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‘He’s got a big couple of years coming up’ – Newgate throw confidence behind Russian Revolution after Libertad’s Winterbottom win
Saturday’s victory by Libertad (Russian Revolution) in the Winterbottom Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) brought a long-awaited second elite-level success for his sire after what, compared to his explosive start to stud life, had been a couple of quiet seasons. But Newgate Farm are confident Russian Revolution’s (Snitzel) first top–tier win since Communist’s Randwick Guineas (Gr... Read More
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‘We had this race in mind for a long time’ – Strictly all Business in VRC Oaks demolition
Ballarat-based trainer Thomas Carberry showcased his training expertise on Thursday when he saddled up his filly Strictly Business (Grunt) to produce a stellar showing in the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) at Flemington, providing the native Irishman with his maiden Group 1 success. In the space of just 13 days, the three-year-old daughter of Grunt... Read More
Camilleri set for a double shot at Group 1 glory
Chicken king John Camilleri is a multi-millionaire accustomed to equine success, having bred a handy one named Winx (Street Cry) at one point, but he’s hoping to win two Group 1s as a battling underdog against a pair of raging favourites on Saturday. At Caulfield, Camilleri will take on exciting $1.80 chance Apocalyptic (Extreme Choice)... Read More
Enriched shares dominate October (Early) Sale
Three individual shares in the Group 2-winning entire Enriched (I Am Invincible) sold for a combined $440,000 in a highly successful Inglis Digital October (Early) Online Sale today. Walnut Farm – an affiliate of powerhouse Yulong – capitalised on the rare opportunity to purchase each share – one ten per cent and two five per... Read More
Coolmore’s star stallion Wootton Bassett dies aged 17
Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj), one of the world’s hottest sires, has died unexpectedly at the age of 17. His premature death while on shuttle duty in Australia was announced on Coolmore’s social media channels in a post that stated the horse suffered from “acute pneumonia which deteriorated rapidly.” The post continued: “Despite round-the-clock care from a... Read More
La Dorada eyes dream start to a big spring for team Te Akau
An emphatic maiden win by Street Artist (Super Seth) at Mornington on Friday kicked off what could be a big weekend for his sire, with La Dorada and Linebacker both vying to add to their black type tally when they commence their respective spring campaigns in the Moir Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) and the Tramway... Read More