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Steve chats with two of the industry’s great characters….

I like that. Most of us would like to think we share a little of the same traits. But in my case it’s generally laziness, in his I suspect it’s just him. And you could argue, of course, that such has been Yarraman’s success in recent years that the operation and its stock has sold... Read More

Devine looks to provide Costa with a Magic day on the Coast

On the Gold Coast a young trainer will look to make a further mark and secure a runner in next Saturday’s $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the same track. That is Michael Costa with his filly Devine Factor, a $65,000 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling purchase from Bowness Stud. In contrast, in... Read More

Jedastar (AUS) 2 f I Am Invincible – Devoirs by Dehere

The Lloyd Kennewell-trained Jedastar (I Am Invincible) made an impressive debut when winning at Flemington on Tuesday in a quick time of 57.76 seconds. The juvenile was smartly away from barrier nine and showed good early pace to cross to the lead on the rails under Joe Bowditch. She then set a good tempo under... Read More

Inbred Danzdanzdance dominates in the Zabeel Classic

This is the grey four-year-old mare Danzdanzdance (Mastercraftsman) who on Boxing Day romped in to take out the Zabeel Classic (Gr 1, 2000m) on a heavy track at Ellerslie to follow up on her four length triumph in the Captain Cook Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Trentham earlier in December. In the Zabeel Classic Danzdanzdance... Read More

Only an all-conquering world tour could see Winx match Phar Lap’s stature

It seemed appropriate enough as the year draws to an end, a calendar year that has seen her win another seven races, each at Group 1 level, including a fourth straight Cox Plate. But I was distracted so two other immortals get a mention. I’ve wandered off the charted course, you might say. Looking at... Read More

Pin Sec 2 f Lonhro – Moderate by Commands

A narrow but very good win on debut by the filly Pin Sec saw her join the list of promising juveniles raced this season by Godolphin. She was eased after being caught deep from a wide barrier and settled out wide in seventh place before improving coming to the home turn, where she was forced... Read More