Latest News from Darren Magro
BOHEMIAN FOREST’S ONE TO FOLLOW
May 15, 2019Gawler trainer Darren Magro believes Bohemian Forest, winner of the Goldin Farms Benchmark 64 Handicap (1514m) at Gawler might be a mare to follow later in the year.“She will probably go for a break after today’s win, but I think she might be able to win in town next ...
ALASKAN DOWN THE OUTSIDE
Mar 30, 2019Sensational win by Alaskan Jade today at Morphettville in the Schweppes Hcp (Heat 3 SA Sprint Series) over 1050m. Alaskan Jade was well ridden by Caitlin Jones coming from last on the corner and powering down the outside to win by 0.3L.Alaskan Jade has been racing very well this ...
SWEET VARDEN GETS THE CHOCOLATES
Mar 20, 2019Sweet Varden ridden by Kenny Lau showed speed and closed rapidly on her opponents running past them to win the ‘Butchers BM 60 (Heat 1 SA Sprint Series)’ 1050m at Balaklava by 1.9L. This notches Sweet Vardens second win in a row and secures her a slot in to final of the SA ...
THREE IN A ROW
Mar 14, 2019A busy but very successful few days for the stable notching up 3 winners. First Sweet Varden winning at Clare with Kenny Lau a board. Then heading to Naracoorte to secure a double. Panagiota winning Race 1 the ‘Happy Birthday Anna Gaffney BM60’ 1000m, ridden by Kenny Lau; ...
PANAGIOTA WINS AT THE BRIDGE
Mar 06, 2019Pinging the gates, Panagiota showed them how it’s done leading all the way to win the Rivers Edge Caravan Park BM 60 906m at Murray Bridge. Thanks Kenny Lau, great ride. Congratulations to all connections.
BOHEMIAN BREAKS HER MAIDEN
Feb 10, 2019Bohemian Forest has been knocking on the door to win her maiden and today was her day. After beginning well, she settled behind the leader and although only winning by 0.4 of a length Bohemian Forest always looked in control from the top of the straight. Thanks to Jason Holder ...
ALASKAN JADE SCORES AGAIN
Dec 16, 2018Alaskan Jade, ridden by Jason Holder, showed an impressive turn of foot at yesterdays Gawler Metropolitan meeting. Coming from last she flew down the outside to win the Prince Albert Hotel Gawler Hcp.It was also her second win in a row since returning from a spell and added ...
RACE TO RACE DOUBLE
Nov 22, 2018Alaskan Jade and Arctic Blaze brought up a race to race double at Gawler on Wednesday. Alaskan Jade was the first to salute the judge. Ridden by Jamie Kah she settled back in the small field but always looked to have her opposition measured although scoring by a small ...
TRIPLE DEEZ PROVES HIMSELF AT METRO LEVEL
Nov 05, 2018Triple Deez scored his second win in 4 starts this preparation. After a luckless 4th at Metropolitan level at his previous start he proved he was up to metropolitan standard with a solid victory. Thanks to Jake Toeroek for a great ride. Congratulations to connections.
TRIPLE DEEZ TOO STRONG ON HOME TRACK
Oct 08, 2018Triple Deez scored a strong win at his home track in the 1208m Class One Handicap. He was well ridden by Jake Toeroek and proved too strong for his opposition. Congratulations to connections!
OWNERS BREAKFAST
Sep 08, 2018Thanks to the owners of our 2yo's for coming out and watching them work. It was a fantastic morning.
PT AUGUSTA HORSE AND TRAINER OF THE YEAR
Sep 03, 2018Mysticano finally broke through at Pt Augusta on Sunday in Race 4 the ‘Phillip Kittel Memorial Benchmark 64 Handicap’. Ridden by apprentice Gary Lo, he settled 4th in running, made a move just prior to the corner to go up outside the leaders and was too strong for the ...
