Morton’s Secret Is Out

Dan Morton’s exciting three-year-old Sophia’s Secret took another giant stride towards the Group 3 Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m) in November with another dominant display at Ascot on Wednesday. After crossing from a wide barrier and taking up the lead for Chris Parnham in the Lycopodium Limited Handicap (1400m), the Written Tycoon filly bolted clear in…

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Kersley Extends Lead In Rising Stars

Fred Kersley has a strong hold on the Touchstone Farm Rising Star series after he arrived with a well-timed run on Slick Talker in the final event at Ascot’s season-opening meeting on Saturday. After a third placing with Pinzu and a runner-up finish aboard favourite Necklet earlier, Kersley had the David Harrison-trained gelding midfield before…

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The ‘Cerise And White’ Army On Fire For Peters

The strength and depth of Bob Peters’ team was reflected when his ‘cerise and white’ army claimed half the card at Ascot’s season-opening meeting on Saturday. Capping a memorable day, Perth’s leviathan owner-breeder scored highly impressive wins with Arcadia Prince, State Solicitor, Stageman and Silverstream. Launching Peters’ quartet of winners was Arcadia Prince, who graduated…

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Rising Star Leader Claims Strong Ascot Bookings

Fred Kersley can boost his lead in the Touchstone Farm Rising Star series with a strong book of rides at Ascot’s season-opening meeting on Saturday. The talented apprentice will be out to maintain his good form when he partners Dolcity (1), Pinzu (2), Necklet (3), Touch Of Silver (6) and Slick Talker (8). Two-year-old Dolcity,…

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Young Gun Extends Lead In Rising Stars Series

Fred Kersley strengthened his lead in the Touchstone Farm Rising Stars series after completing a double at Bunbury on Saturday. Kersley maintained his position at the head of the leader board with polished rides on Danehills Daughter and First Affair. Kersley was having his first ride on Danehills Daughter and settled near last before tracking…

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Miller Has Found A Jewel

Promising filly Ocean Jewel confirmed she will be a major player at the Ascot carnival after posting an outstanding win in the $100,000 Tabtouch Bunbury 3YO Classic (1000m) on Saturday. Trained by Simon Miller and ridden by Joe Azzopardi, Ocean Jewel, unleashed an electrifying sprint from eighth position at the turn and defeated Epic Grey…

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Kersley Jumps To Rising Stars Lead After Top Week

Fred Kersley will be out to strengthen his lead in the Touchstone Farm Rising Star Series when he partners top mare Danehills Daughter at Bunbury on Saturday. The Stephen Rowe-trained five-year-old, runner-up in the Kalgoorlie Cup, is the $2.70 favourite to win the Bank Of Queensland Handicap (2000m). The daughter of Danehills Express has emerged as…

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Kirby Leads Rising Star Series

Brodie Kirby has pinched an early lead in the Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Rising Star Apprentice Series as his comeback from injury gathered momentum on the weekend. Sidelined for four months with a knee complaint, Kirby got off to a flying start when he posted one win and eight placings from his 11 rides…

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