Author: keith
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Wait not, want not for Whisky in Sydney Cup
With a golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup already in hand for Whisky On The Hill, some may have been tempted to avoid too much more scrutiny from the handicapper and bypass a race like the Sydney Cup.That was a topic of discussion between trainer Glen Thompson and the ownership group but when sometimes the…
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Rope Them In takes down Smooth Chino in Roma Cup
The Steve Wolfe trained Rope Them In proved too strong in a driving finish to the Group 3 Roma Cup at Ascot, reeling in the previously unbeaten Smooth Chino to claim a confidence building win on his way to his Grand Final in the $5 million Quokka at the same track on April 18.Smooth Chino,…
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HAVAILA CAN PUT OLDER RIVALS TO THE SWORD AT PLUMPTON
Fine FormHavaila PL – 4.25has youth on his side against some fairly exposed rivals in the BetGoodwin Sussex National Handicap Chase at Plumpton.Trained by Gary and Josh Moore, he hails from a yard who have an exceptional record in races of this nature. They won last year’s race with a seven-year-old in Invincible Nao and…
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Brighterdaysahead and The New Lion set to meet again in Aintree Hurdle
Brighterdaysahead and The New Lion are poised for a rematch at Aintree on Thursday.The William Hill Aintree Hurdle is one of four Grade Ones on the opening afternoon of the Grand National meeting, and plenty of attention will be on Brighterdaysahead (Gordon Elliott) and The New Lion (Dan Skelton) after they were second and third…
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Ambassadorial on song in the Easter Cup
Ambassadorial has been a revelation since joining the Melbourne Cup-winning stable of Tony and Calvin McEvoy, continuing his rise with victory in the Easter Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday.Making it three wins in succession, the son of Fiorente delivered his biggest career success, scoring as the $4 favourite under apprentice Logan Bates.Ambassadorial defeated Sea…
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Class fillies poised for Arrowfield Sprint rematch
The ledger is squared at one apiece between Marhoona and Tempted, but one filly will come away with bragging rights when they clash for the first time since last year’s Golden Slipper on Day Two of The Championships at Randwick.Both last start Group 1 winners, Marhoona and Tempted will face off in the Arrowfield 3YO…
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French Selections Sunday 5th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX JUIGNE – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 24,700 C1 – PRIX DU LANCEMENT DE LA SAISON 2026 (PRIX LE PONTET) – 3700m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 – Hurdles – EUR € 21,000 C4 – PRIX DE LA VILLE D’ECOMMOY – 2750m…
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AL QAREEM CAN RISE TO THE TOP AT MUSSELBURGH
Fine FormAl Qareem MU – 2.30will rely on his big-race experience to get his 2026 season under way with victory in the Virgin Bet Goliath Cup Stakes at Musselburgh.Karl Burke’s seven-year-old embarks on his 29th stakes start when he travels to Scotland, aiming to claim his 10th success during a busy career to date.The son…
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Virgin Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap 2026 –Runner-by-Runner Preview
Democracy DilemmaA high-class sprinter carrying top weight in this handicap. Has strong sprint form and plenty of experience in big-field races. If handling the weight, he sets a solid standard.Against The WindA consistent performer in sprint handicaps who usually runs well in competitive fields.Should be competitive again and could be involved in the finish.Tropical StormA…
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Autumn Glow confirmed for the G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller and owner John Messara announced on Tuesday that Autumn Glow will be asked to stretch her brilliance out to a middle distance for the first time during her unbeaten 11-start career for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on April 11, Day Two of The Championships.Waller, Messara and champion jockey James McDonald discussed the…