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Sea King emerges as Melbourne Cup favourite after Bendigo Cup win

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
After winning the Group 3 Bendigo Cup on Wednesday, Sea King has earned a place in the upcoming Group 1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on 5 November. The six-year-old gelding also shot up the betting odds list after his big win.
31/10/2024
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Via Sistina weighing up options after historic Cox Plate win

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
After winning the Cox Plate by a remarkable eight lengths, Via Sistina’s trainers are undecided on which race to enter the seven-year-old in next. Both the Melbourne Cup at Flemington and the Hong Kong Cup Sha Tin are options.
28/10/2024
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Okita Soushi headed to Melbourne Cup after Moonee Valley Gold Cup win

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Okita Soushi secured a place in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup after winning the Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup on Friday night. The Ciaron Maher-trained thoroughbred is still chasing the first Group 1 win of his career.
28/10/2024
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Mr. Brightside eying big Cox Plate performance after previous misses

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
After narrowly losing the 2023 Cox Plate by a nose to Hong Kong star Romantic Warrior last year, jockey Craig Williams says Mr. Brightside is out to win this year’s $5 million race at Moonee Valley.
24/10/2024
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Former Everest winner Think About It retired after scary fall at Randwick

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
After a frightening fall heading into the stretch of the Group 3 Sydney Stakes at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, Think About It is going to retire. The six-year-old is a two-time Group 1 winner and the winner of last year’s The Everest.
21/10/2024
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“There is a little bit of nerves”: Chris Waller talks Everest chances

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
World class trainer Chris Waller has admitted that he is starting to feel a bit of pressure leading into The Everest. The race is on Saturday, 19 October at Randwick Racecourse. Waller’s top mare Joliestar is the Everest betting favourite.
18/10/2024
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Chris Waller: Joliestar is fresh and ready for The Everest

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Top Chris Waller says his star mare Joliestar is fresh and on track for a “brilliant” run at The Everest this Saturday at Randwick Racecourse. Waller is looking for his third Everest win, while Joliestar is vying for her second Group 1 win.
18/10/2024
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‘He’s absolutely fine’: James Cummings gives Traffic Warden injury update

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
After reporting an injury to the NSW Stewards last Thursday, Godolphin head trainer James Cummings says Traffic Warden is “absolutely fine” and will be ready to race in The Everest at Randwick Racecourse on 19 October.
14/10/2024
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Lindsay Park racing team talks up Mr. Brightside’s ahead of Cox Plate

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
The Lindsay Park team say Mr. Brightside is on track for a strong Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse on 26 October. He will race at Caulfield in the Might And Power Stakes on Saturday as a part of his Cox Plate prep.
12/10/2024
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All-Star Mile, The Everest upgraded to Group 1 status for 2024/25 season

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Racing Australia has confirmed that the All-Star Mile and The Everest will be Group 1 races for the 2024/25 horse racing and beyond. The decision has also been ratified by the Asian Racing Federation.
11/10/2024
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