Written by Kristen Manning

Cover image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan

Triple Group 1 winner Duais (Shamus Award) has been retired after scans confirmed that swelling in her off-fore leg was an injury to her medial suspensory branch.

The news comes just a day after connections had accepted a spot in the rich All-Star Mile to be held at Caulfield on Saturday, March 16.

“The injury requires us to stop her preparation and after consultation with the ownership group, the decision has been made to retire her, effective immediately,” the Edward Cummings stable said in a statement.

Winner of seven of her 33 starts and over $4 million in prizemoney, Duais was bred by Matthew Irwin out of his lightly raced Grafton maiden winner Meerlust (Johannesburg {USA}) for whom he paid $22,000 as a yearling at the 2009 Inglis Scone Yearling Sale.

Duais is the fifth foal and one of the four winners produced by that well-related mare who is also dam of the G3 Sunshine Coast Guineas and Listed Princess S. winner Baccarat Baby (Casino Prince) and the metropolitan winners Amiche (Nicconi) and Amity Gal (also by Shamus Award).

Sent out at 40-1 at her debut in a Newcastle maiden in June 2020, Duais found the line well to finish second, a few months later recording her first victory at that same track.

Stylishly rising through the classes, Duais won her first feature event, the G3 Adrian Knox S. at Randwick in April 2021 before a game second to Hungry Heart (Frankel {GB}) in the G1 ATC Oaks. She took that form to Queensland where she was an easy winner of the G1 Queensland Oaks and that spring she added the G3 Coongy S. to her record.

A 2l win over Think It Over (So You Think {NZ}) in the G1 Australian Cup saw her make her mark as one of Australia's best middle-distance horses and she was all the more impressive when recording a 3.5l win in the G1 Tancred S.

That was to be her last win though she remained competitive in top company, purchased last spring by Yulong to add to their burgeoning broodmare band.

One of her G1 W.S Cox Plate-winning sire's 24 stakes winners and six Group 1 winners, Duais is an exciting broodmare prospect being a descendant of the famed matriarch Fanfreluche (Can) (Northern Dancer {Can}).

This is a family that has enjoyed international success with its impact in Australia sizeable thanks to the deeds of Encosta De Lago and Flying Spur.

Duais will be missed by those who worked with her.

“Naturally this is a sombre moment for our stable and our minds not only turn to what she has been able to accomplish on the racetrack, but also to the people involved in her career that helped her become a triple Group 1 winner,” the stable's statement read.

“Our staff have been incredible to her throughout her life in the stable, as have her riders, jockeys, vets, farriers, physios and of course her ownership. The success of any horse depends on the active involvement of so many facets and people within our industry. We thank you all.”

“We are very fortunate to have had Duais come into our lives and develop into the magnificent mare she is today. She showed sparkling brilliance and gut-wrenching determination and toughness on the racetrack.”

“Some of her losses provided some of her greatest performances. All of those associated closely with our stable, as well as many away from it, will miss seeing her on the track at Hawkesbury and on the racetrack. We know we will never have another Duais but we hope to have a horse like her.”

Written by Kristen Manning

Cover image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan

Thirteen trials took place at Randwick this morning - a good morning for the Waterhouse and Bott stable and for the Widden-based stallion, Zoustar.

Getting the upper hand late in the first of the morning's juvenile trials (the sole 1045-metre heat) was the Les Bridge-trained, cleverly named, unraced homebred Aye Aye Captain (Merchant Navy). A son of the Canterbury winner Dal Dal (Encosta De Lago), he was having his third trial - showing improvement at each outing. A half-brother to the city winners French Rock (Statue Of Liberty {USA}) and Skedaddle (I Am Invincible), he is a grandson of the Listed winner Blab (Flying Spur) who produced the G1 Flight S. winner Speak Fondly (Northern Meteor) and the G2 Hobartville S. winner Wild And Proud (Snowland).

Also unraced is the runner-up Inoue (Shalaa {Ire}), another homebred and a previous Randwick trial winner. He is out of the Group 2-placed The Darling One (Lonhro), dam of the Listed Cap d'Antibes S. winner Wayupinthesky (Snitzel).

