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The Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) has been earmarked as New Zealand-bred galloper Fascino’s (NZ) (Charm Spirit) next major target. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained filly finished third in the Gr.2 Kewney Stakes (1400m) at Flemington two starts back before finishing eighth in last Saturday’
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Former New Zealand galloper Open Minded (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) continued his picket fence formline at Sandown on Wednesday when winning over 1200m. It was the third win from as many starts for the Anthony Freedman-trained gelding and Freedman’s Racing Manager Brad Taylor believes there is plenty left in-
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Newcastle trainer Kris Lees was pleased to get a win on the board with Lib Petagna’s handy staying filly Elisa Carolina (NZ) (Makfi) but is taking little credit for her victory at Wyong last week. The three-year-old daughter of Makfi transferred to Lees from Cambridge trainer Stephen
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It’s no secret that wily Cambridge trainer Murray Baker loves a staying contest. The veteran Kiwi horseman, who trains in partnership with Andrew Forsman, will be in search of a fifth Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) when Quick Thinker (So You Think) represents the stable in the three-year-
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The iconic Warrnambool racing carnival has been reduced to two days as racing administrators continue to plan revised meetings amid the cornavirus pandemic. Racing Victoria and the Warrnambool Racing Club announced the abbreviated carnival will see an all-jumps program on the first day, May 5, with an all-Flat
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Matamata trainer Jamie Richards is confident his star mare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) is ready to run the race of her life in Saturday’s Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m), with the ten-time Group One winner set to carry the top-weight of 57kgs in one of Australia’s
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Brutal (NZ), a New Zealand-bred son of O’Reilly, has been retired and will stand at Newgate Farm in Australia this spring. A winner at two, the Team Hawkes-trained entire went on to win five of his 10 starts including last year’s Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m)
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Champion mare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) has been replaced as favourite in an open market for the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) which has attracted a capacity field. Melody Belle, who shares top weight of 57kg with Epsom Handicap winner Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park), has drawn barrier 14 for Saturday&
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Planning for the 100th Cox Plate at The Valley has been put on hold until the Moonee Valley Racing Club can ascertain the full effects of the coronavirus pandemic. MVRC chief executive Michael Browell said he would prefer to wait a year and hold the 100th Cox Plate in 2021
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James McDonald is a man at the top of his game. The 28-year-old jockey has long been regarded as one of the best in his field, but his dominance of the cut-throat Sydney racing scene in recent weeks has seen his status elevate again. The punters pal
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Syndicator Terry Henderson is looking to have two Group One chances at Randwick in the two most prestigious races on the program. Henderson runs OTI Racing which has Quick Thinker in Saturday's Australian Derby (2400m) and possibly Night's Watch in the Doncaster Mile. Quick Thinker, trained
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Racing Victoria will cut prize money and stand down staff in a bid to reduce expenditure during the coronavirus pandemic. From Wednesday, RV said 40 per cent of its permanent staff would be temporarily stood down or required to work reduced hours. The RV board and executive team have voluntarily