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Newsletter - October 2025
October Overview
It was a relatively quiet month with 12 starters in total, resulting in one winner and one runner- up: both at Albury on 11 October.
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It was particularly pleasing to see Majestic Deel finally break his maiden. The Dundeel gelding doesn’t make things easy for himself, showing little early speed and often being near the tail before producing a sustained finish. He is owned and was bred by Fran Ovenstone of Bathurst, who operates an agistment and breeding farm, Little Wych Stud.
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Upcoming Starters
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The Snake Gully Cup Meeting at Gundagai Friday and Saturday
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• Baledon (Snake Gully Cup)
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• Et Zou (Maiden)
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Stable Apprentice – Ella Bent
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Ella continues her outstanding run of form, recording three wins in October, including a double at Albury on 11 October.
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Since her debut ride on 16 August, Ella has achieved 7 wins, 8 seconds, and 3 thirds from just 35 rides. Her claim has now reduced from 4kg to 3kg.
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Stable jockey Jason Lyon, who rides a lot of our trackwork, was injured in a barrier accident at Cootamundra on 5 October and has been sideline for several weeks.
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He resumed race riding at Albury last Friday.
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New Sand Training Track – Albury
The Albury Racing Club has completed installation of a new sand training track with assistance from Racing NSW funding. Club staff are putting the finishing touches on it, with an official opening expected next week.
This new facility will be a great boost for local trainers, providing a valuable alternative surface for gallops, pacework, and slow work.
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Breeding Tidbits
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At the Inglis Premier Sale in March, I purchased a filly by Tagaloa. It’s encouraging to see
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Tagaloa’s second crop of 3-year-olds performing strongly, with stakes wins in consecutive Melbourne Saturday meetings — Spicy Lu (G3 Ethereal Stakes, 2000m) and Salty Pearl (G2 Fillies Classic, 1600m). On Derby Day, Teine Aulelei also ran second in the G3 Vanity (1400m).
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It appears Tagaloa’s progeny are better suited over longer distances, and interestingly, his fillies are outperforming his colts so far.
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I also want to acknowledge the passing of, So You Think on 20 October — a champion racehorse and sire. One fact that stood out among the tributes was that he won his first Cox Plate at just his fifth start, and his second at his tenth — an incredible achievement.
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Horses Available – Earthlight Filly
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A client has recently purchased an Earthlight filly online and is now offering shares in her.
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Earthlight was the Champion 2YO Colt in France (2019), going undefeated in five juvenile starts and demonstrating blistering speed. He is a dual Group 1 winner in Europe, and his oldest Australian progeny are now 3-year-olds.
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The filly’s dam, Dalwhinnie, was a five-time winner in New Zealand (1400m–2000m) and has produced one foal to race — a winner and placegetter from just three starts.
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She has broken in very well and is currently spelling, prior to coming into work.
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She represents very good value.
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If you would like further details give me a call on 0499 770 210.
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Likely Starters in November
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Baledon, Bianco Vilano, Bridie’s Luck, Et Zou, Majestic Deel, Mer Char, Sisu Seven, Tap ‘N’ Run, Ti Tree Royal.
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Good Racing,
Ron