The first of three heats over the shorter trip of 740 metres was taken out by Zsa Zsa (Zoustar) who was game getting up along the rails. The unraced filly is a member of the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable - purchased by them with owners Strawberry Hill Stud for $800,000 at last year's Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.

She is the first foal for the unraced Katresha (Fastnet Rock), full sister to the G3 Arrowfield Classic winner Dawn Wall and half-sister to the G3 Nell Gwyn S. winner Osaila (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) and the G3 Dance Design S. winner Obama Rule (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) - in turn dam of the triple Group winner Insinuendo (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}).

Zsa Zsa's third dam is the French Horse of the Year Detroit (Fr) (Riverman {USA}), dam of Carnegie (Ire) from the family of Zabeel (NZ). Waterhouse and Bott also had the second-placed runner Catoggio (Written Tycoon), a son of the dual stakes winner Palazzo Pubblico (Conatus) and half-sister to the Listed winner Palazzo Spirit (Spirit Of Boom). The $460,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale graduate was a debut fourth in the G3 Maribyrnong Plate in November.

The same stable enjoyed success in the following heat with Manuscript (Written By) who has now won two of his three trials. The $85,000 Magic Millions purchase, bred by Newhaven Park, is out of the Group 3-placed Sugarparma (Snitzel).

And it was another Waterhouse/Bott finish to the next trial with Phenom (Zoustar) defeating her stablemate Killcare Beachgirl (Too Darn Hot {GB}). A $300,000 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, bred by Emmanuel Bloodstock, the winner is a full sister to the G3 Black Opal S. runner-up Solar Winds out of the city winner Saga Of The Storm (Real Saga).

The runner-up is a Strawberry Hill homebred, half-sister to the G3 Autumn Classic winner Castlereagh Kid (Snitzel) from the prolific Denise's Joy (Seventh Hussar {Fr}) family.

A winner earlier in the morning was King's Gambit (I Am Invincible) who was a beaten but hardly disgraced favourite in the G1 Oakleigh Plate at his first run since taking out the G2 Roman Consul S. in October.

The 2022 G3 Gimcrack S. winner Platinum Jubilee (Zoustar) was able to shade the last-start G1 Coolmore Stud S. winner Ozzmosis (also by Zoustar) who looks to have come up in good order.

Zoustar enjoyed a particularly good morning with the lightly raced Waterhouse and Bott-trained maiden Tautou finding the line as did the Snowden-trained Zouprince.

The Ciaron Maher-trained triple stakes winner I Am Me (I Am Invincible) was also in winning form whilst another stakes winner looking set for a nice campaign is Rise Of The Masses (Russian Revolution).

The last two heats were won by unraced Waterhouse and Bott trained 3-year-olds. American Starlet (American Pharoah {USA}) - a homebred for the Hodgens family - is out of the dual Group 3 winner Amelie's Star (Testa Rossa) whilst Palikari (Knight Exemplar) - also a homebred - is out of the Group 3-placed city winner Karalee (O'Reilly {NZ}), dam of the Listed Princess S. winner Improvise (Hinchinbrook) and daughter of the G2 Sir Tristram Fillies Classic winner Moralee (NZ) (Desert Sun {GB}).

There were also four 2-year-old trials held at the Sunshine Coast - won by Will It Snow (NZ) (Super Seth), Heart And Spirit (Spirit Of Boom), Toro Strike (Toronado {Ire}) and Rising Ruby (Flying Artie).

The Waikato Stud-bred Will It Snow, a $60,000 New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale buy, is trained by Bevan Laming and was having his second trial. Having her first trial was the Stuart Kendrick-trained Heart And Spirit, a $180,000 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale graduate bred by Wicklow Lodge - also breeder of her G1 Manikato S.-winning full brother Jonker.

Her stablemate Toro Strike won the following heat. The $135,000 weanling who was re-sold as a yearling for $60,000 is a half-brother to Aim (Star Witness) out of a daughter of the G1 Coolmore Classic winner Bollinger (Dehere {USA}), daughter of the G1 Golden Slipper S. heroine Bint Marscay (Marscay).

