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First Five delivers Greene Group 1 breakthrough
Te Rapa visitor First Five (Almanzor) delivered on his enormous potential when he gave trainer David Greene his first Group 1 success when taking out Saturday’s Telegraph (Gr 1, 1200m) at Trentham. Carrying his favourite number 10 saddlecloth, the strapping son of Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) took full advantage of that good omen as he dominated... Read More
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‘He has that little bit of class about him’ – Trip to the Gold Coast awaits Zip Lock after dominant B.J. McLachlan victory
Zip Lock (Hellbent) will bid to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Storm Boy (Justify), Coolangatta (Written Tycoon) and Unencumbered (Testa Rossa) by landing next month’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) following a rousing success in Saturday’s B.J. McLachlan Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at Eagle Farm. The Chris and Corey Munce-trained colt... Read More
‘I’ve always wanted to be a trainer’ – Maher graduate Liam Ruddy joins NSW training ranks
The latest young trainer to emerge from the Ciaron Maher system stepped out this week when former racing manager Liam Ruddy was granted his trainer’s licence, with the 25-year-old set to saddle his first runner on Sunday. The Scottish expat, who left the Maher operation in early November, told ANZ News that training had always... Read More
Tough Yorkshire ready to climb higher peaks
Potential superstar Yorkshire (Snitzel) is becoming not only as one of the most exciting performers in the country but also the poster boy for Mark Player and Rob Roulston’s growing colts syndicate PR Funds, an enterprise which has made great strides in a short amount of time. The two bloodstock buyers and, at various times,... Read More
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
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