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Devine looks to provide Costa with a Magic day on the Coast
On the Gold Coast a young trainer will look to make a further mark and secure a runner in next Saturday’s $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the same track. That is Michael Costa with his filly Devine Factor, a $65,000 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling purchase from Bowness Stud. In contrast, in... Read More
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Jedastar (AUS) 2 f I Am Invincible – Devoirs by Dehere
The Lloyd Kennewell-trained Jedastar (I Am Invincible) made an impressive debut when winning at Flemington on Tuesday in a quick time of 57.76 seconds. The juvenile was smartly away from barrier nine and showed good early pace to cross to the lead on the rails under Joe Bowditch. She then set a good tempo under... Read More
Inbred Danzdanzdance dominates in the Zabeel Classic
This is the grey four-year-old mare Danzdanzdance (Mastercraftsman) who on Boxing Day romped in to take out the Zabeel Classic (Gr 1, 2000m) on a heavy track at Ellerslie to follow up on her four length triumph in the Captain Cook Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Trentham earlier in December. In the Zabeel Classic Danzdanzdance... Read More
Only an all-conquering world tour could see Winx match Phar Lap’s stature
It seemed appropriate enough as the year draws to an end, a calendar year that has seen her win another seven races, each at Group 1 level, including a fourth straight Cox Plate. But I was distracted so two other immortals get a mention. I’ve wandered off the charted course, you might say. Looking at... Read More
Pin Sec 2 f Lonhro – Moderate by Commands
A narrow but very good win on debut by the filly Pin Sec saw her join the list of promising juveniles raced this season by Godolphin. She was eased after being caught deep from a wide barrier and settled out wide in seventh place before improving coming to the home turn, where she was forced... Read More
Which racing jurisdiction has the most keenly contested jockey’s championship/premiership? Plus, which jockey makes the most money?
Soumillon’s Cravache d’Or success is certainly noteworthy given his enthralling tussles with Pierre-Charles Boudot in recent seasons, while the French and Hong Kong titles are generally the most compelling and probably the most keenly sought. However the Belgian born Soumillon falls a long way short when it comes to which jockey is getting the most... Read More