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Kiwi connection pull off Verry Elleegant group 1 coup

Kiwi connection pull off Verry Elleegant group 1 coup

New Zealand owner-breeder Don Goodwin was a proud man watching Verry Elleegant race to group 1 victory in the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.

  • by Chris Roots

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'As soon as Winx goes, Avilius will be the best horse in Australia.'

'As soon as Winx goes, Avilius will be the best horse in Australia.'

James McDonald might have been filling in on Avilius but he knew he was getting on a star in Saturday's Tancred Stakes, and the ease of  the win franked his opinion of the imported stayer.

  • by Chris Roots
Laurie sets Prince of Sussex for a Showdown
Autumn Racing Carnival

Laurie sets Prince of Sussex for a Showdown

Trainer Matt Laurie is looking beyond Sydney options for his likely two-year-old Prince of Sussex.

Brown produces gem of a ride to land Emancipation Stakes

Brown produces gem of a ride to land Emancipation Stakes

A decision to take luck out of play and be more aggressive on Invincible Gem delivered the Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.

  • by Chris Roots
Markwell looks for Derby redemption with Angel Of Truth

Markwell looks for Derby redemption with Angel Of Truth

Kembla Grange trainer Gwenda Markwell has never had an Australian Derby runner, but the race holds bad memories for her that she will look to erase with Tulloch Stakes winner Angel Of Truth next week.

  • by Chris Roots
Race-by-race preview and tips for Rosehill on Saturday
Today's Tips

Race-by-race preview and tips for Rosehill on Saturday

Everything you need to know to find a winner on the second day of The Championships at Rosehill.

  • by Brad Gray
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The good, the bad and the ugly come to the fore
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Autumn Racing Carnival

The good, the bad and the ugly come to the fore

In a week that emphasised the great, the sordid and the character of the turf it was divulged that Redoute’s Choice – big, male and virile – was a tongue flasher.

  • by Max Presnell
Ellerton a weather watcher with Aristia in the Vinery
Autumn Racing Carnival

Ellerton a weather watcher with Aristia in the Vinery

All eyes are on the skies for trainer Matt Ellerton ahead of Oaks winner Aristia's tilt at the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.

  • by Chris Roots
Australian Bloodstock out to break blue wall for group 1 double
Autumn Racing Carnival

Australian Bloodstock out to break blue wall for group 1 double

Jamie Lovett's Australian Bloodstock will do battle with familiar foes in both Sydney and Dubai on Saturday as they chase group 1s on two continents.

  • by Chris Roots
Avdulla tipping Estijaab to star on return to scene of her prime
Autumn Racing Carnival

Avdulla tipping Estijaab to star on return to scene of her prime

Brenton Avdulla thinks Golden Slipper winner Estijaab is ready to fire in the Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.

  • by Chris Roots
Race-by-race tips and preview for Muswellbrook on Friday

Race-by-race tips and preview for Muswellbrook on Friday

It's Cup Day at Muswellbrook as some handy horses head out to the Hunter region.

  • by Neil Evans