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16 January 2015

Michael Moroney has a Group One decision to make with his New Zealand-bred three-year-old Merion.

The Flemington trainer has targeted the Gr.3 CS Hayes Stakes on February 21 for the O’Reilly gelding’s return as a pipe-opener to a sterner test.

Moroney has yet to decide whether Merion will run in the Australian Guineas at Flemington or in the Randwick Guineas. This year, both features will be run on March 7.

Perth Racing and Trackside lock in Sav’s Jedibeel for Quokka

Perth Racing and Trackside NZ have officially secured their contender for the 2026 BYD Quokka, (supported by Western Australia, Walking on a Dream) the $5 million sprint at Ascot Racecourse on 18 April. Jedibeel will …

29 March 2026

Savabeel filly wins the Australian Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes

A one-off raid across the Tasman proved a winning move for Waikato Stud-born filly Belle Cheval (ex Keepa Cheval), who captured the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday in dramatic fashion. Born …