Ned Kelly delivered a well deserved victory at Warrnambool, breaking his maiden over 2000m in the $42,500 Jericho Cup Packages Available Maiden Plate.Ridden by Darryl Horner Jnr, the New Zealand-bred gelding put together a strong performance to score by a length, rewarding the patience and belief shown in him.It was fantastic to see Ned Kelly get his first career victory on the board and reward the efforts of everyone involved.A special thank you to Darryl Horner Jnr for his winning ride and to Ned Kelly's owners, Tom Carroll and legendary New Zealand trainer John Wheeler, for their continued support.

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Changing Colours continued her remarkable rise through the ranks with an outstanding second place in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield.Ridden by Luke Cartwright, the talented mare produced a brilliant finishing effort, going down by just a head to multiple Group 1 winner Lady Shenandoah.Having started the preparation rated just 76, Changing Colours has gone from strength to strength, progressing from metropolitan success to proving herself among some of the country's best gallopers at Group 1 level.Her performance was another proud moment for Lucy Yeomans Racing and a testament to 'Chippies' consistency, determination and continued improvement throughout the preparation.A special mention to our team at home for keeping Changing Colours racing at her best all preparation.From a rating of 76 to a Group 1 placing in a single preparation — what an incredible journey!

LYR's First Group 1 Runner Finishes Second

Changing Colours continued her remarkable rise on Sunday, claiming an impressive victory in the Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) at Caulfield, and delivering a very special milestone for Lucy Yeomans Racing.Ridden by Blake Shinn, ‘Chippies’ produced another brilliant performance to defeat a quality field and record her fourth consecutive victory. The win was her first at stakes level and, most significantly, Lucy Yeomans Racing’s first ever Group winner.Her progression this preparation has been nothing short of remarkable. Changing Colours began the preparation rated 76 and in the space of one campaign, has risen through the grades to become a Group 2 winner. She has continued to raise the bar every time we have asked more of her.A huge thank you to Blake Shinn for another fantastic ride, our team at home for everything they put into this mare, and most importantly her wonderful group of owners for giving us the opportunity to train her.Four wins in a row, a Group 2 winner and a very special first for the stable.

Changing Colours Claims Group 2 Glory

Changing Colours continued her outstanding preparation at Sandown on September 9, making it three wins in succession with another impressive performance over 1600m.Ridden by Blake Shinn, Changing Colours settled beautifully before producing a strong finish to take out the BM84 despite carrying 59.5kg, defeating Flying Valley by 1.25 lengths.The victory continued an incredible rise through the grades for the mare, following wins at Flemington and Caulfield earlier in the preparation. Each time we have raised the bar, she has answered the challenge and continued to improve.“She just continues to impress us. She carried the weight and got the job done in really good style. She’s thriving this preparation and continues to give us confidence that there is more to come.”A huge thank you to Blake Shinn, our team at home and her fantastic group of owners for their continued support.

Changing Colours Makes It Three in a Row

Changing Colours continued her impressive run of form, producing another determined performance at Caulfield to make it back to back wins for Lucy Yeomans Racing.The mare has quickly become a favourite around the stable, and Saturday’s victory was another terrific reward for the team and her owners.After winning her previous start at Flemington, Changing Colours headed to Caulfield full of confidence, with Blake Shinn taking the ride. Blake gave her a beautifully judged ride, allowing her to settle into the race before producing her finishing burst when it mattered most.It was a professional performance from the mare, who showed plenty of determination to get the job done and record her second consecutive victory.For Lucy Yeomans Racing, the win was another exciting milestone as the stable continues to build momentum.“It was a fantastic win and I’m incredibly proud of her,” Lucy said. “To win two in a row is really special, and she’s continuing to improve every time she goes to the races.”A huge thank you goes to Blake Shinn for a fantastic ride, and to the entire team at home for all the work that goes into getting these horses to the races.Most importantly, a big thank you to Changing Colours’ owners for giving us the opportunity to train this lovely mare.With two wins on the trot, there is plenty to look forward to with Changing Colours as we head towards the spring.Two in a row — and hopefully many more to come.

