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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mick Price is hoping his exciting prospect Tavidance (NZ) (Tavistock) can farewell summer racing with a win in the Lord Stakes and further stamp himself as a horse who can be a factor in better races. Price said he was happy to give Tavidance a short break after Saturday as
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Trainer Phillip Stokes is targeting the Listed Christmas Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Boxing Day with in-form galloper Sansom (NZ) (Charm Spirit). The son of Charm Spirit had two starts over the spring for a win at The Valley over 1200m and a Group Three victory in the Chatham
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Warrnambool trainer Daniel Bowman is feeling upbeat despite a seven-figure deal falling through for his undefeated gelding Ocean Beyond (NZ) (Ocean Park). Connections were offered upwards of A$1.3 million for the son of Ocean Park, although the transaction was not completed after the three-year-old failed
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A 1400m test awaits New Zealand-bred filly Impecunious (NZ) (Sacred Falls) in the new year ahead of some bigger targets, including the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick in April. "She'll go to a 1400m race on one of those days (January 1 at Flemington