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Duke Of Bedford (NZ) (Tavistock) recorded a tenacious all-the-way triumph in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool on Tuesday with a decision on whether he will take his place in the Grand Annual Steeplechase on Thursday to be made on that morning. "I'd always thought he'd
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Grand Annual Steeplechase-winning jockey Willie McCarthy has made a triumphant return to jumps racing at Warrnambool, winning on Through Irish Eyes (NZ) (Tavistock) his first ride back over the obstacles and the second race of his comeback. McCarthy guided the Ciaron Maher-trained Through Irish Eyes to victory in the opening
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Superstar galloper Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) will contest Saturday’s Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m) at Caulfield. Owner Tony Ottobre confirmed the decision to Racing.com on Tuesday morning, with connections believing the space between runs would set the three-time Group One winner up perfectly for a tilt at
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Globetrotting champion Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) has ‘pulled up well’ and will return home soon following his disappointing performance, finishing last in the Gr.1 Champions Mile (1600m). Co-trainer Will Hayes said that the initial signs were that the horse had pulled up ok from the race but had over
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The black and lime green colours of Jamie Walter’s Proven Thoroughbreds syndication company have been carried to victory in a host of feature races around the country, including by the likes of 2023 The Everest winner Think About It (So You Think) and fellow Group One winner Private Eye
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For all their success in three-year-old staying features, Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young were yet to win a VRC St Leger, with American Wolf (NZ) (Tivaci) pulling out all the stops to change that record. First run in 1857, the St Leger is one of Australia's oldest classics,
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No Fuss (NZ) (Jon Snow) has delivered his ownership group an emotional victory at Flemington on Anzac Day, as the son of Jon Snow extended his unbeaten run in Australia under John Allen. The exciting four-year-old settled a touch closer than expected over the 1800-metre journey, but always travelled comfortably
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John Leek Junior received the confidence booster he was looking for with Affluential (NZ) (Zed) heading towards the Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool when he narrowly took out the TAB We’re On (2500m) at Flemington. At his last start Affluential, the younger brother of Melbourne Cup winner and superstar stayer
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Connections of Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) are considering not one, but two clashes in spring with the world's highest-rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress), with a chance the All Aged Stakes winner could target the Hong Kong Sprint at the end of the year. Jimmysstar is confirmed
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Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) may not run again this season, with connections still to decide on the best path to take into a potentially mouth-watering spring clash with Hong Kong star Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress). While further Group One conquests in Brisbane this winter are being considered for last
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Momentum continues to build for Emma-Lee and David Browne this season, with the husband-and-wife training partnership looking forward to running promising types across multiple states in the days and weeks ahead. One contender likely to line up for the stable on Friday is NZ$90,000 2024 NZB Karaka Book
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The 2800-metre distance of the Listed VRC St Leger might be an unknown factor for several three-year olds, but the Te Akau team is confident West Indies (NZ) (Fastnet Rock) will relish the staying test at Flemington on Friday. "He's probably going to be the one horse