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Written By dominant in the Blue Diamond Stakes
Overcoming his wide barrier under young rider Jordan Childs, Written By never looked like losing, passing the post two and a half lengths ahead of the previously undefeated filly Enbihaar (Magnus) with Oohood (I Am Invincible) a head away in third place. A decision on Written By’s participation in the Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1,... Read More
More from Steve Moran
Steve reminisces about some of the fascinating tales surrounding past Oakleigh Plates
However, nobody’s leaked any information to me and the hearing is not until 30 April – some time hence. At the moment, the allegations centre on one and one only group of trainers who are linked. Not the entire band of horsemen in the state. It’s not the end of the racing world as we... Read More
Santos stakes claims for Golden Slipper Stakes with impressive on-pace performance
Santos showed promise on debut when third behind Performer (Exceed And Excel) in the Breeders’ Plate (Listed, 1000m) at Randwick in September and Saturday was only his second start since and his first run this preparation. After beginning well, Santos raced outside the leader and favourite Legend Of Condor (Not A Single Doubt), going a... Read More
Aylmerton (AUS) 2 c Siyouni – Aloona by Smart Strike
The Jean Dubois-trained colt Aylmerton (Siyouni) broke well from barrier three and was settled in third on the rails by Jean Van Overmeire. After travelling smoothly through race he was switched across as the field began to straighten up. The son of Siyouni (Pivotal) was asked for his effort on passing the 100 metre mark... Read More
The remarkable story of Lightning Stakes winner Redkirk Warrior seemingly takes a new twist at every turn
And that he now might return to the country of his birth for Royal Ascot in June. The seven-year-old gelding was foaled at Lenore Peacock’s Manor House Stud in Middleham, North Yorkshire which sits between Mark Johnston’s Kingsley Park Stables and Karl Burke’s Spigot Lodge. It’s also well reported that Redkirk Warrior supplied his... Read More
Endless Drama now a prime stallion prospect
A distant third behind famous stablemate Winx (Street Cry) and Hartnell (Authorized) in last year’s Apollo, Irish-bred Endless Drama was a well-deserved if narrow winner on Saturday, overpowering the high-class mare Global Glamour (Star Witness) close to home, with Comin’ Through (Fastnet Rock) close up in third in a race run in 1:22.46. It was... Read More