Local trainer Billy Healey prepares Rising Ruby, a Griffin and Davis family homebred out of the metropolitan winner Royal Hussy (Reaan) whose grandam is the G1 Western Australian Oaks winner True Devotion (Beau Sovereign {NZ}).

Cover image courtesy of Race Images

Taupo: G2 Lowland S., NZ$150,000, 2000m

Newcastle: G3 Newcastle S., $250,000, 1400m

James Ross to move to Hong Kong

Australian Turf Club (ATC) Head Of Racing and Wagering James Ross has announced his resignation after eight years at the ATC to take on a leading role with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. He will finish up after this year’s Autumn carnival.

“James has been instrumental in ATC remaining at the forefront of racing in Australia," CEO Matt Galanos told Racing NSW.

“He has ensured ATC has continued to forge a reputation as an industry leader through the delivery of a world-class racing product and development of both racing and training surfaces. James has led a team which has also greatly improved the ownership experience, industry and wagering initiatives along with significant growth in international participation across Autumn and Spring carnivals. We thank James for his outstanding service and it is measure of not only his talent but also the standing of Sydney racing that the Hong Kong Jockey Club has offered him such a role.”

Legarto odds-on to take out Summer Series Bonus

The New Zealand Summer Series Bonus wraps up in Saturday’s G1 Bonecrusher New Zealand S. and favourite Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) is odds-on to take both the Group 1 win and the series bonus. The series of four races between January and March, is worth $650,000 with $500,000 to the series winner, $100,000 to the runner-up and $50,000 for the third placegetter.

“It is going to be a great day on Saturday because we have got that bonus to go for as well, which is going to be a huge payday,” co-trainer Ken Kelso told Trackside NZ.

“She doesn’t have to win it to get the bonus, it is quite exciting. She had a quiet trial here at Matamata last Thursday over 1100 metres. She was only getting warmed-up at the line. I go down every night at about 7.30pm and check her, and she licks the bowl clean by then and is looking for more. She is really thriving.”

Legarto has won 9 of her 13 starts and over $1.6 million, including the 2022 G1 NZ 1000 Guineas, 2023 G1 Australian Guineas and 2024 G1 Herbie Dyke S.

With 13.5 points to the winner, One Bold Cat (NZ) (The Bold One {NZ}) could take the winner’s bonus if he wins and Legarto finishes outside the top four on Saturday.

Table: Summer Series Table

Ben Thompson breaks through in Hong Kong

Jockey Ben Thompson won his first race in Hong Kong at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, breaking a 47-ride drought.

“It’s taken a couple of weeks, but it’s extremely rewarding to ride a winner here,” Thompson told scmp.com.

“It’s very surreal. I’m sure it’s not going to sink in straight away … but (it’s) a huge thrill and big thanks to Jamie Richards, connections and his entire team. No matter whether you’re starting off in Australia or any expatriate going to an unfamiliar country, all you want to do is ride winners. But no winner comes easy so I didn’t expect anything to be easy here, especially when it’s the most competitive racing jurisdiction in the world amongst some of the best riders in the world.”

Thompson had spent most of his career in Queensland where he has almost 800 wins, and his short-term contract in Hong Kong will end on April 4.

“Albeit tonight caps my first winner, I feel like what I’ve learned over this first three and a half weeks has been invaluable. Just watching other riders, dealing with the trainers and seeing the way they train. It feels like months worth of experience and learning in the matter of three and a half weeks. It’s been amazing. I’m extremely grateful to the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the opportunity and hopefully there’s more winners to come.”

Thompson won aboard 40-1 shot Courier Magic (NZ) (Savabeel) in Race 2, and it was the first win for the 4-year-old gelding whose eight starts have all been in Hong Kong.

Two winners for Zoustar in Hong Kong

Widden Stud’s Zoustar had two winners at Hong Kong’s Happy Valley meeting on Wednesday night with Solar Partner taking out Race 6 and Celestial Colours taking out Race 7.

Solar Partner has done all his racing in Hong Kong and has a record of three wins from 19 starts - he was purchased for $150,000 from Fernrigg Farm’s Inglis Premier Yearling Sale draft in 2019.

