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‘Chautauqua deserves to take his place in The Everest’
The whole saga of Chautauqua’s racing embargo, in place until he trials to the satisfaction of stewards, borders on farce. Comic and dramatic from the start. Frankly it doesn’t make sense given that he’s never significantly transgressed on raceday. He’s been slow to begin on occasions but been no barrier rogue. Yes, of course, he... Read More
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Sandbar shows qualities in Rosebud win
First-up since his unplaced run in the Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) on March 24 and carrying 59kg, Sandbar overcame a wide draw to be near the lead throughout, fighting on well to win by a head from Charge (Zoustar), with Golden Tycoon (Hussonet) just a neck away in third place. Drifting favourite Plague... Read More
Durban to Newmarket via the Nambiti Game Reserve
I’m in good hands as the guest of Gold Circle’s soon to retire events marketing manager, Ken Tweddell whose charter has not only been to ensure that the Durban July remains the region’s greatest event but also to pen a poem each year to mark the occasion. That he intends to continue to do. I’m... Read More
Talented Danceteria looks to have the perfect profile for Australia
Reference has frequently been made to Washbourn-owned horses in this column throughout the summer, with both Thundering Blue (Exchange Rate) and Chief Ironside (Lawman) exhibiting the qualities needed to succeed in the southern hemisphere on more than one occasion. While Washbourn does not have a reputation for selling his stock and this columnist is unsure... Read More
Aurie’s Star looks set to be compelling contest
That element to the race, and it’s accompanying aura, has faded, but it’s still the first Group race of the season and, at least, this year the appearance of the two Irish bred runners adds a level of intrigue. They are Home Of The Brave who debuts in Australia and Poetic Dream who, when he... Read More
Godolphin-raced filly Multaja shows her class with fast times at Moonee Valley
Having her first start since her promising debut win in a Two-Year-Old Fillies’ Maiden (1115m) at Werribee on April 7, Multaja was resuming from the outside barrier (12) in a Three-Year-Old Fillies’ Handicap (1000m). After settling back in ninth place, Dwayne Dunn tracked forward with a wide trail with Multaja, before making a decisive move,... Read More