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Inter-staters head west in search of a Playing God
Recognition for Darling View sire to underpin Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Not since Beau Sovereign (Sovereign Edition) in the 1980s has Western Australia had a sire as captivating to eastern states buyers as Playing God (Blackfriars) is now, recognition that is expected to fuel intense competition between locals and interstate investors over the next... Read More
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Minns admits Rosehill deal on thin ice
Controversial plans to sell Rosehill racecourse for $5 billion and build a major housing and entertainment development on the site have been thrown into doubt after NSW premier Chris Minns admitted approval would be dependent on a vote by members of the Australian Turf Club (ATC). Minns told Parliament during a budget estimates hearing yesterday:... Read More
‘Justify could be the best ever’
Good Morning Bloodstock is the Racing Post’s daily morning email and presented online as a sample. Here, Martin Stevens chats to Aidan O’Brien in a Good Morning Bloodstock for the ages. Subscribers can get more great insight every Monday to Friday. Click this link to sign up and receive the daily email. Aidan O’Brien can... Read More
Leneva Park pitches to keep Royal Meeting
Connections mull the future of the sire of Blue Diamond contender Hayasugi Emerging Victorian sire Royal Meeting (Invincible Spirit) could be acquired by rival studs but Leneva Park, his home for the past three seasons, is making a strong case to retain the European Group 1 winner on its select stallion roster for 2024. With... Read More
Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant dies
Verry Elleegant (Zed), one of the great mares in the history of Australian racing, has died while giving birth to her first foal. The 11-time Group 1 winner, whose crowning glory came in the 2021 Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m), died in Ireland while delivering the foal she conceived after being covered by Sea The... Read More
Improving Big Shots a shot in the arm for Fernie and Doak
Alwyn Park Stud also celebrates unique Magic Millions WA double Two months ago, as the cameras panned across a packed crowd going berserk for home-state hero Damien Oliver who ended his illustrious career with an unthinkable victory on Munhamek (Dark Angel), Ripcord’s (Written By) connections had mixed emotions. Ripcord looked all but home in the... Read More