Talindert Stakes Thriller: Shining Smile and Tentyris Dead-Heat After Protest Dismissed
2025-02-15
The Australian
In a thrilling finish, Shining Smile and Tentyris shared the win in the Talindert Stakes after a protest was dismissed, with their trainers now considering a potential start in the prestigious Blue Diamond Stakes next week. The Godolphin colt Tentyris, trained by Anthony and Sam Freedman, shifted in on Shining Smile in the final stages, sparking controversy, but the protest was ultimately unsuccessful, leaving the two horses to share the spoils in this exciting racing event, which could be a precursor to a potential Blue Diamond showdown.
