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Voyage Bubble cruises to trial win ahead of G1 Yasuda Kinen
HK Traveller
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Pitted against eight largely inexperienced rivals on the course proper, Voyage Bubble ambled through the early stages of the trial before responding to jockey Zac Purton's sedate urging to hold a one-and-a half length margin over Circuit Victory on the line.
Jason Deamer's Hard To Say finds Stakes races hard to win
Ortensia Stakes
No Winx but gun Chris Waller mare primed for Doomben 10,000
Talented Conveyance
Tony Gollan unveils Stradbroke Handicap mystery horse at Doomben
American Runner
Lays of the day with Betfair: Thursday, May 16
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Thursday, May 16.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Nation's Call. He's been tipped by 13 users and goes around in race 4 at Pakenham.
Pakenham best bets: $6 next best [Thursday, May 16]
Thursday Punt
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A promising summer debut winner has a great chance to resume with a win while a $19 chance could produce a minor upset on debut at Pakenham on Thursday.
Copartner Prance makes it four wins in a row at Happy Valley
In-Form Horse
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Ridden patiently by Zac Purton after an early speed battle, Copartner Partner nabbed pacemaker California Touch in the last few strides to boost Lui's tally of wins for the campaign to 55 - only three shy of Pierre Ng on 58.
Brad Widdup mare can go from bridesmaid to bride in Dark Jewel Classic
Scone G3
Rising apprentice Jaylah Kennedy doubles up at Sandown with 'brilliant ride'
Sandown double
Trainer Ciaron Maher eyes Melbourne Cup-qualifying Andrew Ramsden Stakes with Strawberry Rock and Lionel
Flemington feature
Barrier 1 no negative for I Wish I Win in Doomben 10,000, jockey James McDonald says
J-Mac's take
Lays of the day with Betfair: Wednesday, May 15
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Wednesday, May 15.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Elouyou. He's been tipped by 20 users and goes around in race 8 at Sandown-Hillside.
Doomben 10,000 runner-by-runner preview and top four tips
G1 feature
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An outstanding nine-horse field lines up for Saturday's Group 1 Doomben 10,000 - here are Racenet's tips and our runner-by-runner form analysis.
Happy Valley presenter selections: Tips, best bets and longshots
HK tips
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Tips, best bets and longshots from the Hong Kong racing broadcast team for Wednesday night's nine-race card at Happy Valley.
Wednesday tips and best bets for Sandown, Kensington and Ipswich
Midweek tips
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Tips and best bets for Sandown, Kensington and Ipswich on Wednesday, May 15.
First runner confirmed for 2024 The Everest
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Sandown Hillside preview and tips: Wednesday, May 15
Vic tips
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Best bets and suggested quaddie numbers for racing at Sandown Hillside on Wednesday, May 15.
One last Group 1 fling: Champion jockey Danny Beasley to retire from riding
Retiring jockey
Ballarat trainer Richard Cully aiming Adelaide Cup winner Excelleration at Andrew Ramsden at Flemington
Flemington
Trainer Mitchell Beer to decide whether Mnementh runs at Flemington or Scone on Saturday
Beer choice
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Thousands of dollars ride on Kembla Grange trainer Mitchell Beer's decision on where to send smart sprinter Mnementh on Saturday.
Bjorn Baker uses Orange breeding ground for Doomben 10,000 bolter Stefi Magnetica
Doomben 10,000
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Stefi Magnetica has just two career wins to her name, but she could be the Doomben 10,000 surprise packet on Saturday when she lines up against the likes of I Wish I Win and Private Eye.
Tips for Wednesday's meeting on the Kensington track [May 15]
Sydney tips
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Another heavy track for midweek racing this week as it heads to Randwick on the Kensington track for an eight race card.
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr purchase WA star Bustling to aim at the $20m The Everest
EVEREST TARGET
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Bustling has won four of his five starts in Western Australia but his new connections will have even bigger plans in mind when the star youngster moves east.
Ipswich preview, tips and best bets: Wednesday, May 15
QLD tips
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Here is Graeme Carey's tips and analysis for Ipswich racing on Wednesday.
David Payne puts Inglis Challenge on the agenda for exciting talent Rag Queen
UNTAPPED FILLY
Trainer Gary Portelli weighs up bold Group 1 backup for star three-year-old Kintyre
G1 PLAN
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Marble Nine. He's been tipped by 15 users and goes around in race 6 at Moe.
