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Updated UNLV Rebels All-Time Football Seasons
After last year’s 10-4 campaign, UNLV football has played 48 seasons at the FBS level, dating back to 1978.
During that time, the Rebels have compiled a 273–393–4 (.410) record through the 2025 season.
Since the program’s initial season, UNLV has appeared in seven bowl games, winning four, and two conference championships.
The Rebels have produced one consensus First Team All-America player in punter Joe Kristosik, who averaged a national-best 46.2 yard per punt average.
UNLV begins its 49th season under second-year head coach Dan Mullen in a retooled Mountain West Conference.
—Conference affiliations—
- Mountain West Conference (1999–present)
- Western Athletic Conference (1996–1998)
- Big West Conference (1988–1995)
- Pacific Coast Athletic Association (1982–1987)
- Big West Conference (1982–1995)
- NCAA Division I-A independent (1978–1981)
The table below gives an all-time season rundown with Conference, W-L record, win percentage, coach, and bowl game, if any, for each year.
| Year | Conf | W | L | T | Pct | Coach(es) | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MWC | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | Dan Mullen (10-4) | Frisco Bowl (L) |
| 2024 | MWC | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | Barry Odom (10-3) Del Alexander (1-0) | LA Bowl (W) |
| 2023 | MWC | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | Barry Odom (9-5) | Guaranteed Rate Bowl (L) |
| 2022 | MWC | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Marcus Arroyo (5-7) | |
| 2021 | MWC | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | Marcus Arroyo (2-10) | |
| 2020 | MWC | 0 | 6 | 0 | .000 | Marcus Arroyo (0-6) | |
| 2019 | MWC | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | Tony Sanchez (4-8) | |
| 2018 | MWC | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | Tony Sanchez (4-8) | |
| 2017 | MWC | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Tony Sanchez (5-7) | |
| 2016 | MWC | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | Tony Sanchez (4-8) | |
| 2015 | MWC | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | Tony Sanchez (3-9) | |
| 2014 | MWC | 2 | 11 | 0 | .154 | Bobby Hauck (2-11) | |
| 2013 | MWC | 7 | 6 | 0 | .538 | Bobby Hauck (7-6) | Heart of Dallas Bowl (L) |
| 2012 | MWC | 2 | 11 | 0 | .154 | Bobby Hauck (2-11) | |
| 2011 | MWC | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | Bobby Hauck (2-10) | |
| 2010 | MWC | 2 | 11 | 0 | .154 | Bobby Hauck (2-11) | |
| 2009 | MWC | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Mike Sanford (5-7) | |
| 2008 | MWC | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | Mike Sanford (5-7) | |
| 2007 | MWC | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | Mike Sanford (2-10) | |
| 2006 | MWC | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | Mike Sanford (2-10) | |
| 2005 | MWC | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | Mike Sanford (2-9) | |
| 2004 | MWC | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | John Robinson (2-9) | |
| 2003 | MWC | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | John Robinson (6-6) | |
| 2002 | MWC | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | John Robinson (5-7) | |
| 2001 | MWC | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | John Robinson (4-7) | |
| 2000 | MWC | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | John Robinson (8-5) | Las Vegas Bowl (W) |
| 1999 | MWC | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | John Robinson (3-8) | |
| 1998 | WAC | 0 | 11 | 0 | .000 | Jeff Horton (0-11) | |
| 1997 | WAC | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Jeff Horton (3-8) | |
| 1996 | WAC | 1 | 11 | 0 | .083 | Jeff Horton (1-11) | |
| 1995 | Big West | 2 | 9 | 0 | .182 | Jeff Horton (2-9) | |
| 1994 | Big West | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | Jeff Horton (7-5) | Las Vegas Bowl (W) |
| 1993 | Big West | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Jim Strong (3-8) | |
| 1992 | Big West | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | Jim Strong (6-5) | |
| 1991 | Big West | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Jim Strong (4-7) | |
| 1990 | Big West | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Jim Strong (4-7) | |
| 1989 | Big West | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Wayne Nunnely (4-7) | |
