Vow And Declare takes out Melbourne Cup for Australia
Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) winner Vow And Declare, by American-bred stallion Declaration Of War (War Front) who twice won on turf at the highest level in Europe, has delivered for Australia with a locally bred and trained victory in the country’s biggest race. The former Coolmore stallion Declaration Of War, now domiciled in Japan,... Read More
Seabrook cautiously optimistic as Karaka 2019 nears
Thus, Andrew Seabrook – New Zealand Bloodstock’s managing director – is understandably “optimistic” that the country’s major sale will be highly successful following on from the buoyant outcome at the Gold Coast Magic Millions. “I’d say cautiously optimistic,” he said to marginally qualify expectation. “The Gold Coast was very strong. Perhaps surprisingly so given general... Read More
Louis Luck (AUS) (2 g Dissident – My Option by Belong to Me)
Debutante Louis Luck provided Newgate Farm-based first crop sire Dissident (Sebring) with his first winner after landing the Wellington Cup Day Next Saturday 2YO (1200m) at Trentham on Saturday, recording a smart time of 1:08.61. Rider Opie Bosson wasted no time in reaching the front and held the lead over the crossing and into the... Read More
Fast early pace played into hands of the backmarkers in Magic Millions 2YO Classic
After a slow beginning and then being crowded by other runners, the Godolphin-raced filly initially looked to face a daunting task after settling in third-last place in the 16-horse field. But a hot tempo, set by the outsiders Champagne Jet (Jet Spur) and The Odyssey (Better Than Ready), resulted in the leaders clocking quick splits... Read More
An exhilarating performance in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic
Coming from second last on the home turn after being shuffled back early, Exhilarates, who was sent off favourite, reeled in the leader Dubious (Not A Single Doubt) to prevail by three-quarters of a length, with third-placed Hightail (Written Tycoon) just a half-neck away. The race time was 1:08.95 with the last 600 metres covered... Read More
Baker making Magic Millions his own
He certainly boasts an enviable record in sales races on either side of the Tasman given his Inglis race series earnings with Twilight Royale and Fuerza, while also having the unique distinction of winning the Karaka Million in New Zealand with The Heckler in 2009 (when then in partnership with father Murray). Where ever... Read More