Corumbene’s thoroughbred breeding operation to be based in Scone The family of two-time Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m)–winning breeder George Altomonte have committed to the thoroughbred industry for at least another generation after securing a suitable property after a decade-long search. The famous Corumbene Stud, established by octogenarian Altomonte more than 40 years ago, will... Read More

The appeal of Magic Millions’ season-opening January yearling sale to vendors is tipped to be as strong as ever in 2025 but if the auction house’s Gold Coast kick-off can’t accommodate a breeder’s horse Barry Bowditch is confident the company can elsewhere. The Magic Millions managing director, who has been at the helm since early... Read More

Syndicator also reveals plans for their big guns ahead of spring assignments Bigger targets could be in the offing for Bennett Racing’s Stay Silent (Deep Field) and Baraqiel (Snitzel) should the Leon and Troy Corstens-trained pair perform up to standard in their respective assignments at Flemington on Saturday.  Two-year-old Stay Silent will be seeking the... Read More

In-form trainers set to saddle impressive maiden winner Skipjack at Flemington Co-trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman are hoping to keep their late-season juvenile success going when Skipjack (Rubick) puts his unbeaten record on the line at Flemington on Saturday.   The impressive maiden win registered at Wednesday’s Sandown meeting by their colt Kirk (Blue Point),... Read More

Setback sees Warren change plans with promising two-year-old filly The South Australian Sires’ Produce Stakes (Gr 3, 1400m) wasn’t initially on Victorian trainer Jason Warren’s radar with his promising filly Heinous (Brutal), but a mishap in Queensland forced a change of plans. One of three two-year-olds by Newgate Farm’s first–season sire Brutal (O’Reilly) nominated for... Read More