Hugh Bowman limbers up for BMW Hong Kong Derby with Happy Valley double
Chasing a third Hong Kong Derby (2000m) victory at Sha Tin on Sunday, Hugh Bowman notched his 50th win of the season with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to continue a blistering form streak. With six wins across the past three meetings, Bowman is excited to partner the Caspar Fownes-trained Lo Rider... Read More
Darley Australia strengthens nominations team
Darley Australia have announced several key appointments around their nominations team, with Lisa Manning appointed nominations manager in Victoria and Arvin Chadee appointed nominations manager in New South Wales. They are supported by new additions Tess O’Connor (nominations sales consultant, VIC) and Sebastian Angelillo (nominations sales consultant, NSW). In Victoria, Manning will oversee a roster... Read More
Military Tycoon
Written Tycoon (Iglesia) is almost 23 years of age. He was born the year Damien Oliver won that tear-soaked Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) on Media Puzzle (Theatrical), when John Howard was only half–way through his prime ministership, and a full two years before there was such a thing as Facebook. But at a stage... Read More
‘Like all the horses in the race it’s his biggest test’
Kris Lees is hopeful he won’t feel like the bridesmaid in Saturday’s Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m), tipping Rivellino (Too Darn Hot) to put his best foot forward as he seeks victory in a race with a special meaning to the trainer’s family. The Lees name is firmly linked to the history of the world’s... Read More
Hore-Lacy appointed CEO of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse have appointed Andrew Hore-Lacy as its next chief executive officer. Following a comprehensive international search, Hore-Lacy, who currently is the head of horse racing at the Seven Network, emerged as the preeminent candidate to lead both organisations, owing to his vast experience and profound knowledge of the thoroughbred industry.... Read More
Bella Nipotina to be sold at public auction as glittering career comes to a close
Breeders will be afforded a rare opportunity when the multiple Group 1-winning sprinter Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) goes under the hammer in May. The only mare to win The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) was officially retired on Tuesday, bringing an end to a glittering career in which the seven-year-old amassed an extraordinary $22,757,624 in... Read More