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Winx’s sectional times demonstrated her Turnbull Stakes dominance
The accolades flowed freely after Winx (Street Cry) streaked away to an effortless six and a half-length victory in Saturday’s Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) with a subsequent analysis of her sectional times clearly demonstrating the level of her dominance. Having her fourth start this preparation, Winx confirmed that she is close to her brilliant... Read More
More from Steve Moran
Melbournian Steve says he enjoys the friendly rivalry between his home city and the New South Wales capital.
One thing which bothers me with The Everest (1200m) is the name. Why wouldn’t they have called it the Kosciuszko? Ah, I guess, that’s Sydney for you – delusions of grandeur. They couldn’t be content with the tallest mountain in Australia. The Everest, nonetheless, promises an enthralling contest this afternoon. The publicity it’s generated, albeit... Read More
Bring Me Roses (AUS)
3 f High Chaparral – Freckled Face by Polish Patriot O: Clairden Racing T: Tony McEvoy B: Dr DJ O’Brien W: Edward Manifold Stakes Group Two, 1600m, Flemington, 7 October The Tony McEvoy-trained Bring Me Roses followed promising late-closing placings in Listed races at Morphettville to break her maiden at her fourth start and second... Read More
Impressive Group Three win for Danehill Kodiac
Two-year-olds The Freddy Head-trained Luminate (2 f Lawman – Kalandara by Rainbow Quest) continued her good form when she won the Prix De Conde (Gr 3, 1800m) at Chantilly at the weekend. The two-year-old made a winning debut over 1600 metres at Deauville in August and was the only filly to line up in the... Read More
Ace High outstays rivals in Spring Champion Stakes
Australian bred three-year-old stayers are in short supply but Ace High (High Chaparral) is proof there are some of quality after his game, all-the-way triumph in last Saturday’s ATC Spring Champion Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) at Randwick. On the line Ace High just held off Tangled (Snitzel) to win by a short-head with Sully (Reliable... Read More
Almost two years after his death, the influence of High Chaparral continues to gather momentum as Steve reports
Last Saturday was something of a red letter day for High Chaparral as Ace High became his third Spring Champion Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) winner following Monaco Consul and Dundeel. However, it was perhaps more significant that two of his daughters – Bring Me Roses and Hiyaam – quinellaed the Edward Manifold Stakes (Gr 2,... Read More