanna’s initial win in 2014 up to and through a host of major victories since, the fortunes at the yard have been spectacularly progressive and are ongoing.
Lord Fandango was an early standard-bearer in top end races, his win in the Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes another launchpad into the big and bigger time. Since then, things have snowballed, with greater experience and quality at the centre of everything within the yard. A well-oiled and extremely enthusiastic team are behind all the runners sent out, and were instrumental in the likes of Survived, a three-time winner of the Mount Gambier Cup a foremost example of the team’s ability to shine a light on every last bit of a horse’s ability.
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There has also been great success with fillies along the way, with classy individuals such as Wheal Leisure, Mirette, and Gamay keeping the headline wins rolling in. Perhaps, though, it was Gallic Chieftain’s memorable win in the Chairmans Handicap at Randwick followed not too long after by a huge run in the Metropolitan there that provided most satisfaction. His story is just the latest in a long line that show the ability the team has in eking out everything from performers that comes from a wide range of backgrounds.
Ballarat is very important to us in every way, from providing a base, outstanding facilities, and exceptional support, so it was with that in mind when Kiwia landed the Ballarat Cup in November 2019, and what made it another landmark (and emotional) victory that leads the yard – and everything we do here – on towards bigger and better aspirations.
