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Five for Belardo
New winners Belardo – Haunui Farm shuttler Belardo (Lope De Vega) sired his fifth first-crop winner on Tuesday as Elysium (2 f ex Sonning Rose by Hawk Wing) took out the Irish EBF Auction Fillies Maiden (5.5f) at Navan. Purchased by her trainer for €15,000 at the Goffs Autumn Yearling Sale, Elysium is one of... Read More
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Parlophone (AUS)
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Dettori the half-century marvel in a sporting world dominated by youth
Frankie Dettori turns 50 on December 15 this year. He must surely be the world’s best sportsman of that age. Certainly the best in a sport which demands strength, balance, skill and bravery. A sport which is physically demanding. Who could rival him? Kelly Slater perhaps? But Slater is almost two years younger and while... Read More

Kingstar Farm resident Bull Point sired his third first-crop winner
New winners Bull Point – Kingstar Farm resident Bull Point (Fastnet Rock) sired his third first-crop winner when Crazy Train (2 f ex Crazy Idea by Henny Hughes) took out a 900-metre open age maiden at Newcastle on Saturday. The David Pfieffer-trained filly defeated Apex (Soldier Hollow) by half a length with Light And Dark... Read More

Smart ‘N’ Sexy (NZ)
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Stradivarius aims for three in a row
The three-year-olds and the stayers take centre stage on day three at Royal Ascot. Four of the seven races are to be contested by the three-year-olds, of which three are handicaps, while Stradivarius will look to become just the third horse in history to win three Gold Cups in a row. Golden Gates Handicap... Read More