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Observer delivers a first for Godolphin with gutsy Derby win
The epic Godolphin double was completed when Ghaiyyath (Dubawi) colt Observer produced a commanding front-running display in the $2 million Victoria Derby, giving leading trainer Ciaron Maher his second success in the Classic and completing an unforgettable four-timer for jockey Mark Zahra. Zahra – who also won the Wakeful Stakes (Gr 2, 2000m) aboard Getta... Read More
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Group 1 wins for homebred pair Tentyris and Observer headline spectacular day for Godolphin at Flemington
Godolphin achieved a spectacular brace of wins at Flemington on Derby Day, each with homebred colts as Tentyris (Street Boss) and Observer (Ghaiyyath) stamped their class when taking the Coolmore Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) and Victoria Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) respectively under in-form jockey Mark Zahra. Beginning the red-letter day, Tentyris was produced to... Read More
McArdle’s My Gladiola set to take on the boys in the Coolmore
John McArdle is hoping his star filly My Gladiola (I Am Invincible) can upstage the boys when she lines up as the sole filly in Saturday’s Coolmore Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Flemington. The striking grey will be out to join an illustrious honour roll of fillies to have conquered the ‘stallion-maker’ in recent... Read More
Snowden chases Coolmore redemption with Beadman and Raging Force
Peter Snowden is hoping history repeats itself at Flemington on Saturday 14 years after Sepoy (Elusive Quality) gave him one of his most memorable victories in the Coolmore Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m), with the master trainer preparing to launch a strong two-pronged attack in this year’s renewal of the stallion-making Group 1. The Snowden... Read More
Heathcote has Abounding ready to bloom in the Empire Rose
Robert Heathcote is hopeful he can snap a ten-year Group 1 drought in Melbourne when his supremely consistent mare Abounding (Rich Enuff) tackles the mile for the first time in her career in Saturday’s Empire Rose Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Flemington. Heathcote is delighted to be “back in the big time” as he chases... Read More
Charlton bids to emulate the achievements of his famous father
Given that Roger Charlton trained the winner of the English Derby (Gr 1, 1m 4f) in only his second season as a trainer, it would be entirely fitting if, a quarter of a century later, son Tom could follow in his famous father’s footsteps – albeit on the other side of the world. Back in... Read More