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First for Maurice

New first season sire winners Maurice – First season sire Maurice (Screen Hero) took a long time to register a maiden winner in his native Japan, only hitting the scoreboard in mid-July before embarking on a remarkable run to almost claim first season sire honours in 2020. All indications suggest the Arrowfield Stud shuttler may... Read More

Swift Witness (AUS)

Swift Witness (AUS) 2 f Star Witness – Taylor’s Command by Commands O: Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: M W Timms), Mrs M N Annetts, T Scott, Sjm (Mgr: S J Butler), T Needham, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), Mrs S A Hardie, Three... Read More

Widden’s second bite of the cherry pays dividends at the Gold Coast 

It’s not often in racing that people are allowed two bites of the cherry. So when Widden Stud had theirs two years ago, they weren’t going to miss out.  The results of their determination were shown – in rather spectacular fashion – at this week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.  In 2018, Widden were... Read More

The Ron Hutchinson story and Aussies abroad (Part 5): Hutchinson reflects on 30 years away

Sixty years on, Ron Hutchinson reflects fondly on the adventure of his lifetime, with the constant support of his wife, and with his children joining them in their second year abroad, 1961. “She was my wife and manager, Norma, and she supported the decision to move and she never complained. The kids came over in... Read More

Three for Extreme Choice

New first season sire winners Extreme Choice Abseiler (2 g ex Wanted Lady by Wanted) became the third winner from Extreme Choice’s (Not A Single Doubt) first crop when taking out the Summer Twilight Series Plate (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday. Trained by Lloyd Kennewell, the newcomer beat Telluride (Medaglia d’Oro) by a length, with... Read More

Four Moves Ahead (AUS)

Four Moves Ahead (AUS) 2 f Snitzel – Doulmera by Mr Greeley O: Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) B: G S A Bloodstock Pty Ltd T: John Sargent S: 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Bhima Thoroughbreds P: Passed In $280,000 – Reserve $300,000 W: Schweppes Handicap, 1150m, January 2, Randwick –... Read More