Author: keith
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Grahame Begg’s eye to the sky with Biologics
Biologics might have been beaten almost 10 lengths when second-last at her most recent outing, but it wasn’t a completely wasted run to Grahame Begg.It proved to the Cranbourne trainer that three-year-old daughter of I Am Invincible does not perform on Heavy tracks.The Pinecliff Racing-owned filly took no harm from the 1200-metre Flemington run on…
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French Selections Sunday 21st
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX RAYMOND FOUARD – 2175m (a1m1/4) – Gr3 – Harness – EUR € 80,000 C1 – PRIX CHRISTIAN DESVIGNE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 19,200 C1 – OMNIUM DES ANGLO-ARABES A 12,5% – 2450m (a1m1/2) – TURF – – Flat – EUR €…
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BANK ON SATANO REVE GOING ONE BETTER IN JUBILEE
Fine FormSatono Reve RA – 3.40can go one better than last year’s runner-up finish in his bid to become Japan’s first Royal Ascot winner in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.The seven-year-old six-furlong specialist was denied the historic victory during last season’s renewal when Lazzat held off Noriyuki Hori’s superstar by half a length.Japan’s shining…
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Joliestar Heads StrongQEIIJubileeCast
Australia’s big hope for Royal Ascot 2026, Joliestar (Zoustar), has been drawn in the middle for today’s G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.James McDonald’s mount will exit from stall nine in the six-furlong feature, with last year’s runner-up Satono Reve (Lord Kanaloa) towards the stands’ side in 18 under Ryan Moore.Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy’s…
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Fangirl Can Crown AStellar SeasonIn The Tattersalls Tiara
The prestigious Tattersalls Tiara at Eagle Farm Racecourse provides the perfect stage for Fangirl to add another Group 1 triumph to her already glittering resume. The Chris Waller-trained mare has long been regarded as one of Australia’s elite performers, and this final Group 1 event of the Queensland Winter Carnival presents an ideal opportunity to…
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VIA SISTINA CAN DEFENDHER WINX STAKES CROWN
Few horses arrive at the Winx Stakes with stronger credentials than Via Sistina, the reigning queen of the race and a mare chasing another chapter of history.Her victories in recent editions of the event showcased exceptional class, professionalism and an ability to perform when it matters most. Time and again she has demonstrated why she…
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French Selections Saturday 20th
R1 COMPIEGNE [L-H] C1 – PRIX PMU “LE VILLAGEOIS” A MONTMACQ (PRIX KARAKONTIE) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27,400 C1 – PRIX ISIDORE BERGUA – 2575m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX D’AUVERGNE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER…
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VENETIAN SUN TO BLAZE A TRAIL IN COMMONWEALTH CUP
Fine FormVenetian Sun RA – 3.05returned to sprinting with a bang at Haydock last time out after a failed attempt to make it at a mile and she can confirm that speed is her superpower at the highest level in the Commonwealth Cup.It has not always taken a real top-notcher to land this three-year-old six-furlong…
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Venetian Sun out to shineinCommonWealth Cup
Hot favourite Venetian Sun features among 25 confirmations for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot today.Karl Burke’s daughter of Starman was the winner of the Albany Stakes at this meeting last season and while she had her stamina limitations exposed in the 1000 Guineas in early May, she bounced back with a brilliant display in…
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French Selections Friday 19th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX MELPOMENE – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class C – Harness – EUR € 53,000 C1 – PRIX OFFICE DE TOURISME PAYS DE THIERACHE – 2750m (a1m1/2) – Class F Amateur Riders – Mounted – EUR € 23,000 C1 – PRIX DU BOSQUET D’ARIANE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden…