In short

Chukyo Listed outing for Golden Syrup

Dual Stakes winner Golden Syrup (Shintaro Suzuki/Ryuji Wada) makes a first appearance at Chukyo, Japan, for the Listed Port Island Stakes on Sunday, 29 September. 

Dear Louise faces rise in class at Laurel Park

Two-year-old filly Dear Louise (Michael Stidham/Ben Curtis) aims to follow up a winning introduction in the Selima Stakes at Laurel Park, USA, on Saturday, 28 September. 

Craon Listed success for Wild Goddess

Wild Goddess (Henri-Alex Pantall/Tony Piccone) overcame a wayward passage close home to secure a first Listed victory in the Prix du Point du Jour at Craon, France, on Sunday, 22 September.

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Dave Murray worked as a sports journalist, racing writer, columnist and sub-editor for Rural Press, Fairfax, AAP and News Ltd during his 30 years in the newspaper industry. He is a keen horseman who enjoys riding when he's not reporting on Godolphin and the success of Darley stallions in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. 

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