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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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Kissinger returns to winner’s stall

Lightly-tried seven-year-old Kissinger rewarded his connections' patience with a dogged victory at the Cranbourne stand-alone meeting on Saturday. The Lindsey Smith-trained gelding was galvanised under a perfect Damien Oliver ride to get the better of pacemaker Nobel Heights and last-start conqueror Port Phillip, who finished third with a 5.5kg turnaround since the pair last clashed.[...]
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Jungle Magnate promoted Guineas winner

Tarzino three-year-old Jungle Magnate was the promoted winner of the AUD$150,000 Mornington Guineas (1600m) on Saturday. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained three-year-old, ridden by Damien Oliver, was second across the line, a short-head behind the Julius Sandhu-trained Sharp Response which was partnered by Beau Mertens. However, Stewards awarded the race to Jungle Magnate[...]
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