Te Akau make million-dollar splash on the Gold Coast
Colts by I Am Invincible and Zoustar to join tangerine army as Ellis continues his Australian expansion Four horses on the opening day of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale made a million dollars or more and two of them were purchased by New Zealand powerhouse Te Akau Racing as David Ellis ramped up... Read More
American agent Moynihan survives Cairns plane crash
American thoroughbred industry participants with Magic Millions-purchased horses in training in Sydney miraculously survived a plane crash in Far North Queensland on Monday. US agent John Moynihan and vodka drink entrepreneurs Richard and Tammy Rigney, their 14-year-old daughter Madison and their American trainer Phil Bauer and his wife were reportedly among the ten people on... Read More
Patience, patience, patience
This year’s Marton Cup (Listed, 2200m) result was a triumph of patience as forty years has elapsed since the Schumacher family became involved with a mare named Wild Lavender (Varano), the great-granddam of Saturday’s Cup victor Canheroc (El Roca). Wild Lavender was foaled in Great Britain and imported to New Zealand in 1975. Her dam,... Read More
Nomination window open for Stud and Stable Staff Awards
The Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards announced the commencement of nominations yesterday, welcoming participants to appreciate, celebrate and motivate individuals shaping the future of our industry. The awards give people a chance to show their gratitude as we honour the commitment and passion displayed by the backbone of our industry and great sport. These... Read More
LET THE MAGIC HAPPEN
Progeny of premier stallions to provide spark on the Gold Coast on day one Magic Millions’ renowned sales ring “fireworks” is assured over the next eight days, despite some participants offering a more tempered view of this year’s Gold Coast Yearling Sale. The 210-lot day one session, the first of seven selling days over an... Read More
Wave-winning Goldman takes shine to Gold Coast life
Trainer Kurt Goldman, fresh from landing an upset win in the $250,000 The Wave (1800m) with Arts Object (Zoustar) on his new home track of the Gold Coast, isn’t about to change his approach. And that applies to his approach to the training of his horses as well as the selection of them at the... Read More