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Black Caviar the greatest of them all
Black Caviar the greatest of them all – but Crisp or Rising Fast the most underrated? Mainstream and social media is awash right now with “best of” lists from past players from a multitude of codes, from journalists and from punters near and far. This is no surprise as housebound fans seek to be amused.... Read More
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Phar Lap – one of the turf’s most incredible tales
As part of the Racing Post’s ‘Great Racing Mysteries’ Series, Lee Mottershead traces the story of Phar Lap’s death, one of the turf’s most incredible tales. Magnificent in life, mysterious in death, immortal forever. Phar Lap (Night Raid) may very well be the finest horse who ever graced an Australian racecourse. What is beyond doubt... Read More
First Group 1 winners for Epiphaneia, Hallowed Crown and Raise The Flag
New Group 1 winners Epiphaneia – Japan Cup winner Epiphaneia (Symboli Kris S) produced his first Group 1 winner when Daring Tact (3 f ex Daring Bird by King Kamehameha) won the Oka Sho (Gr 1, 1600m), the Japanese 1,000 Guineas, at Hanshin on Sunday. The Haruki Sugiyama-trained Daring Tact, who was bought for ¥12... Read More
Nature Strip’s brilliant mid-race sectional times tested his opposition in impressive T J Smith Stakes victory
After James McDonald rated Nature Strip (Nicconi) through a steady first 200 metres, the outstanding sprinter then clocked brilliant sectional times that would have tested any opposition in taking out Saturday’s T J Smith Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Randwick. Following some challenging moments, the leading combination of trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald... Read More
Battleground (AUS)
3 c Snitzel – Madame Andree by War Emblem O: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Mrs B C Bateman, Love Racing, Mr P Mehrten, Doyles Breeding & Racing, Mr S N Gillard, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Mr J A Ingham, Mrs F A Ingham, G1G Racing & Breeding, Mr D Saab B: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd T: Peter... Read More
All eyes on international edition of Queen Elizabeth
The Australian Turf Club, amid the most extraordinary circumstances, has conjured up an extraordinarily good race which, this Saturday, will surely draw unprecedented world wide attention through as many as 60 countries and potentially provide a timely revenue stimulus via simulcasting. James Ross, the ATC’s general manager of racing, wagering and international, estimates the international... Read More