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Hundred-plus Classic races won by ‘The Incomparables’
ANZ Bloodstock News’ ongoing research reveals the impact of the group we’ve dubbed ‘The Incomparables’ was even greater than first thought. This remarkable group of Australian jockeys travelled to the British Isles and Europe through the 20th century and amassed a huge tally of Classic and major race wins – especially through to the 1970s.... Read More
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Second for Epaulette
New Group / Grade 1 winners Epaulette – Darley’s Golden Rose Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) winner Epaulette (Commands) registered his second Group or Grade 1 winner on Saturday, his first in the northern hemisphere, when Red Lark (3 f ex Firecrest by Darshaan) caused a shock in taking the Del Mar Oaks (Gr 1, 9f).... Read More
Bella Nipotina (AUS)
3 f Pride Of Dubai – Bella Orfana by Star Witness O: Longwood Racing, Mt Hallowell Stud, Conquered By None Breeding & Racing, Mr T J Pender, Mr N R Reynolds, Miss S M Miller, Mrs P T Christian, Conquered by None Breeding & Racing 2 B: Saconi Thoroughbreds T: Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes... Read More
Bullock conquered England and Germany!
– The third jockey to join our list of Incomparables – Francis (Frank) Joseph Patrick Bullock (1885 – 1946) was the most successful jockey at home and abroad of the remarkable Australians who ventured overseas in the first decade of the twentieth century. Bullock was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2006... Read More
First for Frosted
New winners Frosted – Darley’s Frosted (Tapit) sired his first winner on Saturday as Inject (2 f ex Appealing Zophie by Successful Appeal) romped to a six-length victory in a five furlong maiden at Ellis Park on Saturday. A three-time Grade 1 winner in America, Frosted is due to have his first southern hemisphere runners... Read More
Joviality (AUS)
3 f I Am Invincible – Limbo Down by Fastnet Rock O: Star Thoroughbreds P/L (Ms D J Martin), Felgate Holdings (P D Felgate), C G Olliver, Paramount Racing (Ms K M Wood), R B T Aurisch, Mrs H A Aurisch, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Mrs D M Handley, McLeish Family Racing, Mrs R A Glasgow,... Read More