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Steve Speaks To Widden Stud’s Antony Thompson
Timing is everything as most in the racing and breeding game, including Widden Stud’s Anthony Thompson, would attest. Steve reports: Timing dictates that a fourth-year stallion can sometimes be a tough sell but Antony Thompson takes the view with Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) winner Shamus Award (Snitzel) that wherein lies doubt, lies opportunity. “Fourth... Read More
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Marishka (AUS)
3 f Exceed and Excel – Bahia by Snippets O: Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd T: Peter and Paul Snowden B: Corumbene Stud W: Tab.com.au Handicap, 1100m, Canterbury, 30 August Marishka staged a really promising effort in winning over 1100 metres on debut at Canterbury on Wednesday. Ridden by Blake Shinn, the filly was settled in... Read More
Steve Speaks To Attunga Stud’s Brian Nutt
ATTUNGA STUD’s Brian Nutt tells Steve it will be ‘business as usual’ despite confirming the sale of his property to Yarraman Park Stud. Brian Nutt will hand over the keys, in June next year, to Attunga Stud to Harry and Arthur Mitchell of neighbouring Yarraman Park after more than 20 years at the 220 hectare... Read More
Additive Nature Continues To Impress With Very Smart Sectional Times
The Bjorn Baker-trained colt Addictive Nature (Savabeel) continues to impress by producing very smart sectional times, again highlighted in his win in Saturday’s Ming Dynasty Quality (Gr 3, 1400m) at Rosehill. Lightly raced, having had only three starts to date, Addictive Nature has impressed with surprisingly quick times, especially considering his staying pedigree. The son... Read More
Enable Demolishes Yorkshire Oaks Rivals
Two-Year-Olds The Mark Johnston-trained two-year-old filly Threading (2 f Exceed And Excel – Chaquiras by Seeking The Gold) preserved her unbeaten record when impressively landing the Lowther Stakes (Gr 2, 6f) at York last Thursday The filly, who won over six furlongs on debut at Goodwood earlier in the month, was settled off the pace... Read More
Pariah Stakes His Claim For The Golden Rose
Pariah (Redoute’s Choice), one of Australia’s best two-year-olds last season, showed he may be even better at three with a stylish first up win in last Saturday’s San Domenico Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m). Settled back in the field from his wide barrier, Pariah took the lead in the straight after a skilful ride from jockey... Read More