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Perroquet (NZ) 3 f Ocean Park – Pernod by Centaine
The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained Perroquet (Ocean Park) scored this victory on her third career start, having failed to finish at Matamata on debut in December before running fourth on at Avondale in January. The three-year-old filly broke well from barrier seven under Michael McNab, before accelerating wide from the 500 metres to... Read More
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Supreme Thoroughbreds’ Grayling looks ahead to the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
“They’ve scrubbed up all right,” he said of this year’s Premier yearlings as the ‘shampoo and blow wave’ touches were applied at Oaklands on Tuesday. Chances are they’re better than all right as Supreme last year, was the leading vendor at Melbourne Premier for the first time, an impressive outcome for a business which has... Read More
Written By dominant in the Blue Diamond Stakes
Overcoming his wide barrier under young rider Jordan Childs, Written By never looked like losing, passing the post two and a half lengths ahead of the previously undefeated filly Enbihaar (Magnus) with Oohood (I Am Invincible) a head away in third place. A decision on Written By’s participation in the Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1,... Read More
Steve reminisces about some of the fascinating tales surrounding past Oakleigh Plates
However, nobody’s leaked any information to me and the hearing is not until 30 April – some time hence. At the moment, the allegations centre on one and one only group of trainers who are linked. Not the entire band of horsemen in the state. It’s not the end of the racing world as we... Read More
Santos stakes claims for Golden Slipper Stakes with impressive on-pace performance
Santos showed promise on debut when third behind Performer (Exceed And Excel) in the Breeders’ Plate (Listed, 1000m) at Randwick in September and Saturday was only his second start since and his first run this preparation. After beginning well, Santos raced outside the leader and favourite Legend Of Condor (Not A Single Doubt), going a... Read More
Aylmerton (AUS) 2 c Siyouni – Aloona by Smart Strike
The Jean Dubois-trained colt Aylmerton (Siyouni) broke well from barrier three and was settled in third on the rails by Jean Van Overmeire. After travelling smoothly through race he was switched across as the field began to straighten up. The son of Siyouni (Pivotal) was asked for his effort on passing the 100 metre mark... Read More