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STUPENDO

 (2 c Supido – Bisutti by Northern Meteor) TRAINER: Danny O’Brien RACE: Aquis Gold Nugget (1100m) The final flurry to ensure a spot in next weekend’s $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) arrives today courtesy of the Aquis Gold Pearl (1100m) and its male equivalent, the Aquis Gold Nugget, in which the subject... Read More

Latizia (AUS)

Latizia (AUS) 2 f Capitalist – Spanish Pipedream by Scat Daddy O: A Kheir, D A Nugent, Newgate S F, L Caminiti, A J Keevers, G Mitchell, Mad K Racing, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald & R E Wilson B: S F Bloodstock L L C T: Ciaron Maher and David Eustace S:... Read More

Six of the Best at Magic Millions

Here, in no particular order, is a guide to a handy half-dozen likely to catch the eye at the Magic Millions sale. Lot 1: c. Justify-Eckstein (by I Am Invincible) On account of Coolmore Stud The first cab off the rank could be a Ferrari. Not just at the Millions, but across the land. Being... Read More

Hong Kong’s European imports need a Classic Series revival

Packing Victory’s (Reliable Man) smart win on New Year’s Day sharpened the focus on Hong Kong’s Classic Series candidates, with the first leg, the Hong Kong Classic Mile (Listed, 1600m), now just 25 days away. The emphasis on the pick of the circuit’s emerging four-year-old talent will only intensify this Sunday when, in a 1600-metre... Read More

Ferraris has had enough as he brings an end to his Hong Kong career

David Ferraris has told Asia Bloodstock News that he will take time out to clear his head in the wake of his decision last Sunday to hand back his trainer’s licence to the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The multiple Group 1-winning handler, who will close out his 18-year tenure with five runners at Happy Valley... Read More

Two for Gold Standard

New winners Gold Standard (pictured above) – Spendthrift’s first season sire Gold Standard (Sebring) hit the target with just his second individual runner as Sheeza Belter (2 f ex Saxabelle by Saxon) took out the Magic Millions Plate (1100m) at Ascot Saturday. Sheeza Belter was a $50,000 buy for owner Justin Warwick out of the... Read More