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The Australian Grand National Steeplechase will come under consideration for Andy Win (NZ) (Almanzor) after his tough win in the A$250,000 Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown on Sunday. Andy Win was sent out a $3 second favourite in the field of five, with the Ciaron Maher-trained
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Victory aboard the Kiwi-bred Carbonados (NZ) (Belardo) in the A$160,000 NSW Jockeys Association Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday capped a memorable 40th birthday for jockey Tim Clark. It was the third win of the afternoon for Clark, who had previously won aboard Funshow (Cosmic Force) and
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Comeback jockey Blake Shinn has predicted a black-type future for New Zealand-bred galloper Touchdown (NZ) (Almanzor), who lived up to his reputation and hot favouritism with a dominant victory in the A$130,000 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival On Sale (1620m) at Flemington on Saturday. The son of
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Trans-Tasman syndicators Te Akau Racing wasted little time in opening their account for the 2026-27 season, with their very first runner Stage ‘N’ Screen (NZ) (Ace High) capturing the A$130,000 Horses’ Birthday Handicap (1410m) at Flemington on Saturday. The daughter of Ace High trialled three times
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The new season got off to a perfect start for New Zealand syndicator Matthew Corban’s Inspire Racing, whose maroon and white colours were carried to a smart win by Attractiveness (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) in Sydney’s first race of 2026-27. Saturday’s A$120,000 Midway Handicap (1400m)
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The Ciaron Maher stable is banking on race fitness giving Fancify (NZ) (Niagara) an edge when she lines up in a Stakes race at Flemington. Fancify tackles eight opponents in the Gr.3 Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m) on Saturday, the first Stakes race of the new racing season.
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With brother Jason not riding at Rosehill, there will be no family squabbles over Alysha Collett getting the nod to partner Bold Mac (NZ) (The Bold One) for their father and Warwick Farm trainer, Richard. But she will be on notice to be at her best aboard the rising nine-
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Shockletz (NZ) (Shocking) runs in the Melbourne Cup Carnival On Sale (1620m) on Saturday as a lead-up to the first of two upcoming qualifying races for the Melbourne Cup. The Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) on September 12 followed by the Group 3 The Bart Cummings (2500m) on October
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As the new racing season is just days away, trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray are optimistic they have the depth to make an impact across all levels, with proven performers Tuxedo (NZ) (Tivaci) and Tajana (NZ) (Darci Brahma) heading the stable. With New Zealand's feature racing now
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After pleasing with her recent debut fourth at Sandown, Ciaron Maher sent his 2yo Too Darn Hot filly Crown Of Fire north for her second start, capturing the lucrative $100,000 Robrick Lodge Handicap (1550m) on the Kensington track on Wednesday. Purchased for $250,000 by Ciaron Maher Bloodstock from
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Blake Shinn is back for his first meeting since his fall at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day when he partners War Machine (NZ) (Harry Angel) in the Group 3 Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m) on Saturday Lindsay Park is chasing their first win in the Aurie's Star
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Per Incanto's remarkable stud career reached another milestone on Saturday night when the Little Avondale Stud stallion claimed both the Dewar Award and the Centaine Award at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Awards. The son of Street Cry secured the Dewar Award as the New Zealand-based