There are always some things – axioms, beliefs, shards of received wisdom – in racing and breeding that are held by many as gospel but don’t stand up to close examination. Dundeel (High Chaparral) fillies have long laboured under a not-so-flattering reputation, dealing not only with temperament but their performance compared to his sons. The... Read More

3 f Stay Inside – Pasar Silbano by Elnadim O: GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Nocab Racing (Mgr: S Bacon), T Needham, Ravenswood Bloodstock (Mgr: P Pollicina), H Tam, Silvertail (Mgr: Mrs J T Wedge), R N Norris, Mrs Y N Bowden, Ms P A Bourke, Ms... Read More

Here, in lot order, is a look at a magnificent half dozen who’ll be turning heads and raising hands at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale. Lot 280 b/br c CASTELVECCHIO – EDGY STYLE (Harbinger) Arrowfield Stud DOB: 17-09-24 Among its typically sparkling draft, Arrowfield will also offer a potential sale-topper in Lot 451, the colt... Read More

2 c Gold Standard – Nooks And Crannies by Denman O: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic), Cavalluccio (Mgr: D V Gangi), Collins St Partners (Mgr: B N Griffith), Megalo Peroukas (Mgr: S Bilalis), M N Spartels, N M Spartels, D J Slater, NP Garland & B J Maher B: Makybe... Read More

A day at Sha Tin in 2013 and strong memories of a grey Tasmanian mare are the plotlines behind breeder David Brideoake’s creation of Salty Pearl (Tagaloa), who claimed another major victory in Saturday’s $500,000 VOBIS Platinum Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield. Ciaron Maher’s three-year-old filly was already one of the large handful of stakes winners... Read More