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Multiple stakes performed mare Miss Marx has been retired with the five-year-old not satisfying trainer David Vandyke enough to warrant an autumn campaign.
Miss Marx was being readied for an autumn campaign and was down to contest an 800m Open trial at Warwick Farm this morning.
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The mare instead was scratched with connections electing to retire their honest five-year-old.
“We made the decision to retire Miss Marx this morning,” trainer David Vandyke said.
“She wasn't coming to hand this preparation as we had hoped.
“We felt that she would be better suited being a Mum.”
Miss Marx exits racing after 18 career starts which yielded four wins and eight minor placings with prizemoney earnings closing in on nearly $300,000.
Formerly trained by John O'Shea, the Anabaa mare was transferred to David Vandyke's care midway through 2012 where a career best campaign ensued.
In five starts during the spring Miss Marx became a multiple stakes performed mare with her eye catching victory in the Testa Rossa Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield clearly the jewel in the crown.
“She had a terrific preparation last campaign,” Vandyke said.
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“We are all disappointed we didn't get her to the races this preparation but she gave us some amazing times last prep and I am very thankful to the owners for giving her to me.”
Vandyke had five horses trial at Warwick Farm this morning including stable star Lamasery who ran second in his 1200m open heat behind Christmas Cup winner Cantonese.
“He ran a nice trial," Vandyke said.
“He was ridden quiet. He was back in the field, came through the middle of the ruck and got to the line nicely."