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Studs and farms hit as fires continue to rage in Victoria
Thoroughbreds on major farms and training centres in Victoria have been evacuated as bushfires continued to rage across the state, a crisis the emergency services have described as ‘catastrophic.’ After temperatures soared on Thursday, Friday’s equally scorching and windy conditions have contributed to scores of fires breaking out across the state. The Longwood area, situated... Read More
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Rising star Todd Pollard to launch solo training career
The Queensland training ranks will welcome a new name in February, with former Annabel and Rob Archibald assistant trainer Todd Pollard set to embark on his own training career. Born and raised in Matamata, Pollard’s interest in racing was sparked early through family involvement, with an aunt breeding and racing several horses, including Taranaki Breeders... Read More
‘It’s probably the best group of horses we’ve taken to this sale’
Fresh from topping the averages again last year and buoyed by a string of stakes results for its produce this season, Segenhoe Stud is primed for a strong Magic Millions Yearling Sale with a draft Peter O’Brien rates as the best group on type his historic farm has taken to the Gold Coast. While O’Brien... Read More
‘We’ll be right in the mix, I can say that’ – Henry Field and Newgate bid to land another top vendor title at Magic Millions
With a sparkling draft highlighted by an Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt)-I Am A Star (I Am Invincible) filly and the first foal out of outstanding New Zealand mare Play That Song (Showcasing), Magic Millions kings Newgate Farm have high hopes of extending their streak at what they expect to be a headline-making Gold... Read More
‘These sorts of results show what we’re trying to produce’
Weekend winners provide a timely boost for Kia Ora as busy sales period looms With the all–important Magic Millions sale and carnival fast approaching, Kia Ora Stud could not have asked for a better string of results on Saturday to showcase all facets of their business and the farm’s manager Shane Wright is optimistic the... Read More
Lassified streaks to Wellesley Stakes success
Talented filly Lassified (Stay Inside) underlined her stakes credentials with a dominant front-running display to claim Saturday’s Wellesley Stakes (Listed, 1100m), first black-type race run at Trentham this season in Trained by Andrew Forsman, the daughter of Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) winner Stay Inside (Extreme Choice) has shown toughness and versatility throughout her short... Read More