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Duric cops three suspensions after big day at Eagle Farm

All Happening

· Ex-Singapore jockey Vlad Duric continued his remarkable return at Eagle Farm with a feature double, but stewards have put a halt on his winning momentum.

'I love this horse' - Antino revives Gollan Stradbroke dream

Antino surges past Wee Nessy to win the Group 2 Victory Stakes

Straddie Chance

· After an aborted autumn campaign, Antino made a Stradbroke Handicap statement with a stunning first-up win in the Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm.

New jockey locked in for Gollan stable star

Vlad Duric will ride Antino this preparation as he aims up for the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap.

Hoop booked

· Tony Gollan has settled on a new jockey for star horse Antino and given an update on one-time Magic Millions winner Skirt The Law after a disappointing effort at Eagle Farm last Saturday.

Runner-by-runner analysis: Group 1 South Australian Derby

Ahuriri is looking for a maiden Group 1.

$1m feature

· The Group 1 South Australian Derby has attracted a capacity field - but it's a tricky race to dissect. We analyse every horse set to line up at Morphettville on Saturday.

Zahra hails gutsy Vibrant Sun after Australasian Oaks win

Vibrant Sun won the Group 1 Australasian Oaks

Shining Sun

· Vibrant Sun has held on for a tough win in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville.

'She's worth it': Zahra makes sacrifices to ride Estriella

Rare ground

· Mark Zahra can't remember when he last rode at 55kg but was prepared to make a few sacrifices in order to ride Estriella in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes.

Robert Sangster favourite 'has X-factor about her'

G1 Fav

· Boom filly Estriella has trainer Ciaron Maher very excited, but stablemate I Am Me is not to be overlooked in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes.

'She can win an Everest': Big call ahead of Robert Sangster Stakes

Weekly Column

· Matty and Benny chat about Amelia's Jewel, Tony Ottobre's crack at J-Mac, the relevance of the Adelaide Racing Carnival, and the two Group 1s at Morphettville on Saturday, headlined by a cracking Robert Sangster Stakes.

Group 1 Australasian Oaks field and barrier draw

Wings Of Song will tackle the Group 1 Australasian Oaks.

$1m feature

· The final field for the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville has been revealed.

Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes field and barrier draw

Estriella is favourite for the Robert Sangster Stakes.

Adelaide Carnival

· The final field for the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes has been revealed with the favourite drawing a wide barrier.

What the jockeys said: All Aged Stakes Day

Kintyre (red cap) won the Frank Packer Plate over Gold Bullion (white cap) in the stewards' room at Randwick on Saturday.

Jockey Quotes

· Did the horse you backed perform below expectations at Randwick on Saturday? This is where you find out what the jockey had to say after the race.

'He's in great order': Begg eyes features in two states

Good Chances

· With Maharba holding his form ahead of Saturday's Hareeba Stakes at Mornington and Magic Time primed for the All Aged Stakes at Randwick, it could be a lucrative day for Grahame Begg.

Orchestral heads to paddock after top campaign

Star Filly

· Orchestral has returned to New Zealand after a sensational campaign, which culminated in a bold effort for third in last Saturday's Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick.

Saturday night fever? Participants split on new timeslot in Vic

New Timeslot

· Melbourne Cup-winners Sam Freedman and Mark Zahra have warned of potential Saturday night racing toll on stable staff and jockeys.

Autumn Angel soars to Oaks victory after setback

Victorian Filly

· Autumn Angel caused a minor upset in the Group 1 Australian Oaks over star fillies Zardozi and Orchestral after her trainers were forced into Plan B.

What the jockeys said: G1 Australian Oaks

Angel Wins

· This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, with Autumn Angel winning the $1million feature.

Autumn Angel 'going right way' for Oaks upset

Tough ask

· Star jockey Mark Zahra is spoiling for a minor upset with Autumn Angel in the Group 1 Australian Oaks.

Ray Thomas' verdicts for all four Group 1s at Randwick on Saturday

Day two of The Championships features four Group 1s.

Monster day

· Is Kiwi raider Orchestral too good for our fillies? Will Via Sistina justify her short quote in the Queen Elizabeth? Ray Thomas provides his verdict for all Group 1 races at Randwick on Saturday.

Queen Of The Turf Stakes: Field and barrier draw

Zougotcha is one of four runners for Chris Waller.

WFA Fillies & Mares

· The final field and barrier draw has been finalised for Saturday's Group 1 Queen Of The Turf (1600m) at Randwick.

Australian Oaks: Field and barrier draw

J-Mac will again link up with Orchestral.

3YO Fillies

· The field for Saturday's Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick has been set.

Full Name	Mark Zahra
Status	Professional Jockey

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