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Tuesday, August 30 2022
Sir Rupert Clarke aim for Ayrton

New Zealand-bred gelding Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) has returned to Victoria in good form after spelling in Queensland over winter and is pleasing trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr ahead of his first-up run in the Gr.1 Sir Rupert Clarke (1400m) at Caulfield next month.

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Sunday, August 28 2022
Moroney farewells super' Tofane

Mike Moroney was hoping he was not needed for two tributes this week, but when he watched Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) turn in a distinctly un-Tofane run in the $1m Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) on Saturday, he was content to finally turn the page on her grand racing career.

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Saturday, August 27 2022
I Wish I Win stars on Australian debut

With a super-impressive start to his Australian career at Caulfield on Saturday, Waikato Stud’s multiple Group One placegetter I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) has thrown his hat into the ring as a potential big-race contender during the Melbourne spring carnival.

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Thursday, August 25 2022
Forsman savours Sandown breakthrough

Andrew Forsman has enjoyed his share of glory days in Australia, but a midweek victory in Victoria held special significance for the Cambridge trainer.

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Wednesday, August 24 2022
Memsie first-up for I'm Thunderstruck

Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are upbeat about the chances of I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) ahead of his first-up run in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

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Wednesday, August 24 2022
Caboche to resume at Rosehill

New Zealand-bred gelding Caboche (NZ) (Vadamos) could be in for a big spring according to his trainer Chris Waller.

Posted by: AT 08:37 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Wednesday, August 24 2022
Australian options aplenty for Team Rogerson's 3YO

A variety of Australian features remain in the mix for highly regarded three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart (NZ) (Redwood), who has already made an impact across the Tasman.

Posted by: AT 08:33 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Wednesday, August 24 2022
Emperor impressive at Sandown

The Mike Moroney-trained Japanese Emperor (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) made the perfect start to his career at Sandown on Wednesday, coming with a late charge to score going away in a three-year-old event over 1200m.

Posted by: AT 08:29 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Tuesday, August 23 2022
Flying Agent on song for Grand National

Trainer Amy McDonald couldn’t be any happier with Flying Agent (NZ) (Raise The Flag) ahead of the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday.

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Monday, August 22 2022
Ominous return for Virtuous Circle

Three-year-old colt Virtuous Circle narrowly prevailed in the Hugh Wallace-Smith Handicap (1500m) at The Valley on Saturday, to make the perfect start to his classic season.

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Monday, August 22 2022
Showmanship continues winning ways

Victorian trainer Danny O’Brien pulled the right rein with comeback galloper Showmanship, who ventured to Sydney and landed the Gr.3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday.

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Monday, August 22 2022
Niffler a Randwick winner

Tavistock mare Niffler was back to winning ways at Randwick where she coasted home under a perfect ride from James McDonald.

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Monday, August 22 2022
Graffard looking for more distance with Verry Elleegant

The connections of Verry Elleegant are looking forward to getting the mare over more ground after a disappointing first-up run in France overnight.

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Monday, August 22 2022
Love Reigns supreme at Saratoga

Love Reigns became her sire U S Navy Flag’s second stakes winner when she was victorious in the US$150,000 Bolton Landing Stakes (1100m) at Saratoga on Sunday.

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Saturday, August 20 2022
Belluci Babe ready to put on a show at Randwick

Trainer Bjorn Baker is looking forward to stepping out Belluci Babe in the Gr.3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday, where he is looking for an improved performance from the mare.

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Friday, August 19 2022
Randwick resumption likely for Showmanship

Danny O’Brien is leaning towards heading north to Sydney on Saturday with his comeback gelding Showmanship (NZ) (Showcasing) to contest the Gr.3 Show County Quality (1200m).

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Friday, August 19 2022
Prix De Turn to bounce back at The Valley

For a young trainer, Matthew Brown seems to have his head screwed on the right way.

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Friday, August 19 2022
Valley sprint targets for Roca

Esta La Roca (NZ) (El Roca) is the quintessential short-course specialist who will be looking to add to her record first-up at The Valley.

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Thursday, August 18 2022
Mo'unga ready for title defence

Mo’Unga (NZ) (Savabeel) will bid to join an illustrious group of horses to have claimed back-to-back wins in the Winx Stakes when he resumes in a star-studded renewal of the Group One opener.

Posted by: AT 11:54 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Thursday, August 18 2022
Epsom hopes for Tulloch Lodge gelding

Winter find Cross Talk (NZ) (Keano) will face an important career test when he extends to 1600 metres for the first time in the Listed Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury.

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Wednesday, August 17 2022
Group One return for Icebath

Group One performer Icebath (NZ) (Sacred Falls) has trainer Brad Widdup excited ahead of her spring preparation.

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Wednesday, August 17 2022
Mr Maestro ready for Valley assignment

Trainer Andrew Forsman expects to see significant improvement from Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel) when he lines-up at The Valley on Saturday.

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Tuesday, August 16 2022
Forgot You to kick off at The Valley

Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) will return to his favourite track to kick-start his latest campaign and in the process edge towards a start in the Cox Plate.

