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Sghirripa a class above in Standish Handicap

In the aftermath of Sghirripa's impressive victory in the Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington, jockey Craig Newitt presented a straightforward solution for the connections of the South Australian sprinter. The horse, under Newitt's guidance, delivered a dominating performance, prompting discussions about potential targets like the Oakleigh Plate or Newmarket Handicap. Newitt, however, suggested a simple[...]
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Ballarat win sets Bitcoin on Derby path

Kiwi three-year-old Bitcoin made a good impression at his Australian debut when winning at Ballarat on Wednesday for new trainer Lindsey Smith. The son of Tarzino had been placed twice from four starts for Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman, including a third placing in the Listed Gingernuts Salver (2100m), after which he was partially sold to[...]
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Ilovethegame Prevails On Debut For Eurell

Greg Eurell has celebrated his 60th birthday watching Ilovethegame score a stylish debut win at Sandown. Ilovethegame led from the outset to win Wednesday's Ladbrokes Handicap under Craig Newitt prompting Eurell to say there is considerable improvement to come from the two-year-old. “He didn't have any favours in the run, did all the donkey work,[...]
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Tasmanian Racing Set For Crowds On Return

Tasmanian trainers are eagerly awaiting the return to racing with 190 horses nominated for the first meeting back at Launceston. And crowds will immediately be allowed back on course, restricted to restaurant areas. Racing in Tasmania was halted in early April because of the coronavirus outbreak with its return set for Sunday. Tasracing chief executive[...]
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Leading Tassie Rider Scores At Flemington

Trainer Matt Cumani's hopes of an early Flemington double have been thwarted by jockey Craig Newitt and an impressive on-pace victory from Immortal Love. Sasko provided Cumani a long-shot victory and punters pinned their hopes in stablemate Khoekhoe, sending the two-year-old out the $2.50 favourite in the Tom Melbourne Trophy. After settling in the box-seat,[...]
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Newitt Holds Fears For Tasmanian Racing

Leading jockey Craig Newitt fears for the future of the Tasmanian racing industry following its shutdown by the government in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. The three codes, thoroughbreds, greyhound and harness, were told to stop racing for four weeks by Tasmania Premier Peter Gutwein last Thursday as racing on mainland Australia[...]
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