| 1988 | Big West | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | Wayne Nunnely (4-7) | |
| 1987 | PCAA | 5 | 6 | 0 | .455 | Wayne Nunnely (5-6) | |
| 1986 | PCAA | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | Wayne Nunnely (6-5) | |
| 1985 | PCAA | 5 | 5 | 1 | .500 | Harvey Hyde (5-5-1) | |
| 1984 | PCAA | 11 | 2 | 0 | .846 | Harvey Hyde (11-2) | California Bowl (W) |
| 1983 | PCAA | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | Harvey Hyde (7-4) | |
| 1982 | PCAA | 3 | 8 | 0 | .273 | Harvey Hyde (3-8) | |
| 1981 | Ind | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | Tony Knap (6-6) | |
| 1980 | Ind | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | Tony Knap (7-4) | |
| 1979 | Ind | 9 | 1 | 2 | .833 | Tony Knap (9-1-2) | |
| 1978 | Ind | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | Tony Knap (7-4) |
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“Get married soon, bhai” – Sanju Samson’s hilarious quip on T20 World Cup 2026 star’s popularity
Team India opener Sanju Samson joked that his batting partner Abhishek Sharma should get married soon so that the other players in the side can also enjoy their share of limelight. The keeper-batter also quipped that the left-handed batter’s popularity made other players in the team jealous of him.
Samson was the Player of the Tournament as India won the T20 World Cup 2026 at home last week. He scored 321 runs in five innings at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.38. Samson ended the ICC tournament with three consecutive fifties, registering scores of 97*, 89 and 89. While Abhishek struggled for the most part, he hammered 52 off 21 in the final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026, Samson shared his views on Abhishek‘s massive popularity. In a lighthearted tone, he commented:
“Earlier the boys used to get jealous because of the cheers for Abhishek. It was Abhishek, Abhishek everywhere. We were like, do people only see him or what?”
The 31-year-old then engaged in some fun leg-pulling of the southpaw and urged the youngster to get married soon. Samson added:
“But yes, he is the superstar of the team now. Get married soon, bhai.”
Abhishek began the T20 World Cup 2026 with three consecutive ducks. He scored a crucial 55 off 30 in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe in Chennai before registering a whirlwind half-century in the final.
“We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire” – Sanju Samson on partnership with Abhishek
Speaking at the conclave, Samson also shared his thoughts on his opening partnership with Abhishek. Describing their combination as fire and fire, the Kerala cricketer stated that they try to keep things pretty simple out in the middle. The 31-year-old elaborated:
“We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire. Sometimes he fires, sometimes I do. We have that kind of combination going. We have done this since 2024, we have a Kerala-Punjabi friendship in the middle. Everything comes pretty naturally to us, so we do not complicate it. He asks me, ‘How is the ball coming?’ I tell him that the ball is coming normally, hit it for a six. It is really simple with him.
“Abhishek is very brave and collected, I love his character. I really love the partnership with him on and off the field,” the keeper-batter concluded.
Abhishek and Samson got India off to a terrific start in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, adding 98 in 7.1 overs. The partnership was broken when Abhishek was caught behind off Rachin Ravindra. The stunning opening stand paved the way for Team India’s historic triumph.
Edited by Renin Wilben Albert
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Jazza Dickens vs Anthony Cacace live scorecard and undercard results
Jazza Dickens makes the first defence of his WBA super-featherweight world title tonight against Anthony Cacace at the 3Arena in Dublin, topping a Queensberry Promotions card broadcast live on DAZN.
Liverpool’s Dickens is enjoying the best run of his career, having upset Zelfa Barrett and stopped Olympic gold medallist Albert Batyrgaziev to become interim champion before being elevated to full WBA titleholder. His first test as top dog is a tough one – Belfast’s Cacace, a former IBF champion, steps through the ropes off the back of impressive wins over Joe Cordina, Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood.
