Like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel The lyrics could evoke the ever-surging continuum of one of the greatest families in the rich history of Darley/Godolphin, and its predecessor Woodlands, which was on show in force last weekend. The Windmills of... Read More

Notwithstanding the deeds of Anamoe or William Haggas – again striking in Sydney – jockeys have been the primary focus of recent racing news from frightening race falls to the jet-setting success of several of its stars. Three serious falls in as many weeks in Melbourne juxtaposed against the fly in – fly out success... Read More

With Worldpride and Mardi Gras recently taking place in Sydney, the timing of Alexander Racing’s historic launch of Australia’s first LGBTQIA+ and allies-owned syndicated racehorse could not have been better. The initiative, aimed at welcoming the rainbow community into the thoroughbred industry through a “Project Pride” ownership experience, is clever and taps into the almighty... Read More

Deep Field (Northern Meteor) is already a record-breaking champion sire in Hong Kong, but Sunday’s victory for his son Voyage Bubble in the prestigious Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) has stamped the Newgate stallion’s superiority on the Hong Kong market.  A prolific source of winners in Hong Kong, Deep Field broke the record for sire... Read More

New winners Ardrossan (pictured above) – Waikato Stud’s first season sire Ardrossan (Redoute’s Choice) earned his second individual winner courtesy of Sako’s (2 g ex Miss Maren by Stravinsky) win over 1200 metres at Trentham. The two-year-old gelding was last seen running last of five runners in the Matamata Slipper Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) last... Read More