Final field and barrier draw for the Group 1 Doomben 10,000
G1 FIELD
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A field of nine has been declared for Saturday's Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m) with star galloper I Wish I Win drawing the inside barrier.
Jockey Jason Collett set to return from injury after five weeks off
RETURN
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Jason Collett, who suffered multiple rib fractures in a fall at Kembla Grange last month, has tested his fitness at trackwork and been pleased with his recovery.
Form analyst Brad Waters gives best bets and value play for Tuesday's Moe meeting
TIPS
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An impressive last start winner can post another win while a $14 chance can go one better at Tuesday's Moe meeting.
J-Mac's book of rides for Doomben Saturday
J-MAC
$20 million The Everest without a confirmed runner five months out from the big race
Slots Available
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The $20 million The Everest is at Royal Randwick on October 19 and it is unprecedented that by this time of the year not one slot-holder has secured their sprinter.
Melbourne Cup winner nommed for 1200m race? All part of the plan, says trainer Danny O'Brien
All Part Of The Plan
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There were some bemused onlookers that saw Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare and stablemate Young Werther entered for a sprint race - but it's not a mistake.
Things You Might Have Missed - May 13
Quirky Tidbits
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Check out a few things you might have missed in the wide world of racing over the past week.
'Can't have her going any better': 4YO Price/Kent Jnr mare's bid for G1
The 10,000
The Top 10 best Doomben 10,000 winners of all time
Top 10
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As we edge closer to the latest running of the Doomben 10,000, we're having a look at some of the great winners of the race throughout the years.
Port Lockroy desperate for change of barrier fortunes in Rough Habit Plate
Port Lockroy
John Stewart declares bold plan to race on with Imperatriz
Plot Twist?
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Private equity firm tycoon John Stewart has a bold plan to buy super mare Imperatriz at the upcoming Magic Millions mares sale and potential bring her out of retirement if she checks all the boxes.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Bambi Belle. She's been tipped by 9 users and goes around in race 2 at Muswellbrook.
Form analyst Brad Waters gives his best bets for Monday's meeting at Mornington
Monday Punt
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The trip from Wangaratta to Mornington could pay off for a consistent galloper while a couple of local gallopers should be hard to beat at Monday's Mornington meeting.
G1 boilover: 200-1 pop salutes in Japan feature race
Wowza
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The horse was one of the despised outsiders in the 15-horse field on the 14th line of betting, but the six-year-old mare descended to cause an almighty boilover in the G1 Victoria Mile (1600m) at Tokyo.
Queensland winter Group Ones set to cash in as World Pool announced
Tote Boost
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Queensland will be the third state in Australia to host a World Pool meeting, with the Hong Kong Jockey Club sealing the deal with the Brisbane Racing Club.
Well-fancied flops and forgives from Saturday racing around the country [May 11]
Forgive & Forget
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Here's our assessment of some of the more-fancied beaten runners from Saturday's racing at Caulfield, Newcastle and Morphettville.
James McDonald declares I Wish I Win improved ahead of Doomben 10,000 task
Feature Sprint
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Thespian Waters. He's been tipped by 11 users and goes around in race 6 at Hobart.
Betfair Saturday wash-up: Queensland galloper rolled after hitting $1.01
Betfair wash-up
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A look at the betting action on Betfair on Saturday, including a horse running second after hitting $1.01 in the run.
Big Bets Review: Punter lands $65k collect in lucky last at Caulfield
Hits And Misses
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Check out the hits and misses from the reported big bets from the bookmakers for Saturday's racing on May 11, 2024.
Celine Gaudray handed eight-meeting suspension
Stewards
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In-form jockey Celine Gaudray moved to equal-fifth in the Victorian metro jockey premiership race but her day was soured by another careless riding suspension.
Ricky Yiu joins Hong Kong racing's 1000-win club with treble at Sha Tin
HK review
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Ricky Yiu has joined Hong Kong racing's elite by reaching the 1000-win milestone to match the feats of the city's most decorated trainers.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips: Sunday, May 12
QLD tips
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Graeme Carey's race-by-race preview and tips for Sunday's Sunshine Coast meeting on the Poly track.
