Morrison calls to end the “unholy impasse” over the country’s black type crisis
Racing Victoria (RV) boss Aaron Morrison has made a plea for more constructive engagement between Racing Australia (RA) and industry stakeholders in striving for a solution to the “unholy impasse” over the country’s black type crisis. Morrison’s call comes as RA is understood to be preparing for a board meeting on Tuesday where discussion is... Read More
Here comes the sun
“It’s been a long, cold, lonely winter,” sang George Harrison of The Beatles, but added: “Here comes the sun” and for most, this winter has been the coldest for some time. Harrison also wrote a song called All Things Must Pass. We in New Zealand hope so. To offset the cool season, foals are being... Read More
Black-type saga rumbles on as Racing Australia’s new system suggestion rejected
Australia’s black type shambles looks certain to rumble on deep into the new season – and perhaps beyond – after attempts by Racing Australia (RA) to implement a new system for determining upgrades and downgrades were rejected by at least two states, ANZ News understands. The development comes as a deadline looms this Saturday for... Read More
Inglis unveils strongest-ever Ready2Race line-up
Exciting new sires Home Affairs (I Am Invincible) and Stay Inside (Extreme Choice) will take to a new stage in their stud careers alongside proven counterparts such as Zoustar (Northern Meteor), I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) and Written Tycoon (Iglesia) at a quality-packed Inglis Ready2Race sale. With an increased representation of fillies, Inglis has assembled... Read More
She’s back – Via Sistina lands thrilling Winx Stakes repeat
Australasia’s reigning queen of the turf Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) laid down a gauntlet for the spring on Saturday when digging deep on a heavy Randwick track to secure back-to-back victories in the Winx Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m). Having her first start since victory in April’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m), the Cox Plate... Read More
Riverstone welcomes Starlust
Riverstone Lodge are set to kick off the 2025 breeding season with the introduction of their inaugural stallion, Breeders Cup Turf Sprint (Gr 1, 5f) winner Starlust (Zoustar). The son of champion sire Zoustar (Northern Meteor) recently arrived at the Hunter Valley farm following the final start of his racing career, a fourth-place finish in... Read More