Experienced industry figure appointed as Zhang’s general manager Vin Cox will take a global approach to the operation of Yulong, the world’s fastest growing thoroughbred empire, after announcing he was joining Zhang Yuesheng’s racing and breeding powerhouse.  News of the resignation by Cox, Godolphin Australia’s managing director for almost six years, spread quickly around racing... Read More

Gun three-year-old colt Ace Impact (3 c Cracksman – Absolutely Me by Anabaa Blue) produced a scintillating performance to land the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr 1, 2400m) at Longchamp yesterday, providing trainer Jean-Claude Rouget and jockey Cristian Demuro with their second wins in the time-honoured Group 1.  In winning yesterday’s coveted contest, the... Read More

Queensland’s rising star Antino (Redwood), a New Zealand-bred five-year-old, put a nightmare Melbourne debut behind him, with a comfortable return to winning form in yesterday’s Sandown Stakes (Gr 3, 1500m). The gelding made a huge impression in Queensland with wins in eight of his first nine starts, headed by a dominant performance in the Wayne... Read More

Son of I Am Invincible gets his chance in $20 million race following brilliant Premiere Stakes run  Hawaii Five Oh (I Am Invincible) gained a slot in The Everest (1200m) field late yesterday, with connections rewarded with a place in the $20 million race on the back of his narrow Premiere Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m)... Read More

Rediener’s (Redoute’s Choice) Epsom Handicap victory yesterday handed jockey Kathy O’Hara her third win at Group 1 level, while she also became the first female to triumph in the historic race.  It was a special win for the stable as O’Hara is married to Charlie Duckworth, Chris Waller’s racing manager and right-hand man.  “How bloody... Read More