Reality rules
The last two New Zealand stakes, the Ryder Stakes (Listed, 1200m), run on Saturday, July 29 and the Winter Cup (Gr 3, 1600m), run last Saturday, have one thing in common. The sires of both winners will not be available this spring. It’s a trend we hope does not last, but that’s one of the... Read More
Straight course test run for Ulanova
New Zealand Group 1 winner shows promising signs in Flemington jump out Some of the Sydney carnival’s spring contenders had important public hit-outs last week, and this week it was Victoria’s turn with a monster 25-heat barrier trial session conducted at Cranbourne yesterday. Flemington, too, also held important jump–outs yesterday where Group 1-winning New Zealand... Read More
NSW Racehorse Owners’ Association announce finalists for 2023 Racing’s Night Of Champions
The New South Wales Racehorse Owners’ Association (NSWROA) yesterday revealed the 2022/23 finalists for Racing’s Night of Champions, which will be held at Randwick on August 31. The awards for the best–performed horses in ten different categories will be presented at a black-tie evening in the Randwick Ballroom. The shortlist of finalists, which were selected... Read More
Munz launches scathing attack on Racing Victoria
Victorian Thoroughbred Owners Association chairman Jonathan Munz added his voice to the widespread criticism of Racing Victoria following their latest plans for racing in the state. Munz’s criticism comes after a News Ltd report suggested RV want to have teams-based racing where “the top trainers all select two horses each per race and pick the... Read More
Flying the flag from Flemington to Fannie Bay
Intro: Darwin and Melbourne may be at opposite ends of Australia, but when it comes to racing revelry – and at least one equine family – they are inextricably linked. Story: Of the 315 active racetracks in Australia, few are more different in setting than Flemington and Fannie Bay. The former hosted the first stakes... Read More
Expectations high as Yulong’s foaling season kicks off
A host of star mares including Hungry Heart and Away Game set to deliver first produce Yulong Stud’s mammoth investment in broodmares in recent years is about to bear some of its most royally bred fruit, as a selection of Australia’s better-performed modern racemares prepare to deliver their first foals at the Victorian farm. Five... Read More