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‘It’s really the pinnacle’ – Zoustar crowned Australia’s champion sire
Widden Stud held an intimate party for their staff on Thursday night to celebrate its first general sires’ title in 32 years via Zoustar (Northern Meteor), and to raise a glass to the very strong prospect of at least a few more to come. Zoustar, Darley’s second- and third-season champion shuttlers Too Darn Hot (Dubawi)... Read More
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‘It’s happened a number of times now’ – Inglis Digital sells another seven-figure lot as Yulong purchase Group 1 scorer Velocious
In what was yet another big result for the Inglis team, New Zealand’s Champion 2YO for 2023/24 – Velocious (Written Tycoon) – sold for a seven-figure sum on Wednesday’s Inglis July (Late) Online Sale. Sold by Albert Bosma’s syndicate Go Racing, the three-year-old daughter of Written Tycoon (Iglesia) was bought by her sire’s owners Yulong... Read More
Laurie looking for another season to treasure
Matt Laurie faces the daunting task of extending the winning streaks of his boom filly Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express) and unbeaten colt Vinrock (I Am Invincible) but, one week out from their respective returns to semi-competitive action, the Mornington trainer couldn’t be happier with how his dynamic duo are building towards their spring campaigns. Having... Read More
Cheers for Ole as Kirk claims freshman crown
Having wrapped up the Australian first season sires’ premiership and with the ‘fully booked’ signs erected outside his box at Vinery Stud some time ago, Ole Kirk is already starting to shape the nation’s breeding landscape but according to those who know him best, the son of Written Tycoon (Iglesia) bears all the hallmarks of... Read More
Cicala keeps unbeaten streak alive in Lightning Stakes
Just twelve minutes after Bridal Waltz’s Bletchingly Stakes triumph in Melbourne, Cicala (Tamasa) added further depth to the form over in Adelaide when extending her unbeaten record to three in the Lightning Stakes (Listed, 1050m) at Morphettville. The Will Clarken and Niki O’Shea-trained filly, a daughter of the little-known stallion Tamasa (So You Think), burst... Read More
Bridal Waltz caps breakout prep with Bletchingly win
Progressive filly Bridal Waltz (Snitzel) enhanced her growing reputation at Caulfield on Saturday, capping a breakout winter campaign with a gutsy victory in the $200,000 Bletchingly Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m). The well-bred daughter of the late Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) was sent out a $4.60 equal favourite after her last-start Creswick Stakes (Listed, 1200m) heroics at... Read More