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

Kuroyanagi and Arabian Summer to clash in Morphettville’s Lightning Stakes Australia’s top two juvenile sires of this season will go on show via two of their best two-year-old fillies in the penultimate black-type race of 2023-24, as clear favourites Kuroyanagi (Written Tycoon) and Arabian Summer (Too Darn Hot) clash in Saturday’s Lightning Stakes (Listed, 1050m)... Read More

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