Fawkner gives Williams’ team consolation
Fawkner provided something of a consolation for the Lloyd Williams team when he easily won the Oaks day opener, the La Vie En Rose Vase, at Flemington.
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Burgundy won’t need to lead, says trainer
Jason Bridgman says Burgundy won’t need to set the pace as he looks to emulate his close relation Darci Brahma in Saturday’s 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.
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Change of pace for Bennett
Renowned for breaking in three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, Greg Bennett is hoping to make his name as a trainer.
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Sarafina set for Breeders’ Cup Turf
Well-fancied French filly Sarafina cantered around Churchill Downs on Wednesday as rivals began making plans on how to pull off an upset in Saturday’s $US3 million Breeders’ Cup Turf showdown.
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Head salutes his Golden girl
Freddie Head made his first appearance at the Churchill Downs track to supervise his history-seeking mare Goldikova in a workout on Wednesday.
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Kauto Star and Long Run to clash
Long Run and Kauto Star are the headline names among 19 entries for the Betfair Chase at Haydock on November 19.
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BHA review into National concluded
A British Horseracing Authority review into the Grand National has been completed, leading to the publication of 30 recommendations “designed to continue enhancing the safety and welfare” of the Aintree showpiece.
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Americain for Zipping Classic
The latter part of the spring carnival has received a substantial boost with the decision to run 2010 Melbourne Cup winner Americain in the Group Two Zipping Classic at Sandown on Saturday week.
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Mikel Delzangles only Dunaden man in town
The internationalisation of racing was evident less than 24 hours after the Melbourne Cup when French trainer Mikel Delzangles was the only one of the winning Melbourne Cup team left in Australia.
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Bauer chasing big bonus
International raider Bauer can land a $100,000 bonus for his connections if he can win Saturday’s Group Three Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.