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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Jockey Mark Zahra rides Super Seth during Race 7, Neds Manfred Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 01, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by George Salpigtidis/Getty Images)

Futurity could rob punters of super rematch

The Group 1 Futurity Stakes could rob racegoers one of the most anticipated rematches in Australian racing, with Super Seth set to deny Alligator Blood a chance at redemption.

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Jockey James Orman rides Master Jamie to victory in race 8, the QTIS 3YO Handicap, during Saturday Raceday at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Saturday, February 8, 2020. (AAP Image/Albert Perez) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Master plan: Green eyes Jewel with Rocky marvel

Master Jamie will be given a one-week reprieve before being set for next month’s $300,000 QTIS 3YO Jewel after making it 11 wins in 14 starts at Eagle Farm.

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21st October 2018.L-R, Horse owner Les Ross and Trainer Cameron Partington at Ross's stables in Hendra ahead of a possible strike during the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup days because of the Qld government's wagering tax.Photo: Glenn Hunt / The Australian

Ross seeks magical ride into the sunset

Trainer Les Ross has got the ball rolling on his retirement plan by putting his Hendra stable complex up for tender.

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Former Victorian Premier Denis Napthine arrives to the state memorial service for former Victorian Premier John Cain at St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne, Monday, February 3, 2020. Former Victorian Premier John Cain passed away December 23, 2019 and a state memorial has been held in his honour. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Former premier to lead review into horse welfare

Racing participants have welcomed the establishment of a new independent taskforce to review and improve the welfare of retired racehorses in Australia.

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Jockey Jim Byrne rides Silvera (centre) to victory in race 8, the Tattersall's Mile, during the Triple M Rocks Tattersall's Raceday at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Saturday, July 20, 2019. (AAP Image/Albert Perez) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Nathan’s racebook: Strike gold with Silvera

Racing editor Nathan Exelby and the bookmaking team from Ladbrokes pinpoint the horses to back and the ones to avoid at Eagle Farm. Plus, Peter Moody gives his take on the Orr Stakes at Caulfield.

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Jockey Ryan Maloney rides Scout (centre) to victory in race 2, the QTIS 3YO Handicap, during Metro Races at Doomben Racecourse in Brisbane, Saturday, December 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Albert Perez) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Mixed reaction to Thursday city races

The experiment of having midweek metropolitan fixtures at Doomben on a Thursday will continue next season, despite trainers having reservations about the switch.

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Jockey Ryan Maloney rides Alligator Blood to victory in race 6, the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, during Magic Millions Race Day at Aquis Park on the Gold Coast, Saturday, January 11, 2020. (AAP Image/Albert Perez) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Alligator settles in for snappy southern raid

Alligator Blood proved himself a seasoned traveller, arriving in Melbourne without incident before one of the most enticing clashes of the autumn.

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Jockey Jeff Lloyd is seen celebrating his retirement with the other Brisbane jockeys during the Brisbane Racing Club Race Day at Doomben Racecourse in Brisbane, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Lloyd changes saddles to help old friend find winners

Retired champion Jeff Lloyd has seamlessly moved into a new role, answering a call to become the jockey manager for a multiple Group 1-winning rider he has known for over 30 years.

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Winner of race 9 Outback Barbie celebrates at the Magic Millions race day at the Gold Coast Turf Club. (Photo/Steve Holland)

Gollan’s new buys create Invincible aura

Trainer Tony Gollan had a big week on the Gold Coast, snagging two winners on Magic Millions Day and stocking up with yearling at the sales. Plus, Nathan Exelby reviews the weekend action.

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Tara Pitt (left) and Emma Lehmann with Alligator Blood yesterday, in a much more relaxed mode than they were when jammed in traffic trying to get to the races on Saturday.Picture: Supplied

Bloody close: How Alligator made it on time

David Vandyke tried to leave nothing to chance getting Alligator Blood to the track on time but he couldn’t foresee a petrol tanker rolling over on the main highway. Here’s how his stable star escaped the mayhem.

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