Panova (AUS) 3 f Trapeze Artist – Love Me Quietly by Trusting O: B2B Thoroughbreds P/L B: Mr JW Ramsey, NSW T: Chris Waller S: 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Kenmore Lodge P: Ciaron Maher Bloodstock, $325,000 W: Reginald Allen Quality, Listed, 1400m, Randwick, October 18 The Chris Waller-trained Panova (3 f... Read More

The Paul Preusker-trained Torranzino (Tarzino) booked his spot in next month’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) with a stirring victory in Thursday’s Geelong Cup (Gr 3, 2400m). The son of Tarzino (Tavistock) was up on the pace early, settling one off the fence in fourth position under regular rider Celine Gaudray. When asked the question... Read More

Yulong’s pin-up mare Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) will strive to join the select group of dual Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) winners on Saturday before a packed crowd at Moonee Valley – but with one notable absentee. Zhang Yuesheng, Yulong’s founder, will be in China as his absence from the Australian scene continues, though the... Read More

World breeding has produced its selection of famed superior broodmares you love to see in pedigrees, the likes of Best In Show, Natalma, Lalun, Flower Bowl and La Troienne. Australasia has also been blessed by mares whose influence has spread far and wide, such as Scandinavia, Shantha’s Choice, Eight Carat and Decidity. And this week... Read More

Scott Darby believes Wednesday’s Inglis Digital sale-topper Amazing Eagle (Capitalist) can continue along the same successful mould as the likes of former online Darby acquisitions Robusto (Churchill), Caballus (I Am Invincible) and Imperial Force (Snitzel) and progress on to become a future racetrack star. Darby has had endless positive results when purchasing tried racehorses off... Read More

Te Akau Racing enjoyed a special victory at Te Aroha on Wednesday when blue-blooded filly Avantaggia (Wootton Bassett) broke through in the Donaghys Moxipor (1150m), delivering a fitting full-circle result for New Zealand’s powerhouse stable. By Coolmore’s star-crossed stallion Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj), Avantaggia is the first foal out of Te Akau’s former champion mare Avantage... Read More