William Reid Contenders Headline Caulfield Gallops on Tuesday

Media Release - Monday Mar 16

Attention turns to Caulfield on Tuesday morning as a quality group of elite performers are put through their paces ahead of the Moonee Valley Racing Club’s William Reid Stakes meeting on Saturday.

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Among the headline gallopers are Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) contenders Angel Capital, from the Chris Waller stable, and Charm Stone, for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr.

Price and Kent Jnr will also present Zambardo, the promising four-year-old who won four consecutive races before finishing runner-up to Via Sistina in last year’s Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m).

Ciaron Maher’s stable will also be strongly represented, with champion mare Pride Of Jenni, Melbourne Cup third placegetter Middle Earth, Spywire and She’s An Artist all set to gallop.

WHAT: William Reid Stakes Day Course Proper Gallops

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WHERE: Caulfield Racecourse

DATE: Tuesday 17 March

TIME: Gallops start from 7AM

PARKING/ENTRY: Media entry via Gate 9, Kambrook Road and parking in Maple Carpark.

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