The main card also features Pierce O’Leary against former world title challenger Maxi Hughes for the vacant IBO super-lightweight title, while Jono Carroll meets unbeaten Colm Murphy for the vacant IBO super-featherweight belt. Rising British prospect Ryan Garner is also in action against Cristian Bielma, and highly-touted heavyweight Adam Olaniyan takes on Jan Bezouska in his pro debut.
Stay with Boxing News for live results and updates as the action unfolds.
Undercard results
Jono Carroll vs Colm Murphy – Vacant IBO super-featherweight title
Result: –
Ryan Garner vs Cristian Bielma – Super-featherweight
Result: –
Adam Olaniyan vs Jan Bezouska – Heavyweight
Result: –
Pierce O’Leary vs Maxi Hughes – Vacant IBO super-lightweight title
Result: –
Jazza Dickens vs Anthony Cacace live scorecard and result
This is a Boxing News live scorecard and not the official score from the judges.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Cacace | 0 |
Result: –
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Houston vs. Arizona prediction, odds, spread, time: 2026 Big 12 Tournament picks from proven model
The top two teams in the Big 12 clash when the second-seeded Houston Cougars meet the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats in Saturday’s 2026 Big 12 Tournament championship game. Houston advanced to the title game with a 69-47 win over third-seeded Kansas in Friday’s semifinals, while Arizona advanced with an 82-80 win over fifth-seeded Iowa State. The Cougars (28-5), who have won five in a row, are looking to win their second consecutive Big 12 Conference Tournament title. The Wildcats (31-2), who have won eight straight, finished runner-up last season after losing 72-64 to Houston in the 2025 title game.
Tipoff from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., is set for 6 p.m. ET. Arizona is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Houston vs. Arizona odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 138.5. Before making any Arizona vs. Houston picks, check out the men’s college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Houston vs. Arizona 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted men’s college basketball picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several men’s college basketball odds and men’s college basketball betting lines for Arizona vs. Houston:
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The model projects the Cougars to have three players score 12.4 points or more, including Emanuel Sharp, who is projected to score 17 points. The Wildcats are projected to have four players score 10.5 points or more, led by Brayden Burries, who is projected to score 13.2 points. The model is projecting 148 combined points.
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Terence Crawford names the only man he would have refused to fight
Terence Crawford has named one fighter he would have never wished to lock horns with, purely because of their robust friendship outside the ropes.
The former five-division world champion fought a selection of elite competitors, including Canelo Alvarez and Errol Spence Jr, but would rarely consider any such opponents as ‘friends’.
Shawn Porter, it seemed, was the only friend he ended up facing in the ring, with their 2021 welterweight encounter resulting in a 10th-round stoppage victory for ‘Bud’.
But while Crawford and Porter shared a perfectly amicable relationship, it was hardly the same dynamic that is becoming increasingly apparent between Shakur Stevenson and Keyshawn Davis.
Despite operating in similar weight divisions, the two technicians have made it perfectly clear that, regardless of any media pressure, they are unlikely to ever square off in the ring.
Instead, they would much rather take out the competition in equal measure, with Davis looking to become a two-weight world champion at 140lbs or 147lbs and Stevenson potentially eying a move back down to 135lbs.
In a similar sense, Crawford has insisted that he would have never fought Timothy Bradley, telling Ring Champs with Ak & Barak that their relationship is comparable to that of Stevenson and Davis.
“Keyshawn beats everybody – him and Shakur. They don’t need to fight each other; they can beat up everybody else.
“I think Tim Bradley [and I] would’ve been like that. I wouldn’t have fought Tim.”
Former sparring partners Crawford and Bradley could have potentially squared off in 2015, back when they held the WBO world title at super-lightweight and welterweight, respectively.
Bradley, however, ended up losing to Manny Pacquiao in his final outing in 2016, while Crawford became an undisputed champion before replicating the feat at welterweight and super-middleweight.
