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BANK ROBBER GETS THE CASH IN THE SHOW COUNTY QUALITY   A great return to the winner's circle by Bank Robber in the 1,200 metres Listed Show County Quality at Warwick Farm. The 4 year old gelding by Dash For Cash jumped well, lead early and as jockey Corey Brown said " He was always in control, and I was never concerned in the run". When asked by Gai whether the Bank Robber owners could look forward to a big Spring, Corey replied " Yes, and don't lose my phone number". Now the winner of 4 of his 5 race starts, Bank Robber will next race in the Group 3 Tramway over 1,400 metres on Saturday 6th September, the first meeting back at Royal Randwick.        Bank Robber with Corey Brown aboard, strides to victory in the Show County Quality                            Bank Robber and no.1 fan Janine Beatty      Congratulations to the winning owners (some of whom are photgraphed above) Julie Sampson, John Blight, Skim Racing Syndicate (Managers: Peter McLachlan, David Kleinhans, David Ingham) Bradley Sinnatamby, Daniel Molesworth, Victor Diamonon, Robin Sledge, Calie Stone   Photographs courtesy of Lisa Grimm Photography  www.lisagrimmphotography.com   Gai Steals the Cash With a Bank Robber Sunday Telegraph 24th August 2008 Click Here to view the story     FAULCONBRIDGE RETURNS WITH AN IMPRESSIVE WIN AT NEWCASTLE'S METROPOLITIAN MEETING    4 year Peintre Celebre (USA) gelding Faulconbridge made an eyecatching return to the racetrack with a good win over 1300 metres at Newcastle. Having not previously raced over a distance under 1500 metres it was a very determined victory, with the gelding finding the line strongly over the last 40-50 metres to score by half a length.     Congratulations to the winning owners David McDonald, Ronald Bell, James Bagguley, Daniel Ostwind, Pacific Island Syndicate (Manager: Bradley Sinnatamby), Steven Zorbas, Michael Szcezesny, Lex Kingdom, Steven Papadopoulos       WAIKIKI BEACH UNDERSCORED GAI'S STABLES GREAT DAY AT THE TRACK (6 winners in total) WITH A TERRIFIC WIN AT KEMBLA GRANGE.     The 4 year old gelding by Choisir won his second race (from only 6 starts) in stylish fashion over 1,600 metres and gave his owners a great day at the races and a special birthday present for Cathy Patrick, wife of owner Ian. Waikiki Beach will now come into the city and his next race start will be at Randwick on Tuesday 9th September.     Congratulations to the winning owners Ian Pringle, Annette Wilberforce, Life's A Circle Syndicate (Manager Barbara Evans), John Gammon, Ian Patrick, Charles Teuma, Alex Julius, Brian Hearne   Photographs courtesy of Bradelys Photographers www.bradleyphotos.com.au      * RACING NSW 2007-2008 AWARDS NIGHT *   The NSW Racehorse Owners Association (NSWROA) hosted the 2008 Racing Night of Champions at Randwick Racecourse. Over 700 people were on hand to congratulate the season's champions and celebrate their success.     OUR "SUPERSTAR" COLT SEBRING WON THE NSW CHAMPION 2 YEAR OLD OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE 2007- 2008 RACING SEASON.     Part owner Margaret Butler accepts the award on behalf of the Sebring family     Congratulations to the winning owners of SEBRING James Hazzisevastos, Team Henderson Racing Syndicate, Shahen Mekertichian, Margaret Butler, John and Anne McDonnell, Denise Dunphy, Brian Leonard, Joseph Screnci, Wendy Mullens.            Many congratulations also to Dean Hazzisevastos on winning the Best Dressed Male Award at the 2008 Racing's Night of Champions dinner. Dean's dad James is a share owner of Sebring, so it was a winning night all round for the Hazzisevastos family.                                              Dean Hazzisevastos (right) with his award for Best Dressed Male, photograph courtesy of Darren Wigley Photography 0413 856 007                     HALL OF FAME TRAINER - and trainer of our Star stable of horses GAI WATERHOUSE won the NSW TRAINER'S PREMIERSHIP TJ SMITH AWARD for training 68 METROPOLITAN WINNERS for the 2007- 2008 RACING SEASON. CONGRATULATIONS CHAMPION         Gai Waterhouse (left) receiving her NSW Trainer's Premiership      TJ Smith Award, photograph courtesy      of Darren Wigley Photography 0413 856 007                           Stable Jockey BLAKE SHINN won the NSW JOCKEY's PREMIERSHIP GEORGE MOORE AWARD for riding an outstanding  77 METROPOLITAN WINNERS for the 2007 - 2008 RACING YEAR.This was an EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT for Blake's first full season in Sydney.   CONGRATULATIONS CHAMPION FROM STAR'S FAMILY OF OWNERS TO SEBRING'S FAVOURITE JOCKEY.         