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Intervarsity. Photo: BradleyPhotos Intervarsity booked her place in the Country Championships Final at Randwick with a determined victory in the $150,000 Tamworth Qualifier (1400m) on Sunday, March 9. The Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich-trained mare, ridden by Donovan Dillon, was forced to race wide but proved too strong late, securing a career-defining win. The four-year-old daughter of Mikki Isle was caught three wide early but maintained a strong rhythm, settling just behind the speed. As the field swung for home, Intervarsity surged to the front, fending off Lisztomania, who loomed…

Palmetto. Photo: Bradley Photos Palmetto delivered a gritty front-running performance to claim the Listed Canberra Cup (2000m) on Sunday, March 9, holding off a fast-finishing Matusalem to secure victory for trainer John Sargent and jockey Tim Clark. The six-year-old gelding, who had been knocking on the door all preparation, found the front early from a wide gate and dictated the tempo throughout. Despite the sustained challenge from Matusalem in the closing stages, Palmetto dug deep to prevail by 0.11 lengths at $3.90 odds with the top online bookmakers. Jumping cleanly,…

Red Phantom (IRE) ridden by Jake Duffy wins the Moama Bowling Club Echuca Cup at Echuca Racecourse on March 09, 2025 in Echuca, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Red Phantom caused an upset in the Echuca Cup (1400m) on Sunday, March 9, edging out stablemate Capper Thirtynine to give trainer Nick Ryan a quinella in the feature event. Sent out at $21 with the online bookmakers, Red Phantom controlled the race from the front under Jake Duffy, proving too tough late to deny Capper Thirtynine, who loomed as the…

Deekay ridden by John Allen wins the Bet365 VOBIS Gold Eldorado at Echuca Racecourse on March 09, 2025 in Echuca, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Deekay showed his trademark tenacity to secure the 2025 Gold Eldorado (1200m) on Sunday, March 9, at Echuca. Trained by Anthony Chibnall and ridden by John Allen, the gelding prevailed in a thrilling finish, edging out Shesallshenanigans in the final strides. Jumping a touch slowly from barrier two, Deekay settled midfield while Sir Davy and Highland George set a genuine tempo up front. Shesallshenanigans,…

What Adelaide Cup Day 2025 Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Road, Morphettville, SA 5043 When Monday, March 10, 2025 First Race 12:30pm ACDT Visit Dabble The time-honoured Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) headlines what is a stacked nine-race meeting out of Morphettville on Monday afternoon. Aided by several black-type events in the second half of the event, which is set to be run under clear skies and on a Good 4 surface. The rail will be back in its true position, with Adelaide Cup Day 2025 set to commence…

King Of Pop photo: Bradley Photos King Of Pop showcased his class with a hard-fought victory in the Group 3 Black Opal Stakes (1200m) on Sunday, March 9 at Canberra. Trained by Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou and ridden by Zac Lloyd, the promising colt made it three wins from three starts, prevailing in a thrilling battle down the home straight. Jumping well from barrier four, King Of Pop settled just behind early leader Farcited, who set a strong tempo after winning the Black Opal Preview. Steel Knight and Nashville…

Snow In May wins the Listed Canberra Guineas. Photo: Bradley Photos Snow In May continued her rise through the ranks with an impressive victory in the Listed Canberra Guineas (1400m) on Sunday, March 9 at Canberra. Trained by John O’Shea & Tom Charlton and ridden by Tyler Schiller, the filly overcame a slow start to power home late and claim the $165,000 feature. Jumping awkwardly from barrier five, Snow In May found herself towards the rear of the field early as Shangri La Spring dictated the pace up front. French…