‘Are the premier and his team embarrassed by this?’
Monday’s opening hearing session into the proposed sale and redevelopment of Rosehill racecourse was enthralling, but there wasn’t a smoking gun. There were suggestions that witnesses, including Group 1-winning trainer John O’Shea, were pressured not to appear before the NSW Upper House Select Committee, but proving those veiled threats is another thing altogether. And the... Read More
Altomontes make move from Dunedoo to Hunter Valley
Corumbene’s thoroughbred breeding operation to be based in Scone The family of two-time Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m)–winning breeder George Altomonte have committed to the thoroughbred industry for at least another generation after securing a suitable property after a decade-long search. The famous Corumbene Stud, established by octogenarian Altomonte more than 40 years ago, will... Read More
Laizabout (AUS)
Laizabout (AUS) 2 g Zousain – Divine Nature by Casino Prince O: W T Wilkes, J Wilkes, M J Armstrong, J M Duncan, A Maguire, Mrs J L Mitchell, D M Mitchell, R L Piltz, Platinum D (Mgr: P J Strickleton), W M Shelton & Mrs S E Shelton B: Mr M Leonard, Mrs M... Read More
Tahnee Tiara tops Inglis Digital sale
Tahnee Tiara (Commands), the dam of this season’s Queensland Oaks (Gr 1, 2200m) winner Socks Nation (Sioux Nation), was the headline act at Wednesday’s Inglis Digital July (Late) Online Sale when she sold to Walnut Farm for $545,000. Tahnee Tiara was offered in foal to Newgate’s exciting young stallion North Pacific (Brazen Beau) by Milburn... Read More
The Autumn Sun ruled out of 2024 breeding season
Arrowfield’s bright young stallion The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice) will miss the 2024 breeding season as he continues to recover from a pelvic injury he sustained in his paddock in March. “The Autumn Sun will miss the 2024 breeding season after sustaining a pelvic injury in his paddock in late March,” a statement from Arrowfield... Read More
Magic Millions latest to call for entries ahead of 2025 sales series
The appeal of Magic Millions’ season-opening January yearling sale to vendors is tipped to be as strong as ever in 2025 but if the auction house’s Gold Coast kick-off can’t accommodate a breeder’s horse Barry Bowditch is confident the company can elsewhere. The Magic Millions managing director, who has been at the helm since early... Read More