‘He’s a horse on the improve and it is hard to know where his ceiling might be at’ – Haggas’ Sam Hawkens set for St Leger Stakes date at Randwick
Progressive European four-year-old Sam Hawkens (Galileo) will be aimed at Randwick’s St Leger Stakes (2600m) on October 18 after the gelding secured his third win on the bounce in a handicap at Glorious Goodwood last weekend. Trained by William Haggas, who Australian readers will be well acquainted with, the son of Coolmore’s late super sire... Read More
Melbourne Cup regular Vauban and Waller stars headline Randwick trials
A number of high-profile spring contenders stepped out at the Randwick trials this morning on the Heavy 9 surface. The opening trial, over 1000 metres, was won by Gai Waterhouse, Adrian Bott and Australian Bloodstock’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) hopeful Vauban (Galiway). “He seems in good shape. He will have a couple of trials... Read More
Unbeaten bluebloods set to face off at The Valley
Two regally-bred fillies will make their eagerly-anticipated return to the races this Saturday, but only one can leave Moonee Valley with their unbeaten record intact as Kia Ora Stud-owned duo Esha (Extreme Choice) and Samudra (Snitzel) commence their spring campaigns in the same 1000-metre contest. Purchased for a combined $1.675 million as yearlings, the pair... Read More
Coolmore’s $4.1m Into Mischief colt tops record-shattering Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale
Coolmore and Peter Brant teamed up to buy the most expensive Saratoga Select yearling for 25 years, purchasing a colt by Into Mischief (Harlan’s Holiday) for $4.1 million (approx. AU$6,314,000). Offered by Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa, agent for Don Alberto Corporation, the youngster was the highlight of a stunning two days of trade that... Read More
King Of Roseau
It was fitting indeed that King Of Roseau (Capitalist) became a stakes winner at Flemington on Saturday, for the defining feature of his pedigree – aside from a triplication of Danehill (Danzig) – is a glorious affinity with Australia’s oldest and grandest course. The gelding has a decidedly colonial pedigree – again, away from the... Read More
Exciting prospects feature among Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup nominations
Matt Laurie’s dual Group 1 winner Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express) featured among the nominations for the Caulfield Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) on October 18 and the Cox Plate (Gr1, 2040m) at Moonee Valley on October 25 after they closed on Tuesday. A winner of both the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) and ATC Australian Oaks... Read More