Wharton: American-bred mares delivering great results for Durham Park
24 June 2025
| Peter Wharton
An unwavering faith in North American bloodlines by Durham Park Standardbreds’ Bruce and Vicki Edward was accentuated when they brought out a winning double at Melton last Saturday with Sir Jimmy and Keayang Hollywood.
The New Zealand bred mare Very Chic was one of the best fillies in Victoria in the late 2000’s. Trained by Peter Manning, she won a total of 19 races including the Shakamaker Classic, Ian Daff Memorial and the Princess of Wimmera and $217,166 in stakes and took a mile record of 1:56.6. At the stud...
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PASSIONATE owner-breeder Peter Gleeson thinks he deserves a runner in this $2.1mil TAB Eureka. And it’s hard to argue when you consider the calibre of horses he owns and/or bred which are eligible for the race, but sidelined for varying reasons. Think about the unbeaten NSW Derby winner Always...
