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Prezado (AUS)

3 g Denman – Nerrin Twister by Elvstroem O: Mr A W Bruhn, Mr S W Bruhn, Escaka, Mr P L Cooper, Scar Racing, Mr P J Daenell, Mr J C Crawford, Mr R A Wilson, Mr P J Campbell, Maverick Racing, Mr C Sarantakos, Mr M J Chaston, Mr M J Mccraw, Mr M... Read More

The 2017 Melbourne Cup goes the way of the Irish after a slow mid-race pace

In a Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) that resulted in a final time almost five seconds outside the race record, one has to wonder what has happened to Australia’s great race where the first 12 horses to cross the line were bred in Europe. The ambition to make our famous race an international event has... Read More

Steve looks at the dominance of the internationals in the Melbourne Cup

The Irish were celebrating, the English were left lamenting (yet again) and most Australians – bar prominent owner Lloyd Williams – were left wondering what the hell is going on after yesterday’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m). You all know the bare facts by now. Joseph O’Brien-trained the winner Rekindling (High Chaparral), upstaging his father... Read More

Merchant Navy takes Coolmore Stud Stakes with dramatic late finish

The Coolmore Stud Stakes (registered as Ascot Vale Stakes) (Gr 1, 1200m) is now recognised as one of Australia’s stallion making races. Originally for two-year-olds and named the Ascot Vale Stakes, it became a major sprint contest for three-year-olds in 1969 with that year’s winner, champion sire Vain (Wilkes), establishing a high standard at stud... Read More

Steve speaks to David Hayes about the Japan Cup

The Caulfield Cup winner and genuine Melbourne Cup contender and – good heavens – locally bred stayer Boom Time (Flying Spur) may yet contest the 26 November Japan Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) but there is a proviso according to the master trainer. “He’d have to finish in the first three in the Melbourne Cup. If... Read More

Vinland (AUS)

3 c Sebring – Viking Turf Belle by Elusive Quality O: Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Mr J Kennedy, Wheninrome5, Mrs A Mcdonnell, Team Mcdonnell, Mrs C A Corcoran, Mr K F Corcoran, Mr S J Hunt, Mrs A Hunt, Miss A S Mitchell T: Tony McEvoy B: Pepac Atf Ept S: Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling... Read More