Submissions close to the Racing Industry Bill

Yesterday was the last day that submissions could be made to the select committee regarding the upcoming racing legislation, the Racing Industry Bill, which is proceeding through the New Zealand parliament. Many submissions have been made in recent weeks, particularly those by NZTR (New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing). The last speaker yesterday, John Messara, was also... Read More

Mamaragan (AUS)

2 c Wandjina – Forbidden by General Nediym O: Aston Bloodstock (W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, B G Mahony, Mrs A M Mahony, Miss C J Stone, Mrs J M Stone, D Burges, E Law, J L Martin, Mrs K Walsh, K J Pryke, L F Durney, M J Grace, G M Fraser,... Read More

Hong Kong unlikely for Guineas hope Shadow Hero

Pierro gelding destined for Australian riches at four despite overseas ownership group The autumn generally sparks a flurry of interest from Asian buyers looking for the next top-class import but, despite his Hong Kong ownership, Shadow Hero (Pierro) is one horse unlikely to continue his career abroad, no matter what happens when he contests tomorrow’s... Read More

Expensive juveniles breakthrough in Sydney and Melbourne

Two-year-old winners make timely statement ahead of siblings’ date with destiny at Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale A pair of high-priced juveniles broke through for maiden victories in timely fashion yesterday, with their yearling siblings a little over a month away from going through the Warwick Farm sales ring at next month’s Inglis Australian Easter... Read More

Confessions: I love Randwick, Flemington, geldings…and I’m warming to Sydney 

Not a bad joint this Sydney, I thought to myself last weekend after taking in Saturday’s racing in the harbour city.  And rarely have I enjoyed the races as much as the fare presented that day from Flemington and Randwick. The nation’s two premier tracks raced superbly – lead or swoop it mattered not –... Read More

Premier back on track after big finish to Showcase Session

Street Boss filly makes $180,000 as world health crisis makes little impact at Oaklands Junction Investors again appeared to shrug off any fears about flagging consumer confidence impacting world markets with demand for quality stock showing no signs of abating as the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale came to a close yesterday, with the auction’s... Read More