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Derby Tracker – Trainers and Jockeys
by Dean Elliott. The old adage of ‘patience is a virtue’ is as relevant here as it is in any aspect of racing. A balance of patience, precision and …
Derby Tracker – Type & Pedigree: How do I know if he’ll stay the trip?
by Dean Elliott. Let’s begin with Type. If you’re going to be set on a path to compete in a Group 1 over 2500 metres as a spring three-year-old, you’re …
Derby Tracker – Record of those not Suited or Ready for Derby
by Dean Elliott. Running those immature types without the grounding for a tough 2500 metres can be detrimental to its future prospects. I hate to single out …
Weir captures first Victorian Group 1 with Trust In A Gust
Leading trainer Darren Weir tasted his first Group 1 success in Victoria when his talented four-year-old Trust In A Gust outlasted a gallant Dissident to win …
Derby Tracker – Foundation Building / Paddock time
by Dean Elliott. I cannot stress the importance of this section. Giving a horse the correct preparation is paramount for any race, let alone one as unique as …
Punters get back on Track and head for the Mounting Yard
by Darren Dance. As a syndicator for the last 17 years where I have been heavily involved in selecting yearlings to purchase to syndicate we go through a …
Guest Of Honour set for Toorak Handicap entrance
The lure of a Melbourne Cup is still strong for Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock’s Darren Dance but the chance to have a guest of honour in the 2014 WS …
Derby Tracker – Group performed 2yo vs 3yo Progressive types
by Dean Elliott. As the earlier trends have highlighted, the 2 year-old Group 1 performers aren’t necessarily the leading Derby candidates, but not to …