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Tim Whiffler 
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 Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 10:00pm |
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Out for the Autumn
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Magnolian Khan
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Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 6:37pm |
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Hit the line just nicely in the previous at Randwick.
Although just behind the placings he looks on track for the big one at Flemington, a race he ran 4th in last year. |
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Lord Hybrow
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Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 6:51pm |
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I think last year was his year for one of the big Cups.
You wouldn’t think he’d turn the tables on AVILIUS in the Metropolitan Hcp but definitely could go back to back in the AJC St Leger. That might be his best opportunity for a win this Spring. |
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VOYAGER
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Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 9:15pm |
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You might be right Lord, but that run today was awesome.
This form will be underestimated come Melbourne Cup time, but Avilius, Libran and Big Duke are all top six contenders for the big one at Flemington then you add I Am Serious and Brimham Rocks who are in form and Patrick Erin who is an old fashioned NZ stayer, and this will be a great form reference. |
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Magnolian Khan
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Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 9:51pm |
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I don’t know if he is a winning chance, but I think he is going as good as he was last year.
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Xavier
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Posted: 23 Feb 2019 at 5:18pm |
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Looks like he is back on track
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Karl and Susan Kennedy are my heroes
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Brudder_A
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Posted: 23 Feb 2019 at 5:41pm |
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Irish bred horses strutting their stuff today.
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Shawy38
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Posted: 19 Oct 2019 at 6:50pm |
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Cardiac arrhythmia beaten 99 lengths
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Second Chance
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Posted: 19 Oct 2019 at 7:06pm |
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Abrupt drop out down the side, thought he might have broken down.
Hopefully Australian Bloodstock and partners will now retire the 8yo.
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Foxseal
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Posted: 20 Oct 2019 at 10:30am |
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Certainly owes connections nothing. Super career, winning in 3 different states & a few G1 placings to boot.
Realistically he’s well past being a challenger for major Spring Cups, but if yesterday’s episode wasn’t anything too serious, something like the Sandown Classic would be a good target. |
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brave_ponies
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Posted: 20 Oct 2019 at 1:35pm |
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He's ok! They've reported today his heart rate is normal and he's bright as usual.
But surely a warning sign to retire this gallant gentleman - he's certainly earnt it. |
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brave_ponies
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Posted: 20 Oct 2019 at 1:37pm |
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And let's face it, his connections need all the good karma/publicity they can get ...
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Shawy38
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Posted: 20 Oct 2019 at 1:56pm |
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He’d make a beautiful show horse.
Got that bit of charisma about him. |
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Shawy38
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Posted: 04 Nov 2019 at 4:03pm |
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They found an issue at Caulfield, a pretty major one
Not To Race (Vet Certificate) 29-Oct-2019 RNSW OFFICES E.Fischer Vet cert required - desmitis lateral suspensory branch in near fore. |
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Foxseal
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020 at 10:14am |
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I see this old warrior has been officially retired in the last week.
He deserves a call out after a really good racing career, winning in 3 different states, a few G1 placings & a 4th in the 2017 Melbourne Cup. 2017 was his peak with wins: 2017 Launceston Cup 2400m 2017 NE Manion Cup 2400m 2017 ATC Chairmans Hcp 2600m 2017 ATC St Leger Stks 2600m Enjoy retirement
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VOYAGER
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020 at 7:14pm |
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He was great representative for his connections.
Just on a potential replacement the Australian Bloodstock boys have purchased a European 2yo which they are bringing out to run next year, to be trained by Kris Lees, (so it looks like the Russian Camelot effect is taking place). If you think you might be interested you can go onto you tube and see him run. The horses name is Elected. The run on you tube is from Lingfield on the 19th of June.
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Second Chance
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020 at 7:21pm |
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Great news two years too late.
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Foxseal
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020 at 7:28pm |
Surely you mean 12 months late? He had a great year in 2019 with placings in heaps of big races like the Manion Cup, Tancred Stakes & Brisbane Cup. It really wasn’t until his injury in the 2019 Caulfield Cup that retirement would have been contemplated. |
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Second Chance
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Posted: 27 Sep 2020 at 7:40pm |
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Ok, memory isn't my strongest suit Foxseal.
Make that should have been retired after his second significant injury about 12 months ago.
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