Mr Mozart is SW113 for Snitzel winning the Exford Plate (1400m) for 3yos at Flemington. Racing in second place to the home turn, Mr Mozart assumed control 300m out and then stayed on gamely to hold the late rally from the odds-on favourite Artorius (Flying Artie) with stablemate Hilal (Fastnet Rock) in third. Inbred 4×4
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New Zealand has lost two champions on the same day, with confirmation on Thursday that dual Group 1 winner Te Akau Shark and four-time Group 1 heroine Silent Achiever have both died. Te Akau Shark (pictured) was retired last year due to an eye infection which subsequently developed into blindness. Owners Te Akau Racing confirmed
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The death has been announced of Group 1 winner and sire Rip Van Winkle following a short illness. Rip Van Winkle won five races, notably the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, the Susses Stakes at Goodwood and the International Stakes at York, all at Group 1 level. The son of Galileo was rated Champion
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