Stockman (NZ) (Tavistock) might have earned himself a belated trip to Queensland after relishing the heavy track conditions at Rosehill to outstay his rivals and give Joseph Pride his third success in the Listed McKell Cup (2000m). An early speed battle between Mr Marathon Man and Monreal injected good pace
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Trainer Chris Waller produced another winter find as No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) continued his form surge at Rosehill Gardens. No Compromise, under an expert ride by James McDonald, simply wanted to win more than Lackeen in the ACY Securities Handicap (2000m). Waller wasn’t on track but his stable representative
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Trent Busuttin’s suspicion he may have a possible Derby horse on his hands was endorsed at Flemington on Saturday with the gallant debut win of Celestial Fury (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Rod Johnson Handicap (1420m). Purchased by Busuttin last November as a two-year-old at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready
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The 2000m journey of the Listed McKell Cup will present different challenges for a pair of stablemates, but their trainer remains hopeful one of them can come away with a win. Pre-race favourite Stockman (NZ) (Tavistock) will have to handle a significant distance drop while for stablemate Brutality (Shamus Award)
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A small field and the chance to land a confidence-boosting win have convinced trainers Robert and Luke Price to give Gr.1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) hopeful Verbek (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) one more run before tipping him out for a winter break. The two-year-old has finished runner-up at his
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For Albukhturi (NZ) (Iffraaj), the time has come to make a stand and turn potential into performance in the Listed WAROA-Belmont Guineas (1600m) on Saturday. Michael Gangemi, who trains in partnership with his brother Chris, is optimistic the Iffraaj gelding can make an impact, despite his market status and form.
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Springtime in Melbourne has always been Denis Pagan's time to shine. The legendary football coach turned horse trainer has celebrated AFL premierships and VRC Derby triumphs in the climactic months of Melbourne's sporting season, and he's hoping to be holding up more prized silverware
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The NZ suffix has featured prominently behind many of John O’Shea’s stakes performers this season, and this week he had the opportunity to visit the source. The Sydney trainer’s roll of honour of New Zealand-bred performers this year includes the likes of Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m)
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Exciting sprinter Lost And Running (NZ) (Per Incanto) has secured his spot in this year's Everest. The John O'Shea-trained four-year-old was announced as the TAB's slot-holder on Wednesday afternoon and is marked a $13 with Sportsbet for the race. The talented gelding has won
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New Zealand-bred gelding Almsgiver (NZ) (Contributer) broke maiden ranks at Swan Hill on Sunday when taking out his mile event. Finding himself outside the leader in the early stages, jockey Dean Yendall eventually found cover for Almsgiver, one out one back, before peeling out at the 600m mark and going
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Promising jumper Aigne (NZ) (Sufficient) travelled across the Tasman two years ago to contest the Jericho Cup (4600m) at Warrnambool and owner Neil O’Dowd is keen for a repeat crossing, but this time for other targets. O’Dowd, who trained Aigne to his sixth-placed run in his sole Australian
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Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) stretched her legs out at Rosehill on Tuesday morning in her first day back at Chris Waller's stables. The Cox Plate-bound star was the main attraction at Rosehill, with track rider Chris Harwood ecstatic with how she has returned. "She's seemed