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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
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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
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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
I’m All The Talk sired his second juvenile winner last week
New winners I’m All The Talk – Western Australia-based first season stallion I’m All The Talk (Stratum) sired his second juvenile winner last week when Em Tee Aye (2 g ex Azita by Oratorio) took out the Amelia Park Plate (1400m) at Ascot. Trained by Trevor Andrews, Em Tee Aye had been runner-up at his... Read More
A quick mid-race pace in Tancred Stakes played into the hands of impressive winner Verry Elleegant
The Chris Waller-trained mare Verry Elleegant (Zed) capitalised on a quick mid-race pace to produce a career-best performance in taking out Saturday’s Tancred Stakes (Gr 1, 2400m) at Rosehill. Ridden patiently by James McDonald, the 2019 ATC Australian Oaks (Gr 1, 2400m) winner settled well back in seventh place and was looking to be facing... Read More