Racing News

Queen and King dazzle and Bordeaux produces vintage win

Yesterday’s Rosehill meeting marked the start of the path to the Golden Slipper as two top candidates emerged When history reflects on the two-year-old crop of the 2021-22 season, it is likely that January 29 will be remembered as the day in which its reputation began to flourish after the spectacular victories of Best Of... Read More

Decision imminent for Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale as NZB commits to live auction

Western Australia auction likely to be delayed by no more than a fortnight and buyers will be on site at Karaka Magic Millions is set to confirm a date for the Perth Yearling Sale early next week, but vendors and buyers can almost certainly expect it to be held within a fortnight of its originally... Read More

Daumier and Miss Roseiano enter Blue Diamond reckoning

The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained Daumier (2 c ex Ilustrates by Street Cry) emerged as a serious contender for the Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) next month when he took out the Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) (Listed, 1000m) and in doing so handed the former Darley inmate Epaulettes (Commands) with his 17th individual stakes... Read More

Boyle’s eye for a bargain put to the test again with Impending trip to Sydney

Scone trainer’s $6,500 gelding set to take on bluebloods in Group 3 Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday Not afraid to throw his horses into the deep end, soon-to-be retired miner Allan Boyle’s bargain basement buy Mellencamp (Impending) is set to take on an array of expensive Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) hopefuls in Saturday’s... Read More

Creighton’s promising Capitalist filly I’mlovin’Ya to step out in Blue Diamond Preview

United Syndications-bred juvenile latest to hit the track out of stakes winner Loveyamadly Long-time Melbourne syndicator Peter Creighton has ridden the highs and lows of the racing and breeding game with Loveyamadly (Bel Esprit) and despite the trials and tribulations the partnership of owners behind the stakes-winning mare have remained united. Already the group have... Read More

Heirs to Iffraaj make juvenile statements that influential sire line is here to stay

Former shuttler’s son Ribchester lands first Australian blow while Dynastic flies Almanzor flag in Karaka Million The New Zealand breeding landscape has undergone a seismic change in recent years as the industry reels from the losses of several prominent stallions across the country.  While the final yearlings by the late Tavistock (Montjeu) were sold earlier... Read More