Great things expected from Gatsby’s
Chris Waller forecast an exciting future for Gatsby’s (Snitzel) after the speedy colt lived up to his early promise with a barnstorming win in Saturday’s Rosebud (Listed, 1100m) at Rosehill. The strapping chestnut showed ability on debut in February by winning an 1100-metre Canterbury maiden, but then disappointed when only fourth as a $2.05 favourite... Read More
Powerhouse new owner sees off Coolmore to secure €1.4 million Wootton Bassett colt
John Stewart is a man on a mission. On Friday that mission saw the US-based owner make his first major impact on the European sales circuit as he struck an online bid of €1,400,000 (approx. AU$2.315 million) to secure the top lot on day one of the Arqana August Sale in Deauville. The yearling in... Read More
More to come from classy Band Of Brothers
Band Of Brothers (Omaha Beach) became his former shuttle sire’s first Australian black-type winner by taking the Vain Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Despite occupying the fourth line of betting in a six-horse field at $5, the gelding took the key three-year-old sprint by 0.5 lengths, beating second-elect Let’sfacethemusic (I Am Invincible).... Read More
Flight Stakes plan for Autumn Glow
Rarely does a debutante have the likes of Chris Waller and John Messara talking in superlatives, but that is exactly what Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun) managed after kicking off her career with a breathtaking win at Rosehill on Saturday. Starting a solidly backed $3.10 chance, the filly travelled on the bridle throughout and swept... Read More
FAREWELL TO AN ICON
Thoroughbred phenomenon Black Caviar’s (Bel Esprit) final foal, a colt by Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice), will be reared as an orphan after the unbeaten mare was euthanised on Saturday owing to a severe hoof problem. The great Peter Moody-trained sprinter and folk hero – who won a perfect 25 from 25 between April 2009 and April... Read More
Widden Stud signals Victorian intent with Sun Stud purchase
Widden Stud’s Antony and Katie Thompson have purchased Sun Stud, further signalling their intent on a longer term investment in the Victorian bloodstock industry. The operation, which has been operating under the Thompson family’s name in the Widden Valley in NSW for more than 150 years, set up their Widden Victoria in 2021, leasing the... Read More