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Oct
ANZ’s It’s In The Blood – Over The Bridge (Toronado)
Over The Bridge (Toronado), a filly bred as much for geographical convenience as for pedigree savvy, became not only the latest stakes winner for…
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30
Sep
Proven Thoroughbreds’ Proven Toronado Data (Ownership Opportunity)
The long-held perception that fillies bred on the HIGH CHAPARRAL sireline are inferior to their male counterparts is being blown up by TORONADO. Assessing…
28
Sep
Unbridled Future for Rising Star Toronado Filly
Unbridled Future for Rising Star Toronado Filly Tara Madgwick - Sunday Sep 27 A Breednet ‘One to Watch’ when winning on debut at Bendigo…
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Two TORONADOs, two maiden wins in a week for @clintonmcdonaldracing!CONQUER THE WORLD (TORONADO x Kemeri) started it at Cranbourne on 16 October, breaking his maiden by six lengths over 1400m.Four days later, MERRY CHASE (TORONADO x Kelvin Rose) broke his maiden on debut at Kyneton over 1218m.Clint has some nice TORONADOs coming through, and a big shout-out to bloodstock agent Shane McGrath @mcgrario for his efforts in recruiting them!Congratulations to the owners, and to the breeders: Jason and Mel Stenning of @trilogyracing (CONQUER THE WORLD), and Brian & Joan Durran (MERRY CHASE).
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IMMORTAL STAR lands her sixth win on Geelong Cup day!The I AM IMMORTAL mare took out the Benchmark 84 over 1200m at Geelong today for trainer Ciaron Maher, with Ethan Brown in the saddle. She has now earned $527,900 in prizemoney.Congratulations to Ciaron Maher, connections and breeder Paul King.
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𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 🤩🥇 Leading sire by Aggregate for 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝘁𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 years.🥇 Sire of the sales topper for 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝘁𝗼-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 years.
👀 Last year’s turned out to be G1 winning 2yo colt Tron Bolt!
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