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Anamoe’s spring campaign under injury cloud after returning lame from George Main win
The spring campaign of superstar entire Anamoe (Street Boss) looked to be in doubt last night after he was reported to have finished lame (3/5) in his off-foreleg after he added a fifth Group 1 success to his glittering CV when coming home a ready winner of the George Main Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at... Read More
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Durston a cause for celebration at end of poignant week for Highclere’s Herbert
Victory for Durston (Sea The Moon) in yesterday’s Newcastle Gold Cup (Gr 3, 2300m) marked a moment of celebration amidst a week of mourning for Highclere Thoroughbreds’ Harry Herbert. Herbert, himself a close confidant to the royal family, sees his regal association pass through his brother-in-law, John Warren, who was bloodstock manager to the late... Read More
Boughey voices staying concerns for Melbourne Cup hope Hoo Ya Mal
Hoo Ya Mal (Territories) looked a suspect stayer when disappointing in Sunday’s St Leger (Gr 1, 1m 6.5f) at Doncaster, but his trainer George Boughey believes firmer ground and the different style of racing in Australia will help him in the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m). Hoo Ya Mal was a disappointing eighth of nine... Read More
Inglis to sell Snapdancer at Chairman’s after swooping on mare for Everest slot
Deal struck with Spicer Thoroughbreds for dual Group 1-winning daughter of Choisir to contest $15 million race in October Dual Group 1-winning mare Snapdancer (Choisir) has been locked in for this year’s $15 million The Everest (1200m) in the slot owned by Inglis in a deal which ensures the top-class sprinter is sold through the... Read More
Gillard’s Rose blooms with rare broodmare feat
Half-siblings Shades Of Rose and Scallopini strike stakes wins on same day at Flemington and Rosehill Steve Gillard has achieved much in both the racing and breeding spheres. On the track, among other successes, Gillard was part of the James Harron Bloodstock ownership group of dual Group 1 winner King’s Legacy (Redoute’s Choice), while in... Read More
OTI hoping to boost reputations of ‘underrated’ New Zealand sires
OTI Racing hopes to affirm its VRC Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) stocks and provide a boost to more than one underrated New Zealand sire at Flemington today via horses at two ends of its spectrum: their highest earner and a three-year-old second-starter. While the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained I’m Thunderstruck (Shocking), very much... Read More