The extraordinary quality of the Japanese thoroughbred is likely to be showcased again on Sunday in the four features which make up the Hong Kong International Races.  The races have stood up well despite the impact of Covid-19, which has condemned the Cup and the Vase to just eight and seven runners respectively.  The strength... Read More

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New first season sire winners Belardo  Haunui Farm shuttler Belardo (Lope De Vega) sired his 15th individual winner on Wednesday when Desert Boots (2 g ex City Chic by Street Cry) got off the mark at the fourth time of asking in the seven-furlong nursery at Lingfield. Trained by Mark Johnston, the juvenile showed a... Read More

Paulele (AUS) 2 c Dawn Approach – Chatoyant by Flying Spur O: Godolphin B: Godolphin Australia T: James Cummings W: Ladbrokes 2YO Plate, 1000m, November 28, Moonee Valley A two-year-old race that has been won by Tagaloa (Lord Kanaloa) and Brooklyn Hustle (Starspangledbanner), defeating Yes Yes Yes (Rubick), the past two years looks to have... Read More

Sometimes in breeding and racing you’re rewarded for your own judgement. Sometimes other people’s decisions work for you.  The latter is the case concerning former WA Supreme Court judge Robert Anderson and Elite Street, who completed an undulating journey in rising from fourth in a Pinjarra maiden six months ago to becoming a Group 1... Read More