The magic of the cup
There’s something special about the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m). Despite the naysayers, from within the industry and the vocal minority outside it, the cup retains much of its mystique. Sure, it might not be like it was in the so-called good old days – and the relevance to the Australian breeding industry is minimal... Read More
Extreme staying performance from Cummings’ star filly
Second Group 1 for daughter of Extreme Choice after Berry guides her to Oaks victory Never one to duck a challenge, trainer Anthony Cummings’ belief in the ability of brilliant filly She’s Extreme (Extreme Choice) to extend her talent to a staying distance was proven correct yesterday, after the three-year-old’s class shone through in the... Read More
In Secret
Longwood Thoroughbred Farm’s Michael Christian knows a bit about breaking droughts. As an AFL footballer, he was a member of the Collingwood side that in 1990 finally ended the giant club’s long wait for a premiership, one prolonged through 32 years and countless heartbreaks – even a drawn grand final and lost replay in 1977.... Read More
Sangster has air of confidence with Oaks filly Queen Air
Toronado’s maiden daughter chasing breakthrough Group 1 for Swettenham and trainer Smith Breeder and co-owner Adam Sangster had more than an inkling that his VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) bound filly Queen Air (Toronado) might have been above average – and that the three-year-old’s bargain basement dam might also be a bit special. Firstly, the... Read More
Maher and Eustace in maiden Melbourne Cup success with Gold Trip
Australian Bloodstock claims second victory in Australia’s national race with European import The ability of Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett and Luke Murrell to source quality international horses suitable for Down Under once again came to the fore yesterday when Gold Trip (Outstrip) delivered the Newcastle syndicators their second Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m). Eight years... Read More
European agents paying close attention to 2022 Melbourne Cup
McKeever, Brummitt hoping to have role in winning Australia’s biggest race It’s not just the European horses who are dominating arguably Australia’s greatest race, the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m), so too are the northern hemisphere agents sourcing the horses for the race that stops the nation. Johnny McKeever, a regular Down Under on the... Read More