Latest News from Darren Magro
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 ...
MERMAID RUN A MUM
Aug 25, 2017We are pleased to welcome the arrival of Mermaid Runs first foal; a stunning chestnut colt by Akeed Mofeed. Thank you to the staff at Goldin Farms for their ongoing care of Mermaid and her foal. We are fortunate to have such a top breeding complex so close to home. ...
STRONG WIN BY LEAHONE
Apr 15, 2017It was very exciting for the stable to see our veteran Leahone storm home for a fantastic win at Clare. Leahone proved too good for her opposition leading all the way and securing a 2.3L win. Being 7 years of age this mare continues to amaze us all with her courage and ...
ALASKAN JADE TAKES HER METROPOLITAN TALLY TO 3
Feb 13, 2017Alaskan Jade produced a last to first run on Saturday in the 1200m James Boag’s Premium Hcp BM75. Ridden by claiming apprentice Emily Finnegan she wove a passage through the field to get up in the last stride and in doing so Alaskan Jade took her metropolitan career tally to ...
ALASKAN JADE WINS LAST RACE OF YEAR
Dec 31, 2016Alaskan Jade ended the year with a bang winning the last at Morphettville. Jumping well Alaskan Jade found herself midfield, on the home turn she displayed a strong turn of foot for jockey Emily Finnegan securing the win. Congratulations to connections what a fantastic way to ...
STABLE FIRES AT THE VALLEY
Nov 21, 2016Alaskan Jade and Mysticano represented our stable at Moonee Valley on Friday the 18th of November.Alaskan Jade was the first to line up in the Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil Handicap (1000 Meters BM 70). From a good barrier, she settled behind the leader and after being ...
SPIEGEL GROVE IMPRESSES FIRST UP
Jun 08, 2016Coming off a spell Spiegel Grove tackled a wet track at Gawler in the 1211m Coopers Class One Hcp. Ridden by Jeffrey Maund he settled back in the field and came with a strong run circling the field to get up in the last stride carrying 59kgs. Congratulations to all ...