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Standout returns fast sectional times in impressive Expressway Stakes victory

Appropriately-named colt Standout (Exceed And Excel) looks set for a very good preparation after producing fast sectionals in his impressive first-up performance when taking out last Saturday’s Expressway Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Randwick. Having his first start since finishing second to Cosmic Force (Deep Field) in the Roman Consul Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at... Read More

Bonita Aurelia (NZ)

2 f Sweynesse ex Cassie May by Red Clubs O: A G Trestrail & Mrs S Waddell T: M Baker & A Forsman B: S & L Christopher S: Karaka May Sale 2018 V: Wentwood Grange P: AG & CM Trestrail, NZ$500 W: Woburn Farm 2YO Classic, Group 3, 1200m, February 1, New Plymouth   ... Read More

Please TAB, call time on those ads

A recent study has linked the increase in road rage incidents with the surge in inane, cringe-worthy radio advertisements promoting the TAB. Live ad reads from otherwise sensible and generally conservative broadcasters have also been identified as part of the problem.  So pernicious is the trend that the study has concluded they present a bigger... Read More

First for No Nay Never

New winners No Nay Never – Need I Say More (2 g ex Bo Bardi by Fastnet Rock) backed up an impressive barrier trial win last month to score a comfortable debut victory at Matamata on sunday for the powerful Te Akau Racing team and in the process, delivered No Nay Never (Scat Daddy) with... Read More

Rulership (AUS)

(2 c I Am Invincible – Devoirs by Dehere) O: Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Horse Ventures, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, G1g Racing & Breeding, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Glenlogan Park, Aston Bloodstock, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Carpe Diem & Stonestreet Stables Llc T: Peter & Paul Snowden  S: Magic Millions... Read More

Outstanding closing sectionals for brilliant Caulfield winner Hanseatic

Godolphin-raced colt Hanseatic (Street Boss) demonstrated a rare brand of acceleration in his brilliant victory in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (Listed, 1000m) at Caulfield, which was highlighted by outstanding sectional times. After being trapped deep from his outside barrier (11), Luke Currie rode patiently and settled Hanseatic just beyond midfield (deep with cover) before... Read More