In short

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.

Siesta Key has the answer in Kitten’s Joy Stakes

Two-year-old colt Siesta Key (Brad Cox/Manny Franco) produced a late rally to maintain his unbeaten record in the Kitten’s Joy Stakes at Colonial Downs, USA, on Saturday, 7 September.

Mountain Song scales new heights at Longchamp

Mountain Song (Henri-Alex Pantall/Mickael Barzalona) gamely edged out Sirona to post a first Listed win in the Prix de la Cochere at Longchamp, France, on Sunday, 1 September. 

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David Murray

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. 

Mike Hedge

Mike Hedge has covered major sports events around the world as a member of the Australian Associates Press (AAP) and headed up the AAP racing desk for 15 years. He has been a contributor to a range of racing publications and joined the Godolphin.com team in 2015.

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Racenews is a specialist agency, based in London, England, which provides dedicated content and other services. The niche company was founded in 1991 by racing journalist Mark Popham, who works on the Godolphin account alongside John Corbett. Racenews covers horseracing internationally and has been providing copy for Godolphin.com since 1999.