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

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) 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

Here, in no particular order, is a look at a handful of some of most promisingly-bred lots at next week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.  Lot 817 f. Capitalist – Spanish Pipedream (USA)  American trainer Wesley Ward has a reputation for preparing quality mares, often deploying them at Royal Ascot. And Newgate farm has... Read More

Aussies excel after Smirke and Richards retire Ron Hutchinson says his success and that of fellow Australians, especially in England, was inspired by Scobie Breasley’s deeds but also, in part, due to timing. “Charlie Smirke and the great (Sir) Gordon Richards had just finished when I arrived,” he said. Richards, 26 times champion jockey, retired... Read More