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Telemon acquire neighbouring Running Creek Stud
Leading Queensland operation Telemon Stud have acquired neighbouring property Running Creek Stud, with proprietor Dan Fletcher saying the new acquisition offers them ‘paddock to paddock, one of the best farms to breed a thoroughbred’. Fletcher, along with his wife Rae, will take over the property run by renowned breeder Gary Pemberton and family. It’s been... Read More
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Vivian, the man with the distinctive dulcet tones and gavel, announces retirement as Price rejoins Inglis
Popular Australian thoroughbred sales industry identity Simon Vivian will retire later this year after more than four decades in the game, paving the way for James Price to return to Inglis to take over as the company’s Victorian bloodstock manager. Vivian, 64, announced yesterday that he would depart the auction house on his terms, bringing... Read More
Timely Profiteering: Impressive Capitalist colt possesses golden pedigree for a Slipper
Can one race cause the industry to erupt? This is, of course, in reference to the Inglis Millennium (RL, 1100m), held at Randwick on Saturday, February 6 and featuring a runaway winner. A surprising aspect of the brilliant front-running display by big-margin winner Profiteer (Capitalist) is not merely the swiftness of his performance but also... Read More
Good change for Allan as he embarks on new journey
Kaizen. In Japanese culture it’s a phrase used to describe a philosophy or system that is based on making positive changes on a regular basis. Good change. For breaker and pre-trainer Brett Allan, it’s a philosophy he’s followed throughout his life and career, as he embarks, along with partner Rosa Diesveld, on a new venture... Read More
WA industries await McGowan announcements
Western Australia’s racing and breeding industries will be praying for a glimmer of hope when premier Mark McGowan addresses the state’s latest restrictions at a press conference in Perth today. The five-day Covid-19 lockdown this week has come at a perilous time for many participants with bushfires causing devastation in rural areas north-east of the... Read More
Kelly keen on Fast Track program as new applicants called upon
Young New South Welshman Joel Kelly ditched a university degree after two years to follow his passion for racing and horses and he hasn’t looked back since his snap decision to quit higher education. Now, the 23-year-old yearling hand at Kitchwin Hills is encouraging others to follow suit by applying for the 2021 Fast Track... Read More