Theo Marks Stakes (G2)
Queensland Oaks (Gr 1, 2200m) winner Winx scored an amazing first-up win. She settled near last in the 14-horse field, was shuffled back to a clear last (conceding he leaders about ten lengths) on straightening. She went deep at the 300m and then came from a seemingly impossible position to grab a brilliant last-stride win. She is a top class mare who looks to have more Group One wins in store. Sons Of John had a nice trip, seventh on the rails, got a split on turning for home, challenged nearing the 100m and fought on for a very good second especially considering he was stepping up in class here. Ninth Legion settled in third place on the rails from his inside barrier (1). He got through at the 300m, hit the front at the 100m and fought on well for a good third. Strawberry Boy went to the front as usual, retained the lead until nearing the 100m and held on for a close-up fourth, beaten less than a length.
Previous Winners
| Date | Horse | Jockey | WT | Trainer | BP |
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CLUSTER
(AUS)
4H FASTNET ROCK (AUS) - TARCOOLA DIAMOND (AUS) LAST TYCOON (IRE) |
TIM CLARK | 53.0 | P & P SNOWDEN | 4 |
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RIVA DE LAGO
(AUS)
6G ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) - ASHENTI (AUS) ASHKALANI (IRE) |
J CASSIDY | 55.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 7 |
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AMBIDEXTER
(AUS)
4H COMMANDS (AUS) - DEXTROUS (AUS) QUEST FOR FAME (GB) |
K MCEVOY | 56.0 | PETER SNOWDEN | 7 |
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MASTER OF DESIGN
(AUS)
6H REDOUTE'S CHOICE (AUS) - URGE TO MERGE (AUS) LAST TYCOON (IRE) |
C REITH | 52.0 | DAVID PAYNE | 8 |
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MORE JOYOUS
(NZ)
4M MORE THAN READY (USA) - SUNDAY JOY (AUS) SUNDAY SILENCE (USA) |
C W BROWN | 54.5 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 9 |
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RACING TO WIN
(AUS)
7G ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) - SURREALIST (AUS) KENNY'S BEST PAL (AUS) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 60.0 | JOHN O'SHEA | 11 |
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HURRIED CHOICE
(AUS)
4M CHOISIR (AUS) - HUSTLE BUSTLE (AUS) CATRAIL (USA) |
J LLOYD | 52.0 | DAVID PAYNE | 9 |
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RACING TO WIN
(AUS)
4G ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) - SURREALIST (AUS) KENNY'S BEST PAL (AUS) |
G BOSS | 58.5 | JOHN O'SHEA | 5 |
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PARATROOPERS
(AUS)
3G COMMANDS (AUS) - CREW (AUS) SANCTION (AUS) |
D BEADMAN | 52.0 | JOHN HAWKES | 8 |
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FALKIRK
(NZ)
4H TALE OF THE CAT (USA) - MADAM VALETA (NZ) PALACE MUSIC (USA) |
D BEADMAN | 52.5 | JOHN O'SHEA | 2 |
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FIERY VENTURE
(AUS)
4G THUNDER GULCH (USA) - FLYING VENTURE (AUS) FLIGHT BIJOU (NZ) |
L BEASLEY | 53.0 | MS G WATERHOUSE | 5 |
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DEFIER
(AUS)
5G DEHERE (USA) - LILANDE (AUS) MARSCAY (AUS) |
C MUNCE | 59.5 | G H WALTER | 6 |
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SHOGUN LODGE
(AUS)
5G GRAND LODGE (USA) - PRIDE OF TAHNEE (AUS) BEST WESTERN (AUS) |
G BOSS | 60.0 | R H THOMSEN | 11 |
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HIRE
(AUS)
4G CANNY LAD (AUS) - CHARTER (AUS) RED ANCHOR (NZ) |
L V CASSIDY | 54.0 | JOHN HAWKES | 11 |
