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TRIDENT gets off the mark TRIDENT gets off the mark

The No Nay Never half-brother to Zoustar was runner-up over this trip at Newcastle on debut, but overcame greenness to go one better this afternoon. Sat prominently under James Doyle, Trident came through nicely when asked 2F from home, entering the

PROTEST makes a winning debut PROTEST makes a winning debut

The Cheveley Park Stud homebred daughter of Ulysses jumped smartly to lead early on in the 1m Novice contest, before dropping back to settle in midfield on the heels of Hughie Morrison's Mythical Bird. As they came around the home bend, PROTEST was s

Perotto Perotto

Wednesday was a very sad day for everyone here at Varian Stable, and of course for the owners of Perotto. The six-year-old gelding unfortunately sustained a life-ending injury whilst training, during his final preparations for Saturday’s Cambridgeshi

SOUND ANGELA lands Listed success and FOX AVATAR sheds his maiden SOUND ANGELA lands Listed success and FOX AVATAR sheds his maiden

The five-year-old daughter of Muhaarar has a CV speckled with Black Type, including runner up in last year's Prix Petite Etoile at Deauville and the Gillies Fillies' Stakes at Newcastle on her final two starts last season. She made a pleasing return

KHALDIYA battles it out KHALDIYA battles it out

The two-year-old Sioux Nation filly had showed promise on her two starts to date, coming 2nd on debut at the start of August and 3rd just a couple of weeks later at Carlisle. But we were delighted to see her get her career off the mark this evening,

SHE'S A WARRIOR comes from last to first SHE'S A WARRIOR comes from last to first

The three-year-old daughter of Sioux Nation kept on for a rallying 3rd on debut at Kempton, and we were delighted to see her victorious on just her second start back over C&D this evening. Slowly into stride, she travelled at the rear of the fiel

AL KHAWSSAA off the mark AL KHAWSSAA off the mark

The three-year-old Night of Thunder filly hit the frame on debut at Kempton last month, running on inside the final furlong to finish half-a-length third. She faced a smaller, 4-strong field at Southwell this evening, but she posted a pleasing perfor

SHADOW DANCE prevails at York SHADOW DANCE prevails at York

The four-year-old bounced back to run well on his latest start at Ripon last month, but he went one better in today's Class 2 Heritage Handicap contest. James Doyle timed his run beautifully, with Shadow Dance picking up well down the middle of the t

FLAVOUR MAKER gets up to win in a dead heat at Kempton FLAVOUR MAKER gets up to win in a dead heat at Kempton

The three-year-old has hit the frame on a couple of occasions, and we were delighted to see him shed his maiden tag this evening. Handily positioned on the inside rail, he chased race leaders Zinchenko and Super Hit through the opening stages. As the

SANAT gets his career off the mark SANAT gets his career off the mark

The Invincible Spirit colt came second following a short break on his latest start at Southwell, but he duly went one better back on turf today. He made smooth headway under Silvestre de Sousa as they passed the 2f marker, pulling away to take up the

Yard news Yard news

I can confirm that Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum has ended his support of my stable. The ten horses that he currently had in training with me departed today. I would like to convey my sincere thanks to Sheikh Obaid for all the opportunities that h

MISS FASCINATOR records a second career success MISS FASCINATOR records a second career success

MISS FASCINATOR was a 72,000gns Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up buy this year for connections the Newsells Park Stud Ardiles, Brazil & Hoddle Racing Syndicate. She strode well clear to get her career off the mark at Ascot just a few weeks ago, and s

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