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Record-priced Anamoe full as breeders flock to leading stallions
As he did on the racetrack, Anamoe (Street Boss) is already setting the scene alight in the breeding world as his first season at stud approaches. The superstar four-year-old, who won nine Group 1s in becoming Godolphin’s highest-earner in Australia, has gone to stud on an appropriately hefty fee of $121,000 (all fees inc GST),... Read More
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Boost for Australian bloodstock industry after China lifts ban
Shipment of 18 horses bought at three sales in May expected to leave next month Exports of Australian thoroughbreds to mainland China are set to resume next month after the lifting of the country’s tacit ban on the trade four years after it was imposed. Permits for the importation of horses from Australia to China... Read More
Racing keeping former RBA governor on his toes
Fiscal Fraser happy to chip away with small band of horses For seven years, between 1989 and 1996, economist Bernie Fraser held one of the most important positions in the country as the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. He presided over the Central Bank during the prime ministerial terms of Bob Hawke and... Read More
Million-dollar Black Opal raceday revamp for Canberra
Pearce playing long game in hope of revitalising racing industry in the Australian Capital Territory Canberra will host its first million-dollar Black Opal meeting next year in a reshuffle of its programming and scheduling as part of a longer-term plan to win over the Australian Capital Territory government and community support for thoroughbred racing in... Read More
European sales in focus for Australian breeders
Buying mares suitable for elite stallions such as Frankel a ‘no-brainer’ The growing influence of European-based stallions on Australian racecourses and its bloodstock markets is set to fuel activity from southern hemisphere buyers at upcoming sales in England and France over the next week. The Tattersalls July Sale, which begins it’s four-day run on July... Read More
German-Australian partnership over the Moon with Derby victory
Fantastic Moon hands clients of Suman Hedge in ownership group Liberty Racing a memorable win at Hamburg An introduction first planted with a runner-up finish in the German Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) has, four years later, blossomed into a fully fledged German-Australian partnership which claimed victory in the European Classic on Sunday. Fantastic Moon, a... Read More