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Blackadder’s patience paying off

Ears Back, who will attempt to continue her winning streak in Wingatui where a huge payday awaits the rising southern star, has found success through a patient approach. The four-year-old daughter of Jakkalberry is unbeaten in her last three appearances and again promises to be hard to roll in Saturday's $100,000 Southern Mile Final (1600m). John Blackadder, a trainer from Rangiora, shares ownership of both Ears Back and the in-form Eptimum, who will compete in the Positive Signs + Print Handicap (1200 metres). Jasmine Fawcett, who has paired each horse to three victories in the races leading up to their Wingatui appearances, will be riding them. “Ears Back has been terrific and she couldn't have done much more and I couldn't be happier with her,” Blackadder said. “She took a long[...]
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Eptimum wins Central Otago Cup

Former Hong Kong galloper Eptimum continued the resurrection of his racing career when victorious in the Clare Memorial Central Otago Cup (1220m) at Cromwell on Friday. The seven-year-old gelding was quick out of the gates and settled outside leader Spring Blossom where he continued to apply pressure throughout. The son of Snitzel kicked clear at[...]
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Take The Deel wins Waimate Cup

South Canterbury trainer Len Stewart got his birthday wish when his stable star Take The Deel stormed to victory in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Waimate Cup (2200m) at Timaru on Sunday. Stewart, who began his association with racing as a 14-year-old riding in saddle trots in the Waikato in the 1940s, will turn 89 on Tuesday[...]
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