Author: keith
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CHRISTMAS DAY LOOKS POISED FOR DANTE DELIGHT
Fine FormThe Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes takes centre stage at York today and Aidan O’Brien looks poised to strike gold with yet another Derby hopeful in the shape ofChristmas Day YO – 4.05The master of Ballydoyle has not won this leading Epsom trial since saddling Cape Blanco to claim victory in 2010, but…
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O’Brien duo out to prove Derby claims on the Knavesmire
Aidan O’Brien will run the rule over two of his Derby hopefuls when Christmas Day and Action line up in Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York.Christmas Day defeated stablemate Endorsement on his seasonal reappearance in the Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown last month to boost his Classic hopes on either side of the Irish…
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Purton and Brown set forwhirlwind Doomben Group 1 raid
Ethan Brown and Zac Purton will both make their way from Hong Kong to Doomben this week to ride in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 which will be contested over 1200m at the city track tomorrow.The background stories to the participation of these two riders have taken different paths.The Brisbane Racing Club was proactive in…
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Devil Night targets Doomben 10,000
Wayne Hawkes is confident Blue Diamond winner Devil Night will take some beating in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m) tomorrow.The colt by Extreme Choice burst onto the scene, becoming the second horse since Redoute’s Choice to win the Blue Diamond at their second start but has gone winless in seven runs since.Described as a…
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French Selections Thursday 14th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX ESOTERIQUE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Listed – Flat – EUR € 73,200 C1 – PRIX DE L’ASCENSION – 2275m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Harness – EUR € 24,000 C1 – PRIX VIEUX CHATEAU – 5200m (a3m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 – Cross – EUR €…
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High-class sprinter ready for first start
Jim Goldie has raised the tantalising prospect that last season’s Group 1-winning sprinter American Affair could return from his lengthy absence an even better horse.Not seen in action since winning the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot last June, the six-year-old has been given plenty of time to get over a fetlock joint injury,…
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Jimmysstar looking to bounce back at Doomben
The Ciaron Maher stable is acutely aware of the task confronting Jimmysstar every time he steps out.The New Zealand-bred galloper is regarded one of Australia’s best, but his racing pattern means he can be vulnerable.Jimmysstar has an enviable record, 11 wins from 26 starts and more than $8.5 million in prize money which Maher and…
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Title Fighter back foranother Straight Six tilt
Trainer Clayton Douglas is looking to repeat history when sprinter Title Fighter heads to Flemington.Title Fighter is down to run in the Listed Straight Six (1200m) on Saturday as he bids to win the race for the second successive year after he lowered the colours of Deekay.Last year Title Fighter came off finishing sixth to…
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French Selections Wednesday 13th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX DU PERREUX – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Gr3 – Harness – EUR € 90,000 C1 – PRIX DE RIQUEWIHR – 2800m (a2m) – Class F – Harness – EUR € 17,000 C1 – PRIX EL PASO III – 3600m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 – Hurdles – EUR €…
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FOOD FOR THOUGHTFOR BEVERLEY BACKERS
Fine FormBeverley plays host to an interesting Clearanswer Call Centres Maiden Fillies’ Stakes where royal runnerFood For Thought BE – 2.30makes most appeal.The daughter of Dubawi was not beaten far when second to Sacred Ground at Yarmouth last season and the winner has gone on to be placed in two Newmarket Listed contests since.The form…