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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
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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
Williams stable on the hunt for fifth Railway Stakes win
Perth’s premier training partnership Grant and Alana Williams will roll out a strong hand in Saturday’s Railway Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Ascot as they look to extend their remarkable record in Western Australia’s flagship mile contest. Grant Williams first won the race with Elite Belle (Canny Lad) in 2014, while the husband-and-wife team dominated... Read More
Marsh chasing Group 1 clean sweep
A quartet of top-flight contenders on Saturday will give Stephen Marsh a decent shot at completing a memorable elite-level double at Riccarton. The Cambridge trainer’s hopes will rest on the dependable shoulders of Swiss Prince (El Roca) and his male counterpart Magic Carpet (Satono Aladdin) while fillies To Cap It All (Capitalist) and Little Black... Read More