PANAGIOTA AND MYSTICAN - PT AUGUSTA DOUBLE
Aug 13, 2018Recent addition to the stable Panagiota destroyed her opposition on Sunday at Pt Augusta winning by 5.8lengths. David Tootell took the ride after riding her track work and being familiar with her. After beginning fast, Panagiota worked her way to the lead. Between the 600-400m ...
TOUGH WIN AT THE PORT
Jul 09, 2018Spiegel Grove ventured to Pt Augusta on Sunday, to contest the 1600m BM56 and was ridden by Ryan Hurdle. After settling at the rear of the field he started a long-sustained run from the 1000m mark. He was forced to travel very wide around runners through the turn and eventually ...
SPIEGEL GROVE BACK TO BACK
Jun 22, 2018Stepping up in distance to 1867m Spiegel Grove made it 2 wins in a row at Pt Augusta in the BM64. Although settling back at the rear the smaller field made his task much easier than his previous win. He was very well ridden by Raquel Clark and he most certainly is enjoying the ...
AWESOME STAR THE STAR!
May 21, 2018Awesome Star went back to back wins when winning at Pt Augusta on Saturday. After travelling wide during the race and cruising up to the leaders on the turn she ran away with an impressive 4.3L win. Coming out of her maiden grade it was a credit to her to have immediate success ...
WHAT A STAR!
Apr 23, 2018Awesome Star scored a convincing win at Pt Augusta on Sunday winning by 8 lengths! Awesome Star had the upper hand the entire race, beginning well, coasting outside the leader and then racing away for a very easy win and running very fast time. Great ride by Jake Toeroek, we ...
OUR ADELAIDE YOUNGSTERS
Apr 21, 2018Our recent Adelaide Magic Millions purchases have all completed their breaking in process and will now head to the paddock for a well-earned break. Darren puts a lot of time and effort into his yearlings and he has done a wonderful job. They have all broken in beautifully, very ...
ARCTIC BLAZE MAKING IT BACK TO BACK VICTORIES
Jan 31, 2018Arctic Blaze stepped up in class to win the Barossa Volkswagen Class One Hcp 1215m by 2.2L. Ridden by Clare Lindop, Arctic Blaze drew clear of her rivals to win by 2.2L. She stepped up in great style and hit the line strong. We are confident this mare with get further in ...
ARCTIC BLAZE CRACKS HER MAIDEN
Jan 14, 2018After the long journey to Pt Lincoln, Arctic Blaze took out the Fourier Technologies/SABOIS Maiden Plate 1210m by 0.3L. Great ride by David Tootell, was a tough win. Darren explained he always knew she had ability and was prepared to travel to win her maiden and that she did. We ...
MYSTICANO WINS IN TOWN
Jan 14, 2018Jumping and sitting mid field Victor Wong piloted Mysticano out wide to take the lead and win the Ausbia Electrical Handicap BM64 1108m by 1.1L. Mysticano will head to the paddock for a well-deserved break. He is in fine form and we look forward to him returning to the track. ...
TRIPLE DEEZ BREAKS MAIDEN IN STYLE
Dec 16, 2017Triple Deez wins at the Christmas Twilight meeting at Morphettville with jockey Sairyn Fawke aboard. Jumping and mustering speed Triple Deez sat outside the leader early. Around the home turn and into the straight Triple Deez quickly moved up to the lead and was too good for his ...
MYSTICANO MAKES IT 3!
Dec 04, 2017Happy days for Mysticano making it 3 wins. After having to weave his way through Mysticano went on to win the last at Murray Bridge by 2.2L in the MM Electrical Benchmark 60 Hcp. Great ride by jockey David Tootell. Congratulations to all connections.
SPIEGEL WINS ON HOME TURF
Oct 12, 2017Spiegel Grove found his way back into the winner’s circle at Gawler in the BM 56 Hcp 4 yo and over. Spiegel grove worked to the front early and on straightening was too strong for his opposition scoring a 0.9L win with jockey Todd Pannell on board. Congratulations to ...