Of all the recent government Covid-19 initiatives recently announced, it is generally thought that the JobKeeper payment for employers is only available to profitable horse businesses that have established employees.   If you thought this was the case, read on, upon review of the recently announced JobKeeper legislation, I have some pleasant surprises for you.... Read More

New winners Night Of Thunder – Former Darley shuttler Night Of Thunder (Dubawi) sired his fourth Australian winner when the Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha (2 c ex Portrait of a Lady by A P Indy) took out a 1200-metre two-year-old maiden on debut at Geelong on Wednesday. Kukeracha is a half-brother to dual stakes winner Cameo... Read More

3 f Snitzel – Azmiyna by Galileo O: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd, Belford Productions Pty Ltd, W Duck Pty Ltd, Mr N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Magic Bloodstock Racing, Mr I Bruce, Mr J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Mr K H Warriner, Mr J T C Lake B: Arrowfield Group Pty... Read More

Black Caviar the greatest of them all – but Crisp or Rising Fast the most underrated? Mainstream and social media is awash right now with “best of” lists from past players from a multitude of codes, from journalists and from punters near and far. This is no surprise as housebound fans seek to be amused.... Read More

As part of the Racing Post’s ‘Great Racing Mysteries’ Series, Lee Mottershead traces the story of Phar Lap’s death, one of the turf’s most incredible tales.  Magnificent in life, mysterious in death, immortal forever. Phar Lap (Night Raid) may very well be the finest horse who ever graced an Australian racecourse. What is beyond doubt... Read More