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Chau’s far from smooth ride to training could be about to hit a high note
Gold Coast trainer has designs on Magic Millions with promising juvenile Russian Warrior If it was not for the severe economic impact of the pandemic on the hospitality sector, Allan Chau would most likely still be behind the blender at his Brisbane smoothie bar making fresh juices and other healthy concoctions. Instead, his CBD business,... Read More
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Bruggeman’s global breeding stock tour striking success
Partner of Paul Moroney embarks on final leg of three-month expedition in search of international mares For the success of any partnership, a key ingredient comes down to trust. And for Melbourne-based bloodstock agents Catheryne Bruggeman and Paul Moroney, it’s a trust that transcends business and into life. In this Covid-19-induced society the world has... Read More
International campaign could see Verry Elleegant offered to northern hemisphere market
Jomara Bloodstock partners vow to stick to plan to put ten-time Group 1 winner to auction A planned European racing campaign next year for reigning Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) champion Verry Elleegant (Zed), possibly culminating in a tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr 1, 2400m), could open up the door for... Read More
Breeders keen to support funding of independent welfare body
TAWWG report-proposed levy of $300 on foal declarations would be welcomed by industry participants Breeders across Australia have said time is of the essence to address the seismic issue of welfare, with the prevalent topic highlighted by the recently released Thoroughbred Aftercare Welfare Working report. The 140-page report on Monday received a key endorsement in... Read More
NZB pushes case for Karaka hotel to be used as bubble for Australian buyers
New Zealand Bloodstock has put a proposal to the government which would allow Australian buyers to attend next year’s Karaka Yearling Sale by effectively completing their isolation period in a bubble at the company’s soon-to-be opened on-site hotel. Andrew Seabrook, the company’s managing director, yesterday outlined a plan which had been put to New Zealand... Read More
Minister endorses welfare report in ‘great win’ for thoroughbred industry
Government’s agricultural minister David Littleproud urges states and territories to implement TAWWG recommendations The Australian racing and breeding industry’s concerted push to tackle the issue of thoroughbred welfare won an important endorsement yesterday, just hours after the release of an independent report outlining how significant initiatives could be introduced to force genuine change and provide... Read More