‘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
‘She was just a clear standout for us’
Zoustar headlines a spending spree for Blueblood Thoroughbreds at the Magic Millions Adelaide sale A filly by Widden Stud’s flagship stallion Zoustar (Northern Meteor) came out on top as the curtain came down on the 2025 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale on Tuesday. Consigned by Baramul Stud, the filly sold to Blueblood Thoroughbreds in conjunction... Read More
Unraced Ole Kirk gelding shines at the trials
Unraced Ole Kirk gelding shines at the trials Tiberius, an unraced gelding by Vinery Stud’s in-form first-season sire Ole Kirk (Written Tycoon), produced an eye-catching trial at Rosehill on Monday, winning one of the five juvenile heats of the morning. Trained by Bjorn Baker, the gelding looked comfortable for the duration of the 900-metre heat,... Read More
Replay
Replay In stark contrast with Ellerslie’s grand NZB Kiwi day, a week ago, this week the attention was focussed on Tauranga and the sole stakes race in the country. By some coincidence, the last 400 metres of the NZB Kiwi (Listed, 1500m) and the Japan Trophy (Gr 2, 1600m) saw a strong similarity when Waitak... Read More