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Rey Magnerio too strong in Gold Rush
Ultra-consistent sprinter Rey Magnerio (6 g Magnus – Luchardo by Testa Rossa) made his first step beyond 1200 metres a winning one when landing Saturday’s The Gold Rush (Gr 3, 1400m) at Ascot. Trained by Robbie Griffiths, the six-year-old gelding had proven competitive in all three of his prior starts this campaign, winning the Caulfield... Read More
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Baker out to pocket more Millions after Paradoxium’s Wyong win
Bjorn Baker has another strong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1100m) contender on his hands in the shape of Paradoxium (Extreme Choice) after the colt produced a dominant performance in Wednesday’s Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1100m). Baker won last year’s edition with O’Ole (Ole Kirk), who later claimed the Gold Coast feature, and... Read More
Provence clinches close finish in Trentham Group 1
It was an anxious few moments for the connections of Provence (Savabeel) as they waited to hear the judge’s call following the Mufhasa Classic (Gr 1, 1600m) at Trentham on Saturday, and they erupted when their mare’s name was called out first. In shades of the photo finish between Enzo’s Lad (Testa Rossa) and Ferrando... Read More
Ivy looks to continue Rosemont’s winning run in Merson Cooper
Rosemont Stud will look to unveil their next promising homebred juvenile on Saturday when the Jason Warren-trained Ivy (Hanseatic) steps out for the first time in the Merson Cooper Stakes (Listed, 1000m) at Caulfield, a race that has become a meaningful touchstone for the farm. The filly arrives with strong pre-race credentials, having won all... Read More
Miller confident come-from-behind Jokers Grin can have the last laugh
Knockabout Perth trainer Bernie Miller is confident Jokers Grin (Maschino) – the quirky gelding who hasn’t changed his life – is in the right shape to excel as “the hunted” runner in Saturday’s Winterbottom Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Ascot. The 70-year-old Miller runs a team of around half a dozen horses at his property... Read More
‘It’s not too late to book in for this season’
Geisel Park Stud expecting a flurry of interest in Manhattan Rain following wonderful weekend While you’d think standing a half-brother to Redoute’s Choice (Danehill) in Western Australia might have been an easier sell than it has been, Geisel Park Stud have high hopes a booming run of results will spark a surge in demand for... Read More