Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice addressed the Daniel Dye situation, days after the young driver was indefinitely suspended by both the team and NASCAR. Following Dye’s controversial comments, Rice urged him to learn from the mistake and move forward.
The situation stemmed from a Whatnot livestream in which Dye spoke about Team Penske IndyCar driver David Malukas, while opening card packs. During the stream, the RAM Truck Series driver used an inappropriate tone to mock Malukas, prompting disciplinary action.
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NASCAR penalized him under Section 4.3.C, while Kaulig Racing immediately followed suit. The incident triggered mandatory sensitivity training for Daniel Dye before any potential return. Chris Rice publicly acknowledged both the personal and professional dimensions of the situation.
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“First and foremost, Randy (his father, Randy Dye), Daniel, those guys are family to us. And very unfortunate situation that arose this week that we got aware of. There’re protocols and different things that has to happen in NASCAR. We’re in a sport today that we’ve a lot of people that watch us. We’ve a lot of partners that are involved and when that happens, it’s a lot of people you’ve to talk to and figure out what we need to do to move forward.”
Chris Rice pointed to a broader responsibility tied to the sport’s visibility and commercial structure, where teams must balance internal relationships with external expectations. However, he wanted to look ahead.
“One thing about this is that we always learn from our mistakes, including me. I made many, many mistakes over my life, and I probably have not done making mistakes. And we just (get) stronger when we get to the other side of it. So that is the main thing that we have to look at… You look at the NASCAR community and everybody else that we just not, there’s a lot of eyes and ears on us now. A lot of TV cameras, a lot of cameras all around us and we have to really pay attention to what’s going on.”
Daniel Dye, 22, started the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season with three mid-pack finishes and was 13th in the standings. He made a few starts in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series before the incident halted his campaign.
Kaulig Racing names AJ Allmendinger as replacement for Daniel Dye at Darlington
Kaulig Racing has already confirmed its short-term solution for the No. 10 RAM Truck. They announced earlier in the week:
“AJ Allmendinger will drive the Kaulig Racing No. 10 Truck Friday at Darlington Raceway.”
AJ Allmendinger competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Kaulig Racing and now steps into the Truck Series role. He has prior experience across all three national divisions, with his most recent Truck outing coming in 2021. He now pulls double duty at the 1.366-mile track.
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has issued a stark warning to his former club over the future of Bruno Guimaraes after it was suggested Manchester United were in advanced talks over a summer transfer
Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer has warned the Magpies they must qualify for European competition or face losing their star players.
The former Toon striker reckons that much of the coverage linking skipper Bruno Guimaraes with a departure from the club is nonsense and anticipates further rumours between now and the campaign’s conclusion.
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Both the Brazil international and fellow midfielder Sandro Tonali have been connected with summer moves away from St. James’ Park, with Manchester United said to be interested in the pair. The Reds are even now reportedly in advanced talks over a £69m deal for Guimaraes, as they look for a successor to Casemiro.
Michael Carrick’s side are currently in third place and among the favourites to secure Champions League football. Newcastle, on the other hand, are currently ninth, seven points behind Liverpool in fifth place.
It’s highly likely the Premier League will be given five spots in next season’s edition of the Champions League, but Eddie Howe’s side are well off the pace.
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United have a clear advantage over Newcastle in that regard, and Shearer has warned the Magpies that ‘noise’ around their key players will only get louder.
Addressing the rumours surrounding Guimaraes, Shearer told Betfair: “Newcastle have to get through the season. They have to somehow get European football, whether that’s Europa League or whether that’s the Conference League.
“They have to somehow get European football. I guess it’s been happening for the last two months. I’ve seen the reports myself now on Bruno Guimaraes. I also know that a lot of the reports are rubbish.
“If Newcastle don’t qualify for European football, then the noise around their top players will only get louder and then it becomes difficult not only to keep your top players, but also then it becomes difficult to bring top players in because top players want European football.
“So that’s going to happen more and more between now and the end of the season. If there’s any truth in it, I haven’t got a clue, but that will happen if Newcastle don’t get European football.
