Nature Strip’s brilliant mid-race sectional times tested his opposition in impressive T J Smith Stakes victory
After James McDonald rated Nature Strip (Nicconi) through a steady first 200 metres, the outstanding sprinter then clocked brilliant sectional times that would have tested any opposition in taking out Saturday’s T J Smith Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Randwick. Following some challenging moments, the leading combination of trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald... Read More
Battleground (AUS)
3 c Snitzel – Madame Andree by War Emblem O: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Mrs B C Bateman, Love Racing, Mr P Mehrten, Doyles Breeding & Racing, Mr S N Gillard, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Mr J A Ingham, Mrs F A Ingham, G1G Racing & Breeding, Mr D Saab B: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd T: Peter... Read More
Class has it for Lui and Ho in Valley dash
This Is Class (So You Think) had to do it the hard way but the progressive sprinter had enough quality to maintain an upward curve with victory in a smoking Class 2 Hing Man Handicap (1000m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Francis Lui’s galloper overcame a wide draw, a three-deep passage and 11 smart... Read More
Youngstar joins Inglis Chairman’s Sale line-up
Fresh off a stronger than expected Easter Sale, Inglis has released the 55-lot catalogue for next month’s fillies and mares showcase auction A selection of the finest race mares in Australia will be offered at next month’s Inglis Chairman’s Sale with a stellar 55-lot catalogue released by the auction house, while Queensland Oaks (Gr 1,... Read More
Darley to bring Blue Point, Too Darn Hot to Australia
The breeding giant adds significant firepower to its already strong roster with European champions and last season’s leading local two-year-old Victorian breeders will have access to Europe’s Champion Sprinter Blue Point (Shamardal) this year, with Darley announcing that the three-time Royal Ascot winner will stand his first season in Australia at their Northwood Park farm... Read More
Magnier makes mark on Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale as vendor and buyer
Auction house defies predicted significant coronavirus-inflicted downturn Tom Magnier believes this week’s Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, conducted under a cloud of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic and without horses, vendors or a buying bench on site, demonstrates just how robust the local thoroughbred industry is. The Coolmore Australia principal was a colossal figure... Read More