Coolmore’s Fastnet Rock breaks new ground with first champion broodmare sire title  Fastnet Rock (Danehill) has long been a force to be reckoned with.  This was true during a racing career that saw the sizeable son of Danehill (Danzig) land six Group races for his trainer Paul Perry. His most notable wins were the back-to-back... Read More

Brazilian to ride for Hickmott at Murray Bridge ahead of possible permanent move Accomplished international jockey Manoel Nunes, a multiple champion rider in Singapore and Macau, will test the waters in South Australia this weekend before possibly relocating to Adelaide on a full-time basis. Nunes, who is currently leading the Kranji jockeys’ premiership with 46... Read More

Written Tycoon (Iglesia) has been named IRT Champion Victorian Sire of the Year for the ninth time after another impressive year from his juvenile progeny on the track. Standing at Yulong Stud, this season Written Tycoon sired three new Group 1 winners including Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) champion Lady Of Camelot, Australian Guineas (Gr... Read More

Waikato Stud stalwart Savabeel (Zabeel) again made the headlines at the 2024 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) awards, securing his ninth Grosvenor Award, Dewar Award, and Centaine Award respectively.  The Grosvenor Award is handed to the Champion New Zealand-based sire by total progeny earnings, the Dewar Award is received by the stallion with the... Read More

Bright future predicted for Godolphin youngster after he shines in testing conditions at Randwick  Godolphin look to have unearthed another potential star youngster by one of their most successful shuttle sires after Tarpaulin (Harry Angel) strolled to victory in Saturday’s Ranvet Handicap (1100m) at Randwick. Well supported into $1.80, Tarpaulin offered James McDonald a commensurately... Read More