AZTEC RULER IN DOUBT FOR PLACID ARK

Trainer Stefan Vahala has an anxious few days coming up with his unbeaten gelding Aztec Ruler suffering a minor setback, placing his return in Saturday week’s Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) in serious jeopardy. Initially scheduled to have a Lark Hill trial this morning (Monday), Aztec Ruler is racing the clock to be fit for the…

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A NEW ERA FOR LINDSEY SMITH

A new year will dawn a new era for Lindsey Smith as he plans to shut down his Olbury stables in WA. Smith left Perth several years ago to set up a satellite stable in Melbourne and will continue that operation at his Warrnambool base. The astute horseman had maintained a small team of horses…

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Michael Lane Plots Gold Path For Resortman

How long can Resortman keep going for? That’s a pleasant conundrum facing trainer Michael Lane after the Helmet’s gelding’s brilliant win in the Eurythmic Stakes (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday. At this point Lane is unsure, but he is daring to dream that he can extend Resortman’s amazing preparation until at least December. Resortman has…

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