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Tataniano skips Arkle

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Tataniano was a surprise absentee from the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday, with Long Run also missing from the 17-strong entry list at the six-day stage.

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Duo stand Champion ground

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Despite doubts over their participation, both Binocular and Solwhit have been left in the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle.

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Garde looking good

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Cross country specialist Garde Champetre is in fine form ahead of a hat-trick bid in the Glenfarclas Handicap Chase at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

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Mullins pins hopes on Quel Esprit

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Willie Mullins raider Quel Esprit is proving popular ahead of the Neptune Investments Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham next week.

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Racing: ‘Mongrel’ yields big payday

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Anthony Cummings’ faith in “the mongrel” paid its biggest dividend in yesterday’s $1 million Auckland Cup.The son of legendary Australian staying trainer Bart Cummings landed his second career 3200m race when Sydney-trained Zavite…

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‘Punter’ enjoys a bet with Kiwis

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and Black Caps Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum put aside their sporting rivalry to enjoy a day at the races yesterday.Ponting, whose nickname is Punter because of his love for a flutter,…

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Racing: Zavite and Oliver too classy for Kiwi rivals

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

It looked like a breath-holding ride, but Sydney trainer Anthony Cummings knew Damien Oliver was in the driver’s seat and took a normal breath.And his heart rate stayed the same as Oliver drove Zavite well clear of the $1 million…

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Racing: A Chance To Dream awakes as Oaks hope

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

To say A Chance To Dream successfully jumped up a grade is like saying the weather has been reasonable.The John Sargent-trained filly found six lengths when she jumped to a listed stakes win in yesterday’s Mercedes-Benz Sunline…

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Racing: Kelt Capital Stakes on agenda

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

When Waitakere trainer Leanne Franklin says her Darley Plate winner Beautiful Girl is a potential Kelt Capital Stakes runner next spring it may pay to listen.The 6-year-old Black Minnaloushe mare, who gave Franklin a career highlight…

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Racing: Perth jockey has tough initiation in Sydney

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

SYDNEY - Top Perth jockey Patrick Carbery will break new ground on Saturday when he rides in Sydney for the first time.It will be some initiation.Carbery will partner lightly-raced colt Sir Hallowell in the Randwick Guineas…

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Racing: Tin Goose lays golden egg for Logan by running third

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Sydney raider Zavite might have humbled our best two-milers at Ellerslie yesterday, but Ruakaka co-trainer Dean Logan was beaming as if he had just won New Zealand’s richest two-mile crown.For Logan, co-trainers Donna Logan and…

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Racing: Classy bitches picked to dispute finish of Manukau feature

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

A titanic paw-wrestle between two classy bitches looks likely in tonight’s $75,000 AGRC Supporters Auckland Cup at Manukau.Little Mother and Tricky Shelley have been in exceptional form at Manukau Stadium lately.Both have…

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Racing: Derby entry thrives on the biggest occasions

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

It is almost like Courage To Rule can read the racebook.And maybe he can count too.The Victoria Derby winner seems to know when the real money is up for grabs, as it is in tomorrow night’s $500,000 Woodlands Northern Derby…

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Racing: Butt keen for Bondy to take control in cup

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Finding the lead has always been the key to Bondy’s career but it will never be more crucial than in tomorrow night’s $500,000 Auckland Trotting Cup.Trainer-driver David Butt said the start could well decide Bondy’s chances, but…

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Racing: Early trip a boost for Slipper filly

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

BRISBANE - A decision to send Magic Millions winner Military Rose to Sydney a week ahead of schedule has lifted trainer Gillian Heinrich’s confidence for the Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on April 3.Military Rose was due to…

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Roush satisfied with NASCAR action (AP)

Mar 11, 2010 Motor Sport

Team owner Jack Roush said Wednesday he’s satisfied with the penalty NASCAR levied against driver Carl Edwards for his intentional accident with Brad Keselowski.

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