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Mvrc Issue Two More Cox Plate Invitations

A Group One victory in the Grosser Dallmayr-Preis in Germany has clinched a Cox Plate invitation for Danceteria. The Moonee Valley Racing Club announced on Tuesday it had issued two more invitations for this year's Cox Plate, to the David Menuisier trained Danceteria, who is owned by Australian Bloodstock, and the Kevin Prendergast-trained three-year-old Epsom[...]
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Mystic Journey To Trial Again At Devonport

After delaying Cox Plate favourite Mystic Journey's return to racing, trainer Adam Trinder will trial the Group One winner again at Devonport before her rescheduled first-up assignment in the P B Lawrence Stakes. Trinder had pencilled in last Saturday's Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield for the Australian Guineas and All-Star Mile winner's return but aborted[...]
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Danceteria Firms In Cox Plate After Group 1 Win

Australian Bloodstock's latest European acquisition, Danceteria, has enhanced his Cox Plate credentials with victory in the Group One Grosser Dallmayr-Preis in Munich. Danceteria is now the third favourite for the Cox Plate in October after winning the 1800m-race on a wet track for trainer David Menuisier and jockey Jamie Spencer. The four-year-old has won two[...]
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Dream season for Bishara

This season will live long in the memory for Ardmore trainer Nicholas Bishara. Not only did he double his previous best tally of wins in a season, but he also experienced Group 1 glory as an owner through star three-year-old filly Verry Elleegant. “I'm extremely happy,” Bishara said. “I don't have a big team, I[...]
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Change To Cup Weight Benchmark For Nh 3yos

A review of the benchmark weight for northern hemisphere three-year-olds in feature spring races has led to a change ahead of this year's carnival. Northern hemisphere three-year-olds have won the Melbourne Cup for the past two years, with Rekindling carrying 51.5kg in 2017 while last year Cross Counter won with 51kg. Racing Victoria's Greg Carpenter[...]
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