Australasian Mares Star in Japan

Tara Madgwick - Monday October 23

We know how many of our high class mares find their way to Japan and several had a big impact at the weekend with three Oaks winners – More Than Sacred, Mosheen and Kirramosa(NZ)  - all producing interesting Japanese bred winners – G1 Japanese St Leger winner Durezza, Danon Ayers Rock and Tropical Tea.

Durezza wins the G1 St Leger and is from NZ Oaks winner More Than Sacred, -  image JRA

Durezza won the G1 Japanese St Leger – read about him here.

Danon Ayers Rock won the Listed Ivy Stakes – read about him here.

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Tropical Tea won on debut and is a star on the rise – read about her here.

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