Yellow Brick, Cifrado emerge as genuine Stradbroke Handicap contenders
QLD carnival
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A couple of quality gallopers ran very well at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday, pressing their claims for the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap.
Punters post-race: The Goodwood day in review
Punters Post-Race
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Check out our take on Saturday's racing around Australia featuring the G1 Goodwood at Morphettville, along with plenty of stakes racing action around the traps.
Frank chance to target a start in Melbourne Cup
Caulfield Winner
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A Melbourne Cup start could be on the agenda for Let'sbefrankbaby after her win at Caulfield on Saturday.
Jamie Kah, Benedetta reign supreme in The Goodwood
Local Legend
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The Jason Warren-trained mare Benedetta gave Jamie Kah her second Group 1 win in two weeks in her home town by winning the Group 1 The Goodwood at Morphettville.
Coolmore Stud Stakes target for impressive Freedman debutant Tropicus
Raising Expectations
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Co-trainer Sam Freedman says the son of Too Darn Hot could find himself in one of Australia's top stallion-making races after his win at Caulfield.
What the jockeys said after Benedetta won The Goodwood
Post-Race Insight
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Goodwood at Morphettville on Saturday.
Corstens gelding Magnaspin proves toast of The Coast
Interstate Raid
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Having done the bullocking work outside the leader and being headed in the straight, Victorian gelding Magnaspin found a second wind to fight back and win The Coast at Newcastle.
Semillion ends long drought with all-the-way win at Newcastle
Drought Broken
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It had been a long time between drinks for Semillion but the gelding made full use of a good draw to score an all-the-way win in the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Newcastle.
James McDonald goes four-from-four at Sunshine Coast
J-Mac Quad
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McDonald and wife Katie welcomed their second daughter, Mia, into the world during the week and backed it up with riding winners on his first four rides on Saturday.
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr's 'mudlark' books his place in The Big Dance with victory in the Gosford Gold Cup at Newcastle
Drought Breaker
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Victorian gelding Hezashocka relished the heavy conditions to run down a brave Sir Lucan and claim the Gosford Gold Cup at Newcastle on Saturday.
Godolphin youngster Pisces 'swims' to an impressive victory at Newcastle
Fish
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Godolphin two-year-old Pisces has returned a different horse since being gelded and could have earned himself a trip to Brisbane after a smart win at Newcastle on Saturday.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Frigid. She's been tipped by 25 users and goes around in race 9 at Caulfield.
Pride Of Jenni prominent in world's best racehorse rankings
World Rankings
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Latest world racehorse rankings see Pride of Jenni ascend to the summit for mares and equal on the overall list to Hong Kong champ Romantic Warrior.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Saturday, May 12
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Saturday, May 12.
Sha Tin preview and tips: Saturday, May 11
HK Analysis
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Racing in Hong Kong is at Sha Tin on Sunday for a 10-race programme. Here is our preview of the meeting.
Sha Tin presenter selections: Tips, best bets, longshots
HK Tips
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Check out the tips and best bets from the local Hong Kong broadcast team for Saturday's racing at Sha Tin.
David Aldridge eyes hat-trick with Chicago Storm in The Cummings Stakes
Morphettville
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David Aldridge has talented gelding Chicago Storm racing in career-best form ahead of his biggest test yet in the Group 3 The Cummings Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville on Saturday.
'I can't believe the price': Zahra's shock at $34 odds on his horse
Caulfield
Winx filly underbidder John Stewart buys star 3yo for $3.2m
Big bucks
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American billionaire John Stewart will keep Tutta La Vita in training with Chris Waller ahead of a Queensland Oaks bid ... but his $3.2m purchase wasn't even the saletopper.
Aaron Bain has plenty to Crow about ahead of The Goodwood
G1 Goodwood
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South Australian handler Aaron Bain insists he feels no pressure saddling up his first Group 1 runner for an ownership group that includes several Adelaide Crows stars.
Victorian trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr gunning for The Coast day clean sweep
Interstate Raid
Romantic Warrior confirmed for Japan G1 bid in June
Cox Plate Champ
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Romantic Warrior will be accompanied to Japan by Romantic Charm, who also travelled to Australia last year when his decorated stablemate clinched Hong Kong's first victory in the G1 W.S. Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 28.
