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Chris Roots is a racing writer for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Unbeaten Rufio flying the flag for emerging Willinga brand

Unbeaten Rufio flying the flag for emerging Willinga brand

The Willinga brand is going to become better known in racing in the next couple of years and for the first time the man behind it, Terry Snow, will venture to Rosehill to watch unbeaten three-year-old Willinga Rufio tomorrow.

  • by Chris Roots

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Big Dance keeping Neasham on her toes with Sibaaq

Big Dance keeping Neasham on her toes with Sibaaq

The trainer will be playing the numbers game with import in the lead-up to the new race.

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Eustace confident Dr Drill can end two-year drought in  McKell Cup

Eustace confident Dr Drill can end two-year drought in McKell Cup

When you have a tough, honest stayer like Dr Drill, trainer David Eustace knows that getting it in the right race at the right time is crucial.

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‘Close to perfection’: Nature Strip king of the world after Ascot blitz

‘Close to perfection’: Nature Strip king of the world after Ascot blitz

Chris Waller’s star showed the world how good he is with a commanding win at Royal Ascot.

  • by Chris Roots
Massive Golden Eagle prizemoney increase a misfire for Racing NSW

Massive Golden Eagle prizemoney increase a misfire for Racing NSW

The decision to put the Golden Eagle up another $2 million was made because an announcement about prizemoney was due from Victoria the next day. Racing NSW shouldn’t be so insecure.

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‘I hope she knows’: Alligator Blood owner watches Stradbroke win next to wife in a coma

‘I hope she knows’: Alligator Blood owner watches Stradbroke win next to wife in a coma

Instead of being at Eagle Farm for the group 1 victory, Allan Endresz watched the race at home in Albury lying on the bed next to wife Joy who is in a coma.

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Dragonstone goes one better after near misses

Dragonstone goes one better after near misses

 Mark Newnham will send Dragonstone for a spell on a winning note after he showed the zip of classy sprinter in the Bob Charley Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

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Opportunity knocks for second-best Dragonstone in Bob Charley Stakes

Opportunity knocks for second-best Dragonstone in Bob Charley Stakes

Mark Newnham believes Dragonstone has the weight advantage over his older rivals in the Bob Charley Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

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Cummings hopes forgiveness and patience yield two different victories

Cummings hopes forgiveness and patience yield two different victories

Godolphin trainer James Cummings uses Bart wisdom as he looks for another Stradbroke.

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Rookie Ryan passes her first test on way to training ranks

Rookie Ryan passes her first test on way to training ranks

Experienced horsewoman Sara Ryan passed the first hurdle in getting a provincial training licence to train for Domeland by fronting stewards on Wednesday.

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All the pieces finally coming together for Mr Mosaic

All the pieces finally coming together for Mr Mosaic

Sterling Alexiou believes Mr Mosaic is ready to reach his potential in the Bob Charley Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

  • by Chris Roots