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‘I can’t believe she’s $26’ – Waterhouse backing ‘forgotten’ juveniles to make Slipper history
In this mightily momentous race’s most open edition in years, reflecting a particularly even crop of two-year-olds, several contenders might deserve the tag of “forgotten horse” in Saturday’s Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m). But the event’s biggest name – Gai Waterhouse – is adamant two of her three runners – colt North England (Farnan) and... Read More
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Bulletproof mare aims to down the big guns in Group 1 sprint
Ahead of a seemingly open renewal of the William Reid Stakes (Gr. 1, 1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday, emerging Charlotte Littlefield is growing in belief that ultra-consistent mare She’s Bulletproof (Shooting To Win) can deliver her first victory on racing’s grandest stage. With 20 wins this campaign from her 99 runners, which fires at... Read More
Bella Nipotina to be sold at public auction as glittering career comes to a close
Breeders will be afforded a rare opportunity when the multiple Group 1-winning sprinter Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) goes under the hammer in May. The only mare to win The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) was officially retired on Tuesday, bringing an end to a glittering career in which the seven-year-old amassed an extraordinary $22,757,624 in... Read More
Unraced Ole Kirk gelding shines at the trials
Unraced Ole Kirk gelding shines at the trials Tiberius, an unraced gelding by Vinery Stud’s in-form first-season sire Ole Kirk (Written Tycoon), produced an eye-catching trial at Rosehill on Monday, winning one of the five juvenile heats of the morning. Trained by Bjorn Baker, the gelding looked comfortable for the duration of the 900-metre heat,... Read More
Fairytale return for comeback Pride Of Jenni
Comeback queen Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) made a sensational return to racing with a typically dashing display in the Peter Young Stakes (Gr 2, 1800m) at Caulfield. The mighty mare, who endeared herself to the public with a series of freewheeling performances, added an unlikely chapter to a book which had appeared to... Read More
Upwardly mobile Baker stable hoping to add another string to Golden Slipper bow
Bjorn Baker is confident Strada Varenna (Street Boss) can prove herself worthy of the upper echelons of his surging stable when she seeks to qualify as his second runner in the Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday. The Warwick Farm trainer has struck a phenomenal vein of form this season, and this... Read More