Spain getting ‘good support’ from Stokes stable
At 26 and with two Group 1 wins to his name, Zac Spain is confident he can continue climbing up the racing ranks in 2023.
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Direct way too good for his rivals in 3YO & 4YO Classic
Direct for Lloyd Kennewell and Zac Spain was way too good for his rivals in the Magic Millions 3YO & 4YO Classic at Ballarat. Coming off two wins at his last two starts at Mornington and Moonee Valley this four-year-old gelding has definitely hit a purple patch of form this preparation. Direct jumped an equal third favourite at $5.50[...]
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Lombardo takes out The Goodwood
When Lombardo was all over his trainer Mick Price pre-race – stepping on him and even offloading some excrement on his clothes – he knew he was ready to fire. And fire he certainly did, leading early and never being headed from there to win the $502,250 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville. Before the race he wished[...]
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Bifrost wins Australian debut
An Australian campaign is already paying dividends for New Zealand trainers David and Emma-Lee Browne. Elephant made an immediate impact winning at Caulfield on Saturday, three days after arriving in Victoria, while stablemate Rhinoceros finished a credible fourth at Cranbourne the following day. On Tuesday Bifrost did his bit to boost the stable's earnings, winning[...]
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Spain excited to play a part in All-Star Mile
Zac Spain maybe giving away big-race experience to his rivals in The All Star Mile (1600m) at The Valley on Saturday, but he is not going to let that over-awe him. Spain rides Streets Of Avalon in the $5 million race and will treat it the same as any other race he rides in. Streets[...]
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Streets Back To Happy Hunting Ground
Shane Nichols has had a big week with the birth of his fifth child and he's hoping his good luck will continue with Streets Of Avalon in the Futurity Stakes.
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Spain Seizes Group One Chance On Streets
Journeyman jockey Zac Spain couldn't contain his excitement after scoring his first Group One win on his favourite horse, Streets Of Avalon.
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Extra Time Upsets Boom Colt In Group 3 National
Experience won out over an expensive price tag as Extra Time built on his stable's successful record in the National Stakes at Morphettville. Fitted with blinkers at his fourth start, Extra Time travelled too keenly for veteran trainer Leon McDonald's liking but it made little difference to the result. Extra Time ($7) mustered with natural[...]
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Saint Eustace Primed For SA Derby Assault
After passing a serious staying test with his narrow defeat in the VRC St Leger, Saint Eustace is on target for a Classic race in Adelaide. Trained in Victoria by Mick Price and Mick Kent jr, Saint Eustace is returning to Adelaide on Saturday to contest the Group One South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.[...]
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Isolation Has Spain Keen For Group 1 Rides
The frustration of self-isolation will be worth it for Zac Spain if he can break through for a maiden Group One win in Adelaide. Coronavirus protocols in South Australia require anyone entering the state to undergo two weeks' isolation. While fellow Victorian jockeys John Allen, Ethan Brown and Dean Holland have joined forces to beat[...]
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Melbourne Riders Driving To SA Quarantine
A group of Victorian jockeys is about to start two weeks isolation hoping to reap rewards at the Adelaide carnival. John Allen, Ethan Brown and Dean Holland were on Friday driving to a property outside of Adelaide while Zac Spain has decided to do the hard yards by himself. Jockeys travelling interstate must follow biosecurity[...]
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