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News last Updated at: 18:39 on 29/04/2012
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Super Cirrus in Ganay cruise
Cirrus Des Aigles looked every inch a superstar as he blew away the opposition in the Prix Ganay at Longchamp. Corine Barande-Barbe's six-year-old (8-13 favourite), seeking his first victory at Group One level in his own country, was sent straight to the front by Olivier Peslier and dictated the pace throughout the extended 10 furlongs. Peslier gradually wound it up and had the rest of the field struggling by the time they turned into the straigh...read more
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Kissed stakes claim for Oaks
Aidan O'Brien's Kissed showed she has serious ability to back up her outstanding pedigree as she made a brilliant return to action in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Navan. The daughter of Galileo is a three-parts sister to last year's Investec Derby hero Pour Moi and may well be Epsom-bound herself judged on this runaway victory. Having made a winning debut at the track last October, the three-year-old was sent off the 2-5 favour...read more
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Unaccompanied goes Flat out
Top-class hurdler Unaccompanied showed her versatility with a comprehensive victory in the navanracecourse.ie Race at Navan. Twice a Grade One winner over jumps, the Dermot Weld-trained mare (9-10 favourite) swept into the lead a furlong and a half out under Pat Smullen and was not hard pressed to beat Rising Wind by a length and three-quarters. The winning jockey said: "She did it well. I'd have been disappointed if she'd been beaten today. The ...read more
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Voler will be back for more
Colm Murphy has confirmed his star mare Voler La Vedette will remain in training next season following her creditable run in defeat at Punchestown on Thursday. The eight-year-old won her first three starts of the campaign, grabbing her first Grade One prize in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse...read more
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Farraaj third in Italian Classic
Roger Varian's talented colt Farraaj finished third in the Premio Parioli at the Capannelle in the hands of stable jockey Neil Callan. The three-year-old won twice in Britain during his juvenile campaign and signed off with an excellent third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. Making his comeback a...read more
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Scott maps out Melodic plan
Jeremy Scott is excited about the future for Melodic Rendezvous following his excellent run in defeat in the Champion Bumper at the Punchestown Festival. The six-year-old was taking a big step up in class to Grade One level following an impressive performance at Chepstow and he rewarded the trainer ...read more
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Weather prompts Ascot inspection
Wednesday's meeting at Ascot is under threat with areas of the course currently waterlogged following heavy rain. The fixture, which is set to feature the Group Three Moss Bros Sagaro Stakes as well as two Listed heats, will have to pass a 4pm inspection on Monday. Clerk of the course Chris Stickels...read more
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Windsor call morning check
Monday's evening meeting at Windsor is the latest fixture to be threatened by the recent heavy rain. The course has a few waterlogged patches and a 7.15am inspection has been called, but an improvement in the forecast is giving officials hope. Acting raceday clerk of the course Jon Pullin said: "The...read more
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Hermival takes Guineas test
Mikel Delzangles will rely on outsider Hermival as he bids to win the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket for the second time on Saturday. The trainer saddled 33-1 shot Makfi to win the first British Classic two years ago and Hermival is available at the same odds. Makfi warmed up for his trip to Headqu...read more
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Dee on Desire agenda
Marco Botti's unbeaten Kingsdesire is likely to have his next start in the Stobart Barristers Dee Stakes at Chester's May meeting. A son of 2000 Guineas winner King's Best, he won on his debut at Kempton last year before landing a competitive handicap at Doncaster on his reappearance in good style. ...read more
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