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With another supreme performance at Randwick on Saturday, Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) earned himself a special place in the 157-year history of the A$4 million Gr.1 The Star Doncaster Mile (1600m). The New Zealand-bred son of Bullbars won the famous handicap 12 months ago, and he
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Waikato Stud homebred I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) had already earned himself a place in New Zealand thoroughbred folklore with his A$10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) heroics in the spring, but a stunning Group One triumph at Randwick on Saturday did even more to underline his superstar quality.
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Lightly raced New Zealand-bred colt Militarize (NZ) (Dundeel) stepped up to the big time in spectacular style at Randwick on Saturday with a runaway victory in the A$1 million Gr.1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m). The son of Dundeel had begun his career with a debut win at Canterbury
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Rejuvenated galloper Brando (NZ) (Savabeel) demonstrated all his fighting qualities when he outlasted his rivals in a desperate finish to the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m). Considered one of the most promising three-year-olds of his season after winning three of his first four
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New Zealand-bred gelding Caboche (NZ) (Vadamos) was a placegetter in last year’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m), and a return to that distance paved his way to the winner’s circle in Saturday’s A$130,000 IMMIX, Metal Recycled Right Handicap (2400m) at Bendigo. Third behind fellow
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A no panic ride from Craig Grylls paved the way for promising galloper Tavattack (NZ) (Tavistock) to claim his first win at stakes level when he took out the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m) at Awapuni. The lightly raced six-year-old son of Tavistock has proven
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Irishman Joe Doyle claimed the biggest win of his short riding career in New Zealand when he guided Pignan (NZ) (Staphanos) to an upset victory in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni. The two-year-old daughter of Novara Park Stud stallion Staphanos was
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Lightly raced stayer Arby (NZ) (Proisir) continued a purple patch of form for the father and daughter training combination of Darryn and Briar Weatherley when he stormed to victory in the Gr.3 Higgins Concrete Manawatu Classic (2000m). The son of Rich Hill Stud stallion Proisir, Arby had won his
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The Andrew Forsman-trained Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) will most likely be ridden by Robbie Dolan in the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m). The Group One winning daughter of Vanbrugh has 51kgs in the time-honoured handicap, where only two runners in the 20-horse field — Alligator Blood (All Too
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Michael Moroney has a pair of in-form New Zealand-bred prospects chasing feature events at Randwick on Saturday and is desperately hoping a third can also be presented with his opportunity. The expatriate Kiwi trainer has Satono Aladdin’s son Japanese Emperor (NZ) in the Gr.1 Australian Derby
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Invercargill trainer Sally McKay couldn't be much more relaxed as she prepares emerging Southland star Henry Hubber (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) for Sunday's Waxy's Irish Pub Handicap (1200m) on his home track. It's a far cry from the early days of his
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Connections of cult horse I’m Thunderstruck and racing fans alike are mourning the shock death of the baldy-faced son of Shocking. The two-time Group One winner for Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr passed away after an incident following a routine knee operation late on Thursday afternoon.