Thoroughbred industry’s independent welfare panel calls for submissions
After a Covid-19 delay, the expert panel convened by the Australian thoroughbred industry to examine the welfare of horses leaving the racing and breeding industries is calling for submissions to guide the working group as it crafts a national strategy focused on seven key areas. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Welfare Working Group (TAWWG) will be accepting... Read More
Juddmonte mourn the loss of spectacular Arrogate
The racing and breeding world was shocked by the sudden death of the once world’s highest rated racehorse, Arrogate (Unbridled’s Song), on Tuesday. Owners Juddmonte reported that the former US champion three-year-old colt fell ill during last week with a suspected sore neck, and suspended breeding duties for the seven-year-old, however, after later falling to... Read More
Xtravagant to stand for a reduced fee with first two-year-olds near
Leading thoroughbred nursery Newhaven Park yesterday announced a reduced fee for resident stallion Xtravagant (Pentire), who will stand at $11,000 (inc GST) for the upcoming breeding season. Xtravagant’s first two-year-olds will step out later this year, with the stallion entering his fourth season at stud. His yearlings attracted plenty of attention and interest at this... Read More
Bowness Stud secures Rosehill Guineas winner D’Argento
Studmaster hopes that new acquisition will allow the Young nursery to go to the next level Bowness Stud has secured Rosehill Guineas (Gr 1, 2000m) winner D’Argento (So You Think) to join its roster for the upcoming breeding season, with the stallion set to join Bon Hoffa (Belong To Me) at the Young nursery. D’Argento... Read More
Easter in July as Inglis Round 2, Scone catalogues released
The catalogue for what is set to be the world’s first physical yearling sale in months has been released, with 94 lots to go under the hammer at Round 2 of the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale next month. They will be joined on July 5 by 156 yearlings who will be sold as part... Read More
Maiden Group 1 on cards for Toby and Trent Edmonds
The father and son duo have had a season to remember, their first in partnership, and are aiming to cap it with a feature win on Saturday Father-son training duo Toby and Trent Edmonds will aim to cap their maiden season as a partnership in the best way possible when they send out leading chances... Read More