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Older horses
General Salute, 6-year-old entire (Russian Revolution x Star Salute {General Nediym})
"He will run first up in the Tramway and could be on an Epsom Path. If not, we can take a step-back and look at races like the Allan Brown which he ran second in last year and The Sydney Stakes or a Russell Balding could all be on the table as he is a very versatile galloper in regard to distances.
"He’s been ever reliable for the stable and owners for a couple of preparations now and wouldn’t expect any different this time in."
General Salute | Image courtesy of Georgia Young Photography
Skyhook, 4-year-old horse (Written Tycoon x Madame Pauline {Redoute's Choice})
"Skyhook will run first up in the Theo Marks and this preparation has been geared around running in the Golden Eagle either third up or fourth up. A talented and very progressive galloper that is starting to come of age now and he could even find his way down to Melbourne for the CF Orr Stakes after the Golden Eagle.
"A big race scalp for him is not far away."
Skyhook | Image courtesy of Georgia Young Photography
Snitzel Dancer, 4-year-old mare (Snitzel x Novel Dancer {Written Tycoon})
"She won the James Carr in the Autumn off a pretty impressive Hawkesbury victory the start previous. She had plenty against in her Queensland Guineas run but we have been really happy with how she has prepped up this time in.
"Plenty of options with her, but at this stage she’ll probably be in the Mona Lisa first up, Tibbie Stakes second up and then feel our way with her after that.
"The Hot Danish or an Angst Stakes might be a nice target for her down the line a bit."
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Matias, 4-year-old gelding (Snitzel x Never Listen {Trusting})
"He had a little setback after his dominant win in the Frank Packer Plate. We are still feeling our way with him a little this preparation but he could show up in a Craven Plate third up or possibly a Big Dance/Little Dance berth if we can find a backdoor avenue into those races.
"He is a very handy galloper that still has plenty of wins in store."
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Celebes Sea, 4-year-old mare (Fastnet Rock x Ruud Not Too (NZ) {Bernardini {USA}})
"She is a nice lightly raced mare with plenty of upside, that we think could get to decent heights either this Spring or next Autumn.
"A good style of filly that very much looks the part."
3-year-olds
Chilly Girl, 3-year-old filly (Trapeze Artist x I Got Chills {General Nediym})
"She was impressive winning The Rosebud and she will progress through that and into likely the Furious Stakes and Tea Rose second and third up.
"The Tea Rose will very much be a fork in the road run for her in regards to either pushing onto a Flight Stakes over a mile or bringing her back in trip for the remainder of her preparation.
"She is a talented filly still learning her craft, but she has it all ahead of her.
Chilly Girl | Image courtesy of Georgia Young Photography
Southend, 3-year-old colt (Palace Pier (GB) x So We Are {So You Think {NZ}})
"At this stage he’ll run first up in the Up and Coming Stakes and then onto the Ming Dynasty second up. We’ll then gauge where he sits in the Golden Rose/Caulfield Guineas spectrum or we could pivot towards a Champion Spring Stakes preparation where he would likely divert to a Dulcify Stakes.
"An Impressive colt we’re still learning about but possesses plenty of quality."
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2-year-olds
El Fuerte, 2-year-old colt (I Am Invincible x Chica Fuerte {Hinchinbrook})
"A really nice individual that we liked in his first preparation at Rosehill. Very straight forward, good strength, moves well but wouldn’t expect to see him at the races prior to Autumn."
Unnamed, 2-year-old colt, Snitzel x Miss Sharapova (NZ) {Ustinov})
Purchased by Ryan & Alexiou Racing and Stallion Match for $600,000 from the Arrowfield Stud draft at the 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
"He’s just came back in for his second preparation. A real natural, he’s got a great attitude and good action on him. Could possibly be aimed towards a Magic Millions, but we think you would more likely be looking for him in the Autumn."
Snitzel x Miss Sharapova (NZ) colt | Image courtesy of Magic Millions
Unnamed, 2-year-old colt, Snitzel x I Am Queen {Animal Kingdon {USA}})
Purchased by Ryan & Alexiou Racing and Stallion Match for $560,000 from the Arrowfield Stud draft at the 2026 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.
"Just finished his first preparation at Rosehill not long ago. A real 2-year-old type with plenty of strength and presence about him, he might be one to keep an eye out for pre Christmas."
Snitzel x I Am Queen colt | Image courtesy of Inglis
Unnamed, 2-year-old colt, Jacquinot x Smirk (NZ) {Preferment {NZ}})
Purchased by Ryan & Alexiou Racing and Stallion Match for $240,000 from the Goodwood Farm draft at the 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
"We were impressed with what we saw from this first-season stallion’s stock and we really gravitated towards this bloke at Magic Millions.
"Good brain and plenty of length about him which sees him move really well over the ground. We would expect to see him at the races Autumn time, possibly into a Queensland winter."
Jacquinot x Smirk (NZ) colt | Image courtesy of Magic Millions
Chilly Rising, 2-year-old filly (Snitzel x Treppes {Domesday})
"She carries plenty of expectation on her shoulders being a full sister to Trapeze Artist. Still very much early days for her as she is in the very early stages of her education, but one that’s hard to not get excited about."
Unnamed, 2-year-old filly, Justify (USA) x Kaiken {Exceed And Excel})
Purchased by Ryan & Alexiou Racing for $200,000 from the Amarina Farm draft at the 2026 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.
"A well-related filly that’s done really well since we purchased her. Won’t be in a massive hurry with her, but like the way she goes about her business."
Justify (USA) x Kaiken filly | Image courtesy of Inglis