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Six Nations 2026: ‘Not the end’ for Scotland despite Ireland loss – Tuipulotu
After a narrow loss in Rome to open their campaign, Gregor Townsend’s side bounced back with victories against England, Wales and France.
Tuipulotu says Scotland have unquestionably improved over the course of the competition, despite falling short against Ireland.
“I’ve seen what’s gone in behind the scenes and I’m proud of the boys, how they rallied this championship,” he said. “We’ve definitely made progress, there’s no doubt about that.”
Townsend came under heavy pressure after the defeat against Italy in their opener, but he too agreed with Tuipulotu’s assessment that it has been a positive tournament for his side.
“The performances we’ve delivered, especially the three victories, is some of the best rugby I’ve seen us play,” he said.
“Today it’s a reminder and a lesson. The lesson is that we have to be better when we do have opportunities. Another game for us to know what works and what we have to lean into more, double down on more.
“There were tactical and technical things we needed to improve on, which we did in the second half and we were going up against an excellent opponent, who were very good today.”
After last weekend’s exhilarating 50-40 victory over France, the question was whether Scotland could recreate such a performance at a venue with so many demons.
Townsend says it simply isn’t possible to play perfect rugby in every game.
“Ireland are a very good team,” he said. “They have an excellent record here against pretty much every team.
“If you want a perfect performance every week, you’re living in fantasy land. We played some excellent rugby but it wasn’t enough to win.”
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Wales end three-year wait for Six Nations win with inspired performance against Italy
Wales ended a three-year Six Nations losing streak with a 31-17 victory over Italy in Cardiff.
Two tries from Aaron Wainwright and another from skipper Dewi Lake gave Wales a 21-0 interval lead which was quickly built on.
Dan Edwards darted over and the Ospreys outside-half added a superb long-range drop goal to four conversions for a personal haul of 16 points.
Italy appeared dead and buried at 31-0 down, but they refused to go out with a whimper and Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, Tommaso Allan and Paolo Garbisi scored tries. Garbisi added a conversion.
Wales had not tasted Six Nations victory since 11 March 2023 – 15 games and 1,099 days ago – when they beat Italy in Rome.
But there were clear signs of green shoots in defeats to Scotland and Ireland, and Wales produced the performance nearly 70,000 fans inside Principality Stadium had craved to register a first Six Nations home win since February 2022.
Italy could not back up a first-ever victory over England seven days earlier, as hopes of winning three games in a Six Nations campaign for the first time were snuffed out.
The visitors almost undid a positive start from Wales after Tommaso Menoncello turned over possession and led an Azzurri charge.
Wales survived that breakaway and a skewed Garbisi penalty attempt and hit the front after 15 minutes.
Lineout ball was secured to let Eddie James loose and Wainwright took it on with a huge carry that saw the number eight bounce off defenders to score.
Wales were further rewarded when Italy were penalised at the breakdown and chose to go to the corner rather than take the option of three points.
Edwards delivered an excellent kick and Wainwright was the beneficiary of a driving lineout that Italy could not stop.
The extras were added from the touchline and Wales were in dreamland with a third try before the 30-minutes mark.
Lake found his target at the lineout and guided the driving maul over, with Edwards converting again.
It had been clinical stuff from Wales with three tries from as many entries into the Italy 22, and the roof was in danger of coming off the Principality Stadium.
Wales were just as efficient after the break as the forwards dragged in the Azzurri defence and Edwards sped through a gap for the bonus-point try.
Edwards added another conversion and slotted a drop goal from 40 metres before hooker Di Bartolomeo rumbled over to put Italy on the scoreboard.
Wales were reduced to 14 when Archie Griffin was shown a yellow card and Italy produced their most dominant period after the replacement prop returned from 10 minutes in the sin bin.
Allan went over in the corner and Ellis Mee denied Monty Ioane with a try-saving tackle as the winger’s left foot just touched the touchline before grounding the ball.
