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Trevor Marshallsea: It’s In The Blood
You would have to think back to Atlantic Jewel, perhaps even Black Caviar, to find a horse who’s created as much early excitement as the four-year-old currently bearing that most revered of titles in Australian racing – the Melbourne Cup favourite – Russian Camelot. The powerful Danny O’Brien trained entire has already achieved the unprecedented.... Read More
The incomparable and individual Billy Pyers
William Bert “Billy” Pyers (1933-2004). Billy Pyers is perhaps, and certainly unfairly, best known for going to jail. Twice. His release, on the second occasion, came after a pardon from French President Georges Pompidou. Quite a tale. However those stories – other than demonstrating just how popular he was with the French – don’t do... Read More
Two for Belardo
New first season sire winners Belardo Elysium (2 f ex Sonning Rose by Hawk Wing) sprung a surprise in the Weld Park Stakes (Gr 3, 7f) at the Curragh on Saturday when the Noel Meade-trained juvenile ran out an impressive winner and became the second individual stakes winner for Darley first season sire Belardo (Lope... Read More
