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Not much between those at the top of racing’s ratings
Last Saturday’s feature racing at Flemington and Randwick, despite taking place on tracks that were rain affected to varying degrees, underscored the evenness of competition at the top level, which has been a hallmark of Australian racing in the era of drug-free competition (with the exception, of course, of Black Caviar and Winx). Anamoe, clearly... Read More
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New Zealand-breds continue promise in Hong Kong but region’s investment a ‘pass mark’ at Karaka
Sunday’s racing in Hong Kong, as is often prevalent on the tracks of Sha Tin or Happy Valley, saw New Zealand breds shine with three-year-old newcomer Smiling Collector (Turn Me Loose) winning on debut, while four-year-old Swiss Ace (Secret Savings) gelding Flying Ace remained unbeaten in four starts over 1200 metres for trainer David Hall.... Read More
First for War Decree
New winners War Decree (pictured above) – Inglewood Stud-based first-season sire War Decree (War Front) chalked up his first individual winner when the Nick Wigley and Kayla Milnes-trained Turf War (2 g ex Shuffled by High Chaparral) broke his maiden at his first attempt when landing a race over 820 metres at Wingatui. The two-year-old... Read More
‘You have to enjoy it while it lasts’
Ozzie Kheir on his remarkable run in racehorse ownership Racing has taken owner Ozzie Kheir on a magic carpet ride during the past two years. In that time, he’s won a Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m), Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m), Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m), The Everest (1200m), Blue Diamond (Gr 1, 1200m) and,... Read More
Tim Rowe Column
Brae Sokolski and Ozzie Kheir are certainly generous. The prominent Melbourne-based owners – who have the likes of Group 1 winners Verry Elleegant, Incentivise and Hitotsu in their “stable of stars” – have given away shares in two of their most valuable fillies, Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner and Golden Slipper hopeful Coolangatta and three-year-old... Read More
Let’srollthedice (AUS)
Let’srollthedice (AUS) 2 c Dundeel – Hannah In A Hurry by More Than Ready O: Rose Grange Pastoral Co., Mr R M Gorell, Mr P R Gorell, Mr B M Gorell, Mr J J Gorell, Mr M G Dennis, Mrs l Dennis, Mr S McGregor, Mr A Cameron B: Segenhoe Stud T: Danny O’Brien S:... Read More