For Hunter Valley breeder Senga Bissett, it’s a good thing she trusted her eye when she ventured to the National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast six years ago.  Or perhaps more accurately, it was just as well – for Bissett, for Newgate Farm, the China Horse Club, Team Snowden and others – that she... Read More

A hint of cultural cringe would have most Australians describe to visitors, especially those from England or Ireland, Warrnambool’s three-day May carnival as a poor man’s Cheltenham or Punchestown.  There are, of course, fewer jumps races and horses not of the same calibre.  However, I’m yet to meet a visitor – in 50 odd years... Read More

New first season sire winners Cable Bay Silk Tie (2 f ex Silky Skills by Charge Forward) provided first season sire Cable Bay (Invincible Spirit) with his third individual Australian winner when landing the 1300-metre two-year-old handicap at Canberra on Friday, with his fourth winner to come the following day. The John Thompson-trained filly improved... Read More

2 c Snitzel – Maritimo by Pins O: Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, Mr J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Mr K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Mr R McClure B: Mr MF Doyle T: Chris Waller S: Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, V:... Read More

Shalaa earns fee increase as Snitzel and Dundeel remain unchanged on nine-strong roster Emerging Japanese sire Maurice (Screen Hero) and Grade 1-winning companion Admire Mars (Daiwa Major) will shuttle to Australia later this year as Arrowfield Stud returns to the Land of the Rising Sun in search of the magic outcross stallion for the country’s... Read More