Joe Pride questions early Everest call on Premiere Stakes rival

Joe Pride has come out swinging at the Australian Turf Club’s decision to lease its Everest slot to Giga Kick’s owner Jonathan Munz just two days before that horse’s clash with his top sprinter Think About It in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick.

The ATC confirmed on Thursday that it had come to an agreement with Munz, securing Giga Kick his place in the $20 million race.

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A significant contingent of Chris Waller's established racehorses, prominently featuring the acclaimed mare Autumn Glow, commenced their spring preparations at Randwick on Monday morning.The initial three trials, all conducted over 900 metres on the Kensington track following a postponement from Friday due to wet conditions, showcased numerous Group 1 winners...

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Concord Connie eyes Victorian Group 1 success

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Midnight Dynamite's Path to the Big Dance After Rosehill Win

Connections of Midnight Dynamite are keen to see the horse contest a $3 million prize following his commanding performance in the Winter Challenge at Rosehill.Having added Saturday's stakes race to his triumph in last month's Listed Civic Stakes (1400m), the gelding is now slated for the Coffs Harbour Cup (1600m)...

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Bold Soul's future may be over jumps after Flemington success

Connections have found Bold Soul, trained by Patrick Payne, to be a good earner on the flat, but his future might be better suited to hurdles.Bold Soul secured the Deane Lester Flemington Cup 1849 (2800m) at Flemington on Saturday, adding to his seven prior wins from 33 starts and boosting...

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Sword Of Legacy's determined win follows Band Of Brothers' Ramornie success

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Ko Phangan claims Byerley Handicap at Flemington

The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable continues its impressive run in qualifying races for Classic contenders with Ko Phangan's recent victory at Flemington.Ko Phangan's win in the Byerley Handicap (1800m) secures a coveted ballot exemption for either the Victoria Derby (2500m) or the VRC Oaks (2500m) during the Melbourne...

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Joint Venture earns carnival ticket with Rosehill triumph

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Littlefield targets Magnolia Cup after Flemington engagements

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