Experienced industry figure appointed as Zhang’s general manager Vin Cox will take a global approach to the operation of Yulong, the world’s fastest growing thoroughbred empire, after announcing he was joining Zhang Yuesheng’s racing and breeding powerhouse.  News of the resignation by Cox, Godolphin Australia’s managing director for almost six years, spread quickly around racing... Read More

Greenfield site in Bangkok secured with view of building large racing and training centre Thailand is being touted as the new Asian racing hub capable of replacing the doomed Singapore industry with plans to build a racecourse on a greenfield site in the country’s capital with the capacity for up to 1,500 horses. Influential Singaporean... Read More

Gun three-year-old colt Ace Impact (3 c Cracksman – Absolutely Me by Anabaa Blue) produced a scintillating performance to land the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr 1, 2400m) at Longchamp yesterday, providing trainer Jean-Claude Rouget and jockey Cristian Demuro with their second wins in the time-honoured Group 1.  In winning yesterday’s coveted contest, the... Read More

Queensland’s rising star Antino (Redwood), a New Zealand-bred five-year-old, put a nightmare Melbourne debut behind him, with a comfortable return to winning form in yesterday’s Sandown Stakes (Gr 3, 1500m). The gelding made a huge impression in Queensland with wins in eight of his first nine starts, headed by a dominant performance in the Wayne... Read More

Son of I Am Invincible gets his chance in $20 million race following brilliant Premiere Stakes run  Hawaii Five Oh (I Am Invincible) gained a slot in The Everest (1200m) field late yesterday, with connections rewarded with a place in the $20 million race on the back of his narrow Premiere Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m)... Read More