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Musgrove: Heavy tracks still deserve their place

VETERAN trainer Eric Musgrove says it’s silly to transfer some meetings off heavy turf tracks on to synthetic surfaces during winter.

Sandown Fifteen-year wait for owner fully Authenticated

IT took Authenticated 20 starts to break his maiden status at Sandown, but managing part-owner Brendan Smith was claiming a bigger milestone — it was his first winner in 15 years.

Internet wizard George taking racing back to the future

INTERNET entrepreneur Susannah George comes from a famous racing pedigree and is determined to connect the history and the future of the sport.

Spring carnival Queen’s horse among RV scout’s spring targets

A ROYAL Ascot-winning horse owned by the Queen tops Leigh Jordon’s wishlist for this year’s Melbourne spring carnival.

Inside Running Dwyer finds key to success with Beirut

BEIRUT was headed for the breeding barn when owner Andrew Goulopoulos decided to give the five-year-old one last chance and asked trainer Henry Dwyer to take over her training.

Randwick Twin trainers chance for rare quinella

IDENTICAL twin sisters training a quinella might be one of the rarer things to happen on a racecourse.

Australian record Weir nears record level

DARREN Weir is quickly closing in on John Hawkes’ Australian record for training the most winners in a season.

SA Racing General Custer commands respect at Morphettville

ANDREW Noblet knows General Custer must take his game to another level if he’s to snare a hat-trick of wins at Morphettville on Saturday.

Sandown Warren hoping Awakenings can win again

JASON Warren is hoping a decision to save Awakenings for a race at Sandown is rewarded when the four-year-old chases his third straight win since joining the trainer.

Inside Running Chautauqua limbers up for spring

CHAUTAUQUA has returned to light work in Sydney as he prepares for a return in the spring carnival.

Bizarre accident Jockey kicked in face, run over by ambulance

JET-SETTING jumps jockey Chris Meehan has found life on the ground particularly dangerous after being kicked in the face by a horse and then run over by an ambulance.

Winter Finals Lady at home at headquarters

LADY Selkirk has already beaten the colts and geldings once at Flemington and is poised to do so again in the Silver Bowl Series Final.