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Everest contender Espionage to miss Spring Carnival Season with injury

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Top three-year-old sprinter Espionage is set to miss the entire Spring Carnival season after suffering a leg injury in training. The Zoustar colt will require surgery to correct the injury. He was a strong contender for many upcoming Group 1 Races and The Everest.
16/09/2024
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Neasham sets big expectations for Sunshine In Paris at Sheraco Stakes

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Annabel Neasham’s Sunshine In Paris will make her 2024/25 season debut this Saturday at Rosehill Racecourse in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m). The five-year-old mare won this race last year before a ligament strain derailed her 2023/24 campaign.
16/09/2024
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Lindsay Park back Mr. Brightside to win Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes have talked up Mr. Brightside’s Makybe Diva Stakes chances this week. The stable says their thoroughbred has everything it takes to bring home a second straight win at Flemington on Saturday.
12/09/2024
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Group 1 winner Warmonger switches jockeys ahead of big spring campaign

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Queensland Derby winner Warmonger is getting a new jockey ahead of two of his biggest upcoming races this spring. Jockey Michael Dee will now ride the Group 1 winner. Warmonger and Dee’s first race is this Saturday at Flemington in the Makybe Diva Stakes.
09/09/2024
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Lindsay Park training team eyeing The Everest for Arkansaw Kid

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Lindsay Park trainers Ben, Will and J.D. Hayes think Arkansaw Kid could be in the running for a spot at The Everest this October. They say the gelding is the best sprinter they have had since two-time Group 1 winner Vega Magic.
08/09/2024
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2024 Group 1 Melbourne Cup nominations announced, 123 horses nominated

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
123 horses have been nominated for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington this November. 103 horses come from Australia, while 20 are based abroad. Trainer Ciaron Maher looks most likely to get a win this year, with 16 horses nominated.
07/09/2024
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Chain Of Lightning gunning for The Everest spot

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Chain Of Lightning will run in her first race since May on Saturday in the Group 3 Vale Black Caviar (1100m) at Caulfield. If all goes well, the Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained mare could be in the running for a spot in this October’s The Everest at Randwick.
02/09/2024
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Imperatriz, others nominated for 2023/24 Australian Horse of the Year

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Racing Australia and Racing South Australia have announced their six finalists for the 2023-24 Australian Horse of the Year award. Imperatriz and Mr. Brightside are among the multiple Group 1 winners who have been nominated for the prestigious award.
02/09/2024
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Memsie Stakes 2024 review: Pinstriped wins big, Pride Of Jenni flops

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
The Enver Jusufovic-trained Pinstriped took home first place in the 2024 Memsie Stakes (1400m) on Saturday at Caulfield. The win was Pinstriped’s first Group 1 victory. Favourite Mr. Brightside finished half a length behind in second.
02/09/2024
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Cunningham gelding The Good Fight wins Grand National Steeplechase

Noah StrangBy: Noah Strang
Rachael Cunningham’s The Good Fight left the competition in the dust in this year’s Grand National Steeplechase (4500m). The ten-year-old gelding won the $400,000 by an impressive 25 lengths. Unfortunately, jockey Lee Horner suffered a severe fall and was hospitalised.
27/08/2024
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