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International flavour of Cup likely to continue
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
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Melbourne Cup: a dream result for Australia’s breeding industry
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 am incredibly proud of Prince Of Arran, he ran another fantastic race
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
Seabrook cautiously optimistic as Karaka 2019 nears
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
Louis Luck (AUS) (2 g Dissident – My Option by Belong to Me)
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
Fast early pace played into hands of the backmarkers in Magic Millions 2YO Classic
After a slow beginning and then being crowded by other runners, the Godolphin-raced filly initially looked to face a daunting task after settling in third-last place in the 16-horse field. But a hot tempo, set by the outsiders Champagne Jet (Jet Spur) and The Odyssey (Better Than Ready), resulted in the leaders clocking quick splits... Read More