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Farnan clocks impressive sectional times in overcoming wide barrier in Golden Slipper Stakes victory
Farnan (Not A Single Doubt) staged a brilliant performance in overcoming his wide barrier in winning Saturday’s Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m), aided by a well-rated ride from Hugh Bowman. After beginning quickly from barrier 12, Farnan worked in the early stages, covering the first 200 metres in a conservative 13.49 before crossing clearly... Read More
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From South Africa to Sydney to a Slipper, hopefully it’s See You Soon’s day
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Eustace brothers set to go head-to-head on Golden Slipper day
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A cracking mid-race pace turned the All-Star Mile into a stern test of stamina
A cracking mid-race pace set by the free-running filly Flit (Medaglia D’Oro) turned Saturday’s $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield into a stern test, perhaps bringing about the defeat of the favourite Alligator Blood (All Too Hard) who missed a place for the first time in his career. “Flit wants it over and done... Read More