Lamenting the loss of two greats of the racing press room Paul Haigh and Ray Huxley died within three weeks of each other this year. Same age, 76. Same lament, prematurely – notwithstanding well lived lives and immeasurable contributions to the written word on horseracing. Their funerals were last Thursday, thousands of kilometres apart. From... Read More

Belardo Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Belardo (Lope De Vega) sired his second individual southern hemisphere winner on Wednesday when Midnight Rocket (2 c ex Midnight Breaker by Housebuster) made a successful debut at Te Aroha. The Stephen Marsh-trained juvenile showed ability in a number of trials prior to his first racecourse outing and he justified... Read More

Bourbon Flyer 2 c Flying Artie – Kentucky Miss by Foxwedge O: Aston Bloodstock, Mrs R J Mula, Mr PB Duncan, Newgate Bloodstock, Mr J Di Michiel, Mr J Di Michiel, Mr J M Whelan, Mr S P Whelan, Mr M B Flaherty, Mr S J Kyriazis, Mrs D R Kyriazis, Aecal Family, Mr S... Read More

Sometimes looks can be deceptive. But sometimes results can be too, especially when there’s a learned eye involved.  Linda Monds, who bought the famed Tyreel Stud in 2014 and became the breeder of Everest (1200m) winner Classique Legend (Not A Single Doubt), went to the Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale in 2016 to expand her breeding... Read More

Head Of State (AUS) 2 c American Pharoah – Derelique by Danehill Dancer O: Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds & R McClure B: Brad Crismale T: Chris Waller S: 2020 Magic Millions... Read More