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Dabernig reveals why he left Lindsay Park Tom Dabernig wanted to start his own training operation that could hopefully turn into a family business. Picture: Robin Sharrock Comments
Tom Dabernig wrestled with the question: Would there be a right or wrong time to leave Lindsay Park?
There was pros and cons for both but the proud long-time custodian of one of the best pedigrees in racing needed to be selfish, for the greater good.
The biggest motivation was close to home, as the new Warrnambool start-up trainer wanted the option, at the very least, to enact a succession.
Late legendary grandfather Colin Hayes had it, as does uncle and past co-trainer David Hayes.
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Several of Australia s best weight-for-age horses are grounded weeks before the first running of the Q22 at Eagle Farm.
As Zaaki soared in his seven-length Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) victory on Saturday, the careers of his opposition were brought into sharp focus with at least two, possibly three, never to race again.
Melody Belle and Humidor were retired by connections pre-race, finishing fifth and seventh at their final start respectively.
The racing future of the sixth-placed Avilius is in doubt after Godolphin s two-time Group 1 winner bled in both nostrils, incurring the mandatory three-month ban from stewards.
Sir Dragonet and Mugatoo were the last two horses across the line in the Doomben Cup with Racing Queensland vets identifying aliments which may have explained their disappointing performance.
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Zaaki needs no more incentive than to take on her old boss
Ciaron Maher and his proven champion
Sir Dragonet in the
However, Sir Dragonet’s jockey
Glen Boss certainly gave her an extra reason to crave success when he cheekily suggested his mount was the champ and her charge was over-rated in a pre-race interview that adds spice to the contest.
Neasham, less than a year in the training ranks but already with a
Group 1 success on her resume, didn’t want to buy into the by-play when talking with
And Pike‘s Group 1 rides in South Australia next Saturday are also in doubt.
Pike had been booked to ride Flexible for Godolphin in the Australasian Oaks and Sisstar for Tony and Calvin McEvoy in the Robert Sangster Stakes.
The following week, Pike and his young family were set to jet to the Gold Coast for The Coast‘s big meeting of the winter carnival which features Doomben Cup aspirants running in the Group 2 Hollindale Stakes.
Pike has been booked to ride Fifty Stars in the Hollindale. Fifty Stars showed he was on track to pluck some Queensland racing riches when finishing only a length and a half off Kolding in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.