The recent devastating floods in northern NSW took a huge toll on livestock with thousands of head of cattle, sheep, and horses losing their lives. The immediate impact on both the animal and human population in the region was catastrophic and weeks after the floodwaters have subsided the dire consequences of this natural disaster are... Read More

Tapeesa (AUS) 2 f Snitzel – Eskimo Queen by Shinko King O: Boutique Racing, Busuttin Racing, Mr P R Darby, Mr M J Gordon, Mr D J Moncrieff, Mr D Maloney, Mr C W Kwok B: Boutique Thoroughbreds T: Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young S: Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale 2021, $430,000 V: Three... Read More

Verona’s black type breakthrough at Randwick last Saturday not only brought more endorsement for the eye of the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable, it showed New Zealand shuttle sire Belardo (Lope De Vega) may have breathed some overdue life into the breeding line of an all-time great mare. Maybe Mahal (Maybe Lad) was one... Read More

Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) and California Spangle (Starspangledbanner) fought out an epic duel to the line in last month’s Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m), with the former prevailing by a head over his Classic generation rival as the duo cemented themselves as the standout four-year-olds of this season. But now the pair face the stern challenge... Read More

Eschewing the rave at Randwick, the last rites at Oakbank and the cold comfort of Caulfield, where the sun disappears behind the grandstand far too prematurely, I decided on an alternative Easter weekend racing experience.  The Tambo Valley Racing Club staged the 126th running of its Cup at the Swifts Creek racecourse, 379 kilometres east... Read More