“That’s the same for most clubs but obviously with Newcastle, that’s what happens when you have a little taste of success. If that doesn’t continue, then that’s when the transfer talk will happen.
“There’s no difference to anyone else. It’s the same at Tottenham, it’s the same at Man United, it’s the same at Villa. Villa will have the same issues as well, there’ll be talk about Morgan Rogers.”
Guimaraes is presently sidelined with a hamstring problem, although he was spotted in Barcelona during the week observing the Magpies’ Champions League loss.
Speaking last year, the Brazilian stated: “I hope to stay much longer. I don’t know what the future brings let’s see, but I hope to play much more for Newcastle United.”
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The Indian men’s and women’s teams found themselves in tough draws for the Thomas and Uber Cups respectively after being clubbed with defending champions China, the Badminton World Federation announced on Wednesday.
The 34th edition of the Thomas Cup and 31st Uber Cup are slated to be held at Horsens, Denmark from April 24-May 3.
The Indian men’s team, who had made history winning its first-ever tile in 2022, have been placed in Group A alongside China, Canada and Australia.
India had lost to eventual winners China in the quarterfinals of the last edition in 2024.
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In the Uber Cup, the Indian women’s team also find itself in Group A with reigning and 16-time champions China.
Hosts Denmark and Ukraine complete the group.
India had bowed out in the quarterfinals in the previous edition, losing to Japan.
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China boast of a formidable men’s line-up with Shi Yu Qi (world No. 2) and Li Shi Feng (No. 7), besides Weng Hong Yang (No. 17) and Lu Guang Zu (No. 18).
India however, will draw confidence from Lakshya Sen’s recent form as the Paris 2024 semi-finalist stunned Feng en route to a runner-up finish at the All-England Championships earlier this month.
India had created history in 2022 by winning their maiden Thomas Cup title in Bangkok, becoming only the sixth nation to lift the trophy after a 3-0 win over 14-time champions Indonesia in the final.
India qualified for the 2026 Thomas Cup through their position in the BWF men’s team rankings following the Badminton Asia Team Championships.
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The women’s team also secured their Uber Cup berth via the world rankings.
A total of 16 teams — divided into four groups of four — will play round robin league with each tie consisting of five matches (three singles and two doubles).
The top two teams from each group will make the quarter-finals.
Thomas Cup Draw
Group A: China, India, Canada, Australia; Group B: Japan, Malaysia, England, Finland; Group C: Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Korea, Sweden; Group D: Indonesia, France, Thailand, Algeria.
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Uber Cup Draw
Group A: China, India, Denmark, Ukraine; Group B: Japan, Malaysia, Turkey, South Africa; Group C: Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Canada, Australia; Group D: Korea, Thailand, Bulgaria, Spain.
Ola Aina played a key part as Nottingham Forest advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals following a dramatic penalty shootout win over Danish side Midtjylland.
Aina came on as a substitute in the 75th minute, having been rested earlier to keep him fresh for Forest’s important Premier League clash against Tottenham this weekend. His entry helped Forest maintain control and see out the game.
The match ended 2-1 after extra time, sending the tie to penalties, where Forest scored all three of their spot-kicks to secure a 3-0 shootout victory. Early goals from Nicolás Domínguez and captain Ryan Yates had given Forest the advantage on the night, with Martin Erlic briefly pulling one back for Midtjylland.
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Ola Aina’s introduction in the second half ensured Forest remained solid at the back while also adding energy going forward. His presence contributed to the team’s composure during the tense final minutes and the decisive penalty shootout.
Forest now turn their attention back to domestic matters as they prepare for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Tottenham, but the win in Denmark gives them confidence in both Europe and the league.
Our review as Pearl Abyss’ long-awaited ARPG has finally launched on the PS5, PC, and Xbox
Few games this year have received as much hype across social media and gaming communities as Crimson Desert. The action RPG developed by Black Desert’s developers, Pearl Abyss, promises a large, expansive world for players to explore alongside a gripping storyline.
