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Trainer plays winning hand again
Kurtis Pertab’s conditioning skills were highlighted by the effort of Ocean Park mare Poser toovercome a testing track to win at Rotorua on Wednesday. The Matamata-based trainer had produced the five-year-old for a first-up maiden …
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Better track sees Milford back to best
Improved underfoot conditions were the key to Milford returning to winning ways in the G3 Eclipse S. over 1800 metres at Caulfield on Saturday. The son of Savabeel was given an economical ride near the …
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Ocean Park 4YO worth the wait
Jason Bridgman’s patience was rewarded at Wodonga on Friday with Marine Parade delivering a first victory in style. The former Te Akau trainer, who is now based at Pakenham, has been prepared to take the …
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Tivaci’s daughter seals stakes bid
Tivaci filly Bella Ragazza has earned an early tilt at a two-year-old feature after making a winning debut at Otaki. The Andrew Forsman-trained representative followed up a second placing in her only trial to score …
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Mare firing for new stable
A change of environment has agreed with Lavita Vishvi, who continued her winning form at Otaki on Thursday afternoon. The Savabeel five-year-old had been successful at Trentham at her previous appearance and once again demonstrated …
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Tivaci filly back in style
Time away has worked wonders for Bella Tivaci, who made a successful return to competition at Avondale on Wednesday. The Nicholas Bishara-trained filly had failed to make an impression in previous outings before a spell …
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THE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
Unlike a number of the seven of you, I like Winston Peters. I didn’t say I like his politics, how could I? As our most prolific fence jumper, one can’t defend him as next week …
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Nicking tricks: what works with Savabeel?
Kristen Manning of Thoroughbred Daily News Australia New Zealand takes a deep dive into discovering the nicking trends that work with our eight-time Champion Sire Savabeel. The G1 Cox Plate has featured on the resume of several …
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Mare back to winning ways
A step up in trip on a better surface at Rosehill on Wednesday afternoon were major contributing factors in Newley Wed furthering her record. The promising Savabeel four-year-old had finished runner-up over 1300 metres on …
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Super Savabeel on top again
Savabeel’s pulling power was again evident during the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale at Karaka on Wednesday. His Waikato Stud-bred son, Lot 166, was the highlight offering when he sold …
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Tasman Park remains undefeated
Tasman Park kept his perfect record intact with another strong performance on the Lakeside course at Sandown on Wednesday afternoon. The son of Ocean Park had blitzed his rivals on debut at Bendigo and he …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
A cynic I have often been labelled, but on searching my Google know it all. I have determined that a cynic I am not. I say that with the confidence that I know me better …
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