Aft Cabin takes flight to confirm Caulfield Guineas favouritism 

Son of Astern emphatic in Prelude to leave Group 1 mile at his mercy as Godolphin dominate Melbourne and Sydney cards A torrential downpour enveloped Melbourne as the runners for the Caulfield Guineas Prelude (Gr 3, 1400m) leapt from the gates yesterday, but the relentless rain was not enough to overshadow the Godolphin juggernaut that... Read More

Durston a cause for celebration at end of poignant week for Highclere’s Herbert

Victory for Durston (Sea The Moon) in yesterday’s Newcastle Gold Cup (Gr 3, 2300m) marked a moment of celebration amidst a week of mourning for Highclere Thoroughbreds’ Harry Herbert.  Herbert, himself a close confidant to the royal family, sees his regal association pass through his brother-in-law, John Warren, who was bloodstock manager to the late... Read More

Darley seek boost for young stallions in Guineas Prelude

Aft Cabin and Sir Bailey tackle Caulfield feature representing sires Astern and Impending Darley is optimistic today’s Caulfield meeting can mark a major milestone for two of their younger sires seeking a breakthrough this spring, in races that could prove to be stallion makers in more ways than one. Dual Group 1-winning sprinter Impending (Lonhro),... Read More

Tajneed (AUS)

Tajneed (AUS) 3 f I Am Invincible – Roudha by Galileo O: Emirates Park B: Emirates Park T: Peter and Paul Snowden W: Ladbrokes Market Control Maiden (1300m), Sandown-Hillside, September 14 Peter and Paul Snowden unleashed another promising filly this week as Tajneed (I Am Invincible) put a recent Canterbury trial win to good use... Read More

NZB in no rush to fill director of sales role

New Zealand Bloodstock remains in no rush to fill the critical role of director of sales following the departure of long-time employee Danny Rolston in June. With Rolston joining the Hong Kong Jockey Club after giving 18 years’ service to NZB, the auction house has been relying on Sydney based Mike Kneebone, the company’s director... Read More

$1.4 million Into Mischief colt the toast of Keeneland

The opening session of Book 2 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale saw six yearlings bring over seven figures, including an Into Mischief (Harlan’s Holiday) colt out of the fast mare Dawn The Destroyer (Speightstown), topping day three after selling for $1.4 million (approx. AU$2.08 million) to Larry Best’s OXO Equine. The colt was bred... Read More