In a rare feat, Abbey Marie rewarded her trainer Mick Kent’s confidence in a superb performance, going one better than her sister Absolutely to claim the $400,000 Group 1 SAJC Oaks over 2000m. The third start for the filly highlighted a great day for Inglis graduates around the country.

Five sires, all Australian products who have captured the annual Champion Australian Sire title on earnings, will be among the mouthwatering collection of at least 70 which will be shown to invited disciples of breeding and racing when Hunter Valley studs conduct their pre season Stallion Parades in the period August 21-25.

The 2010-11 ANZ Classifications have been released reflecting the best individual performances by horses during the recently concluded racing year in Australia and New Zealand.

Two horses dominated the last season and in many ways they are completely different. Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) dominated the sprinters, So You Think (High Chaparral) was the dominant middle-distance runner.