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The incomparable and individual Billy Pyers
William Bert “Billy” Pyers (1933-2004). Billy Pyers is perhaps, and certainly unfairly, best known for going to jail. Twice. His release, on the second occasion, came after a pardon from French President Georges Pompidou. Quite a tale. However those stories – other than demonstrating just how popular he was with the French – don’t do... Read More
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Two for Belardo
New first season sire winners Belardo Elysium (2 f ex Sonning Rose by Hawk Wing) sprung a surprise in the Weld Park Stakes (Gr 3, 7f) at the Curragh on Saturday when the Noel Meade-trained juvenile ran out an impressive winner and became the second individual stakes winner for Darley first season sire Belardo (Lope... Read More
Questions unresolved after Moir as Golden Rose takes centre stage
Last night’s Moir Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) at Moonee Valley likely left more questions than answers for the five slot-holders yet to secure a horse for the $15 million The Everest (1200m), the world’s richest race on turf to be run at Randwick on October 17. Moir winner Pippie (Written Tycoon) is unlikely to follow... Read More
Pensato (AUS)
3 f Lonhro – Miss Right Note by Daylami O: Godolphin B: Godolphin Australia T: James Cummings W: Kennedy Oaks Trial, 1800m, September 23, Flemington It may have taken Pensato five starts to score her first win, but she looks to have emerged a legitimate VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) contender after her win in... Read More
