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On face value Patrick Payne was surprised Defibrillate (NZ) (Shocking) was able to win the Lord Stakes second-up last start but he wasn't completely shocked as he has a big opinion of the stayer. "It was a surprise as he was out of his handicap grade and
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Trainer Lindsey Smith is hoping that his in-form galloper Riding The Wave (Malibu Moon) can round out his summer campaign with a win in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes (1400m). Smith believes Riding The Wave will be suited by the step-up to 1400m at Flemington. The former Kiwi has had
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Impecunious (NZ) (Sacred Falls) may yet feature in some of the autumn’s premier races for fillies, despite being kicked by a rival horse and subsequently scratched at Caulfield on Saturday. Co-trainer Natalie Young reported that the daughter of Sacred Falls had not sustained any injury in the incident but
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It's not a surprise that trainer Colin Little has aimed Vassilator (NZ) (Zacinto) at a Flemington 1400m race, the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes, as he is the epitome of a track and distance specialist. Vassilator has the unique distinction of his four career wins all being over 1400m
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Chris Waller may have finally figured out the best way to ride Order Again (NZ) (Iffraaj) who came from last to take out the Benchmark 100 Handicap at Randwick on Saturday. Despite this being his seventh run for the stable, Waller explained that he had been trying to work out
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A persuasive piece of track-work by Zac De Boss (NZ) (Zacinto) convinced trainer Simon Zahra that it was worthwhile for the three-year-old gelding to take on the older horses at Caulfield on Saturday. That judgement proved to be spot on as Zac De Boss took his record to two wins
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Kiwi-bred mare Tralee Rose (NZ) (Tavistock) will be aimed at feature staying races after her runaway seven length victory in the Listed Bagot Handicap (2800m), which was the biggest win in that race this century. Symon Wilde said he hadn't trained a horse with the staying capabilities of
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Classy Mornington mare Princess Jenni (NZ) (High Chaparral) has arrived in Perth and is ready for her assignment in the Perth Cup on Saturday. Her trainer David Brideaoke said she left early on Thursday morning and travelled well. Brideoake thinks Princess Jenni is weighted to win the Gr.2 Perth
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David Brideoake can’t be any happier with New Zealand-bred mare Princess Jenni (NZ) (High Chaparral) in the lead-up to the Gr.2 Perth Cup (2400m) at Ascot Park on Saturday, but whether she will be able to take her place in the field is another matter. The Mornington trainer
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Phill Cataldo’s connections with Melbourne trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr. is looking set to pay some serious dividends through two unbeaten horses in 2021. Cataldo brokered deals which resulted in Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) and Kurabui (NZ) (Proisir) both making their way to the Price-Kent stable this year,
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Comeback jockey Tahlia Hope rewarded the faith trainer Patrick Payne places in her when they combined for the biggest win in her career when she won the Listed Lord Stakes (1700m) on outsider Defibrillate (NZ) (Shocking). Hope only returned to riding in March this year, after being side-lined for nine
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Mick Price will delay a decision on whether exciting three-year-old Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) will head to the Australian Guineas after his breathtaking win at Caulfield. Price branded Ayrton "a Group horse" as he emulated his debut performance at Bendigo by sprinting away from his opposition to win Saturday&