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Artzino primed for staying assignment

A strong Kiwi connection will be at play this Saturday at Flemington when New Zealand-bred three-year-old Artzino pairs with star apprentice Wiremu Pinn. Artzino finished third fresh-up over 1600m at Sandown in late May for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr after being held up in the home straight and closed strongly to the[...]
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Verifier breaks through at Flemington

Three-year-old gelding Verifier broke through for a well-deserved victory at Flemington on Saturday under Robbie Downey. The son of Tivaci has been knocking on the door for trainer Nigel Blackiston, coming from the rear of the field under a perfectly-timed Robbie Downey ride to land the prize. Despite his previous maiden status, Verifier had run[...]
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Marsh hoping juveniles can land success

Stephen Marsh has spread his young troops far and wide this weekend with two-year-old representation at Flemington and at both domestic venues. The Cambridge trainer has the unbeaten Codigo in Melbourne for a hit and run mission on Saturday while El Amor will chase black type honours at Wanganui and trial performer Antrim Coast will[...]
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Group One option for Le Zebra

Smart two-year-old Le Zebra will be considered for a tilt at the Group 1 JJ Atkins (1600m) at Eagle Farm on June 10 after another strong on-speed metropolitan victory when scoring over 1400m at Flemington on Saturday. Prepared by Emma-Lee and David Browne, the son of Rip Van Winkle had previously prevailed over 1300m at[...]
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Flemington triumph for Oceans Above

Three-year-old gelding Oceans Above continues to improve with racing, with the Simon Zahra-trained galloper closing from back in the field to score at Flemington on Saturday. The son of Ocean Park was ridden to victory by Harry Coffey, advancing his record to three wins and a placing from eight starts. Sent out a $10 chance,[...]
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Another milestone victory beckons for Forsman

Andrew Forsman's solo training career gained serious momentum 12 months ago and Saturday may again provide the Cambridge horseman with a significant milestone. He enjoyed a long and successful partnership with the now-retired Murray Baker and celebrated his first black-type success in his own right when Francesca triumphed in the Group 3 Rotorua Stakes (1400m).[...]
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“Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz

Mark Walker's disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday's Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday. The Matamata trainer admitted he was struggling to process news that Campionessa was left stranded as the second ballot for the weight-for-age feature, having spoken to Racing Victoria officials earlier in[...]
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