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Swats That (AUS) 2 f Shamus Award – Is It A Mosquito by Bel Esprit
O: Dr A C Gay, Mr G Barker, Mrs K E Barker, Mr R A Priestly, Ms N Hardwick, Mrs J Anderson, Mr S F Priestly, Mrs A M Eastaugh, Ms T L Dunstan, Mr P De Angelis, Mr D P Boyd, Mrs H M Stow, Mrs M H Stow, Dr A A M Cham,... Read More
More from Steve Moran
This crisis may bring much-needed change, but racing’s treasures a tale as old as time
What to write about given the current circumstances? A prediction, perhaps? Surprise Baby wins the 2020 Melbourne Cup by six lengths – in the absence of Vow And Declare who’d already emulated Northerly’s Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate double and was bound for the Hong Kong international meeting. The Horsham-trained gelding won the Cup, defeating... Read More
Vinery Stud’s first season sire Press Statement landed his third winner yesterday
New winners Press Statement – Vinery Stud’s first season sire Press Statement (Hinchinbrook) landed his third winner yesterday courtesy of Major Murphy’s (2 c ex Night War by General Nediym) debut win at Wyong in the 2YO Maiden Plate (1200m). Trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, the two-year-old colt defeated Princess Betty (Smart Missile)... Read More
Damaged (AUS)
2 c Exceed And Excel – Shatters by Lonhro O: Godolphin B: Godolphin T: James Cummings W: 2YO Maiden Plate, 1100m, March 25, Warwick Farm With his win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, Damaged (Exceed And Excel) joined an illustrious group that includes Redzel (Snitzel), Winx (Street Cry), Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock), Plagiarize (Stravinsky), Eremein (Timber... Read More
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
Six for Spill The Beans
New winners Spill The Beans – Aquis Farm’s late first season sire Spill The Beans (Snitzel) landed his sixth winner on Tuesday when Courtesy Bus (2 c ex Falvesa by Falvelon) took out the QTIS 2YO Maiden Handicap (1200m) at Mackay. The Jared Wehlow-trained colt produced a dominant victory, coming home two and a half... Read More