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Big Wigs sets a gold standard for Tony’s team
As Tony Santic and his team prepare for life after Makybe Diva (Desert King), the timely tonic provided by the victory of Big Wigs (Gold Standard) in the big–money VOBIS Platinum Showdown (1200m) at Caulfield last Saturday could also pave the way for a potential tilt at Sydney riches this autumn. Two weeks to the... Read More
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Warwoven looks to cement last minute Slipper spot in Pago Pago Stakes
Suddenly transformed after a horror start to 2026, Bjorn Baker is not daunted by history as he sends one-time favourite Warwoven (Sword Of State) towards the Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) via the last chance saloon. Having dominated the market – and sat high on the prize-money qualification list – for the $5 million juvenile... Read More
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva dies aged 27
Makybe Diva (Desert King), the only horse in history to win three Melbourne Cups (Gr 1, 3200m), has died at the age of 27. Owner-breeder Tony Santic confirmed on Saturday that the multiple Group 1-winning champion had succumbed to a bout of colic. “From the day she came into our lives, she was never just... Read More
Hidrix downs well-touted rivals in Canonbury to top Golden Slipper market
Another high-profile juvenile race market to get a shake-up on Saturday was the Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) after the Chris Waller-trained Hidrix (Extreme Choice) made a stylish winning debut in the Canonbury Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) at Rosehill. A trio of trials prior to his competitive debut had thrown up mixed results, with well-beaten... Read More
Momentum behind Mulcaster
No buyer had a stronger second half of the day than the Guy Mulcaster-Chris Waller axis, and they ended the session by snaring a well-bred son of Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) from The Chase at $1.2m. The colt is the third foal out of Dame Giselle, a four-time Group 2 winner and Group... Read More
Miss Joelene looking to make more waves on the Gold Coast
Tough as teak homebred mare Miss Joelene (Russian Revolution) will headline a three-pronged attack set to launch on the opening day of the Magic Millions Carnival for racing, breeding and life partners Darren Wilson and Janelle Whalley, who operate under the Wilrace banner. The couple established Wilrace from the back yard of their suburban Brisbane... Read More