Underperformer unshackled in new home

Shackleton underperformed in Sydney, but the well-bred son of Fastnet Rock is relishing his new environment under the guidance of trainer Chris Gangemi after continuing his winning form at Ascot. A $1.35 million yearling at the 2015 William Inglis sale, Shackleton failed to live up to his expensive price tag when he was unplaced in…

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Pounamu The Main Event

Pounamu, once considered a bridesmaid, has well and truly shed that tag after posting a thrilling win over Material Man in the Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m) at Ascot on Saturday. After going stride for stride over the final 200m, it was the Alan Mathews-trained Pounamu, ridden by Pat Carbery, who prevailed in…

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Support For John Saddler

President of the Australian Trainers’ Association, Robbie Griffiths, has come out in support of John Sadler following that trainer’s misconduct suspension. Sadler was suspended for six weeks on Monday arising from comments and gestures he is alleged to have made towards stewards at Sandown on November 18 when his horse Observational was withdrawn from the Eclipse…

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