While Spicy Martini soaked up the Stradbroke Handicap spotlight on Saturday, connections of the brilliant mare wasted little time plotting her next conquest: The $20m The Everest. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇
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James McDonald and Chris Waller don’t always agree about which Group 1 contender the superstar jockey should ride – but they sure did for Stradbroke day where J-Mac is aiming to break a longstanding record. @bendorries76@mcacajamez@cwallerracingracenet.com.au/news/if-chris…
Victorian co-trainer Calvin McEvoy would rather not see superstar mare Pride Of Jenni anywhere near the barriers at Eagle Farm this Saturday.
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'I'd prefer her not to be in the race'
He’d rather not have to deal with Pride Of Jenni’s bold frontrunning tactics, but trainer Calvin McEvoy @mcevoymitchell is backing Cups champ Half Yours to turn the tables in Saturday’s Q22. Story: @daniel_pace17👇
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"He's a Queenslander, it's the only thing I don't like about him"
They won't be sitting down to watch State Of Origin together, but @TommyBerry21 is more than happy to team up with @tonygollan in Saturday’s Stradbroke. Story: @daniel_pace17👇
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Favourites Headley Grange and Regal Award both drew well for Saturday’s $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap but it’s a runner that’s not even guaranteed a start that has captured the attention of punters. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇
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“She’s made of different stuff”: Trainer Ciaron Maher @cmaherracing downplays question marks over whether ageless mare Pride Of Jenni can handle a step up in trip in the $1.2m Q22. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇
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"I love when I come to ride one on a big day and ... he has that twinkle in his eye."
Declan Bates just needed to look at Ciaron Maher to feel confident Fireball Miss would win the Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm. @daniel_pace17@cmaherracing@decbatesracenet.com.au/news/fireball…
Adam Hyeronimus reckons the mental battle in making the 55kg weight to ride Headley Grange in the $3m Stradbroke Handicap will be every bit as tough as the physical grind ahead of him. Story: @daniel_pace17👇
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South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott will be hoping his luck turns in the Sunshine State after lodging a late nomination for Fringes to enter Saturday's Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇
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