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World rankings update: ‘She sits alongside some of the greats’ – Via Sistina dominant in 12th G1 triumph

The Melbourne Cup Carnival drew to a close with a star-studded card at Flemington on Saturday [Nov 8] featuring three G1 ...
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Where the success story starts: focus on foals and mares at Goffs November Sale

Six-day extravaganza at Kildare Paddocks begins with Foal Sale on Monday Nov 17 ahead of the Breeding Stock Sale on Nov 21-22 ...
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‘This is a big deal to us’ – Claiming Crown gives regular horses their day in the sun

The Breeders’ Cup is over for another year. The fireworks of $5 million broodmares and $2.2m weanlings sold at auction have ...
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Maureen Haggas: ‘My father Lester Piggott was incomparable on so many levels’

Training team: Maureen Haggas (far left) with her husband William at the annual Cartier Awards. Photo: Dan Abraham / focusonracing.com Our questions are answered by the wife of Newmarket trainer ...
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What’s been happening: Melbourne Cup, Forever Young plans, Breeders’ Cup controversy and more

Magnificent in Melbourne: Jamie Melham hoists the famous cup alongside Tony McEvoy (right) and son Calvin, the training partnership behind Half Yours. Photo: Racing Victoria / Lucas Dawson A famous ...
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Breeders’ Cup rankings update: ‘This is like if the Japanese team won the World Cup’ – historic Classic success for Forever Young

History maker: Forever Young (Ryusei Sakai, near side) holds the late charge of Sierra Leone in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Photo: Breeders’ Cup / Eclipse Sportswire (Scott Serio) History was made at ...