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April 19, 2017 1:22 pmDaryl CurnowEXPERIENCED mare Highly Geared as done its fair share of travelling this season, but after an unfortunate trip to Melbourne, it’s back at Randwick for Saturday’s $100,000 Ranvet Handicap.The seven-year-old’s trip to Melbourne was cut...

by Warwick Barr13:25 AEST Tue Nov 10 2015Nothing can boost a trainer's confidence more than a telephone call from the manager of one of Australia's best jockeys.Garry Kirkup was weighing up rider options for Highly Geared when James McDonald's agent rang chasing rides...

Highly Geared has plenty of big race potential: Kirkup

November 4, 2014Sports reporter at The Canberra TimesLee GaskinCanberra trainer Garry Kirkup has predicted big things for impressive mare Highly Geared after she cruised to victory in a Class 2 Handicap (1000m) at Thoroughbred Park on Melbourne Cup day.The...

Oh Lonesome Me opens the door on opportunities after strong staying win

Highly Geared tuned for Canberra return after belated maiden successOctober 18, 2014by Jared Dorrington Highly Geared's maiden win at Canberra earlier this month was a long time coming for Garry Kirkup's lightly raced five-year-old.The Ad Valorem mare was left in the...

Highly Geared returned from a spell with an impressive victory at Canberra last Friday.After having her return to the racetrack delayed due to the abandonment of the Cootamundra Cup meeting, Highly Geared had to wait another week to hit the track in a 1000m Maiden at...

Grey Ninja backed up his impressive win at Wagga with another commanding win with Winona Costin on board.The Ninja camped in behind the speed, before bustling his way out in the straight to pull away and win by 3 lengths, he will now be set for a NMW race at...

Congratulations to the owners of Grey Ninja who broke his maiden status at Wagga by an impressive 5 lengths on Tuesday Sept 2nd.The 4yo gelding had the blinkers on for the first, resulting in a very professional win.The Ninja will be off to Canberra next week to try...

A clever and confident ride from jockey Richy Bensley has given Oh Lonesome Me an impressive win over 1600m at Nowra on Dec 31st.A great way to bring in the New Year, the horse is now heading to Canberra and then a possible trip to town.Oh Lonesome Me seems to be...

Oh Lonesome Me had his second race back from a spell, under new trainer Garry Kirkup on Monday at Queanbeyan over 1600m.There was little pace early in the race, so jockey Richie Bensley decided to send the big fellow up to the front to sit outside the leader. Oh...