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A combination of dedication and a willingness to travel continues to reward Central Districts jockey Chris Dell. He is enjoying a lucrative season with 30 winners on the board to be in sight of his previous best of 38 and with prospects to further advance his tally with a strong
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Well-related mare Dresse’ Par Joli (NZ) (Tavistock) will have her final opportunity to break her maiden on Thursday before she heads off on a winter break. The Tavistock four-year-old has finished close up in all three of her runs this preparation and the step up to a middle distance in
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Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will again be well-represented at their home meeting on Wednesday with a trio of promising three-year-olds among their leading hopes. The Matamata trainers are understandably keen on the chances of Fastnet Rock fillies Bella Voce and Akenehi, while Darci Brahma’s son Malmaison (NZ) also
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Leading South Island trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are expected to be a formidable force to be reckoned with in the coming days. The father and son duo have turned out 47 winners so far this term and for the eighth time in the last nine seasons their Riccarton operation
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Stephen Autridge’s last visit to Wanganui was highly successful and he’s looking to go even better on his return to the River City on Saturday. The Matamata trainer ventured south last month with Caitlyns Wish and Loch Katrine and was rewarded with victory from the former and the
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Late bloomer Apostrophe (NZ) (Tavistock) executed a near perfect domestic autumn campaign to put herself in line for a trip to the Queensland winter carnival. While the overseas venture has yet to be locked in, the daughter of Tavistock is a strong contender to be given the opportunity to chase
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Well-performed sprinter Babylon Berlin (All Too Hard) has remained at home with another winter start on the cards for the multiple Group winner. Connections had considered a Queensland campaign for the six-year-old but opted against the trip with a domestic Group One feature her long-term aim. “She might go to
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A nightmare start for the Smithies family with Tactless’ breeding career has turned full circle following the emergence of high-class filly Scarlet Oak. Under their Monovale Holdings banner, they purchased the well-related broodmare in foal to Kermadec at the Inglis Digital Sale in 2020 and the result of that mating
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Stakes performer Conor O’Ceirin will take his first steps toward upcoming feature race targets when he resumes at Trentham on Saturday. The seven-year-old has a tidy first-up record and trainer Robbie Patterson is expecting the gelding to give another strong account of himself in the Majestic Horse Floats Handicap
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Capable stayer Hit The Road Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry) has shifted camp to prepare for the next stage of his career. The son of Jakkalberry arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday to build toward a jumping career from the successful Warrnambool stable of Symon Wilde. The seven-year-old was formerly prepared at Cambridge
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Take The Crown (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) will have underfoot conditions in his favour at Pukekohe when he takes on black-type company for the first time. The youngster confirmed plans for a crack at Saturday’s Listed Staphanos At Novara Park Champagne Stakes (1600m) with a strong resuming effort for third
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Shaun Fannin’s priorities will change this winter with his primary focus on the Awapuni stable he runs with Hazel Schofer. Fannin has multiple jumps jockeys’ premierships to his credit but will restrict his riding, with one notable outside exception. “We’re getting pretty busy with the training and plenty