When trainer Danny Williams lost his talented horse Hot ‘N’ Hazy (Snitzel) in a race fall at Rosehill in July 2020, he hit one of the lowest points of his life. In fact, he was so devastated by the tragic incident, he thought seriously about closing down his stable and walking away from the training... Read More

Amelia’s Jewel (AUS) 2 f Siyouni – Bumbasina by Canford Cliffs O: P V Walsh B: Amelia Park Racing & Breeding T: Simon Miller W: Supremacy Stakes (Listed, 1000m) The Simon Miller-trained Amelia’s Jewel (Siyouni) made a very favourable impression when she ran out a comfortable winner of the Supremacy Stakes (Listed, 1000m) on her... Read More

With a second Group 1 in Saturday’s Canterbury Stakes (Gr 1, 1300m), outstanding mare Forbidden Love (All Too Hard) added another highlight to a twisting, multi-national breeding tale which has taken in England, Argentina, the USA – and even a dash of Scandinavia. The four-year-old, who broke through at the top level a year ago... Read More

Last Saturday’s feature racing at Flemington and Randwick, despite taking place on tracks that were rain affected to varying degrees, underscored the evenness of competition at the top level, which has been a hallmark of Australian racing in the era of drug-free competition (with the exception, of course, of Black Caviar and Winx). Anamoe, clearly... Read More

Sunday’s racing in Hong Kong, as is often prevalent on the tracks of Sha Tin or Happy Valley, saw New Zealand breds shine with three-year-old newcomer Smiling Collector (Turn Me Loose) winning on debut, while four-year-old Swiss Ace (Secret Savings) gelding Flying Ace remained unbeaten in four starts over 1200 metres for trainer David Hall.... Read More