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In-form short course performer Mercurial (NZ) (Burgundy) has been given the green light for another crack at a major prize on Saturday. Trainer Stephen Marsh can’t fault his genuine son of Burgundy, who will take his place in the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m) at
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Michael and Matthew Pitman will be represented by a big team of runners at Tuesday’s Reefton meeting and the prospect of a drying track will be welcomed by their feature race contender. The stable accepted with a quartet in the Ken Gray Memorial Reefton Cup (1400m), but the father-
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God Of Eros (Pierro) was never intended to be a long-term member of Shane Crawford’s stable, but the Cambridge horseman isn’t dwelling on the unexpected outcome. Originally purchased as a trade horse, he will attempt to complete consecutive wins when he runs in Friday’s Trigg Construction
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Never Look Back (NZ) (Shocking) has come a long way in a short time and he will bid for further black-type staying honours at Hastings. The lightly raced son of Shocking will take aim at the Listed Marton Jockey Club Marton Cup (2200m) on Saturday with Leah Hemi, who
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James Chapman’s luck with his well-credentialled broodmare Savaria (NZ) (Savabeel) has taken a turn for the better with the prospect of another healthy return on his investment later this month. The Jamieson Park principal purchased the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner at the Inglis Chairman’s
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Stephen Marsh is confident of Velocious giving another bold account of herself at Pukekohe Park on New Year’s Day, although his confidence is tempered by an unfavourable forecast. The Cambridge trainer will run the daughter of Written Tycoon in the Gr.2 Skycity Eclipse Stakes (1200m) ahead of the
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Town Cryer (NZ) (Tavistock) is presented with an ideal opportunity to open her middle-distance account when she takes aim at the Harcourts Taupo Cup (2000m) on Saturday. The multiple stakes-winning daughter of Tavistock has been lightly tried beyond 1600m and trainer Roydon Bergerson is looking forward to this
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The Hurdle family combined with Express Yourself (NZ) (Shamexpress) at Otaki to celebrate a significant victory and they’re now daring to dream of Group One success next month. Awapuni trainer Nikki Hurdle produced the mare in tip-top order for the Cavallo Farm & Chris Rutten Bloodstock Handicap (1200m)
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Well-performed stayer No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) will bid to add a home Group One title to match his Australian efforts when he opens the third stage of his career on Boxing Day. The son of Pins will take aim at Tuesday’s Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2050m)
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Gifted performer Aquacade (NZ) (Dundeel) has bounced back from a last-start hiccup and is on target to execute a long-term plan when she steps out at Pukekohe Park on Boxing Day. Lance Noble will be chasing a special victory with the five-year-old in the Gr.1
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Free-going stayer Sagunto (NZ) (O'Reilly) has been a loyal servant of Peter and Shaun McKay’s stable and he will spearhead the father and son’s team at Trentham on Saturday. The eight-year-old will defend his title in the Gr.3 Humphries Construction Manawatu Cup
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Betty Spaghetti’s (Stratum Star) impressive run of form during her spring preparation has connections focussing on northern targets for the four-year-old. The Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong-trained mare has been unbeaten in her last three appearances and will step out at Ashburton on Wednesday to warm