Latest News from Hickman Racing
WHAT A STAR
Oct 16, 2018Pierata just keeps taking every step that is set for him.At Randwick on Saturday he was explosive.Pierata was freshened up after his last start in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap over 1600 m, dropped back to the 1200m in the fortnight, wearing blinkers.His race time of 1.10.82 ...
PIERATA RUNS WELL IN THE BILL RICHIE
Sep 20, 2018Pierata ran a very gallant second in the Bill Richie Group 3 event at Randwick on the 15th September 2018. Only beaten on the post by 0.1 of a length.Another great effort for Pierata. He has pulled up extremely well and will head to the Group 1 Epsom Handicap at Randwick at the ...
PIERATA WINS THE MISSILE STAKES
Sep 01, 2018The Group II ATC Missile Stakes at Randwick on the 4th August 2018 was won by our stable star Pierata. Pierata raced closer to the lead, just off the strong front pace. He ran the 1200 metres in a quick 1:08.41.He was able to turn the tables on Kementari, who had ...
HIghton Wins
Jul 18, 2018A GOOD news racing story.In the July 2015, a weanling colt by High Chaparral became very ill. He was moved by the owner from a stud farm near Cessnock to The Randwick Equine Centre. At the truck drivers request he was checked by the Wyong vet, to see that he would make the trip. ...
She's Magical A Winner
Jul 17, 2018Shes Magical won at Nowra in June on a Heavy 10 surface over 1200m.This well bred mare jumped with them and then settled worst than mid field, once in the straight she made her move and won by over 2 lengths. She was well ridden by jockey Koby Jennings.
DREAM FOLK RETIRES
Jun 12, 2018Dream Folk has retired and will be going to a new eventing home in country NSW. He is retiring as a well seasoned eight year old.Dream Folk has done a marvelous job winning 7 races, with 16 placings and over $330,000.00 in prizemoney. Since coming to the stable he has won a ...
BRACES DOES IT AGAIN
Jun 11, 2018Braces dug deep a week later, 6th June 2018, and won again at Canterbury. Braces dropped back to the 1550m distance, on a heavy 8 track, from barrier 8 and carried more weight. He was again, ably ridden by jockey, Corey Brown.
METROPOLITAN WINNERS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF WINTER
Jun 04, 2018Greg Hickman received the best birthday present with two winners in town this week.Braces was able to put his best for forward with a good win at his home track, at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. Braces has a tremendous winning record over numerous preparations. He has never had a ...
PIERATA LANDS BIGGEST PAY DAY IN THE HISTORY OF QUEENSLAND RACING
Jan 17, 2018PIERATA has had a wonderful summer in Queensland.Pierata, in total, has had 8 starts for 4 wins and a second and a third placing.Given that he is a stakes winner and has amassed $1,481,650 in career earnings, Pierata is regarded as a racehorse with above-average ability. At ...
PHOEBE FIRST UP AT CANTERBURY
Jan 17, 2018Phoebes Lass has just had her first Metropolitan win. A great effort by the little mare.Phoebe started racing in August 2015 and after a couple of paddock setbacks her owners were please to get her to the track. She has progressed from what could of been a handy country ...
SUBERB WIN BY PIERATA AT DOOMBEN
Jan 01, 2018Pierata's runs at Doomben have been very exciting over the last month. One hiccup with the starter in Brisbane last start, but overall a a faultless performance by Pierata. The confidence show by his trainer early, is now been seen by all and his runs are on the board. He will ...
PIERATA First Up Win At Doomben
Dec 03, 2017Pierata (3c Pierro x November Flight, by Flying Spur) won convincingly at Doomben on Saturday when he powered clear to win the $100,000 Winning Rupert Plate by 3 lengths.Pie settled, running third comfortably from gate one, in the straight he kicked clear of the early ...
Season Ending Stallion Stats
Aug 01, 2017The racing season has ended with good news for our yearlings purchased in 2016 to 2017.Pierro is the Champion Australian First Season sire for 2016/2017 by earnings. We look to have four very nice horses by this sire who are either racing well or will be in the near future. ...
A Family Affair - July Winners at Gosford
Jul 31, 2017Half brother and sister, Centro Superior and Pandeia had done the stable and their owners/breeders proud and have both won races this preperation, 2 weeks apart in July 2017.For the broodmare Miss Canny (Canny Lad x Mescolata(NZ)) from the family of Spanish Mix(multiple Group 1 ...
PIERATA Another Winner by Pierro
Jun 27, 2017PIERATA ( PIERRO x NOVEMBER FLIGHT) 2y Colt.Pierata after winning his first trial in 2017, at Randwick, Pierata then went on to run 4th in his first start at Warwick Farm.Pierata then won his next start at Randwick on the 24th April, beating another Pierro colt. Pierata jumped ...
DENIM STREET WINS LAST TWO STARTS
Jun 20, 2017Denim Street has done a great job this preparation to win two consecutive races - no mean feat these days.When I first saw this filly in 2016 she had arrived with pneumonia. Great patient, tough and resilient It has taken a bit of time for the mare to put everything together ...
PIERONE - Pierros first winner in New South Wales
Mar 03, 2017Pierone had a wonderful win at Cowra on ThursdayThe 2yo filly was able to win first up over the 950m distance. A great effort for a 2yo to travel 4+ hours, take in the occasion and have the determination to fight back in the straight and win convincingly. She jumped well from ...
PRIVATE REACHES ANOTHER MILESTONE
Jan 17, 2017Our super racemare Private Secretary won the Fillies and Mares 1300m Handicap on the Gold Coast in January 2017.She broke through for a well deserved and overdue win. She reached the milestone of being the stables first Million Dollar earner, no mean feat.Private Secretary ...
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER WINNERS
Jan 10, 2017Our Winners included our stable stars TOP STRIKER, I'M BULLETPROOF, PHOEBES LASS & SHES MAGICAL.TOP STRIKER after winning earlier in the season at Wyong x (2), he was able to follow this up with another win at Warwick Farm in October. He was then placed at Rosehill. ...
PRIVATE TRAVELLES WELL AGAIN
Jun 30, 2016Private Secretary was the ultimate professional again in Adelaide in May.After not a lot of luck in the Magic Millions race in January, running second, she followed this up with a great run in the Group 3, Wenona stakes at Randwick in March. She then travelled to Adelaide to ...
FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL WINNERS
Jun 29, 2016Our Winners included our stable stars CITATIONS, PHOEBES LASS & TOP STRIKER.TOP STRIKER, after winning earlier in the season at Wyong was able to follow this up with another win at Wyong in March, before going for a spell. Top Striker had multiple placings on the ...
SUPER MARE
Jan 12, 2016Private Secretary was the ultimate professional over the weekend.She had her first trip away to the Gold Coast and never missed a beat. She handled the hype on the Magic Millions race day and she was a creditable second in the race with not a lot of luck in running. Her run on ...
PIERRO COLT PURCHASED
Jan 08, 2016PIERRO X NOVEMBER FLIGHT COLT purchased 2 days before Private Secretary is to run in the Magic Milions Fillies and Mares Hcp over 1300m with $1,000,000.00 in prizemoney on offer. Owners are very excited about their chances. The Colt is by a Champion sire out of a group ...
Big Girl coming off the track this morning
Dec 17, 2015Private Secretary at the track for morning track work.