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Every Rose
Sometimes looks can be deceptive. But sometimes results can be too, especially when there’s a learned eye involved. Linda Monds, who bought the famed Tyreel Stud in 2014 and became the breeder of Everest (1200m) winner Classique Legend (Not A Single Doubt), went to the Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale in 2016 to expand her breeding... Read More
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Head Of State (AUS)
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Arcaded
Some racetrack stories are glorious from start to finish, like Black Caviar or Frankel. Others pick up off a slower start, like Phar Lap or Winx, and it can be the same at stud. After some faltering beginnings belying his regal pedigree, Street Boss may be building into the latter category. Last Saturday’s imperious win... Read More
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Three-time Group 1-winning miler Fierce Impact (Deep Impact) will stand at stud in Victoria next season, with the acquisition of the Sydney-trained import confirming Leneva Park’s expansion into the stallion business in 2021. A Sydney autumn finale has been mapped out for the Matthew Smith-trained rising eight-year-old entire culminating in a tilt at the Queen... Read More
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Kavanagh targets tried and tested in Classic spending spree
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