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From Ella to Kandy, Moran sights chances of Western Express in Yasuda Kinen
Colombo is pleasant enough but largely uninspiring. As best as I can gather it is the December 1942 birth place of Sri Lanka’s best known racing figure Muzaffar Ali Yaseen, occasional Australian resident and owner-breeder of Redoute’s Choice and, of course, Lankan Rupee. His name, as one of the wealthiest men in the country,... Read More
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Black Caviar’s son impresses on debut with quick closing sectional times
After being tightened for room at the start, Prince Of Caviar remained at the tail of the ten-horse field until gaining a split at the 300 metres. He then made very good ground to finish just over four lengths from the winner Scottish Rogue (Rothesay) in the Ladbrokes 2YO Handicap (1200m). Racing on a Soft... Read More
Seasons (AUS) 3 f Sebring – Acouplamas by Al Maher
Seasons had shown plenty of promise with a pair of seconds at her first two outings and broke through for a promising first win this week. She began well and was settled in third place under Tim Clark, tracking the leaders, before moving up to the front on straightening. She then went on to score... Read More
Youngstar truly bred for Oaks success
Ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, Youngstar had to overcome difficulties apart from the rain affected going but the Chris Waller-trained filly was still able to finish strongly for a narrow victory, her fourth in a row from only seven starts. Youngstar defeated Another Dollar (Ocean Park) by a nose with Sheezdashing (Myboycharlie) just a half-head further... Read More
European rivals no match for brilliant Merchant Navy
Thus, I was switching the phone on and hoping for internet connection before the wheels had touched the tarmac at Bandaranaike International Airport. Of course he’d won as predicted, at the risk of being a smarty pants, in my latest travel instalment (column). Thus, (although I’m not sure my year ten English teacher or John... Read More
European Classic results are still refusing to follow the script
A son of Aquis Farm shuttle stallion Holy Roman Emperor (Danehill), the Ken Condon-trained Romanised produced a vastly-improved performance on his first start over 1600 metres, running last at halfway but seeing the trip out really strongly to overhaul long-time leader and Poule d’Essai des Poulains (Gr 1, 1600m) fifth US Navy Flag (War Front)... Read More