Tag Archives: Group 1

Auckland Cup loses Group 1 status

The Melbourne and Sydney Cups will be the only 3200-metre Group 1 races in Australasia next year with the New Zealand Pattern Committee downgrading the Auckland Cup. The Auckland Cup was one of three races downgraded upon review of New Zealand's pattern following the 2020/21 season.

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Moor Group 1 success in Moir

Daniel Moor's dream week in the saddle continued on Friday night at The Valley, where he picked up his second Group 1 win in the space of six days aboard Wild Ruler in the Moir Stakes (1000m). Less than a week after partnering Sierra Sue to a breakthrough win in …

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Riordan gets Group 1 chance

It’s been a big start to the racing season for Liam Riordan, not only did the 24-year-old get engaged on the Horse’s Birthday, but now he has been given his first Group 1 opportunity on Friday night.

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Maskiell eyes off first Group 1

Talented rider Jason Maskiell has had his challenges in his life but demonstrated his resilience yesterday by prevailing on Bon’s A Pearla in the Group Two Thousand Guineas Prelude. The Tasmanian has battled a drug addiction in the past,

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Fred Kersley shooting for first Group 1 win with Dice Roll

Jockey Fred Kersley will be looking to win his first ever Group 1 aboard Dice Roll in Saturday’s Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Kersley, 22, has ridden 206 career wins to date but the ultimate Group 1 success has eluded the up-and-coming jockey and is hoping French import …

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