Shamardal dies at Darley’s Kildangan Stud aged 18
Shamardal (Giant’s Causeway), who was unbeaten in all six of his turf starts, including four at the highest level before going on to have an immensely successful career as a stallion, has died aged 18. A son of Giant’s Causeway (Storm Cat), Shamardal began his career with Mark Johnston, winning all three starts at two... Read More
Golden Sixty set for rest, Cruz left smiling and Purton hits 100
Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) was the talk of Happy Valley on Wednesday night with trainer Francis Lui revealing that his sensational BMW Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) hero will not contest the FWD QEII Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) on April 26. “He won’t run,” Lui said. “He’s achieved a lot this season and we feel... Read More
Archanna (AUS)
3 f Snitzel – Azmiyna by Galileo O: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd, Belford Productions Pty Ltd, W Duck Pty Ltd, Mr N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Magic Bloodstock Racing, Mr I Bruce, Mr J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Mr K H Warriner, Mr J T C Lake B: Arrowfield Group Pty... Read More
Snitzel’s highest earner Redzel retired
Redzel (Snitzel), the highest-earning son of Australia’s three-time Champion Sire Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice), has been retired, owners Triple Crown Syndications announced last night. Redzel, who early in his life ended up in the hands of receivers, retires as the winner of $16,444,000, placing him second on the list of Australia’s highest earners behind the incomparable... Read More
Fundamentalist joins Chairman’s Sale line-up
Catalogue for next month’s elite level auction adds a number of wildcards, including five-time Group 1 placegetter Five-time Group 1 placegetter Fundamentalist (Not A Single Doubt) has joined the growing list of fillies and mares on offer at next month’s Inglis Chairman’s Sale, with the four-year-old – who is in foal to Zoustar (Northern Meteor)... Read More
Exceedance joins Vinery Stud’s 2020 roster
Exceedance (Exceed And Excel) will become the latest member of this season’s stellar three-year-old crop to join Australia’s stallion ranks in 2020, after his retirement was announced by Vinery Stud yesterday. Winner of the Coolmore Stud Stakes (registered as Ascot Vale Stakes) (Gr 1, 1200m) and the San Domenico Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) and an... Read More