A cry away from the MMORPG roots of Black Desert, Pearl Abyss’ latest title focuses on a single-player immersive experience. At the time of writing, I have spent roughly 8 hours playing the game on PC and feel I have spent enough time to give my first impressions of Crimson Desert.
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When discussing anticipated discourse for Crimson Desert, one key concern among players is whether the game was promising too much and whether it could truly deliver such a vast array of content while still providing meaningful gameplay and immersion, being so-called ‘as wide as an ocean but as shallow as a puddle’. Once through the game’s introduction, which provided a very rudimentary summary of the fighting and movement mechanics (more on that later), the first thing that struck me was how beautifully Crimson Desert’s world was designed.
It struck the same feeling as when you first get out of the sewers in Oblivion or step into Elden Ring’s Limgrave for the first time and are presented with this vast, beautiful open world that, barring a few exceptions, you’re basically free to explore. While Crimson Desert does present you with a main story to follow and enjoy, I’m one of those who are far too easily distracted by side quests and activities at first, which this game was more than happy to accommodate.
After only progressing around 20 minutes into the main quest, I was presented with a wide variety of things to take part in, including arm wrestling in an inn, mining for materials, and cooking a…fish porridge? And what open-world game is complete without, yes, a fishing minigame.
Considering this was the first area of the game, it felt to me that Crimson Desert was giving me the message that I don’t need to rush the main story and that there are meaningful rewards in taking time out to tackle side quests and activities. This is further emphasised by a mechanic that confused me at first, but is central to the game’s presentation -Knowledge.
Whether it’s a person you’ve just met on the cobbled streets, a shopkeeper and their inventory, an animal in the wild, or a type of ore in a mountain, Crimson Desert asks your character, and inadvertently the player, to learn about every little thing in this world, and I love it. While most massive open-world games practically require a wiki to understand various items and things, Crimson Desert is essentially tasking you with becoming your own wiki as you fill up your journal with a flurry of information that you have to obtain yourself.
How deep of an RPG is Crimson Desert really?
Let’s start with what I believe will be the biggest con for RPG fans who may be turned off by this game: the lack of character creation. Crimson Desert has decided to take the route of throwing you into the protagonist of Kliff instead of allowing you to create your own character.
While this isn’t a dealbreaker for me, it may disappoint many, especially those who have previously played Black Desert and likely spent hours on the character creation screen alone thanks to Pearl Abyss’ attention to detail in that department. Despite this, the game allows the player to take control of other playable allies, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
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A wide array of roleplaying is also still allowed through the role of Kliff – I was especially struck when I stumbled upon a dodgy shopkeeper who sold a black mask with the fine print stating that the mask ‘allows for crimes to be committed’. While this isn’t something I’ve explored yet, it does appear that I can skew Kliff’s moral compass ever-so slightly for financial gain.
Furthermore, the game still allows you to customise Kliff’s look with different armour options and a variety of hairstyles, available at barber shops. Armour and clothing can also be further customised with the option of dyes being made available.
What about the combat?
When you’re first introduced to the ‘sword and shield’ style of Crimson Desert’s combat, you’d be forgiven for thinking the same thing I did: ‘Is that it?’. Aside from a few button combinations, the initial feeling of Crimson Desert’s combat can feel quite simple: spam one button to attack and span another to block and dodge.
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This isn’t helped by the somewhat simple tutorial the game places you in, throwing wave after wave of enemies without giving much of a chance to experiment or show off combos. However, the combat allows for much more versatility than it shows on the surface, with different weapon types being made available, allowing for different playstyles for different types of enemies and bosses.
The so-called skill tree also allows for different manoeuvres to be performed in combat, many of which are essential for certain enemies, as I discovered in a particularly difficult boss fight in the first few hours of the game.
Is Crimson Desert worth all the hype?
