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Vale Bel Esprit: Racing Mourns a Victorian Legend
Vale Bel Esprit: Racing Mourns a Victorian Legend

Victoria’s thoroughbred racing community is mourning the loss of Bel Esprit, the legendary racehorse and influential sire, who passed away at the age of 26 at Widden Stud’s Victorian base. Trained by John Symons, Bel Esprit made his mark on the track as a dominant...

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Hitting the ground running with Three Winners
Hitting the ground running with Three Winners

Following a standout week for the stable, three runners were able to get their noses in front, marking a treble of well-earned victories. Two winners headlined a memorable mid-week meeting at Sandown for connections, while the third brought further success at Yarra...

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Wodonga Wrecker!
Wodonga Wrecker!

An excellent win for Lika Wreckin' Ball today at Wodonga in the M Force Security BM62 Handicap over 2050 metres, at his first attempt at the distance. After "running up backsides" late at his previous start at Seymour over a mile, the quick back up and added 400m was...

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Straight Back And Macedon Hard Fit!
Straight Back And Macedon Hard Fit!

We often speak to our owners about the conditioning advantage Macedon Lodge offers — and today, that hill work was on full display. After two months off the scene, Durban Harbour and Urban Outlook returned to racing at bet365 Park Kyneton in the Evolve Interiors BM66...

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A Week Of Awards!
A Week Of Awards!

What an incredible week it has been for Symons Laxon Racing; one that we are absolutely delighted about! Firstly, last Sunday at The Star in Brisbane, Knight’s Choice was honoured as Australian Champion Stayer of the Year. His recognition as Australia’s best stayer is...

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Durban Wins In Vic!
Durban Wins In Vic!

At his second run in Victoria since moving to Macedon Lodge, Durban Harbour was an impressive winner of the CA Sinclair Pork Wholesalers BM56 Handicap (2100 METRES) on a Soft 6 track at Benalla yesterday. Ridden by promising apprentice Beau Treloar, who claimed 3kg,...

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Durban Dominates!
Durban Dominates!

A good barrier, a good ride and a good horse all came together to see Durban Harbour dominate his 1600m maiden today at the Sunshine Coast. Ridden by Melbourne Cup winning jockey, Robbie Dolan, the son of Dominant jumped well, and was quickly in the prime position...

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A Double Stylish Week!
A Double Stylish Week!

A great week for the mare So Stylish with her 4yo and 3yo offspring both winning for the Symons Laxon stable at Doomben on Wednesday and Eagle Farm yesterday. Firstly, it was smart filly Fashion Flash that was able to chase strongly to reel in the leader to win her...

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We Won The Melbourne Cup!
We Won The Melbourne Cup!

A dream came true for John and Sheila when Knight's Choice won the 2024 Melbourne Cup with an incredible finishing burst through the pack! The long-term plan came to fruition, when the Extreme Choice gelding finally made it to a dry track at the 3200m distance he had...

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