From a German POW camp in France to the Arc de Triomphe William Raphael Johnstone (1905-1964), better known as Rae “Togo” Johnstone or “Le Crocodile”, was arguably the greatest of Australia’s international jockeys.  Johnstone rode 50 winners of races which now have Group 1 status in England, Ireland and France. That included 29 Classics.  No... Read More

New winners Bobby’s Kitten – Former Twin Hills Stud shuttler Bobby’s Kitten (Kitten’s Joy) sired his seventh individual winner when Mirage Mac (2 f ex Megachurch by Pulpit) made a successful debut to take out a seven furlong fillies’ novice contest on the Wolverhampton all-weather on Wednesday’s evening card. Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Gr 1,... Read More

Edgar Clive Britt was a living legend a lot longer than most. Born in Sydney, on October 30, 1913, he died 104 years later on January 29, 2017. Through a distinguished career, he rode about1200 winners internationally and was aboard major race winners in England, Ireland, America, India and Australia.  He twice won the St... Read More

New winners Shalaa – Arrowfield shuttler Shalaa (Invincible Spirit) was represented by his seventh individual winner from his first northern hemisphere crop on Saturday when Legal Attack (2 c ex Lauren Louise by Tagula) struck on debut at Newmarket. The Simon and Ed Crisford trained juvenile was sent off as favourite and looks a colt... Read More

3 g Smart Missile – Ocean Tempest by Bel Esprit O: P M J Ma B: Gooree Park Stud Pty Ltd T: Annabel Neasham  W: Segenhoe Maiden Handicap (1100m), August 25, Scone Commanding Missile (Smart Missile) looks set to progress to far better things after overcoming difficulties to score a very good win on his... Read More