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Royal Ascot hero and sire Choisir dies at 22

Coolmore and trainer Paul Perry pay tribute to grand sprinter who has 100 stakes winners to his name Trailblazing Australian sprinter and high-class stallion Choisir (Danehill Dancer), the first southern hemisphere horse to complete the prestigious King’s Stand Stakes (Gr 2, 5f) – Golden Jubilee Stakes (Gr 1, 6f) double at Royal Ascot, has died... Read More

New Hong Kong group set to ramp up Australian presence under McGrath’s guidance

Shen You Holdings recruits Tony Fung’s right-hand man to lead thoroughbred investment Shane McGrath, one of the key figures behind Tony Fung’s huge Aquis Farm operation over the past five years, will take charge of a rival Hong Hong equine investment group’s plans to play a much bigger role in Australia’s booming thoroughbred racing and... Read More

Australian Bloodstock makes mark at Arqana with mare in foal to Protectionist

Strong Australasian presence at Deauville sale with a number of players active in opening session Jamie Lovett and Luke Murrell’s business might be called Australian Bloodstock, but the name could be deemed rather deceiving as the pair takes a significant global focus and that was evident on day one of the Arqana Breeding Stock Sale... Read More

Regal reclaims throne as Empire falters

History for Peters’ and Williams’ in Kingston Town Classic despite shock result Leviathan Western Australian owners Bob and Sandra Peters and training partners Grant and Alana Williams lived up to expectations by creating a slice of history at Ascot yesterday – only it came in the most unexpected of circumstances as Regal Power (Pierro) defied... Read More

Chau’s far from smooth ride to training could be about to hit a high note

Gold Coast trainer has designs on Magic Millions with promising juvenile Russian Warrior If it was not for the severe economic impact of the pandemic on the hospitality sector, Allan Chau would most likely still be behind the blender at his Brisbane smoothie bar making fresh juices and other healthy concoctions. Instead, his CBD business,... Read More

Bruggeman’s global breeding stock tour striking success

Partner of Paul Moroney embarks on final leg of three-month expedition in search of international mares For the success of any partnership, a key ingredient comes down to trust. And for Melbourne-based bloodstock agents Catheryne Bruggeman and Paul Moroney, it’s a trust that transcends business and into life.  In this Covid-19-induced society the world has... Read More