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NZB in no rush to fill director of sales role
New Zealand Bloodstock remains in no rush to fill the critical role of director of sales following the departure of long-time employee Danny Rolston in June. With Rolston joining the Hong Kong Jockey Club after giving 18 years’ service to NZB, the auction house has been relying on Sydney based Mike Kneebone, the company’s director... Read More
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Kiku
If Theo Marks Stakes (Gr 2, 1400m) winner Kiku (Zoustar) wins the Epsom (Gr 1, 1600m), her owners might want to turn their eyes skyward – not to the stars evoking those on her silks, but to the nearest pair of golden arches, and say a prayer of thanks to Ronald McDonald. Fast food, and... Read More
Hong Kong winners boost New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale
The New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale received a timely boost after its catalogue was released last week when graduates Lucky Sweynesse (Sweynesse), Good Luck Friend (Swiss Ace) and Gallant Crown (Hallowed Crown) all won at the opening meeting of the Hong Kong season on Sunday. A healthy crowd welcomed back racing at Sha... Read More
13 for Saxon Warrior
New winners Saxon Warrior (pictured above) – First season sire Saxon Warrior (Deep Impact) sired two winners last week, beginning with Henry The Lion (2 c ex Silver Meadow by Teofilo) who provided the Coolmore shuttler with a 12th individual winner when running out a ready scorer of a 1600-metre maiden at Marseille-Borely. The Jerome... Read More
Industry bodies and educational projects leading the way in staff crisis
Staffing continues to remain a major challenge within and outside of Australia and the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry is working as proactively as possible to come up with solutions to curb the problem. Thoroughbred Breeders NSW (TBNSW), along with a number of major commercial players, including Silverdale Farm, is doing some great work in... Read More
Bonheur (AUS)
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