Author: keith
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Track conditions to determineplans for Accredited
The drying capacity of the Rosehill track will determine whether Accredited takes his place in the Winter Stakes at Rosehill as trainer Joe Pride mulls over a back-up plan.The course proper was a heavy 9 on Thursday and Pride is hoping it improves into the soft range as Accredited’s best form is on firmer ground.While…
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Cups squarely in focusfor consistent stayer
The expression ‘everyone would love a horse like this in their yard’ can apply to many runners but one who that certainly applies to is Berkeley Square.The one-time Victoria Derby favourite is once again on a path to Victorian springtime staying features and it all begins today in the Listed VRC-CRV Winter Championship Final (1600m).In…
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French Selections Friday 4th
R1 CABOURG [R-H] C1 – PRIX DU MONT-SAINT-MICHEL – 2725m (a1m1/2) – Class E Race – Harness – EUR € 33,000 C1 – PRIX DEPARTEMENT DE LA LOIRE – 2850m (a2m) – Class G Amateur Drivers Race – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX VENTRE SAINT-GRIS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden…
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STORM FORECASTFOR KEMPTON
Fine FormBelieve The Storm km – 6.23has hit the bar on his last two starts but the second division of the Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap gives him a perfect opportunity of victory at Kempton.Hailing from the family of Derby winner Pour Moi, Believe The Storm made a winning debut over seven furlongs at…
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Nassau now looksset to be next for Cercene
Joe Murphy is now favouring heading to Goodwood with his Coronation Stakes winner Cercene over the Irish Oaks.In the immediate aftermath of the popular success at Royal Ascot, connections raised the possibility of supplementing the diminutive filly for the Curragh Classic.However, Murphy’s enthusiasm to step up half a mile in trip appears to have cooled…
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French Selections Friday 4th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DES FORTIFICATIONS – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 22,100 C1 – PRIX JULES VERNE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12,000 C1 – PRIX SAINT DESIR LISIEUX – 2675m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Drivers Race –…
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PRINCIPLE TO MAKE POINT FOR THIRSK BACKERS
First Principle TH – 2.33is difficult to oppose as he puts his unbeaten record on the line in division one of the Racing TV Club EBF Novice Stakes at Thirsk.The Kingman colt did not make his juvenile debut until early December, but it was worth the wait as he quickened smartly once the gap came…
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The lights will be back on at Toowoomba’sClifford Park racecourse on Friday, July 4
The lights will be back on at Toowoomba Turf Club on Friday and no-one is happier than its chief executive Grant Sheather following a “significant” drop in revenue for the turf club.Night racing was initially scheduled to return to Toowoomba on Saturday but it would have clashed with the $1 million Group 1 Brisbane Cup…
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Spring preparationsunderway for Waller’s girls
It is set to be a case of ‘girl power’ for Chris Waller this spring with the champion trainer already welcoming back his topline fillies and mares in preparation for the new season.Along with stable star Via Sistina, Waller confirmed his Coolmore Classic winner Lady Shenandoah, the undefeated Autumn Glow, runaway Australian Derby winner Aeliana…
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JAB CAN LAND KNOCKOUT BLOW AT CHELMSFORD
Fine FormJabaara CC – 8.00can scoop more Listed honours given optimum conditions at Chelmsford, where she sets a lofty standard in the bet365 Queen Charlotte Fillies’ Stakes.Roger Varian’s four-year-old has always been held in high regard and enjoyed a fine summer last term, winning twice at this level, with arguably her best performance coming when…