Blake Shinn (right) receiving his NSW Jockey's premiership George Moore Award,photograph courtesy of Darren Wigley Photography 0413 856 007                   HOME OF THE 2008 GOLDEN SLIPPER WINNER SEBRING                   STAR THOROUGHBREDS.......... SYNDICATOR OF AUSTRALASIA'S CHAMPION 2 YEAR OLD   After a magnificent Autumn carnival SEBRING heads for a spell as Australasia's Champion 2 year old. His race record of 6 starts, 5 wins and 1 second included magnificent victories in the world's greatest 2 year old race the Group 1 Golden Slipper and the Group 1 AJC Sires Produce Stakes, as well as the prestigious Breeders Plate and Canonbury Stakes. His heart stopping 2nd (by a short head) in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes displayed his superb fighting quality. His 2 year old year gave his owners earnings of $2,537,060.          AN AUTUMN CARNIVAL TO REMEMBER       THE THRILLS KEEP COMING FOR ALL OF US AS OUR CHAMPION 2 YEAR OLD SEBRING WINS THE SIRES PRODUCE AT ROYAL RANDWICK.                                     All Race Photo's Courtesy of Bradley Photographers 02 4868 1433   UNBEATEN STAR THOROUGHBREDS 2 year old SEBRING cemented his position as Australasia's Champion two-year-old with a faultless display of stamina and class to win the Group 1 Sires Produce Stakes at Randwick on Saturday at Randwick  Jumping much better from the barriers, the colt was able to slide forward to eventually settle outside the leader where he travelled comfortably throughout. Shinn held him together till the top of the rise and Sebring did the rest, letting down to defeat Samantha Miss by one length. "He is such a professional," said Blake Shinn. "He did all the work up front on a very heavy track, yet was far too tough in the run to the line. Nothing fazes him he is so relaxed and such a cool customer. I can't wait till next Saturday!" The colt will return to Randwick on Saturday for his third run in three weeks when he lines up in the Group 1 1600m Champagne Stakes. A win will ensure Sebring becomes just the sixth horse in history to complete the elusive Triple Crown. Sebring, unbeaten in five starts, was purchased by Denise Martin for $143,000 (inc GST) at the 2007 Magic Millions Sale and has now won a sensational $2,451,560 in prizemoney         CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNING OWNERS: (pictured above) James Hazzisevastos, Team Henderson Racing Syndicate - David and Luke Henderson, Shahen Mekertichian, Margaret Butler, John and Anne McDonnell, Denise Dunphy, Brian Leonard, Joseph Screnci, Wendy Mullens.                                        SEBRING SCORES SENSATIONAL VICTORY IN THE 2008 GROUP 1 AAMI G0LDEN SLIPPER!    THE DAY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER                                    All Race Photo's Courtesy of Bradley Photographers 02 4868 1433   Denise Martin enjoyed her greatest race success to date, when her handsome chestnut colt SEBRING crossed the line a well deserved winner in the 2008 Group 1 AAMI GOLDEN SLIPPER. The Star Thoroughbreds SEBRING owners enjoyed a day they will remember for a lifetime.     With regular jockey Blake Shinn on the suspended list Glen Boss scored the coveted ride. After missing the start and settling well back the colt was quickly sent forward by Boss along the fence, eventually settling three back in the running line. He travelled sweetly into the turn and all he needed on straightening was a clear run. Half way up the straight the gap appeared and SEBRING did the rest, sprinting quickly to dash through and grab Group 1 winning honours in the world's greatest 2 year old race!      Sebring, unbeaten in four starts, was purchased by Denise Martin for $143,000 (inc GST) at the 2007 Magic Millions Sale and has now won an amazing  $2,178,800 in prizemoney.           CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNING OWNERS:  James Hazzisevastos, Team Henderson Racing Syndicate - David and Luke Henderson, Shahen Mekertichian, Margaret Butler, John and Anne McDonnell, Denise Dunphy, Brian Leonard, Joseph Screnci, Wendy Mullens.                           Star Thoroughbreds owners, Shahen Mekertichian and Wendy and Aubrey Mullens race Golden Slipper candidate Sebring together. When Sebring's owners met for the first time Shahen and the Mullens family learned that they are not only Manly residents, but live in the same street! The odds of that happening are certainly longer than that of Sebring's in the Golden Slipper.                    THE BEST TRAINER AND THE BEST JOCKEYS   Nash Rawiller             &             Blake Shinn   GIVING OUR STAR OWNERS WINNERS GALORE!                   Established by Denise Martin in 1994, premier syndication company Star Thoroughbreds exclusively offers high quality horses in racing partnerships, all personally selected and trained by HALL OF FAME trainer Gai Waterhouse at her world famous "Tulloch Lodge" Randwick stables in Sydney, Australia.