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Sunday, August 14 2022
Almanzor colt successful at Rosehill

Good-looking Almanzor colt Manzoice dug into his stamina reserves when railing through to land the Dooleys Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday for trainer Chris Waller under rider Kathy O’Hara.

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Sunday, August 14 2022
Mr Brightside in for bumper spring

New Zealand-bred galloper Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) has started his new campaign in winning style, with the five-year-old gelding pulling out too many stops to land the Gr.2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

Posted by: AT 02:33 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, August 14 2022
Spring Champion goal for Manzoice

You could throw a blanket over the first four, but the Chris Waller trained colt Manzoice (NZ) (Almanzor) found a way to salute in only his second race start at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

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Friday, August 12 2022
Caulfield Cup dream with Mr Brightside

Trainers Ben and JD Hayes are dreaming of a tilt at the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) with Group One winner Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars).

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Friday, August 12 2022
No Compromise set to resume

Group Three winner No Compromise is set to kick-off his preparation at Rosehill on Sunday over 1400m.

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Friday, August 12 2022
Rose to follow similar Cup path

After nine months on the sidelines, Tralee Rose (NZ) (Tavistock) makes her long awaited return to the racetrack on Saturday in the Michael Grumley Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield.

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Thursday, August 11 2022
Coolmore target for Grand Impact

New Zealand-bred gelding Grand Impact (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) has gone for a quick freshen-up in preparation for some big targets later this spring after his strong win at Sandown on Sunday.

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Wednesday, August 10 2022
Cox Plate dream with Forgot You

Trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are already starting to dream of a Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) with their Group One performer Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel).

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Wednesday, August 10 2022
I'm Thunderstruck set for busy spring

I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) is gearing up for a busy spring, with trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr setting their sights on plenty of feature spoils with the Group One winner.

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Wednesday, August 10 2022
PB Lawrence first-up for Elephant

Elephant (NZ) (Shocking) will be out to replicate his deeds from last year’s Melbourne Spring Carnival when he kicks off his campaign in the Gr.2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

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Wednesday, August 10 2022
Coolmore target for Grand Impact

New Zealand-bred gelding Grand Impact (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) has gone for a quick freshen-up in preparation for some big targets later this spring after his strong win at Sandown on Sunday.

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Monday, August 08 2022
Mascot Dabernig's spring player

Tom Dabernig is eyeing the new season with great optimism from his Warrnambool base having recently moved into his new 40-horse on-course stable complex.

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Monday, August 08 2022
McDonald's Agent Flies in Crisp

Days like Sunday are what trainer Amy McDonald and her husband, jockey Lee Horner, get out of bed at ungodly hours for.

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Monday, August 08 2022
Satono Aladdin colt remains unbeaten

Smart three-year-old Grand Impact (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) kept his perfect record intact when he delivered a commanding front-running performance on the Lakeside track at Sandown on Sunday to win the Ladbrokes Live Betting Handicap (1200m).

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Sunday, August 07 2022
Premier's Cup next for Lord Ardmore

Five-year-old gelding Lord Ardmore continued his strong winter form, making it back-to-back victories when a hard-fought winner of the Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Randwick.

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Sunday, August 07 2022
Horrifying wins stirring Flemington battle

Horrifying’s golden run of form continued at Flemington on Saturday where he produced another determined performance to narrowly get the better of fellow New Zealand-bred Through Irish Eyes in the Rose Room (2530m).

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Friday, August 05 2022
Racing NSW Announces $30m Prizemoney Increases & Record Infrastructure Investment

Racing NSW today announced a further $30 million in prizemoney increases along with record investment in infrastructure and an additional share of prizemoney for both equine welfare and stable staff.

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Friday, August 05 2022
Docs to reduce Walker's sedation

Doctors will slowly look to bring Michael Walker out of sedation as the Group One hoop continues to make positive progress after a fall on Monday.

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Friday, August 05 2022
Proisir's My Truth in strong all-the-way win

Three-year-old Proisir gelding My Truth (NZ) broke maiden ranks at Canterbury on Wednesday with a minimum of effort and the smart young galloper is tipped to extend his record as he steps up further in distance.

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Wednesday, August 03 2022
NZ Breds Quinella Darwin Cup

The former Maher and Eustace trained Tavistock gelding Playoffs (NZ) scored a dominant win in the A$200,000 Darwin Cup (2000m) on Monday beating Savabeel eight-year-old Kaonic (NZ).

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Wednesday, August 03 2022
Mr Maestro on classic path in Melbourne

An early decision to send Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel) to Australia will give the gifted three-year-old every opportunity to stamp himself as a classic contender.

Posted by: AT 01:18 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Tuesday, August 02 2022
Elephant gearing up for Melbourne spring

Trainers David and Emma-Lee Browne are hoping they can emulate their success in last season’s Melbourne Spring Carnival once again this year with Elephant (NZ) (Shocking).

Posted by: AT 01:17 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
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