Italy had the last word as Garbisi went over in the corner after Leonardo Marin was adjudged to be just short of the line, but Welsh joy – and relief – at the final whistle was palpable.
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Knockout St Patricks Event guide
After a grand Admin Abuse by YouTuber Kreekcraft, the St Patricks Event has commenced in Knockout. It has replaced the Magma Event to introduce more cosmetics and elimination effects, including the Golden Leprechaun skin and the Lucky Splash effect. Players can get all the exclusive items by spending the new currency called Shamrocks in the St Patricks Event shop at the edge of the lobby.
This guide explains how to get Shamrocks in Knockout, so that you can start collecting the event items from St Patricks shop.
How to get Shamrocks in Knockout St Patricks Event


Shamrocks are green plant-like objects that can be collected by any player. They spawn on the map in every round but only when the Shamrock Event is active. This event happens every 60 minutes on a server and its countdown can be seen at the top of the St Patricks shop.
The Shamrock Event is a part of the St Patricks Event. When it begins, two to five Shamrocks appear at random spots on the map. You can collect them by launching your penguin and hitting the Shamrocks.
Shamrocks are also obtainable from the Lucky Crate and Rainbow Lucky Crate. You can buy both these crates from the event shop.
Also check: How to get and use Ice in Knockout
Contents of the Lucky Crate and Rainbow Lucky Crate


The Lucky Crate is for free-to-play players. A single crate costs 100 Shamrocks and contains the following things:
- 50 Shamrocks
- Shamrock Egg
- Lucky Splash
- Cloud9
- Irish Jig Dance
- Golden Leprechaun
Rainbow Lucky Crate is the premium version of the Lucky Crate. It costs 149 Robux and has all the contents of the Lucky Crate, but with revealed drop rates:
- 150 Shamrocks – 40%
- Shamrock Egg – 25%
- Lucky Splash – 22%
- Cloud9 – 10%
- Irish Jig – 2.5%
- Golden Leprechaun – 0.5%
The Golden Leprechaun skin has a limited stock. As of this writing, only 9900 copies of this cosmetic are available, so acquire one quickly by opening Lucky Crates or Rainbow Lucky Crates in bulk.
What are all the skins in the Shamrock Egg?


The Shamrock Egg, besides being available from the event crates, can also be bought with Shamrocks. It appears briefly next to the St Patricks Event Shop during the Shamrock Event and any player can interact with it.
A Shamrock Egg costs 200 Shamrocks or 99 Robux. It consists of five penguin skins of different rarities, whose drop rates are as follows:
- Clover – 46.5%
- Green Shepherd – 30%
- Pot O’ Gold – 15%
- Lucky Kreek Craft – 7.3%
- Leprechaun – 1.2% (limited stock)
Since it belongs to Tier 6, the Shamrock Egg contains some of the rarest skins.
Also check: Roblox Knockout Season 1 pass guide
FAQs on Knockout
What is the best way to earn Shamrocks?
Opening Lucky Crates and Rainbow Lucky Crates is the best way to earn Shamrocks. You have a 40% chance of getting 150 Shamrocks after opening the Rainbow crate.
How long is the Shamrock Event?
The Shamrock Event lasts 10 minutes before going into a cooldown of 50 minutes.
What is the rarity of the Leprechaun skin?
This skin is of Mythic rarity.
Edited by Spandan Chatterjee
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Flailing Sunderland stumble again with Brighton loss
Yankuba Minteh scored the only goal of the game as Brighton clinched a 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
An end-to-end first half saw both teams have great opportunities in the opening moments, with Jack Hinshelwood superbly denied by Melker Ellborg and Lewis Dunk making a goal-line stop from Chemsdine Talbi.
Chris Rigg had a goal ruled out for offside early in the second half and Brighton took the lead through Minteh’s effort from a narrow angle.
The Seagulls held on to return to winning ways in the Premier League following defeat to Arsenal last week and have now reached 40 points, while Sunderland slip to a third straight loss at home.
