ATTUNGA STUD’s Brian Nutt tells Steve it will be ‘business as usual’ despite confirming the sale of his property to Yarraman Park Stud. Brian Nutt will hand over the keys, in June next year, to Attunga Stud to Harry and Arthur Mitchell of neighbouring Yarraman Park after more than 20 years at the 220 hectare... Read More

The Bjorn Baker-trained colt Addictive Nature (Savabeel) continues to impress by producing very smart sectional times, again highlighted in his win in Saturday’s Ming Dynasty Quality (Gr 3, 1400m) at Rosehill. Lightly raced, having had only three starts to date, Addictive Nature has impressed with surprisingly quick times, especially considering his staying pedigree. The son... Read More

Two-Year-Olds The Mark Johnston-trained two-year-old filly Threading (2 f Exceed And Excel – Chaquiras by Seeking The Gold) preserved her unbeaten record when impressively landing the Lowther Stakes (Gr 2, 6f) at York last Thursday The filly, who won over six furlongs on debut at Goodwood earlier in the month, was settled off the pace... Read More

Pariah (Redoute’s Choice), one of Australia’s best two-year-olds last season, showed he may be even better at three with a stylish first up win in last Saturday’s San Domenico Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m). Settled back in the field from his wide barrier, Pariah took the lead in the straight after a skilful ride from jockey... Read More

NEWGATE FARM’S managing director Henry Field outlines the stud’s philosophy and strategy in a candid interview with Steve Moran. Henry Field is happy to laugh off James Bester’s (good natured) description of him as Frankenstein. Perhaps adhering to Oscar Wilde’s view that: “there is only one thing worse in the world than being talked about,... Read More