European stay could be extended beyond July Cup bid with French Group 1 now on the agenda A patriotic Sam Freedman has said it would give him a “sense of national pride” if Artorius (Flying Artie) can become the first Australian-trained horse to win the July Cup (Gr 1, 6f) after the Blue Diamond Stakes... Read More

Two-time Group 1 winner set to be sold through bespoke online sale Dual Group 1 winner Sierra Sue (Darci Brahma) will be auctioned in a bespoke Inglis Digital Online Sale later this month after connections of the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained mare chose to retire the high-class sprinter-miler.  Victorious in last year’s Sir Rupert... Read More

Three decades have passed since Anton Koolman resided in New Zealand, however, the highly respected horseman’s death at age 82 in Sydney last weekend still resonated with many on the other side of the Tasman. From lowly beginnings and in partnership with Marg, his wife of 50 years, Koolman forged a place in the racing... Read More

Scientists call for implementation of expansive programme of genetic testing after new figures are released A major new study could shake up how breeders formulate their mating plans, having found that horses with higher levels of inbreeding have a significantly lower chance of making it to the racecourse. Research carried out by scientists at University... Read More

Group 1 winner with controversial past finally finds home at stud after years in the wilderness Azkadellia (Shinko King), the Group 1-winning mare who was found to be raced by convicted conman Peter Foster, and whose bona fides saw her trainer Ciaron Maher sidelined by authorities in 2017 for six months, has had her first... Read More