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‘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
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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

Warwoven firms as Magic Millions favourite
Warwoven (Sword Of State) continued his seamless rise through the juvenile ranks at Eagle Farm on Saturday, reinforcing his position at the head of Magic Millions 2YO Classic markets with a polished victory in the QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap over 1200 metres. The Bjorn Baker-trained colt was sent out the $1.65 favourite and duly made light... Read More

Knightsbridge enhances Farnan’s Carnival momentum
Farnan’s two-year-old colt Knightsbridge emerged as a standout from his sire’s second crop of runners when he made a winning debut at Randwick on Saturday, strengthening the hand of co-trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott ahead of the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic. The $750,000 Magic Millions purchase took out the Kia Ora Yearlings... Read More

Ninja strikes Guineas blow with Vo Rogue rout
Ninja spearheaded a standout afternoon for second-season sire Farnan (Not A Single Doubt) with a devastating performance at Eagle Farm on Saturday, making sure the stallion’s influence was felt on both sides of the border. The Michael Freedman-trained Ninja delivered one of the most commanding performances of the Queensland summer when charging home to claim... Read More

First Five delivers Greene Group 1 breakthrough
Te Rapa visitor First Five (Almanzor) delivered on his enormous potential when he gave trainer David Greene his first Group 1 success when taking out Saturday’s Telegraph (Gr 1, 1200m) at Trentham. Carrying his favourite number 10 saddlecloth, the strapping son of Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) took full advantage of that good omen as he dominated... Read More