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Jockey Blake Shinn is scheduled to take a significant step towards his return to racing when he participates in the Flemington jump-outs this Friday. Shinn is booked to ride War …

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Trainer Will Freedman acknowledges Cold Brew’s tendency to misbehave during races but notes his consistent ability to win regardless. “I don’t know if the penny will ever drop with him, …

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The Grahame Begg-trained Miraval Rose is set to commence her early spring preparations with a run in a late-season weight-for-age event. The mare is entered for the 1100-metre Group 3 …

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Barry Lockwood initially expressed that there wasn’t much to report regarding his filly Extreme Taste “because she hasn’t won yet.” However, after further discussion, he’s much more optimistic about her …

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Trainer Craig Carmody, who previously conditioned Sir Les’ dam, Everage, to stakes success, is dedicating significant effort to refining the promising three-year-old gelding’s natural capabilities. The All Too Hard colt …

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Tennessee Bound, an undefeated mare, would likely be considered a strong favourite for the Caulfield race she is entered for. However, trainer Ciaron Maher is adopting a cautious strategy, preferring …

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Mark Walker is adopting a cautious stance with the talented mare Bellatrix Star as she approaches her return to racing, a decision influenced by his past experiences with the horse …

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The middle of winter is not usually a launchpad for Coolmore Stud Stakes success, but the Lindsay Park stable is hoping Hard Kick will buck that trend. The emerging gelding …

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Trainer Gratz Vella has announced Music Time will be set for The Kosciuszko during the Sydney spring carnival, bypassing the Group 1 Golden Rose for three-year-olds. Vella cited the significant …

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While Tulloch Lodge generally maintains its lofty standards, they have experienced a lighter two-year-old season. However, their primary stable rider, Tim Clark, is predicting that the current crop of juveniles …

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The focus is intensifying for Sheza Alibi. The highly-regarded filly is nearing the conclusion of her Queensland stint and is set to rejoin the Pakenham stable operated by Peter Moody …

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Cellarmaster ($5.50) secured victory in the Winx Guineas by the narrowest of margins over Platinum Pantheon ($6.50), with Rustemo ($8.50) finishing a respectable third. The winning dividend for Cellarmaster was …

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Unheralded mare Arabian Rose has provided Sunshine Coast trainer James Healy with his first stakes win, achieving a memorable hometown victory in the Listed Glasshouse Handicap at Caloundra. The mare …

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Luke Cartwright achieved a career milestone on Saturday, partnering Wise Inlaw to victory in the $175,000 A R Creswick Stakes (1200m) at Flemington. The leading metropolitan apprentice jockey in Victoria …

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Trainer Bjorn Baker has revealed plans that will likely see Thebudgiesmugla bypass the Grafton Cup this month, with the gelding now being aimed at the lucrative spring carnival, potentially targeting …

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Feet issues have troubled General Salute for much of his career, but the five-year-old put those concerns aside at Rosehill to secure a much-anticipated victory in the Listed Winter Stakes. …

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The Mick Van Gestel-trained Dark Glitter, under the guidance of apprentice Anna Roper, recorded its first win in 494 days with a brilliant performance in the Ranvet Handicap (1200m) at …

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The VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Final at Flemington saw an unexpected victor in Detonator Jack, who broke a long winless streak thanks to a favourable set of circumstances. Previously winless …