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Warmonger set for long-awaited Flemington return
A long-awaited return from a tendon injury awaits Warmonger (NZ) (War Decree) in Thursday’s A$200,000 Listed Channel 9 Chester Manifold Stakes (1600m) at Flemington, with connections focused on his performance rather than a winning result. The six-year-old gelding won the 2024 Queensland Derby by
King Pedro backed for Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Strong support has followed King Pedro (NZ) (Eminent) into Saturday’s A$300,000 Gr.3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) at Flemington, where he can make amends after missing the Melbourne Cup field. The five-year-old gelding has finished fourth in both starts since an untimely illness disrupted his
Linebacker ready for Five Diamonds distance test
A first attempt beyond a mile awaits Linebacker (NZ) (Super Seth) in Saturday’s A$2 million Gr.3 Five Diamonds (1800m) at Rosehill, with co-trainer John O’Shea quietly optimistic about his stamina. The five-year-old has progressed from a resuming fourth in the Bill Ritchie Handicap
Smiley Sam, the comeback kid
Jockey Sam Spratt’s infectious smile will make a welcome return to the races at Te Rapa on Saturday, where she will resume raceday riding after a 20-month absence. Spratt initially took time away from the sport to have her daughter, Riley, who was born in September last year.