Don’t Hope Do faces tough Valley test

by | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Trainer Simon Zahra is aware of the task confronting Don’t Hope Do when he returns to Stakes level at Moonee Valley. The now five-year-old, who runs in the Listed Carlyon Stakes (1000m) on Saturday, has not contested a Black Type race since finishing sixth in the Group 3 Blue Sapphire Stakes (1400m)… Read More »

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