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In our Breeding Drain or Racing Gain series, it's become clear that we need to find more ways to keep income circulating within Australia. Could shortening Classic races into more desirable targets be the key to reigniting interest in the local middle-distance horse?

Finding the gain: The shorter the Derby, the more commercial the appeal?

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Darley stallion Space Blues landed his first stakes winner on Saturday at The Curragh with Power Blue in the G1 Phoenix Stakes, and the Godolphin racing team struck in the GI Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga with El Cordobes. The 6-year-old Fort Washington came out on top in the GI Arlington Million at Colonial Downs.

International News: Power Blue conquers Phoenix Stakes for Space Blues

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Award season is firmly upon us; at the Victorian Racing Awards on Saturday night, Blake Shinn secured a fourth Scobie Medal and Yulong received dual accolades with Via Sistina earning top honours, while Treasurethe Moment's performances elevated trainer Matt Laurie.

Via Sistina crowned Victoria's Horse Of The Year

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