Winter Challenge

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Lees Unveils Promising Pair At Rosehill

A pair of European imports have put the writing on the wall for the spring and given trainer Kris Lees plenty to think about as he plots their respective campaigns. Mugatoo and Korcho, both syndicated by Australian Bloodstock, have stamped their class at Rosehill with impressive victories. Resuming in Saturday's Listed Winter Challenge (1500m), Mugatoo[...]
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Bowman Back To Begin Carnival Build Up

Refreshed from a break, top jockey Hugh Bowman returns to Sydney racing at Rosehill with a strong book of rides, highlighted by Winter Challenge favourite Mugatoo. Saturday's meeting will be Bowman's first since mid-June as he begins his build up towards the upcoming season's carnival races. Bowman had been riding in fine form prior to[...]
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Noble Boy On Target For Winter Challenge

Last-start Winter Stakes winner Noble Boy is on target for more black-type success in the Listed Winter Challenge at Rosehill. Trainer Clare Cunningham cannot fault Noble Boy as she prepares the gelding for Saturday's Listed 1500m race at the same track of his previous victory. In his first preparation for the Warwick Farm trainer after[...]
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Nominations Extended For Winter Challenge

The Listed Winter Challenge at Rosehill looms as the likely kick off point for Mugatoo after the import pleased his trainer Kris Lees in a barrier trial at Newcastle. Mugatoo, winner of the Listed Canberra Cup in his first Australian racing preparation earlier this year, is among 12 initial nominations for Saturday's Winter Challenge (1500m)[...]
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