Krakarib (AUS) 2 c Ribchester – Skagerrak by Dawn Approach O: Donald’s Racing (T Hughes), M Holme, J Bottomley, M Reed, J W Hughes, J Ballard, S Bartels, M Batterham, M Ey, S Horgan, D Gillies, D Harrigan, Mrs D Kruger, J Marshall, B Spicer, Mrs C Thom, M Trussell, B Wheatley, Donalds Racing Ribchester... Read More

There’s something special about the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m). Despite the naysayers, from within the industry and the vocal minority outside it, the cup retains much of its mystique. Sure, it might not be like it was in the so-called good old days – and the relevance to the Australian breeding industry is minimal... Read More

Longwood Thoroughbred Farm’s Michael Christian knows a bit about breaking droughts. As an AFL footballer, he was a member of the Collingwood side that in 1990 finally ended the giant club’s long wait for a premiership, one prolonged through 32 years and countless heartbreaks – even a drawn grand final and lost replay in 1977.... Read More

New winners Harry Angel (pictured above) – Harry Angel (Dark Angel) sired his 23rd individual winner from his first northern hemisphere-bred crop when Warrior Angel (2 c ex Zendaya by Invincible Spirit) won a 1200-metre maiden at Pisa. The colt won by two lengths in defeating Cherry Season (Arcano), while Strong Enough (Oasis Dream) was... Read More

Social media lit up with epic scenes of celebration at Waikato Stud after I Wish I Win (Savabeel) landed the $10 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill on Saturday. Mark Chittick, the principal of the leading New Zealand thoroughbred nursery was hosting a Derby Day party for friends, family, and staff at the farm, and soon... Read More