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Silverdale Farm furnishing into the vision of owner Steve Grant
Silverdale Farm is heaven for horses. Set atop lush, undulating country in the NSW Southern Highlands, the world class property overlooks coastal mountain ranges and brings a deep sense of peace and tranquility to its equine and human residents. The brainchild of prominent breeder and owner Steve Grant, Silverdale Farm is now widely regarded as... Read More
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New first season sire winners Alpine Eagle Armidale Stud’s Alpine Eagle (High Chaparral) got off the mark with a first winner on Sunday, and did so in some style, as Alpine Wolf (2 g ex Copper Dancer by West Quest) cruised to a four-length win at Devonport. The Mark Ganderton-trained juvenile was making his debut... Read More
New Zealand’s Tofane the Queen of Queensland after Tiara success
Tiaras are for royalty and Tofane (Ocean Park), being the current Queen of Queensland, has every right to wear her prize after taking out Saturday’s Tattersall’s Tiara (Gr 1, 1400m), the final Group 1 of the season. Another piece of headwear is the ‘Baggy Green’, the cloth cap worn by the Australian cricket team. Baggy... Read More
Lillemor
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Royal Ascot: Glorious history and tradition but some changes needed
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Stockman from good stock
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