Star apprentice Cejay Graham on hunt for Stradbroke Handicap ride after 'career changing' win
G1 Goal
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Cejay Graham has been in brilliant riding form and the apprentice is hoping her biggest win in the saddle can lead to a big Group 1 opportunity during the Queensland winter carnival.
Alligator Blood court victory gives Ryan Maloney added spring ahead of Group 2 Hollindale Stakes
Court Ruling
Punters' best bets multi for Saturday's racing
Four-Legger
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Check out our best bets multi for Saturday's racing, combining our best bet from four metro venues to hopefully lead to a fill-up.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Friday, May 11
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Friday, May 11.
Maiden galloper turns putrid form around to score at $1000
Hard to find
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It was a grim affair in terms of quality but it was still near-impossible to find Gowran Park winner King Of The Bronx coming off three defeats by a combined margin of 96L.
Son of dual The Goodwood runner-up to debut over 2000m
Aussie Bloodlines
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An Aussie sprinting mare has her first foal hitting the track on the eve of a race she became accustomed to performing in - albeit over 2000m, on the other side of the world.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Pharari. She's been tipped by 8 users and goes around in race 2 at Cranbourne.
Roughie tips for Saturday's racing [Caulfield, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast]
Rough As Guts
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Check out the roughies we think can out-run their price for Saturday's racing at Caulfield, Gosford and Sunshine Coast.
Saturday Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets [Caulfield, Newcastle & more]
Tips
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Check out our tips and best bets for Saturday's racing at Caulfield, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast, Morphettville and Ascot.
Luke Nolen said to be 'completely shattered' after being overlooked for I WIsh I Win ride
Tough caper
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Jockey Luke Nolen's wife Alicia has taken to social media to give her thoughts on her husband missing out on the Doomben 10,000 ride on I Wish I Win despite "doing all his work."
Newcastle preview and tips: $15 value bet [May 11, 2024]
Gosford Transferred
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Gosford's annual standalone meeting has been transferred to Newcastle due to an unsuitable track.
The mother and son training partnership yielding gold for punters
Big ROI
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A $101 debut winner at Eagle Farm on Wednesday continued the rapid rise of Kylie and Corey Geran, the mother and son training partnership based in Toowoomba.
The Coast race meeting transferred from Gosford to Newcastle on Saturday
Saturday transfer
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A Heavy 10 rating and forecast for more rain has forced Racing NSW to move The Coast meeting from Gosford to Newcastle.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips: $6 best bet [May 11, 2024]
Qld Analysis
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Racenet's Queensland form analyst Graeme Carey thinks he can bring punters home with a $6 best bet at the Hollindale Stakes meeting at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
TAB says go for Mogo in The Kosciuszko
Everest Day
'It was a bad ride' - Chris Waller weighs in on Craig Williams SA Derby steer
Firing Up
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Chris Waller has given his thoughts on Craig Williams ride aboard Ahuriri in last Saturday's South Australian Derby.
Hold All Tickets podcast: G1 Goodwood preview, self-trumpeting Gator
Listen
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The full band is back together, with Alex, Lamby and Liam all on different pages when it comes to the Group 1 Goodwood.
ATC - Rosehill sale won't happen if members vote against it
Sydney Snippets
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Australian Turf Club chairman Peter McGauran said the board would continue to "inform members of the proposal" which was submitted to the state government on March 28.
Caulfield: Katelyn Mallyon's tips and best bets
Expert Tipster
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Punters tipster Katelyn Mallyon offers up her selections for Saturday's Caulfield card.
Horses to lay for Thursday's racing [May 9, 2024]
Lays
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Check out the lays for Thursday, May 9, thanks to Betfair Australia.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Brooklyn Baby. She's been tipped by 9 users and goes around in race 8 at Kyneton.
Tony Cruz notches Happy Valley treble to continue hot streak
HK Wrap
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With six wins from three meetings this month, Cruz has built impressive momentum in a season highlighted by California Spangle's pair of Group 1 victories to have 43 wins for the campaign to sit behind Pierre Ng (58 wins), Francis Lui (53) and John Size (44).
Queensland winter beckons for Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman's My Xanadu
Brisbane G1s
Magnus out to be King of Adelaide in Cummings Stakes
Morphettville G3
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