Day: 20 September 2024

Merlin and Empire City return at Alexandra Park and Addington tonight

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It’s Friday night and the big guns, including Merlin, are back at Alexandra Park tonight while top trotting filly Empire City returns at Addington as she plots her way to THE ASCENT later in November. Merlin and strong Purdon/Phelan team fronting up at Alexandra Park By Michael Guerin Scott Phelan finds himself in the unusual position of holding the key to beating his favourite horse in tonight’s $40,000 IRT Spring Cup at Alexandra Park tonight (8.49pm). Phelan and senior training partner Barry Purdon have a huge team at tonight’s meeting…

Stablemates lift the spirits of Darwin trainer Jason Manning

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The Jason Manning-trained Bon’s Pride, with Vanessa Arnott in the saddle, wins the $50,000 Magic Millions Top End Classic (1300m) at Fannie Bay on Darwin Cup Day on August 5. Picture: Darwin Turf Club It was only a few weeks ago that Darwin-based Jason Manning decided to retire the best horse he has ever trained, and naturally he was despondent. Noir De Rue, a 10-year-old gelding by Blackfriars, farewelled racing after eight years when he finished 10th in the Darwin Cup on August 5. Arriving from WA in 2021, Noir…

Irish National Stud Scholarship is now open for applications

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Applications are now open for the 2024 Keith and Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship, which supports the future of New Zealand’s breeders in travelling to Ireland and completing the world-renowned Irish National Stud Diploma Course. This scholarship offers an invaluable opportunity to undertake the internationally-recognised National Stud Diploma in Ireland with an all-expenses paid trip, open to any individual 30 years or under with an interest in furthering their career in the thoroughbred breeding industry. Initially funded by the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the scholarship has…

Jamie Kah cops three week suspension

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Suspended jockey, Jamie Kah. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Jamie Kah will miss the Caulfield Guineas and Caulfield Cup meetings after being found guilty by the Victorian Racing Tribunal of not permitting Let’sfacethemusic every opportunity for a best placing in last month’s Group 3 McNeil Stakes at Caulfield. Racing Victoria stewards on Thursday called for the champion rider to be suspended for a period of not less than six weeks, but the VRT determined the breach of ARR 129 (2) was worthy of a three-week suspension. Kah’s ban begins from…