Chris Waller is renowned for not pushing his young horse too early in their careers, so it is rare to find a two-year-old Group One winner among his ever-expanding haul. Caulfield Guineas favourite Militarize (NZ) (Dundeel) is an exception to that rule being a dual Gr.1 winner as a
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A A$2 million prize on offer and potentially a slightly easier race than one worth less money in Melbourne could see Hezashocka (NZ) (Shocking) head to the Hill Stakes at Rosehill. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper is entered for both the Hill Stakes (1900m) on Saturday
Exciting three-year-old Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) has been ruled out of the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month. The heavy going proved too tough at Hastings on Saturday for the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained runner, with the $1.40
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Antino (NZ) (Redwood) will have his second Melbourne run when he heads to Sandown on Sunday. Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is looking forward to a change of fortune at the second outing of Antino in Melbourne. Antino heads to the Gr.3 Sandown Stakes (1500m) at Sandown on Sunday after
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When the Kiwi's travel, it pays to keep a close watch. In the case of Mark Walker, he is in a slightly different situation establishing an Australian base at Cranbourne, but he does have an Australian first-starter set to run at Moonee Valley on Friday night. Unbeaten in
Struggling for form and confidence, Benaud's (Reliable Man) career was at the crossroads just six months ago but some meticulous attention to detail and a little faith has the classy stayer back in the Group One arena. Benaud lines up in Saturday's Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick
Trelawney Stud bred Singapore Horse of the Year Lim’s Kosciuszko (Kermadec) won his second consecutive Raffles Cup in Kranji on Saturday to take his record to 16 wins from 19 starts. Trainer Daniel Meagher also won his third Raffles Cup, which equalled his father’s – ex-Kranji trainer John Meagher
With retirement plans on hold, Joao Moreira is looking to light up Golden Rose day. Less than a year after Moreira began what he thought would be a global farewell tour, retirement plans have been put on the backburner as another Australian Group One target beckons. Moreira feared his days
Trainer Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr will await the final fields of Flemington before deciding on where to start Snow Patrol (NZ) (Contributer). The three-year-old is an acceptor for the Gr.3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) on Saturday but also holds a nomination for the Three-Year-Old Benchmark 64 (1400m)
Trainer Peter Moody is considering a unique lead up to The Everest with his Trackside New Zealand slot holder I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) The second favourite for the A$20 million race over 1200m at Randwick on October 14, may be seen in a exhibition gallop at either
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Sidelined with serious injury during Hong Kong racing’s off-season, Vincent Ho hopes Dream Winner can provide the perfect return to competition when Frankie Lor’s unbeaten sprinter contests the Class 2 Causeway Bay Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (17 September). Four-time winner of the Tony Cruz Award
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After a disappointing second-up effort, Michael Dee is expecting a better showing from Aegon (NZ) Sacred Falls) at Flemington. Jockey Michael Dee is expecting the vast open spaces of Flemington to suit his mount in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). Dee partners New Zealand gelding Aegon on Saturday