Chris Waller's hopes for an eighth Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) success hinge on the state of the Rosehill track. The premier trainer's two runners, Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park) and Hungry Heart (Frankel), are both more effective on top of the ground and Waller is
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Unbeaten in five starts to date, the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Yonce (NZ) (Proisir) will attempt to extend her winning sequence when she steps out at Flemington. Yonce will line up in the G H Mumm Mystic Journey (2000m) on Saturday following her most recent victory over 1600m at
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Trent Busuttin has found it difficult to put a positive spin on Sierra Sue (NZ) (Darci Brahma) drawing barrier 13 in the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. While pleased with the last start Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) winner ahead of Saturday, he said the
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Trent Busuttin is one trainer who will be happy to see Sydney's wet weather continue as he prepares Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) to take on a trio of highly-touted locals in the Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m). The Victorian colt was one of just nine acceptances for Saturday&
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Last Saturday’s Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) winner Roch ‘N’ Horse (NZ) (Per Incanto) was back under saddle on Wednesday for the first-time since her 100-1 victory, with Flemington trainer Mike Moroney to confirm a path for the daughter of Per Incanto later this week. “We’re really happy
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Group One winner Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) will try and nab the lion’s share of the A$5 million purse of the All-Star Mile (1600m) when she lines-up in the rich feature at Flemington on Saturday. The Ocean Park mare has drawn gate seven and trainer Mike Moroney is
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I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) will be banking on luck and the wide expanses of Flemington according to co-trainer Mick Price, after his galloper drew barrier 1 in the All-Star Mile on Tuesday. “Anyone that says barrier 1 is fantastic has maybe not trained enough horses,” Price professed, who trains
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Former Kiwi galloper Daqiansweet Junior (NZ) (Sweet Orange) took out Monday’s Gr.2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) in emphatic fashion at Morphetville for trainer Phillip Stokes and homecoming queen Jamie Kah, who rode five winners on the card. From an inside draw, the son of Sweet Orange tracked Tigertiger (NZ)
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Classy Melbourne visitor Ancient Girl (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) was sent out a strong favourite for Monday’s Listed Morphettville Guineas (1600m) and connections and punters alike never had a moment of concern as she cruised to victory by just under three lengths. Ace jockey Jamie Kah sent the daughter
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Seven-year-old gelding Black Sail (NZ) (Savabeel) made it back-to-back wins in Adelaide when successful in Monday’s Listed CS Hayes Memorial Cup (1600m) at Morphettville on Adelaide Cup Day. The son of Savabeel was sent across the border by the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable to win over the
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Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso and the connections of top mare Levante (NZ) (Proisir) can look forward to the Melbourne spring carnival with confidence following her bold showing in her Australian debut. They were on a fact-finding mission with the daughter of Proisir and she responded positively to finish fourth
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Trainer Phillip Stokes believes he is in a good spot to land a second win in his former hometown Cup. While Stokes still operates a base in Adelaide under the care of his son Tom, his main stable is now at Pakenham where last year's winner Good Idea