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LITTORIO OUT TO SILENCE HIS KNOCKERS

2010-04-21 21:11:00

Nigel Blackiston has lost count of the number of people who have told him Littorio is not a genuine stayer.

Williams - speed the key for Littorio

2010-04-21 21:11:00

Top jockey Craig Williams says a lack of pace poses the biggest threat to Littorio as the jockey strives for back-to-back Sydney Cup wins at Saturday’s Randwick meeting.

Littorio primed for a Sydney Cup tilt against some up-and-comers

2010-04-20 20:38:00

TRAINER Nigel Blackiston believes he is bringing Littorio at the peak of his powers to take on ''developing horses'' in Saturday's Sydney Cup at Randwick.

Littorio Has Strong Staying Blood

2010-04-20 20:13:00

Night Raid, the sire of the legendary Melbourne Cup winners Nightmarch and Phar Lap, might be the influence behind Bellotto gelding Littorio winning the Sydney Cup over 3200m at Randwick on April 24.

Solarco

2010-04-15 17:33:00

Last Sunday, Solarco headed to Cranbourne, and duly saluted by 4.5 lengths. The most important aspect of this brilliant win by this filly, is that she is the first winner Blackiston Racing has had in conjunction with Napier Racing.

Littorio gives a big boost to ill owner

2010-04-04 07:40:00

GANGLY stayer Littorio's surprise win in yesterday's $2.25 million The BMW at Rosehill was dedicated to part-owner Mark Barrett.

Englishman Blackiston lands BMW with Littorio

2010-04-04 07:38:00

MELBOURNE-based Englishman Nigel Blackiston enjoyed the biggest winner of his career on Saturday when he saddled 16-1 shot Littorio for his first victory in 18 months in the BMW at Rosehill in Sydney.

Littorio getting back to best

2010-03-30 15:49:00

Flemington trainer Nigel Blackiston is confident Littorio can return to his best next start in the Group 1 BMW Stakes.

And he hasn't ruled out another try at two miles beyond that, in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.

Littorio was having his fourth run from a long spell in the Ranvet Stakes last weekend and turned in an eye-catching run, coming from a clear last to finish seventh behind Theseo.

Littorio - Racing's Forgotten Horse

2010-03-19 17:14:00

On October fourth 2008, not long having turned four, Littorio propelled himself into racings top echelon winning the Group One Turnbull Stakes defeating the likes of Efficient, Maldivian, Tuesday Joy, Weekend Hussler and last weeks Australian Cup winner Zipping.

Littorio after Sydney autumn riches

2010-03-19 17:12:00

Trainer Nigel Blackiston believes Littorio's run in last Saturday's Australian Cup indicated the gelding is on target for his Sydney autumn missions.

Racing This Week

2010-03-10 17:15:00

Blackiston Racing has a busy weekend with as many as 5 runners, highlighted by Littorio in the Australia Cup.

This Season

2010-03-08 19:42:00

2009-10 has been a relatively quiet year, with a young bunch of horses, we are preparing for the future.

Easter Sales

2010-03-08 19:34:00

Easter Sales, are approaching and Blackiston Racing, is planning on attending. After a frustrating week at Melbourne Premier Sale, we are looking to strike at Easter Sale.

Big Wet

2010-03-08 16:37:00

The old saying when it rains it pours, truly applied on Saturday, when Flemington was engulfed by the storm of the century. Approaching the running of the Newmarket, the black clouds, provided an intimidating sight, but no-one expected what was to come.

The result of the ferocious storm, is that the running of the Australian Cup has been delayed, so we are forced to wait with Littorio, while this is an inconvenience, we are extremely happy with the way the horse has improved, and with the addition of blinkers we thing that he can run an extremely competitive race.

Just follow the Turnbull blueprint

2010-03-04 20:20:00

IT'S no surprise trainer Nigel Blackiston is using comeback galloper Littorio's finest hour, his victory in the 2008 Turnbull Stakes.

Two Wins In Two Weeks

2010-02-16 15:15:00

Blackiston Racing back with a vengeance.

This Weekend

2010-02-04 17:00:00

Blackiston Racing to strike over an action packed weekend.

BLACKISTON SEES THE LIGHT WITH LITTORIO

2010-02-02 20:17:00

Trainer Nigel Blackiston believes there is light at the end of the tunnel for his injury-troubled stayer Littorio this autumn

Cheviot Beach

2010-01-20 15:39:00

Cheviot Beach ran an encouraging debut today, to finish a nice second. A horse whom we believe will get over ground, it was good to see him competitive at 1200.

Mayfair Melody

2009-12-23 15:22:00

Mayfair Melody started her career in extremely promising fashion. Today at Sandown in a 3 year old fillies race over a 1000 metres she jumped to the lead, coming around the corner, pressure was applied. She was initially green, before responding extremely well to finish 3rd. It is an exciting start for a very promising filly.