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New Zealand Bloodstock graduate Pondalowie (Deep Field) produced a stunning late burst to claim the Gr.2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday. Sent out a $51 outsider, the Emma-Lee and David Browne-trained mare was ridden patiently by Lachlan Neindorf and appeared to have little
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Former New Zealand galloper St Lawrence (NZ) (Redwood) ended a lengthy winning drought with a dominant performance in the Ronald McDonald House Vic/Tas Trophy (1700m) at Flemington on Saturday. The Gavin Bedggood-trained eight-year-old was sent out a $21 chance but proved far superior to his rivals,
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Quality Sword Of State colt Warwoven (Sword Of State) confirmed himself as a leading Gr.1 Golden Rose (1400m) contender with a determined victory in Saturday’s Gr.2 Run To The Rose (1200m) at Rosehill. The Bjorn Baker-trained three-year-old showed the benefit of his first-up
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Persian Wonder (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) continued his progression towards the Sydney spring middle distance features with a strong victory in the Gr.3 Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Trained by David Payne and ridden by Ash Morgan, the New Zealand-bred son of Hello Youmzain relished a
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New Zealand-bred mare Shockletz (NZ) (Shocking) secured her place in the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with a decisive victory in the Gr.3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday. The Ciaron Maher-trained five-year-old relished the return to Flemington and the addition of blinkers,
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An inch-perfect ride from Sam Collett enabled Matamata raider Justin Case (NZ) (Banquo) to claim the feature event at Hastings on Saturday, the Listed Timberspan Sir Colin Meads Trophy (1200m). The three-year-old son of Banquo had signed off his two-year-old campaign with a gritty fourth
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Promising filly Sweetest Thing (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) displayed all her fighting qualities when she held out a determined challenge from Platinum La Danse (NZ) (Noverre) and stablemate Sword of Stars (NZ) (Sword Of State) to win the Listed NZB Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton on Saturday. The daughter of
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Promising New Zealand-bred filly Satono Glow (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) made an immediate impact on her return to racing with victory in the Gr.3 Cap D'Antibes Stakes (1100m) at Flemington on Saturday. The John O'Shea and Tom Charlton-trained three-year-old headed into her
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New Zealand’s champion two-year-old Lara Antipova (Russian Revolution) bounced back to form with a strong victory in the Listed Michael Moroney (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday. The Mark Walker-trained filly had been below her best when finishing ninth in the Gr.3 Quezette Stakes (1100m) at
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Nick Wigley and Kayla Milnes scored a sentimental victory with Matchmaker (NZ) (Makfi) in the Listed NZB Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) six years ago, and they are hoping to replicate that feat in this year’s edition. The Canterbury Belle had been in Wigley’s sights for some time, with
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Trainer Grahame Begg is heading to Flemington confident She's A Hustler (NZ) (Ace High) is over her hangover of chasing Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai). She's A Hustler heads to the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) on Saturday with Begg happy in the knowledge
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Illusionist (NZ) (Zacinto) has been a test of patience for owner-trainer Brenna Cook, but her persistence was rewarded when he posted her first training win in the Cup Week Tickets On Sale Now Maiden (2200m) at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday. The six-year-old son of Zacinto