Promising stayer Through Irish Eyes (NZ) (Tavistock) returns to the scene of his biggest win which in turn could lead to a Melbourne Cup qualifier in early winter. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Through Irish Eyes runs in the Kennedy Grand Handicap Classic (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday,
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Victorian trainer Danny O’Brien will have a pair of runners in Saturday’s A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington headed by last-star Gr.2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) winner Inspirational Girl (NZ) (Reliable Man), while fellow Kiwi-bred Callsign Mav (NZ) (Atlante) landed a late place
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Darlington County (NZ) (So You Think) has got Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow daring to dream of another Auckland Cup triumph. Thurlow produced Glory Days (NZ) (Red Giant) to win the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie in 2019 before she went on to place in the Gr.1 Sydney
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Kelvin Tyler is preparing to escape the Southland cold this winter for the warmer climes of Queensland. The Riverton trainer said a lack of racing opportunities over winter in the south has forced his hand and he will head across the Tasman for at least three months with a small
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Talented staying filly Achieve will be the sole runner for Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood this weekend when she contests the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday. The daughter of Pierro has won once from six starts but has been
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Chris Waller's hopes for an eighth Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) success hinge on the state of the Rosehill track. The premier trainer's two runners, Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park) and Hungry Heart (Frankel), are both more effective on top of the ground and Waller is
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Unbeaten in five starts to date, the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Yonce (NZ) (Proisir) will attempt to extend her winning sequence when she steps out at Flemington. Yonce will line up in the G H Mumm Mystic Journey (2000m) on Saturday following her most recent victory over 1600m
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Last Sunday’s Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) marked the final public outings for high-class gallopers Concert Hall (NZ) (Savabeel) and Sound (Lando), who signed off by finishing second and third respectively behind Central Districts visitor Uareastar (NZ) (Jakkalberry). Retirement had been earmarked for both seven-year-old mare
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A solidly run contest will give Glory Bound (NZ) (Tavistock) her best opportunity to live up to her name when she steps out in Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. That’s the belief of Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer, who prepare
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Trent Busuttin has found it difficult to put a positive spin on Sierra Sue (NZ) (Darci Brahma) drawing barrier 13 in the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. While pleased with the last start Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) winner ahead of Saturday, he said
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Jamie Richards has already forged a successful association with a major Hong Kong thoroughbred identity and that combination could go to the highest level at Trentham on Saturday. The Richards-prepared Self Obsession promises to be a staying force to be reckoned with in the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld
Trent Busuttin is one trainer who will be happy to see Sydney's wet weather continue as he prepares Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) to take on a trio of highly-touted locals in the Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m). The Victorian colt was one of just nine acceptances for