Everything you need to know as guts gets the glory for Addeybb and Tom Marquand in Australia
The takeaway from Saturday in Sydney – with video, quotes, reaction, plans and the best of the tweets.
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Blinkers on! Addeybb team changes things up for latest clash with Verry Elleegant
Champion Stakes winner will have a change of headgear when he seeks to land back-to-back editions of the A$4m Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.
The Championships Day 1: Nature Strip described as ‘world’s best sprinter’ after starring role
James McDonald had a G1 double with Nature Strip and Anamoe at the Randwick showpiece.
‘She’s a beauty’ – plaudits aplenty as ‘world-class mare’ Verry Elleegant downs admirable Addeyyb
Aussie supermare lands eighth G1 success with a one-length victory over Champion Stakes hero in Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.
History maker Russian Camelot retired through injury after All-Star Mile second
Trainer Danny O’Brien said Russian Camelot had sustained a torn tendon after finishing second behind Mugatoo at Moonee Valley.
Rain coming to Addeybb’s aid for third head-to-head with Verry Elleegant
Champion Stakes winner has third head-to-head with top mare Verry Elleegant, who has won four G1s since their last clash.
Royal Ascot on agenda for Godolphin’s Australian star Bivouac
Three-time G1 winner set for final start before stud duties in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes.
All-Star Mile: Mugatoo edges out Russian Camelot to claim A$5 million feature
The six-year-old, a wildcard entry into the field, found the gaps to emerge alongside Russian Camelot and hold his rival by half a length.