Clements: Kranji trainers’ treatment morally wrong
Outgoing Kranji trainer Michael Clements has refuted suggestions from the Singapore Turf Club that he has retired from the sport and he says the organisation has not reached out to him since his shock decision early last week to close his stable at the end of this month. The champion trainer, who has been in... Read More
Aaron Test – Mills hopes filly proves a Charm in historic Golden Rose bid
By Trevor Marshallsea illion-dollar Melbourne filly Charm Stone (I Am Invincible) has matured into “the ultimate professional” and stands a very strong chance of spoiling the stallion-making party as the lone female in today’s Golden Rose Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m), according to co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr. And if she can, she may have a change... Read More
Stallion Watch – Blue Point
New winners Blue Point – Darley Stud shuttler Blue Point (Shamardal) sired three individual winners last week, taking his tally to 38. The Charlie Appleby-trained Edge Of Blue (2 g ex Davantage by Galileo) made a winning debut over seven furlongs at Yarmouth to become winner number 36. Bought by his owners Godolphin for €200,000... Read More
Making an impact
Rich Hill Stud’s Satono Aladdin (Deep Impact) could have a second top notch three-year-old vying for honours this season, judging from the impressive winning effort from Lupo Solitario over a competitive field at Tauranga on Saturday, to remain unbeaten from two starts. Already represented by last season’s dual Oaks winner, Pennyweka, as well as champion... Read More
Gold Standard’s banner mare Sheeza Belter to be sold by Magic Millions
Juvenile Group 1 winner set to come under domestic and international buyers’ microscope in virtual auction Group 1-winning two-year-old Sheeza Belter (Gold Standard), the Western Australian filly who displayed her immense talent on both sides of the country, is expected to command international breeders’ attention when she goes under the virtual hammer next week. The... Read More
Pattern Committee reduces black-type races
The total number of black-type races in New Zealand has been reduced by eight to 142 races after the New Zealand Pattern Committee (NZPC) completed its annual review of black-type racing. “A significant decline in the number of races run in recent seasons has seen the New Zealand Pattern race percentage increase to over six... Read More