Celestial Colours, who raced in Australia as Ringmaster, took his career record to four wins from 15 starts. His first 10 starts and three wins were in Australia and he ran third in the Listed Phoenix S. as a 2-year-old, while he has one win from five starts in Hong Kong. A $425,000 purchase from the Newgate Farm draft at Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, he was onsold by China Horse Club for $435,000 at a 2023 Inglis Digital Sale to Hong Kong.

New 2-year-old winner for Saxon Warrior

Trainer Barry Campbell’s 2-year-old filly Hoax (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}) won Race 1 at Launceston on Wednesday beating hot favourite Gem’s Eagle (Alpine Eagle) by 1.8l.

Hoax is from the second crop of Saxon Warrior (Jpn) who shuttled to Australia from 2019 to 2022. He has sired nine stakes winners to date with only one in Australia, Listed-winning 2-year-old Archaic Smile while he also has Group 1-placed 3-year-old winner Aethelflaed.

Hoax is a homebred for Woodlawn Park Stud and is the second foal for Immortal Charm (Exceed And Excel).

Patient approach sets Aardvark for Sires Produce

Co-trainer Troy Corstens opted to skip the G1 Blue Diamond with valuable 2-year-old colt Aardvark (Capitalist) after he won the Listed Talindert S. the week prior, and aim instead for this Saturday’s G2 Sires’ Produce S.

“I had a really good chat with (part-owner) James Harron about it and just the week in between was probably a little bit too much,” Corstens told Racing.com. He trains in partnership with his father Leon.

“I think he’s a really nice horse in the making, so I would’ve hated to have gone there and just given him an absolute gut buster, ruined the whole preparation, when there's several options that we can go for that he's going to be super competitive in. Let's find out now in the G2 Sires’ Produce, if he runs really well in that, we've got the option then to have a look at the Sires’ Produce in Sydney.

“That was the thinking behind what we're doing, you're not going to know until you race on Saturday, but he is the kind of horse that does settle really well and hopefully, if he settles in his race, we can still have that finishing burst.”

Purchased for $240,000 from Highgrove Stud at the 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Aardvark ran third on debut in the Listed Debutant S. back in October, and the Talindert win was his second start.

Adelaide Cup favourite The Map gallops well

Trainers Dan Clarken and Oopy McGillivray were rapt with The Map (Alpine Eagle) who galloped at Murray Bridge on Thursday as preparation for Monday’s G2 Adelaide Cup.

“I don’t think we could be any happier with her, we’re really delighted,” McGillivray told Racing.com.

“She was great in her action, very clean in the wind and ran through the line under no pressure so we’re going there with a lot of confidence. I think you’ve always got a question mark (over running 3200 metres for the first time) but she ran the 2800 metres out at Flemington quite easily but we don’t have any reservations with her. It’s a thrill to have a stayer in your hometown cup that is a real contender. She’s a beautiful horse and we absolutely adore her.”

The Map will be ridden by Jamie Kah in the Cup and hopes to add to her career record, which stands at seven wins and five placings from 25 starts. A $35,000 purchase from Armidale Stud’s 2020 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale draft, The Map now has earnings over $390,000.

Inglis Banner moves to Melbourne Cup Week at Flemington

Off the back of the Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) and Inglis announced a four-year partnership extension which will see the $500,000 Inglis Banner (1000m) run at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The Inglis Banner on TAB Champions S. Day will join the $350,000 Inglis Bracelet to be run during Cup Week and the Inglis Sprint.

Inglis Bloodstock Chief Executive Officer Sebastian Hutch said he was excited about the new collaboration. “TAB Champions Stakes Day on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival has seen extraordinary growth in recent years and to have Inglis’ feature Victorian two-year-old race added to that program – worth not only $500,000 in prizemoney but also carrying a $200,000 Inglis Pink Bonus incentive – is of huge significance to us as a company and industry partner.’’

Espiona to run in Sydney

Trainer Chris Waller announced on Wednesday evening that his Group 1-winning 5-year-old mare Espiona (Extreme Choice) will run in Sydney’s G1 Canterbury S. this Saturday and not clash with Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) in the G1 Newmarket H. Espiona was being trained out of Waller’s Flemington base, but will travel to Sydney for the Canterbury S.

