Entain Edition - July 2024
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Hoskin on thrilling Derby adventure with Geneva
Last start Group Three winner Geneva (NZ) (Time Test) has earned his place in Saturday’s Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m), marking trainer Kylie Hoskin’s first trans-Tasman campaign. Winner of the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2100m) following a third-placing in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m), Geneva’
Fannin calls time on jumps jockey career
Shaun Fannin has dominated the New Zealand jumps jockey ranks in recent years, but he is now passing on the baton after confirming his retirement from riding over fences. It’s a decision that has been in the works for the last couple of years, with Fannin winding down his
Queensland star Antino retired
Multiple Group One winner and dual Queensland Horse of the Year Antino has been retired from racing after his fourth placing in the Brisbane Handicap (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Tony Gollan-trained seven-year-old was found to have heat and swelling in his right fore tendon on Sunday. Further
Avantaggia ends season in winning style
Regally-bred filly Avantaggia (Wooton Bassett) closed out her season in winning fashion at Ellerslie on Monday when taking out the ANZAC Day 3YO (1200m), her second win in succession. A daughter of Wootton Bassett and Te Akau Racing’s former nine-time Group One winner Avantage (Fastnet Rock), Avantaggia has taken