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Widden buy into Southport Tycoon
Widden Stud are the latest operation to have bought into the Bennett Racing-owned Group 1 winner Southport Tycoon (Written Tycoon). The Australian Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m)-winning colt returned last weekend with a fifth-placed effort behind The Everest (1200m)-bound Joliestar (Zoustar) in the Show County Quality (Gr 3, 1200m) at Randwick. Trained by Ciaron Maher, Southport... Read More
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The Autumn Sun ruled out of 2024 breeding season
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Lucas staying the journey with his Japanese homebred Panthalassa
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Zoustar worth $78 million after share sells for $1.3 million
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Moodie’s unwavering belief in General Beau
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