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Victorem seeking stakes spoils

Johno Benner is happy to see some easing in the track at Hastings for his underrated mare Victorem for the Listed Property Brokers Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (1600m) on Thursday. Victorem last won at Woodville last October but hasn't been further back than fourth in five starts since then – and the fourth was arguably[...]
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Du Plessis eyes Group 1 prize

Fresh from recording his first Group 2 victory since relocating to Queensland, jockey Mark du Plessis is now turning his attention to the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m). A popular member of New Zealand's riding ranks for two decades, du Plessis has been based in Brisbane since the 2018 winter carnival. At Eagle Farm last[...]
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Victorem Bounces Back With Timely Victory

Coronavirus pandemic restrictions mean Port Macquarie trainer Jenny Graham might miss being trackside for her best opportunity to win a Group One race. The Graham-trained Victorem ($17) overcame a tumultuous two weeks when he beat Niccanova ($21) by 1-1/4 lengths in the Group Two Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Deep Impact ($9) was[...]
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Queensland Stars Dominate BRC Sprint Noms

The BRC Sprint usually plays an important part in the winter carnival but this year has developed into the unofficial sprint championship for Queensland-trained horses. The Group Three race has usually been run three weeks before the Group One Stradbroke Handicap and on Doomben Cup day. River Lad completed the BRC Sprint/Stradbroke double in 2014[...]
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Gundagai’s Len Tozer Receives Top Award

Popular Gundagai racing identity and former mayor Len Tozer has been honoured with the Simon Nivison Special Achievement Award at the annual presentations recognising excellence in NSW country and provincial racing. Tozer has been the secretary/manager of the Gundagai Race Club for 50 years. The Jenny Graham-trained Victorem, one of the leading contenders for the[...]
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