In the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) aftermath, one of Chris Waller's first thoughts was the hope of a rematch for Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) with Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) come the spring racing features. That is just what he may get as Ciaron Maher
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Western Australia owner Bob Peters added another chapter to his success as an owner when Affluential (NZ) (Zed) gave him his first jumps winner from his first runner at Pakenham when he won the Ecycles Solutions Maiden Hurdle (3200m). Affluential, trained by John Leek, also has the distinction of being
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On a day of great racing at Randwick, bonny Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni was the undoubted star with her dashing display to win the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) under another daring Declan Bates ride. The duo are an inseparable combination as Bates allowed the Ciaron Maher-trained
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A tough week for Ballymore Stables ended on a positive note after New Zealand-bred three-year-old War Machine ran away with the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday under the guidance of Jordan Childs. It had been a week since his trainer Mike Moroney was admitted to hospital and his long-serving
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Elite level-winning filly Joliestar successfully returned to racing on the second day of The Championships at Randwick. The regally bred daughter of Zoustar was presented in prime order by trainer Chris Waller and she duly triumphed in the Gr.2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) in her first outing since claiming
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Cambridge Stud stallion Almanzor has sired the first two runners home in the Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m) with Circle Of Fire and Athabascan dominating the finish. The Ciaron Maher-trained Circle Of Fire claimed top honours and completed his rapid rise to the top of the staying ranks since his
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The in-form stable of Michael Freedman notched another stakes success during the Championships when Panic scored a narrow victory in the Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Freedman sent out Manaal to win the Gr.1 Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) and Ducasse to win the Gr.3
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Promising stayer Samuel Langhorne came with a well-timed run under jockey Blaike McDougall to claim the lion’s share of the prize in the Carlton Draught BM78 Handicap (2400m) at the standalone Bendigo meeting on Saturday. The four-year-old son of Shocking did a good job to reel in Mi Rock
Victorian mare Eternal Flame (NZ) (Sacred Falls) will test the Group One waters in the Gr.1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m), although trainer Michael Kent admits he wasn't expecting the race to be quite so strong. The lightly raced four-year-old has won her past two starts,
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Orchestral will aim to follow in the footsteps of some of New Zealand’s greatest fillies when she contests Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. Kiwi-bred fillies have a rich history in the time-honoured classic, boasting seven wins since 2009, including 11-time Group One
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Ballymore Stables has released a statement confirming that leading trainer Mike Moroney was receiving on-going treatment after being admitted to hospital last weekend. “Mike Moroney was unfortunately hospitalised over the weekend,” the release began. “We have received results, and he will be receiving treatment over the next few weeks. “We
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The 10-time Group 1-winning star Imperatriz has run her last race with the rising six-year-old mare to be prepared to begin life as a broodmare next spring. Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis confirmed the surprising news on Thursday, saying that after consulting with her owners, it was decided the