Francis Leonard Wootton (1893 – 1940), from Australia and known as Frank, was champion jockey of England in 1909-10-11-12 – all before his 19th birthday. He should have been champion five years straight … but we’ll get to that.  He arguably paved the way for the group which might be happily and appropriately dubbed The... Read More

New winners Belardo – Titan Rock (2 c ex Frabjous by Pivotal) provided New Zealand shuttler Belardo (Lope De Vega) with his sixth winner when taking out the EBF Maiden Stakes (7f) at Goodwood on Saturday for trainer John Quinn and jockey Daniel Tudhope. The winner is a half-brother to Listed winner Argentero (Zoffany) and... Read More

The Face (AUS) 2 g Rubick – Crazy Quality by Elusive Quality O: Mr S W Smith, Mr G J Fulton, Ms V M Smith, Mr M J Hopkins, Mr J McCaig, Mr M Cleaver, Mr R H Williams B: Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds T: Gerald Ryan W: Walker Bros Timber & Building Supplies Maiden Plate,... Read More

New winners Criterion – Former Newgate resident Criterion (Sebring) sired his second first-crop winner on Wednesday as the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Yardstick (2 c ex Exceleine by Exceed and Excel) took out the Sky Racing Active Maiden 2YO Plate (1100m) on debut at Canterbury. Further down the page is pensioned stallion Domesday (Red... Read More

2 c Teofilo – Purple by Commands O: Godolphin B: Godolphin Australia T: James Cummings W: Byerley Handicap, 1800m, July 18, Flemington   James Cummings secured his first classic starter for the spring last Saturday when Alcyone (Teofilo) broke his maiden in the Byerley Handicap (1800m) at Flemington and earned himself a ticket straight into... Read More