Earlier in the week, Waller’s foreman Charlie Duckworth told Racing.com that they planned to take Espiona to Royal Ascot later in the year. “Chris is brave enough to take her on a world tour and to get to Royal Ascot and take a big one out on the world stage.”

Espiona has won seven of her 19 starts and over $3 million. She was sold by Torryburn Stud for $190,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

Double for Johnstone at Launceston

Apprentice jockey Taylor Johnstone outrode her claim at Launceston on Wednesday night, with winners 80 and 81 in her career.

“It’s really rewarding, having a bit of time off (injury-enforced), It was hard to catch back up and get back on track, but I’m finally there, and the horse was amazing tonight,” Johnstone told Tasracing.com.au about her first winner of the night, 3-year-old gelding In The Ocean (Foxwedge) whose win was his first from just three starts to date.

“We chucked the winkers on him for the first time tonight just to spice him up. He had been a little bit too cruisy. We got into a nice spot. He was travelling beautifully, and he put them away.”

Johnstone’s second win for the night came two races later on Dantes (NZ) (Echoes of Heaven).

“Its all come at once tonight; the horse is in really good form; he’s still very green and has a lot to learn. The main thing was to get him relaxed, and he did just that tonight, so yeah, really proud of him.”

Consistent 5-year-old gelding Dantes has now won three of his 10 starts with seven placings.

Red Fifty Three hopes for better luck in Saturday’s Bunbury S.

Trainers Grant and Alana Williams are hoping for better luck for Red Fifty Three (Gingerbread Man) in Saturday’s Listed Bunbury S. after the 5-year-old gelding was badly checked last start in the Listed Pinjarra Classic.

“You don’t like seeing your horses get knocked over like that,” Williams said on Tabradio.

“That’s racing, but he did come through that pretty good and is in good nick. His head space is good and it hasn’t affected him there and physically he’s fine. I think if we went left and not right the other day (Pinjarra Classic) we might have been close (to winning). We go into it with a bit of confidence and the horse is in good nick. We have Chris (Parnham) on which is definitely a plus and he knows him pretty well. It’s an even field but he is up to the class.”

Red Fifty Three has won seven of his 16 starts with earnings over $360,000. He was a $42,500 purchase from Yarradale Stud’s 2020 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale draft.

NZTR Chair resigns

Cameron George, chair of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing board announced his resignation on Thursday.

“My decision to step down from my role on the Board hasn’t been an easy one,” George told loveracing.nz.

“My journey at NZTR started with navigating a path forward for the business through COVID-19. Over time, we have managed to rebuild the industry into the strong position it now holds, demonstrating the resilient team environment I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved in over the last four years.

“I’ve enjoyed all the challenges this role has presented me with. Going into it I knew I needed to both question and support initiatives brought to the table. I now feel we have moved into a model of braver thinking and strategic planning, with innovation at the forefront of our activities. Globally, sports have undergone a significant shift from traditional approaches to embracing innovation and with that, we must not sit on our hands, and continue to pursue becoming a vibrant sport within the entertainment sector.”

George will remain in the role until the final day of this season, July 31. “I would firstly like to thank previous chairs of NZTR, the likes of Guy Sargent, Matt Goodson, Alan Jackson and their Boards, who worked tirelessly to underpin the industry into the condition it is today,” continued George.

“I thank NZTR’s Board and management team around me, both past and present, for their dedication to the cause of rebuilding this industry since the dark days of COVID, it truly has been a massive effort. To the stakeholders and people of the industry, thank you for your strong support, being receptive to change, as well as being prepared to just give things a go.

“Finally, so many parts of this industry’s administration deserve credit for helping us reshape and rebuild our future. On a personal note, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of TAB NZ, Entain Australia and New Zealand, our racing Clubs, New Zealand Bloodstock and the New Zealand Government for encouraging the movement of change towards a better future.”

Looking Ahead puts the spotlight on runners of interest across Australia and New Zealand. Whether they are a particularly well-bred or high-priced runner having their first or second start, a promising galloper returning to the track or a horse which has trialled particularly well, we’ll aim to give you something to follow.

