Broadsiding’s value skyrockets after Rosehill Guineas win
As a triple Group 1-winning son of the not-returning shuttle sire sensation Too Darn Hot (Dubawi), Broadsiding’s future value to the Godolphin-Darley stallion barn was already enshrined. But on Saturday at Rosehill it skyrocketed further, when the colt earned another thoroughly deserved elite victory with a desperate, fighting success in the Rosehill Guineas (Gr 1,... Read More
Snitzel’s Slipper again as Emirates Park’s ‘special’ filly Marhoona delivers a Golden triumph
Breeding giant John Messara was almost lost for words before labelling Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) “an absolutely amazing stallion” after third-starter Marhoona became the Arrowfield sire’s third Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) winner on Saturday. In an extraordinary twist, Snitzel – the four-time Australian champion sire and still Arrowfield’s flagbearer at nearly 23 years of age... Read More
‘I can’t believe she’s $26’ – Waterhouse backing ‘forgotten’ juveniles to make Slipper history
In this mightily momentous race’s most open edition in years, reflecting a particularly even crop of two-year-olds, several contenders might deserve the tag of “forgotten horse” in Saturday’s Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m). But the event’s biggest name – Gai Waterhouse – is adamant two of her three runners – colt North England (Farnan) and... Read More
Skyhook (AUS)
2 c Written Tycoon – Madame Pauline, by Redoute’s Choice O: Ryan & Alexiou Racing, Stallion Match, The Big 4 Racing, South Arm, Mr J B Plozza, Mr J F Townley, Ms L Coghlan, Mr I C Burford, Mrs M A Burford, Legacy Thoroughbreds, Tripp Racing, Mr T Carroll, Mr M T Tripp, Mr M... Read More
Bella Nipotina confirmed for Inglis Chairman’s Sale
Inglis have been elected to sell the four-time Group 1-winning sprinter Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) and she will go through the ring at their Chairman’s Sale at Riverside on the evening of Thursday, May 8. Having won 11 of her 57 starts and placed in a further 26, the reigning Everest (Gr 1, 1200m)... Read More
Bulletproof mare aims to down the big guns in Group 1 sprint
Ahead of a seemingly open renewal of the William Reid Stakes (Gr. 1, 1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday, emerging Charlotte Littlefield is growing in belief that ultra-consistent mare She’s Bulletproof (Shooting To Win) can deliver her first victory on racing’s grandest stage. With 20 wins this campaign from her 99 runners, which fires at... Read More