Sunderland made four changes to the team beaten by Port Vale in the FA Cup, which included the return of striker Brian Brobbey from injury, while captain Dunk lined up for Brighton as one of four changes from the Arsenal match.
Ellborg made an excellent save in the ninth minute when Minteh’s teasing ball into the six-yard area was met by Hinshelwood, but his first-time effort was stopped by the outstretched leg of the Sunderland goalkeeper.
From the resulting corner, Pascal Gross blasted narrowly wide and the Black Cats came close moments later when Rigg’s cross into the box was flicked towards Talbi and Dunk made a goal-line clearance from the winger’s powerful strike.
Omar Alderete had an ambitious effort comfortably held by Bart Verbruggen and Sunderland were forced to clear their lines as Brighton had multiple shots pinball around the box.
Noah Sadiki had two attempts before former Sunderland striker Danny Welbeck laid a neat pass in for Hinshelwood, but his tame effort was saved by Ellborg and Jan Paul van Hecke’s hooked shot from a corner was cleared.
The hosts had a good string of chances before half-time when Habib Diarra’s cross into Brobbey was booted away by the Seagulls defence and Rigg sliced an overhead kick wide before Lutsharel Geertruida forced Verbruggen to push a shot away.
Sunderland started the second half brightly and Rigg’s strike four minutes in was chalked off by VAR after Alderete was ruled offside in the build-up.
After putting the Seagulls under pressure from a goal-kick, Brobbey fired over the bar, but Brighton began to work back into the game.
The visitors went ahead in the 58th minute when a corner was quickly recycled and Minteh, formerly on the books of Sunderland’s rivals Newcastle, squeezing an attempt from a tight angle in at the near post.
Sunderland suffered a blow as defender Dan Ballard was unable to continue and they pressed for an equaliser when Trai Hume fired over the crossbar.
Brighton found themselves in a promising position but Diego Gomez blasted over and at the opposite end, Verbruggen made a great save to claw Alderete’s header away.
Sunderland found themselves frustrated as the Seagulls cleared successive free-kicks and Dennis Cirkin hooked the ball over in stoppage time as the visitors managed the final stages to move 10th in the table.
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Phillip Island chases 2026 Showdown glory at Caulfield
The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr team are brimming with optimism for Phillip Island as he gears up for a debut in a high-stakes race at Caulfield.
In the $1m The Showdown (1200m), Port Phillip will launch his career while still eligible for the Golden Slipper at Rosehill next week, though it’s improbable he’ll run there.
Kent Jnr revealed elevated hopes for Phillip Island based on a solid opening to the two-year-old term with their youngsters.
Among the juveniles shining through the Price and Kent Jnr pipeline this year are Big Sky, Guest House and Brazen Dechambeau, with Kent Jnr placing Port Phillip in similar regard.
“Every year we have around 80 two-year-olds that go through the system and as trainers you can rank them in a pecking order,” Kent Jnr said.
“When your so-called top three don’t fire in certain years, you are concerned about the rest, but when your so-called top three start winning races and showing they’re amongst the best in the country, that gives you confidence about the horses just below that top tier.
This colt is in that category we think and I’m looking forward to him stepping out.”
Phillip Island enters Saturday’s race with just one trial under his belt this preparation, taking that hit-out at Caulfield Heath ridden by Craig Williams last month.
Unavailable in Sydney, Williams cedes the ride to Jamie Melham on Saturday.
“We’re going in off one trial, but he trialled really well, and he arguably trialled just as well, or if not better, than Buggsy that won (at Sandown) on Wednesday,” Kent Jnr said.
“Craig Williams really liked him and we’re under no illusions that it’s a hard test.
He is a highly strung horse and we’re asking a lot of him to get it right, but there are only three winners in the race and a number of debutants, like us.
The test may be running out a strong 1200 (metres) off one trial, but the upside of the prize money, in a restricted race, was a huge carrot to have a go at and it would be no surprise to see him run really well.
He’s a nice colt.”
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