Tarpaulin impresses at Warwick Farm
Godolphin will let the dust settle before determining where Tarpaulin (Harry Angel) fits into their spring plans following the well-related colt’s classy maiden win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. A half-brother to Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (Gr 2, 1200m) winner Aft Cabin (Astern) PJ Bell Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) winner Multaja (Medaglia d’Oro), and Lonhro Plate... Read More
A MAGIC OPPORTUNITY
Group 1 winner Espiona (Extreme Choice), one of the most talented sprinters of her generation, is expected to garner global attention when she is offered via a special standalone sale by Magic Millions on July 31. The daughter of Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) will be presented virtually by Glenesk Thoroughbreds on behalf of... Read More
Johnson pays 135,000gns for Topanga at Tattersalls
The news that Australia’s champion first-season sire elect Too Darn Hot (Dubawi) will not return to the Hunter Valley later on this year was a blow to breeders who had booked mares to him. However, owner and breeder Gary Johnson will be hoping he is one of the lucky few who can secure a spot... Read More
‘He could compete in some of the biggest races in the country’
Ralph Zito is known chiefly as the man who sold Mystic Journey (Needs Further) for the princely sum of $11,000, but that could be about to change if his homebred Steel Run (Real Steel) can fulfil the huge potential he showed when winning last Saturday’s Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m). His arrogant victory as the $2.70... Read More
It’s just the way it is
Last week Haunui Farm and its former stallions Belardo (Lope De Vega) and Iffraaj (Zafonic) were the subject of our coverage. This week it’s Waikato Stud’s turn due to an inter-state double achieved by the late Sacred Falls (O’Reilly). In a Waikato Stud quinella, Rhapsody Chic (Sacred Falls), winner of the last on Saturday’s Randwick... Read More
Southern hemisphere buyers set to descend on Tattersalls
Australasians make the pilgrimage to Newmarket to source stock at July sale Agents, breeders, owners and trainers will be clocking up the air miles this week as southern hemisphere buyers descend on the Tattersalls July Sale in Newmarket. The rich seam of international results that runs through the sale’s roll of honour provides a perfect... Read More