Three exciting runners are set to hit the track across Australia on Friday, including colts by Ocean Park (NZ) and Justify (USA) who will take each other on at Newcastle and a beautifully bred Justify 3-year-old gelding making his debut.

Newcastle, Race 3, 2.15pm AEDT, Paul Perry 2YO H., $42,000, 1300m

The Big Blue (NZ), 2-year-old colt (Ocean Park {NZ} x Avisto {NZ} {Tavistock {NZ}})

Newcastle’s Friday meeting will serve as the starting point for the career of The Big Blue (NZ), a well-bred son of Ocean Park (NZ) from the John O’Shea stable.

The Big Blue is the sixth foal out of the talented sprinting filly, Avisto (NZ). She was successful in three Listed races including the ARC Great Northern Foal S., Soliloquy S., and the O’Leary S. She has also been a star in the broodmare barn leaving three winners, including Annavisto (NZ) (Reliable Man {GB}) - within in her seven wins was the G3 Frances Tressady S., on two occasions. Annavisto has since been retired and was served last spring by Toronado (Ire).

Avisto has not had a live foal since The Big Blue but was most recently served by Rich Hill Stud’s very exciting sire in Satono Aladdin (Jpn).

The Big Blue was a $100,000 purchase by John O’Shea Racing/Suman Hedge Bloodstock (FBAA) from the draft of Curraghmore at the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale.

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Newcastle, Race 3, 2.15pm AEDT, Paul Perry 2YO H., $42,000, 1300m

Just Party, 2-year-old colt (Justify {USA} x The Party Stand {NZ} {Thorn Park})

The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained Justify (USA) colt Just Party will debut at Newcastle on Friday over 1300 metres after winning his most recent trial at Rosehill on February 15 over 1030 metres.

This Justify colt is out of the Thorn Park mare The Party Stand (NZ), who was a six-time winner in New Zealand including the G1 New Zealand S. She has also been successful at stud leaving the stakes-placed Foxwedge mare Petition.

This family is littered with top-level performers including the Group 1 winner on both sides of the Tasman in Callsign Mav (NZ) (Atlante), Bellatrix Star (Star Witness) who was successful as a juvenile in the G2 Auckland TR Eclipse S. and the stakes-placed Crimson Lady (NZ) (Volksraad {GB}).

Just Party was a $110,000 purchase by Ryan and Alexiou Racing from the draft of Coolmore Stud at the 2023 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.

Newcastle, Race 5, 3.40pm AEDT, New Era Technology 3YO & Up Mdn H., $42,000, 1400m

Just Immortal, 3-year-old gelding (Justify {USA} x Black Mamba {NZ} {Black Minnaloushe {USA}})

Just Immortal, a son of Coolmore Stud’s proven stallion Justify (USA), will make his debut at Newcastle for Randwick trainer’s Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott after placing fourth in a trial at Randwick on February 22. The promising gelding is the eighth foal from the Black Minnaloushe (USA) mare Black Mamba (NZ), who was a seven-time winner on the track including the G1 Del Mar John C Mabee H.

She is very well-related being a half-sister to the G1 Australian Derby hero in Roman Emperor (NZ) (Montjeu {Ire}) and the talented G2 Wellington Guineas victor in Rios (NZ) (Hussonet {USA}).

Black Mamba since producing Just Immortal has left a Capitalist filly foal and was most recently served by Stay Inside, but unfortunately missed.

Just Immortal sold for $150,000 at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott/Kestrel Thoroughbreds being the successful purchaser from the draft of Evergreen Stud Farm.

Looking Back

Lovebird (I Am Invincible) and Top Act (Trapeze Artist) each finished third on Thursday, with the latter going very close to getting the win, beaten only 0.12l at Grafton. At Sportsbet-Pakenham, Tertulia (Ire) (Lope De Vega) finished fourth.

First-time starters lining up on Friday, March 8

First Season Sires’ Results

Results: Thursday, March 7

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First Season Sires’ Runners

Runners: Friday, March 8

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