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Jockeys to fly the flag for Australia in Hong Kong
Champion jockey Hugh Bowman renews his association with Werther in the Hong Kong Cup and will also ride Singapore’s sprint sensation Lim’s Cruiser in the Hong Kong Sprint. The jockey has also been booked to partner 2016 winner Beauty Only in the Hong Kong Mile. Meanwhile James McDonald’s agent Mark Guest confirmed, last night, that... Read More
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Roheryn beaten for the first time in three starts but produces brilliant sectional times
Again ridden quietly by Josh Parr, Roheryn remained in last place in the seven-horse field until turning for home, the colt then making considerable late ground for second without threatening the winner Chess Star (Fighting Sun) who scored by just over two lengths. His ride created quite some controversy, mainly due to Parr’s manager tweeting... Read More
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Media Sensation the latest good one bred by Linda Huddy
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Jockeys reminded that life can be tough when Joao is in town
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Winner of non-stakes race at end of Flemington carnival surprises with outstanding sectionals
He was the Danny O’Brien-trained gelding Order Of Command (Squamosa), who had settled back in 12th place before producing a great turn of foot under Damien Oliver and fighting back for a comfortable neck win in a time of 1:03.28. But it was his sectional times that impressed; Order Of Command’s 200 metre breakdown (from... Read More