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Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday

Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday

Form analyst Nic Ashman has identified a lightly-raced European import running at Caulfield as his best bet this Saturday. Caulfield R6 N11 SIMURGH "Terrific Australian debut at Pakenham then showed he'd come on from...

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Eye for Jai!

Eye for Jai!

One of Australia's best known and most popular racehorses will compete in a special tribute to Jai Arrow on Saturday. Private Eye's trainer Joe Pride, a fanatical South Sydney NRL fan, and owners Proven Thoroughbreds...

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WHISKEY calls the SHOTS!

WHISKEY calls the SHOTS!

Twenty months between drinks is a long interval so connections of SHOT OF WHISKEY were understandably relieved as much as thrilled to see the 5yo lead from barrier to box at Doomben on Wednesday. The SPIRIT OF BOOM...

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The Week Ahead May 27

The Week Ahead May 27

A favourable barrier draw has PRIVATE EYE poised to run well in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Barrier draws have historically not been kind to PRIVATE EYE but this Saturday he is...

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Sectionals Review May 26

Sectionals Review May 26

What a pleasure it is to lead this article with a horse I own a share in. OBSIDIAN DREAM is her name and smashing the clock in Hawkesbury maidens is her game. The toe nail I bought was part of a trio of yearlings that...

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Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday

Nic Ashman’s best bet for Saturday

Form analyst Nic Ashman's best bet this Saturday comes in the Listed Bill Carter Stakes (1350m) for 2yo fillies at the Doomben Cup meeting. Doomben R3 N1 I AM DIRTY "Third-up and gets a nice set up for a 2yo having...

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OBSIDIAN DREAM breaks through

OBSIDIAN DREAM breaks through

The Joe Pride-trained OBSIDIAN DREAM is a maiden no more following a commanding performance at Hawkesbury on Thursday. Partnered by Sam Clipperton, the 3yo filly led throughout the 1400m Maiden Plate for Fillies &...

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STOCKMAN rides off into retirement

STOCKMAN rides off into retirement

Proven Thoroughbreds’ flagship stayer STOCKMAN has been retired from racing with an equestrian career now ahead of him. The rising 10yo gelding retires as a bona fide stalwart for Proven, having raced for seven seasons...

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The Week Ahead May 20

The Week Ahead May 20

This week for Proven Thoroughbreds, tough gelding SHOT OF WHISKEY gets his shot at an elusive Saturday metropolitan victory while a pair of 3yo fillies attempt to shed maiden status, pending the weather. Brisbane has...

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Sectionals Review May 19

Sectionals Review May 19

The ability to run time from the front is what most punters gravitate to and it’s the reason TOWN CRIER notched his 7th win last week. Nation-wide, around 20% of leaders go on to win their race. It’s the most...

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Nic Ashman’s Best Bet for Saturday

Nic Ashman’s Best Bet for Saturday

Form analyst Nic Ashman's best bet this weekend comes in the Group 3 Dark Jewel Classic (1400m) for the mares at Scone's feature Saturday meeting. SCONE R9 N9 SURFIN BIRD "Made huge progression last preparation and she...

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City win for TOWNY!

City win for TOWNY!

TOWN CRIER’S courageous first-up victory at Ipswich Wednesday resonated with both his connections and the many industry participants touched by SPIRIT OF BOOM. It was the first Metropolitan grade winner for...

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