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Jedastar (AUS) 2 f I Am Invincible – Devoirs by Dehere

The Lloyd Kennewell-trained Jedastar (I Am Invincible) made an impressive debut when winning at Flemington on Tuesday in a quick time of 57.76 seconds. The juvenile was smartly away from barrier nine and showed good early pace to cross to the lead on the rails under Joe Bowditch. She then set a good tempo under... Read More

Inbred Danzdanzdance dominates in the Zabeel Classic

This is the grey four-year-old mare Danzdanzdance (Mastercraftsman) who on Boxing Day romped in to take out the Zabeel Classic (Gr 1, 2000m) on a heavy track at Ellerslie to follow up on her four length triumph in the Captain Cook Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Trentham earlier in December. In the Zabeel Classic Danzdanzdance... Read More

Only an all-conquering world tour could see Winx match Phar Lap’s stature

It seemed appropriate enough as the year draws to an end, a calendar year that has seen her win another seven races, each at Group 1 level, including a fourth straight Cox Plate. But I was distracted so two other immortals get a mention. I’ve wandered off the charted course, you might say. Looking at... Read More

Pin Sec 2 f Lonhro – Moderate by Commands

A narrow but very good win on debut by the filly Pin Sec saw her join the list of promising juveniles raced this season by Godolphin. She was eased after being caught deep from a wide barrier and settled out wide in seventh place before improving coming to the home turn, where she was forced... Read More

Which racing jurisdiction has the most keenly contested jockey’s championship/premiership? Plus, which jockey makes the most money?

Soumillon’s Cravache d’Or success is certainly noteworthy given his enthralling tussles with Pierre-Charles Boudot in recent seasons, while the French and Hong Kong titles are generally the most compelling and probably the most keenly sought. However the Belgian born Soumillon falls a long way short when it comes to which jockey is getting the most... Read More

Whispering Brook produces fast sectionals in promising first-up win at Flemington

Having her first start since fifth in the Robert Sangster Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Morphettville in May, Whispering Brook raced close to the speedy leader Rocket Tommy (Hold That Tiger), got to the front at the 200 metres and then dug deep to score by a head in a time of 1:03.25 on the... Read More