While I have only spent a handful of hours with Crimson Desert, it has left a lasting impression and while I have no doubt not covered everything in this summary, I can tell Crimson Desert still has plenty to offer and explore. With its wide variety of systems, enemies, bosses, and more I think Crimson Desert may be the perfect game for those looking for a vast open world to explore and be rewarded while doing so.
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This review is based on an early review copy received prior to Crimson Desert’s official launch.
JOHANNESBURG — It’s not so much that Bryson DeChambeau signed autographs to the point his neck hurt Thursday evening. It’s that he kind of promised he would.
After taking a share of the first round at LIV South Africa, DeChambeau walked into the media center for a press conference and declared he’d sign for every last fan. By the time he walked out of the press center, more than 30 minutes later, the horde was still waiting. Children poking their heads through gaps in the fence. Men climbing up onto the platform to get closer to him.
DeChambeau likes to sign — it “re-energizes” him, he says — but this session was notable for what he was signing. Gloves, hats, flags — sure. But also umbrellas poked his way. An umbrella case. Backpacks. Even shoes from fans hopping around on one leg, and shirts from sweaty chest-bearers squeezed in among the fully clothed.
DeChambeau knows too well how pro-golf event promotion goes. Every tournament promises to be great. Some offer a headliner course; others assemble a loaded field. Some sell a great amount of tickets; others are endlessly hyped . . . and yet still flop.
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LIV events have worked in some locations, and not so well in others. LIV promoters have learned that in the last four years. For months they’ve been selling their first African event as something special, something different, but you just never know. This is LIV’s third tournament in three weeks. Most players flew west to Hong Kong, then further west to Singapore, then really far west to Africa. When the week wraps, the westward migration will continue, to America. The Masters is 13 days away.
But LIV always had this week circled based on ticket demand. Since the event was announced in July, ticket sales rivaled only LIV’s most popular event, in Australia. The league then added a surprise bonus 18 holes to its tournaments, which meant it could sell another full day of tickets. And sell they did. Just this week, LIV issued more tickets for the South Africa stop, and the league says it has moved 90,000 of them.
Official attendance figures won’t be released until week’s end, but on Thursday the grounds here at the Club at Steyn City did not lack for activity. There were fans after DeChambeau’s round elbowing each other to get a closer look at LIV’s biggest star. And fans during DeChambeau’s round rushing him after a flared drive, shoving a phone into his hands and begging him to take a selfie. Thousands more spectators seemingly walked all 18 holes of this hilly course with DeChambeau and another big draw this week: Louis Oosthuizen, who is captain of the all-South African Southern Guards team.
Bryson DeChambeau snaps a selfie with a fan’s phone Thursday.
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“Me and Charl [Schwartzel] just stood there talking a little bit, and I was there watching his tee shot,” Oosthuizen said after the round. “I was tearing up a little bit. I put my glasses on because I felt so proud, and then Charl just said he felt the same way.”
Added Schwartzel, who played in the group ahead of Oosthuizen’s: “Very few times you get to experience in your career where your hair stands up and you get these needles going through your body. I was walking up there [on the first tee], and it was just so loud, and I started tearing up. I was like, Wow, I need to hit a tee shot but I’m busy crying.”
Their teammate, Dean Burmester, said much the same during an on-course interview. Their fourth teammate, Branden Grace, meanwhile, is one shot off the lead. As a quartet, the South Africans are leading the team competition by one. Their general manager, Richard Glover, has worked in sport in this vast country for over 15 years. He’s been promising people only one thing should the Southern Guards win the team event.
A number of Victorian raiders have been undone by Sydney’s racing demands north of the Murray, though Ciaron Maher is assured his elite colt Observer will adapt seamlessly.
The two-time Group 1 conqueror lines up for his maiden Sydney outing in this Saturday’s $1 million Rosehill Guineas (2000m).
After his Australian Guineas victory at Flemington on February 28, the son of Ghaiyyath was dispatched north to acclimatise to clockwise gallops, leaving Maher impressed with the transition.
“I wanted to get him up there early and do a couple of nice little pieces of work and he worked like a horse that has had a lot of experience up there,” Maher said from Caulfield on Tuesday morning.
