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Aquis Farm to maintain stallions as full roster relocates to Queensland

Aquis Farm will consolidate its stallion operations in Queensland in the latest shake-up of the large-scale racing and breeding operation, bringing an end to its four-year interstate stud experiment, with high-profile Group 1 winner Pierata (Pierro) to spearhead a 15-strong line-up at Canungra. Justin Fung, Aquis Farm’s president, moved quickly to reassure breeders that he... Read More

Cafe Pharoah claims dirt Grade 1 win in February Stakes

Race favourite Cafe Pharoah (American Pharoah) captured his first Grade 1 victory in this year’s February Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Tokyo yesterday. Absent of the fans and cheers, the first Grade 1 event of the season was sent on its way on the backstretch with Air Almas (Majestic Warrior), Helios (Orfevre) and Wide Pharaoh... Read More