Enjoying every moment of his international success Ron Hutchinson, despite the many dining invitations he was afforded through his racing connections and which he rarely declined, had little trouble with his weight but admires – then and now – the jockeys for whom weight management is a constant struggle.  “As people seem to be getting... Read More

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) 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

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

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