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Border trainers incensed by impact of Racing NSW coronavirus directive
Horses stranded in Victoria and staff prevented from working due to V’landys’ pandemic measures Southern NSW trainers directly affected by the decision of sport’s governing body to ban the movement of racehorses between states and stop Victorian-based staff from working are frustrated by the hypocritical nature of the directive. Albury’s Mitchell Beer has been outspoken... Read More
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Jolly attempting to strike Lightning with promising Puissance De Lune filly
Allez Sur Le Gris to take on older horses in Morphettville feature race David Jolly wants to test promising juvenile Allez Sur Le Gris in Saturday’s SAJC Lightning Stakes (Listed, 1050m) at Morphettville for two and three-year-olds but the South Australian trainer is already looking towards the autumn with the daughter of Puissance De Lune... Read More
Shuttle stallions take flight during turbulent pandemic-induced period
Coolmore and Darley big guns on way ahead of second shipment next week Planes carrying the first wave of shuttle stallions, including champion sires Exceed And Excel (Danehill) and Fastnet Rock (Danehill), were expected to touch down in Australia early this morning, much to the relief of breeding industry stakeholders, and more are on their... Read More
Baxter to put Solar Star back through Magic Millions ring
Owner-breeder enjoying on-track success with scaled-back thoroughbred interests Saturday’s Gai Waterhouse Classic (Listed, 1350m) winner Solar Star (Zoustar) will go through the Magic Millions sales ring for the second time in as many years despite her trainer Tony Gollan believing the mare has more to give on the track. Well-known owner-breeder John Baxter, who bought... Read More
Gollan’s Solar Star caps stellar year with Gai Waterhouse Classic win
Solar Star (Zoustar) significantly increased her value as a breeding prospect just nine days prior to going under the hammer with a breakthrough stakes win in the Gai Waterhouse Classic (Listed, 1350m) at Ipswich yesterday. The victory, her fourth since joining the stable of leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan after last year’s Magic Millions Gold... Read More
New Zealand Bloodstock floats Karaka back-up plan for premier sale
April date put forward if trans-Tasman travel bubble not in place for key January period New Zealand Bloodstock is contemplating relinquishing its coveted late January slot on the calendar for its annual Karaka Yearling Sale as the auction house attempts to deal with the ongoing travel complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal would... Read More