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Dam of Aussie Horse of the Year Lonhro Dead

Shadea, the dam of Australian Horse of the Year Lonhro, was found dead in her paddock Tuesday at Woodlands Stud in New South Wales, Australia.

 Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Mixed Up Heads Georgia Cup Hurdle Line-Up

With the big names headed to Keeneland for the Royal Chase later this month, second-level stakes horses tangle in the $75,000 Georgia Cup Hurdle (NSA-II) at the Atlanta Steeplechase at Kingston, Ga. Saturday. The 2-mile open stakes draws a good group that includes Mixed Up, Mauritania, and Niello.

 Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Hirapour, McDynamo to Settle 2005 'Chase Title

Hirapour and McDynamo, the last two American steeplechase champions, meet Saturday to decide the 2005 title winner, headlining a field of nine in the $150,000 Colonial Cup (NSA-I) at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C.

 Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Private Steer Wins Warwich Stakes; Cox Plate Looming

Private Steer advanced toward the W.S. Cox Plate (Aust-I), her first appearance at five producing an effortless win in the $200,000 (Australian funds) Warwick Stakes at Warwick Farm Aug. 21.

 Monday, August 23, 2004

Starcraft Takes Australian Derby; Neillo Seventh

Starcraft, something of a Phar Lap facsimile, overcame immaturity and courageous outsider Braeloch to win the Australian Derby (Aust-I) by a long head April 10 in front of 53,744--the largest Derby-day crowd in 40 years.

 Monday, April 12, 2004

Bettors Say Niello Has Tough Australian Triple Crown Task

Betting lines on Saturday's $2 million (Australian funds) Australian Derby (Aust-I) suggest Niello is facing a far from easy task to become the fifth colt to win Australia's Triple Crown.

 Thursday, April 08, 2004

Lonhro to Have Record Australian Stud Fee

Australia's best racehorse, Lonhro (Octagonal--Shadea), will retire to stud in about three weeks.

 Friday, April 02, 2004

Lonhro's Brother Comes Through in Canterbury Guineas

Most Australian horses live in the shadow of Lonhro, but when you're his kid brother it can be a real trial. Not that Lonhro would be unaware of what its like, having always chased the reputation of their dad, Octagonal.

 Monday, March 15, 2004