Racing News

Tamblyn’s gamblin’ looks set to pay off with investment in Profiteer’s sister

North Queensland bookie, punter and engineer Dalan Tamblyn is hoping an educated gamble made in January to buy into a yearling sister to a colt by then first season sire Capitalist (Written Tycoon) who had caught his eye at Flemington can make her own impression on the racetrack. The colt in question was the Mick... Read More

Australian Bloodstock makes mark at Arqana with mare in foal to Protectionist

Strong Australasian presence at Deauville sale with a number of players active in opening session Jamie Lovett and Luke Murrell’s business might be called Australian Bloodstock, but the name could be deemed rather deceiving as the pair takes a significant global focus and that was evident on day one of the Arqana Breeding Stock Sale... Read More

International campaign could see Verry Elleegant offered to northern hemisphere market

Jomara Bloodstock partners vow to stick to plan to put ten-time Group 1 winner to auction A planned European racing campaign next year for reigning Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) champion Verry Elleegant (Zed), possibly culminating in a tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr 1, 2400m), could open up the door for... Read More

Breeders keen to support funding of independent welfare body

TAWWG report-proposed levy of $300 on foal declarations would be welcomed by industry participants Breeders across Australia have said time is of the essence to address the seismic issue of welfare, with the prevalent topic highlighted by the recently released Thoroughbred Aftercare Welfare Working report. The 140-page report on Monday received a key endorsement in... Read More

V’landys’ vast training plan for NSW taking shape with Bennett heading Bong Bong Farm

Accomplished horseman embraces long-term vision in return south to governing body’s Southern Highlands property Renowned horseman Greg Bennett has been head-hunted by Racing NSW to lead its recently acquired Bong Bong Farm facility in the Southern Highlands which is part of the regulator’s long-term strategy to increase the horse population close to Sydney. Racing NSW... Read More

Goldman hoping Negation can get Hellbent off the mark

Stallion’s former trainer believes juvenile can shine in Magic Millions Ballarat 2YO Classic Yarraman Park’s exciting first-season sire Hellbent (I Am Invincible) has a good chance of chalking up his first winner this afternoon when his daughter Negation – who is fittingly trained by the stallion’s former handler Kurt Goldman – takes her chance in... Read More