Progressive four-year-old son of Al Maher earns shot at big Randwick handicap Jamie Walter was yesterday underselling his ability to source a quality horse for a relatively modest sum but the racetrack deeds of Private Eye (Al Maher), a leading chance in today’s Epsom Handicap (Gr 1, 1600m), suggests otherwise. The Proven Thoroughbreds syndicator is... Read More

Juvenile filly to bid for Gimcrack glory tomorrow, whose dam Piping Hot was the catalyst for John and Jake Warren to pursue portfolio Down Under As esteemed UK bloodstock agents Jake Warren and his father John cast their studious eyes over a More Than Ready (Southern Halo) filly at Inglis’s flagship Easter yearling sale in... Read More

Snitzel mare returns to her place of birth in ‘strategic purchase’ by Arrowfield Stud There wasn’t really any chance Archanna (Snitzel), the three-quarter sister to champion three-year-old and young sire The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice), was going to end up anywhere else but yesterday it became a formality. Arrowfield Stud chairman John Messara bought out... Read More

Brereton likely to be held back as Incentivise heads towards the Turnbull Stakes Much of the general racing public’s attention will be on Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) favourite Incentivise (Shamus Award) at Flemington on Saturday, but it is the younger members of Peter Moody’s imposing stable that have the potential to steal the limelight.... Read More

Quality mares to spearhead expansion of Victorian property after owner acquires extra land To many observers Michael Christian’s ascent to principal of Longwood Thoroughbred Farm in North East Victoria might appear to be a rapid one, but that’s not the case once you learn more about the former Australian rules footballer, chartered accountant and stockbroker... Read More