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Asterix wins Avondale Cup

Talented stayer Asterix returned to the scene of his greatest triumph when he stormed home to take out the Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie. The injury-plagued son of Tavistock took out the 2022 edition of the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) but a string issues had hampered his progress since then. Trainers[...]
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Asterix to make racing return

A huge festive period of racing awaits Wexford Stables, and Christmas has come early for Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott with the exciting return of Asterix headlining their team on Saturday at Te Rapa. The son of Tavistock made waves in claiming the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in his fourth raceday appearance last[...]
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Bonecrusher hope in line for Sydney

Wexford Stables have moved on from the unfortunate circumstances that blighted Asterix's last outing and the talented son of Tavistock remains on target for the Sydney autumn carnival. It's a case of forgive and forget for trainers Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott with last season's Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner, who had a[...]
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Future looking bright for Asterix

Wexford Stables were excited to see Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) hero Asterix back at the trials at his home track of Matamata on Thursday. The Tavistock gelding underwent foot reconstruction surgery following his Derby victory in March and trainers Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott have been pleased with the way he has returned[...]
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Wexford set to defend Derby crown

Wexford Stables couldn't get what appeared to be their two leading chances in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) to the starting gates, but it appears they won't be without a chance of retaining their title at Ellerslie on Saturday. Injuries kept Dark Destroyer and Karman Line out of the classic, but trainers[...]
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