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Gleneagles to bypass clash with star colts – for now
San Domenico unlikely for Payne’s promising son of Capitalist but trainer holds Group 1 ambition for colt Gleneagles (Capitalist) could be given the chance to take on his generation’s best-credentialled three-year-olds during his spring campaign but it almost certainly won’t be this weekend. Rosehill-based David Payne, who took over the training of the colt during... Read More
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Xciting times ahead for for Seymour Bloodstock despite sad Sydney tale
Melbourne stakes winner for Newhaven’s Xtravagant and cup hopefuls unearthed at Valley It was hard for Mark Pilkington and Darren Thomas to ponder the spring ahead, but the maiden stakes win by young stallion Xtravagant (Pentire) and the emergence of two potential cups contenders at Moonee Valley should have them excited what is to come... Read More
Savabeel’s son Mo’unga adds to stallion appeal with Winx Stakes win
Options aplenty for Neasham’s dual Group 1 winner after Randwick victory A first-up Winx Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) victory by Mo’unga, his second at the highest level, assures the son of New Zealand’s champion sire Savabeel (Zabeel) a career at stud but at what farm or even what country that will be in remains unanswered.... Read More
Four years in the making but in-form O’Shea is more than off and running
Randwick trainer’s stable stars step out in crucial spring barrier trials When John O’Shea left the high-pressure role as Godolphin Australia’s head figure a little over four years ago and returned to life at Randwick as a public trainer the Queenslander could have felt the need to make an immediate impact on the racetrack, and... Read More
Tributes flow for thoroughbred visionary B. Wayne Hughes of Spendthrift Farm
Prominent owner and breeder to also leave a legacy through his successful Australian operation It takes a special individual to take on a challenge the enormity of a thoroughbred stud. That goes for anywhere, not least of all on the other side of the world and at the age of 81, but that is what... Read More
Sadler earmarks VRC Oaks for Hirsch’s promising Sebring filly
John Sadler believes he may have unearthed a VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) contender after the first-up win of Adele Amour (Sebring), a homebred three-year-old filly for the new proprietor of Woodside Park Stud, Eddie Hirsch. Resuming from a spell after two spaced starts as a juvenile, Adele Amour ($26) was sent forward by Michael... Read More