Bradsell roars to second Group 1 victory in Nunthorpe
Last year’s King’s Stand Stakes (Gr 1, 5f) hero Bradsell (4 c Tasleet – Russian Punch by Archipenko) doubled his Group 1 tally on Friday when dominating proceedings in Friday’s Nunthorpe Stakes (Gr 1, 5f) at York. Having run third in the Nunthorpe following last year’s King’s Stand Stakes success, the son of Tasleet (Showcasing)... Read More
Content hands Galileo a landmark winner the in Yorkshire Oaks
On an historic day for Coolmore Stud, Content (3 f Galileo – Mecca’s Angel by Dark Angel) continued her progressive ways when registering a maiden Group 1 success in Thursday’s Yorkshire Oaks (Gr 1, 1m 4f) at York. Having been a Group 3 winner as a juvenile, where she beat the now Mick Price and... Read More
Autumn Glow (AUS)
3 f The Autumn Sun – Via Africa by Var O: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) B: Newhaven Park T: Chris Waller S: 2023 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale V: Silverdale Farm P: Arrowfield Pastoral / Hermitage Thoroughbreds, $1,800,000 W: Schweppes Handicap, 1300m, August 17,... Read More
“I have been overwhelmed with feedback from members about their frustrations”
Rupert Legh and Colin McKenna, two of Victoria’s most prolific owners, have rallied behind fellow owner and Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) committee member John Kanga’s push for the board spill in protest against matters including controversy over the new Caulfield mounting yard and the possible sale of Sandown. Kanga, who joined the MRC board just... Read More
Gooree right behind Prized Icon’s Tropical Squall for new owners
Commercial decision leads to decision to sell dual Group 1 winner The decision by Gooree to sell Tropical Squall (Prized Icon), a two-time Group 1-winning filly last season, was a commercial one made to financially support the slimmed-down version of the internationally owned racing and breeding operation associated with some of Australia’s turf greats. The... Read More
Glee-ful start for talented Guineas-bound Savabeel colt
Taupo meeting also sees dominant return of exciting filly Alabama Lass A winning Taupo spring pipe-opener by Savaglee is a far cry from an important Group 1 victory for the son of champion sire Savabeel (Zabeel) needs to gain legitimacy as a future The Oaks Stud stallion prospect, but his performance has put him on... Read More