Mackrell keen to meet mares’ market on the Gold Coast
Australian mare trader Adam Mackrell, like everyone else in the racing and breeding industry, is glad that the sport has continued on the racecourse during the Covid-19 crisis and is hoping that the impact of the pandemic does not force him to drastically alter his business model. The Bell View Park Stud principal, who is... Read More
Chatswood Stud adds Japanese star Al Ain to roster
Victoria’s Chatswood Stud is likely to be the only Australian farm to stand a Japanese shuttle stallion in 2020 with the news that two-time Group 1 winner Al Ain (Deep Impact) will join their roster later this year at a fee of $12,100 (inc GST). The Willis family, who runs Chatswood Stud, has a long... Read More
Scenic Warrior (NZ)
2 c Proisir – Pemba Nepali by Domesday O: F A L Racing B: T Falcone T: Michael, Wayne and John Hawkes W: Iron Jack Plate, 1200m, June 8, Warwick Farm The Falcone family colours were famously sported by brothers and top three-year-olds Divine Prophet (Choisir) and Proisir (Choisir) in the last decade. Proisir’s... Read More
Moreira and Fownes double up at the Valley
Joao Moreira got the fillip he’d been looking for at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, teaming up with Caspar ‘King of the Valley’ Fownes to nail a much-needed double. The Brazilian entered the arena four wins adrift of championship leader Zac Purton and that widened to five when the reigning champ took the opener. But... Read More
Revised New Zealand racing industry bill reflects concerns
Following several months of discussions, road show meetings, select committee submissions, a government bail-out, Racing Board “adjustments” and track closure announcements, the latest revised New Zealand Racing Industry Bill is much closer to its second reading and appears to reflect some of the concerns raised by the industry and its participants. It seems a long... Read More
Rosemont Stud turns to precocious son of I Am Invincible to boost stallion roster
Rosemont Stud’s development into one of Victoria’s premier farms has taken another step forward with the acquisition of Group 2-winning two-year-old Strasbourg (I Am Invincible) in partnership with international powerhouse China Horse Club. The Anthony Mithen and Nigel Austin-led operation will stand the BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (Gr 2, 1400m) winner on the Rosemont Stud... Read More