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Churchill embarks on the ‘spring that never was’ for Galileo
Chris Waller-trained Conqueror can prove a pivotal winner for Coolmore stallion in tomorrow’s Up And Coming Stakes On tomorrow’s card at Rosehill, Coolmore shuttler Churchill (Galileo) faces a moment of reckoning as he bids to achieve what his revered sire Galileo (Sadler’s Wells) failed from his first crop of southern hemisphere-bred progeny – land a... Read More
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Verry Elleegant well beaten but trainer not disheartened
Francis Graffard described Verry Elleegant’s (Zed) performance in yesterday’s Prix Jean Romanet (Gr 1, 2000m) as ‘rusty’, with last season’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) winner finishing last of seven runners in the 2000-metre contest at Deauville, her first of a European campaign which connections hoped would culminate in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe... Read More
Duais’ spring campaign diverted to Melbourne after irregular heartbeat
Cummings’ multiple Group 1 winner set for Hawkesbury course proper barrier trial following Winx Stakes withdrawal Duais (Shamus Award), a dominant weight-for-age performer in the autumn and Australia’s leading chance in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, will barrier trial on her home track this morning to get her spring campaign back on track. The Edward... Read More
Zougotcha draws first blood in Silver Shadow
Champion trainer Chris Waller struck first in the opening leg of the Princess Series as Zougotcha (3 f Zoustar – Fast Talker by Fastnet Rock) secured a maiden stakes’ win in yesterday’s $250,000 Silver Shadow Stakes. Possessing plenty of untapped potential, the daughter of Widden Stud stallion Zoustar (Northern Meteor) threw her name into the... Read More
Anamoe lays down spring marker with dominant Winx Stakes success
Dual Guineas winner Anamoe (4 c Street Boss – Anamato by Redoute’s Choice) delivered an ominous warning to his spring rivals yesterday, when he announced his return to the track in style, producing a performance full of class to win the first elite-level contest of the new season, the Winx Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) at... Read More
Deauville Legend advertises Melbourne Cup credentials with impressive York win
Trainer James Ferguson and owner Bon Ho look to have a serious Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) contender on their hands in the shape of Deauville Legend (Sea The Stars) after the northern hemisphere three-year-old ran out a thoroughly convincing winner of yesterday’s Great Voltigeur Stakes (Gr 2, 1m 4f) at York. Already earmarked by... Read More