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“He came through his Guineas win very well. He’s travelled up, he did a nice piece of work last week that was quite impressive and this morning just cantered around on the bit.
He didn’t have to do a lot and you would think he’s only going to improve getting back up to 10 furlongs (2000m).”
Godolphin-owned Observer, who worked right-handed under James Cummings before joining Maher last year, targets becoming the pioneer Australian Guineas winner of the Rosehill Guineas.
Alongside his Victoria Derby Group 1 from Victoria Derby, he hopes to match Dulcify, Helenus, Tarzino and Riff Rocket as Rosehill Guineas victors.
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Trainer Maher contemplated the Australian Cup (2000m) against elders next Saturday, but deemed the peer Group 1 at 2000m irresistible.
“He’s still got options (to take on older horses), but taking on three-year-olds at 2000 metres, it’s hard not to go there and his form this prep has been spot on,” Maher said.
“Hopefully he can add another one to his CV and add to his record.”
Barrier two was allocated to Observer, next to rival Autumn Boy, in the nine-strong Rosehill Guineas field confirmed Wednesday morning, ridden by Craig Williams.
The Brooklyn Nets will be without their top scorer for the foreseeable future.
An MRI confirmed the diagnosis, and he’ll be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
Porter last played on March 10, logging just 22 minutes in a loss against the Detroit Pistons. He finished the game with 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting.
He’d since missed four consecutive games leading into Thursday’s news, although Porter had previously been listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury during that span.
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The 27-year-old was traded to Brooklyn from the Denver Nuggets last off-season in exchange for Cameron Johnson. He’s made the most of the heightened role with the Nets, averaging a career-best 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals through 52 appearances.
He ranks 14th in the NBA for scoring, and he is seventh in average three-point makes (3.4), hitting triples on a 36.3 per cent clip.
Porter’s individual success hasn’t translated to the Nets, however, as they sit 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-52 record entering Thursday.
Trainer Bjorn Baker didn’t originally intend to run Warwoven in the Golden Slipper on seven days’ notice, but looming Sydney showers are shifting his mindset toward embracing it.
Kiamichi managed the feat in 2019, Shinzo repeating three years later, so should Rosehill be rain-affected Saturday, the colt’s recent racing edge may pay dividends.
Barrier 14 befell Warwoven, priced at $7 Wednesday, as stablemate and early joint-favourite Paradoxium eased to $8 in gate 18.
Baker sees ongoing progress in both, their recoveries from Queensland Magic Millions interruptions proving their hardiness.
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“Both colts have got a great constitution and very good attitudes, so that gives you a bit of encouragement,” Baker said.
“They’ve both been on the way up, so if anything, the back-up could work to our advantage, especially if there is a little bit of rain around and the track does get demanding. Maybe that would tip me towards Warwoven.”
A win aboard Warwoven would crown Rachel King the first female victor in the world’s top juvenile prize money event.
First-time blinkers adorn the colt, which Baker views as potentially crucial.
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“He has worked in them previously and has gone very well so we thought, Saturday is the day to do it,” he said.
“It’s a bit of a risky move, but he’s drawn out a touch.
“We’ve got the option to go forward or take a sit. Rachel knows him very well, so we’ll figure that out.”
The awkward draw challenges Paradoxium, yet Baker emphasises tactical precision.
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“No doubt, the gate, he is going to have to overcome that,” he said.
“He’s just going to need a little bit of luck from out wide and make sure we get our tactics spot-on.
“But the main thing is we are here, and he is in good shape and healthy.”
Last 15 Golden Slipper winners included seven from barrier 8+, six from 10+.
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Chris Waller mirrors Warwoven’s change with blinkers on Fireball first-up, off Hidrix who underperformed in them during the Todman Stakes (1200m).
Longtime radio broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday that he is retiring at the end of the season after being involved in New York Mets broadcasts since 1987.
Rose, 72, said the decision to retire did not come easily to him, and it’s something he has gone back and forth on.
