However, it may be premature to declare that it signals a return to continuing local celebrations in the years to come on the first Tuesday in November. Less than one length separated the first five to finish – from the winner Vow And Declare – the Australian bred son of Declaration Of War (War Front)... Read More

His victory did much to boost the spirits of Australia’s smaller and hobby breeders whose numbers have decreased dramatically in recent years due to economic factors, including rising stallion service fees, and the increasing dominance of large, commercial studs. Queensland resident Paul Lansky, breeder of Vow And Declare, has only two broodmares but uses the... Read More

I never thought I was going to win It was totally different to last year – I really felt at one stage 12 months ago we were going to win the race. But this year I never ever felt, despite how close we were, that it was ours. I always knew we were just held... Read More

Thus, Andrew Seabrook – New Zealand Bloodstock’s managing director – is understandably “optimistic” that the country’s major sale will be highly successful following on from the buoyant outcome at the Gold Coast Magic Millions. “I’d say cautiously optimistic,” he said to marginally qualify expectation. “The Gold Coast was very strong. Perhaps surprisingly so given general... Read More

Debutante Louis Luck provided Newgate Farm-based first crop sire Dissident (Sebring) with his first winner after landing the Wellington Cup Day Next Saturday 2YO (1200m) at Trentham on Saturday, recording a smart time of 1:08.61. Rider Opie Bosson wasted no time in reaching the front and held the lead over the crossing and into the... Read More