Residual fitness key to Semana’s Winx Stakes bid

by | Aug 22, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Under-rated mare Semana wasn’t far off Zougotcha in a brace of autumn features, and trainer Ciaron Maher is banking on her residual fitness to help bridge that gap as she seeks to claim an elusive Group One. Semana and stablemate Detonator Jack will fly the flag for the Maher stable in the first… Read More »

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