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Snitzel’s Slipper again as Emirates Park’s ‘special’ filly Marhoona delivers a Golden triumph
Breeding giant John Messara was almost lost for words before labelling Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) “an absolutely amazing stallion” after third-starter Marhoona became the Arrowfield sire’s third Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) winner on Saturday. In an extraordinary twist, Snitzel – the four-time Australian champion sire and still Arrowfield’s flagbearer at nearly 23 years of age... Read More
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‘Like all the horses in the race it’s his biggest test’
Kris Lees is hopeful he won’t feel like the bridesmaid in Saturday’s Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m), tipping Rivellino (Too Darn Hot) to put his best foot forward as he seeks victory in a race with a special meaning to the trainer’s family. The Lees name is firmly linked to the history of the world’s... Read More
‘She was just a clear standout for us’
Zoustar headlines a spending spree for Blueblood Thoroughbreds at the Magic Millions Adelaide sale A filly by Widden Stud’s flagship stallion Zoustar (Northern Meteor) came out on top as the curtain came down on the 2025 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale on Tuesday. Consigned by Baramul Stud, the filly sold to Blueblood Thoroughbreds in conjunction... Read More
Strong vibes ahead of the Magic Millions Adelaide sale
The Adelaide yearling sale kicks off on Monday with 385 lots set to go under the hammer and Magic Millions is confident the auction will hold up compared with recent years. Zoustar (Northern Meteor), The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice), Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) and Written Tycoon (Iglesia) are among some of the leading names among 103... Read More
Mcgaw proves his mettle in Showdown battle
Emma-Lee and David Browne scored their biggest win since crossing the Tasman when their bargain buy Mcgaw (I Am Immortal) confirmed his latent talent with a determined win in the $1 million VOBIS Platinum Showdown (1200m). Mcgaw’s debut win at Pakenham had been a relative stroll in the park, but on Saturday the $14,000 purchase... Read More
Sky’s the limit for ‘bomb-proof’ son of Written Tycoon
Skyhook (Written Tycoon) earned an 11th hour entry into next week’s $5 million Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) after his electric victory in Saturday’s Pago Pago Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at Rosehill. The colt, who is trained by Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou, received a ballot exemption for the world’s richest juvenile race after he... Read More