Back to Back Wins

What a season it has been for Lucy Yeomans Racing.Our first racing season has officially come to an end, and we couldn’t be prouder of what our team and horses have achieved throughout 2025/26.Across the season, we saddled up 46 runners, producing 10 winners, 8 seconds and 3 thirds.That gave us an impressive 22% winning strike rate and a 46% place strike rate — numbers that we’re incredibly proud of as a young and growing stable.While the statistics tell one story, the memories created throughout the season mean even more. From our first runner and first winner, to metropolitan victories and watching our horses continue to progress, it has been a hugely rewarding journey.None of it would be possible without our incredible team at home, our loyal owners and everyone who has supported Lucy Yeomans Racing along the way.We’re incredibly excited about what the future holds. With plenty of exciting horses coming through the stable, we’re looking forward to building on our first season and making 2026/27 even bigger and better.Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far. This is just the beginning.

And That's a Wrap

Saturday was a day we'll never forget as Changing Colours delivered Lucy Yeomans Racing's first ever winner at Flemington.Winning at one of Australia's most iconic racecourses is a milestone every trainer dreams of, and to achieve it with this little mare made the moment even more special.A huge congratulations and thank you to Luke Cartwright, who gave Changing Colours a beautifully judged ride. Luke showed great confidence throughout the race, positioning her perfectly before asking for her effort at the right time. She responded brilliantly, digging deep to record a memorable metropolitan victory.We're also incredibly grateful to her wonderful ownership group – Brae, Ozzie and Bill – for their support and belief in both Changing Colours and our stable. Celebrating a Flemington winner together is something we'll all cherish for years to come.This result is a credit to everyone involved behind the scenes. Our hardworking team has done a fantastic job preparing Changing Colours, and it's incredibly rewarding to see that work rewarded on racing's biggest stage.A special mention must also go to Parvati Party, who produced a gallant performance to finish fourth in the Deane Lester Cup. She never stopped trying against quality opposition and once again proved she belongs at metropolitan level. While she just missed the placings, it was a performance full of merit and one that we're incredibly proud of.Thank you to everyone who has supported Lucy Yeomans Racing on our journey so far. To celebrate our first Flemington winner while also seeing Parvati Party perform so admirably made it a truly memorable day for the stable. We can't wait to see what the future holds.

A Flemington First

Parvati Party delivered a memorable metropolitan victory at Sandown, overcoming a testing run in transit to produce an outstanding finish under a patient ride from Caitlin Hollowood.The race wasn't unfolding as planned, with "Pav" cluttered up along the rail and unable to build momentum. Rather than forcing the issue, Hollowood showed excellent patience and composure, waiting for the right moment to present itself. Once clear, Parvati Party charged home to score an impressive city win.This impressive metropolitan success is a testament to Parvati Party's determination, the confidence shown by Caitlin Hollowood in the saddle, and the hard work of the entire Lucy Yeomans Racing team.Congratulations to all of Parvati Party's owners on another special milestone. We can't wait to see what she has in store next.

Affordable Purchase, Priceless Result

Love Sparkles made an immediate impact for her new connections, producing a terrific performance to win at her very first start for the Lucy Yeomans Racing stable. Another affordable online purchase, Love Sparkles once again highlights the value that can be found away from the major sales rings. The mare settled beautifully throughout the race before letting down strongly when a gap opened, to score an impressive victory. Rewarding her owners with instant success. To see her perform so well at her first run for the stable was incredibly pleasing and a testament to the hard work of the team at home. We are excited to see what the future holds for Love Sparkles as she continues her racing campaign. The victory was a fantastic result for her ownership group and another example that quality racehorses can still be sourced without breaking the bank.

Love Sparkles Shines First Up

Thunder Hawk delivered a well-deserved victory at Seymour, producing a strong performance under a brilliant ride from Brad Rawiller.Rawiller gave the mare every chance throughout, settling her into a comfortable rhythm before timing their run to perfection. When asked for an effort in the straight, 'Hawky' responded strongly to race clear and secure an impressive win.The result was particularly rewarding for her loyal owners, Kariba Racing, who have been wonderful supporters of the stable. Their patience and ongoing belief in LYR was rewarded with a memorable raceday success.This victory was a testament to the hard work of everyone involved in the stable, and it was fantastic to share the moment with such dedicated connections.Congratulations to Kariba Racing, Brad Rawiller, and all involved in Thunder Hawk's Seymour success.

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