“Excited as always about the beginning of another Mets season. In fact, I’ve been blessed to be a part of Mets broadcasts in one capacity or another since 1987. And every season’s been unique and significant in its own way. This year, though, will be especially meaningful to me because 2026 will be my final season in the Mets broadcast booth,” Rose said in a video posted to the Mets social media.
Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose emcees the opening ceremonies before the Mets home-opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field in New York City on April 4, 2025.(Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
“Now, trust me, I did not arrive at this decision to retire easily. I’ve been going back and forth in my mind about it for the last few years. But the simple reality is that I’m 72 years old, and my wife Barbara, who has sacrificed so much for so long, deserves to have her husband around a little more often, whether she likes it or not.”
Rose said he will not be making a “clean break” and will still be involved after this season. He cited the love the fans have given as a reason it’s hard to let go.
Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose talks with team owner Steve Cohen on the field before a ceremony honoring first baseman Pete Alonso for breaking the Mets’ all-time home run record before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field in New York City on Aug. 14, 2025.(Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
“Hopefully, I’ll be involved now and then in some still-to-be-determined capacity because for me, letting go of the Mets isn’t hard. It’s impossible. And one of the biggest reasons for that is the bond that we’ve created with each other through all these years. The warmth, acceptance, and yes, love that you’ve shown me in so many ways for so long makes this all the more difficult. And I return those feelings in kind,” Rose said.
Rose said he will broadcast every Mets home game and the ones at Yankee Stadium, and should they make the postseason, he will be at every game, home or away. He said he wanted nothing more than to see the Mets win the World Series in his last year.
Howie Rose applauds during a Mets Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Citi Field in New York on Aug. 1, 2010.(Kathy Willens, File/AP Photo)
“I’m always honored to start the season by MCing opening day at Citi Field, but this year in particular, I would like nothing better than to bookend that by serving as master of ceremonies on the steps of City Hall after a trip down the Canyon of Heroes immediately following the season,” Rose said.
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“That would make this dream that I’ve lived complete.”
Mick Price is well aware of the opposition Charm Stone confronts heading to Caulfield for her seasonal debut.
The Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) features Jimmysstar and Angel Capital, causing mild concern for co-trainer Price, who nonetheless praises her impeccable first-up groundwork for Saturday.
A dual Group 1 victor, the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-prepared mare will forge her path clear in the contest.
Up on pace and safe from bother, she’ll contrast with Jimmysstar and Angel Capital likely held up behind the leaders, as per Price’s assessment.
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Fresh off breaks, Charm Stone triumphed in the Sangster Stakes after three months and Manikato Stakes post four months.
Five months this time, with Price and Kent Jnr handling proceedings from the outset as she skipped pre-training and entered their care directly.
Caulfield gallop between races advanced her fitness, alongside two jump-outs capped by Cranbourne on March 9.
“She took a bit out of that gallop and what we have done, she has needed,” Price said.
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“She did not do any pre-training. She came straight to us. She had a bit of ‘pudding’ on her, and she’s needed some gallops, but she hasn’t put a foot wrong.
“She’s had a brilliant prep, she goes good fresh and she’s reasonably fit and if the race sets up well for her, she should be around the money as she will take a forward position and take luck out of the equation.
“In the Manikato, she was up there. She’s been springing the gates really well and I would expect her to again bounce and put herself there.
“She’s had a good prep. She’s a very happy mare.”
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Ben Melham and Damian Lane head to Sydney, Mark Zahra sticks with Jimmysstar, leaving Thomas Stockdale to pilot Charm Stone Saturday following their Tuesday Caulfield workout.
The track bore Monday’s rain effects, but forecast fine weather promises prime conditions ahead.
“Tommy Stockdale won a Group 3 on Gumdrops for Sheamus Mills and the owners and has a bit of a connection there,” Price said.
“He’s a loyal worker, a nice jockey that helps us a lot and has ridden a lot for Sheamus.
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“I’m happy to have him on and hopefully he wins his first Group 1.”
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