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Japan’s Maurice and newcomer Admire Mars to shuttle to Arrowfield Stud in 2021
Shalaa earns fee increase as Snitzel and Dundeel remain unchanged on nine-strong roster Emerging Japanese sire Maurice (Screen Hero) and Grade 1-winning companion Admire Mars (Daiwa Major) will shuttle to Australia later this year as Arrowfield Stud returns to the Land of the Rising Sun in search of the magic outcross stallion for the country’s... Read More
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Harry Bentley conquers Happy Valley on first ride at the city circuit
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Tony Fung severs ties with Phoenix Thoroughbreds
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Champions Day representation enhances Deep Field’s growing reputation
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Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas winner Ole Kirk has service fee set
Vinery Stud to stand son of Written Tycoon for $55,000 in maiden season Vinery Stud is confident the Hunter Valley breeding operation’s future is bright as it prepares to launch top-class three-year-old colt and dual Group 1-winning Australian outcross stallion prospect Ole Kirk (Written Tycoon) for the 2021 covering season. Sitting at the top of... Read More