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Talented three-year-old Prix De Turn (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) will contest the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) on Saturday at just his second start. Prepared by Cranbourne trainer Matthew Brown, the colt finished runner-up in a strong three-year-old contest over 1400m at Sandown a fortnight ago and scraped into the
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Talented Kiwi import I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) will start a warm favourite in Saturday’s Gr. 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained son of Rich Hill Stud stallion Shocking finalised his preparations with a pleasing gallop at Caulfield on Tuesday under Jye
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Gr.2 Bill Stutt Stakes (1600m) winner Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) heads into Saturday's Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) chasing a hat-trick of wins, and Trent Busuttin says he's very pleased with his condition ahead of the A$2 million classic. "He's come
A course-proper gallop at Caulfield has I'm Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) in perfect order at his second try at winning a Group One race. The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr.-trained son of Melbourne Cup winner Shocking is set to contest the Toorak Handicap (1600m) on Saturday. I&
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Clayton Douglas could have his first starter in a Group One race later this week with OTI Racing considering running Inverell (NZ) (Shocking) in Saturday's A$1m Moët & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick. Connections will decide whether Inverell heads to Sydney this weekend or returns
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Cambridge trainers David and Emma-Lee Browne’s golden run in Melbourne continued over the weekend when Rhinoceros (NZ) (Vadamos) added another win to their tally at Moonee Valley on Friday, while Border Leicester (NZ) (Redwood) picked up a meritorious second. It was the second victory for Rhinoceros after winning his
Trainer Symon Wilde remains hopeful of getting a Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) start with Tralee Rose (NZ) (Tavistock). Symon Wilde may not start Tralee Rose again before the Melbourne Cup despite the mare being down the ballot order. Tralee Rose went within 1-¼ lengths of gaining a start in
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Eight-year-old gelding Justacanta (NZ) (Per Incanto) landed his first stakes win when running out a strong winner of the Listed Paris Lane Stakes (1410m) at Flemington on Saturday. Group Three placed in New Zealand, Justacanta was transferred by trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy to Patrick Payne in Victoria earlier in
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Wairere Falls (NZ) (Savabeel) capitalised on suitable conditions to win the TAB Handicap (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday, advancing his career record to five wins and eight placings from 23 starts. The five-year-old gelding jumped from gate seven and despite plans to sit midfield, jockey Tommy Berry found himself towards
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Waikato Stud-bred and raced filly Never Been Kissed (NZ) (Tivaci) proved too strong in Saturday’s Gr.1 Flight Stakes (1600m) at Randwick for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, with the elite-level success coming at just her fourth start. The victory by Never Been Kissed was a breakthrough for young
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Kiwi import Elusive Express (NZ) (Jakkalberry) justified favourite punters confidence when winning the Gr.2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1610m) at Flemington on Saturday for trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman. The daughter of Jakkalberry caught the eye when closing for third in her previous start in the Gr.2 Thousand Guineas
Chris Waller is shooting for his fifth successive Turnbull Stakes at Flemington with Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) but the champion trainer has great respect for Incentivise (Shamus Award). Nine-time Group One winner Verry Elleegant and Incentivise meet for the first time in Saturday's 2000m feature with Waller saying