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

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

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

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

Scope of Gold Coast catalogue to provide value at all ends of the market Preparation has been the key to combating what can be a gruelling inspection process and now that day one of this year’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale is just 24 hours away the consensus from buyers is that there’s no... Read More

Celebrating his third victory as a trainer in the Bauhinia Sprint Trophy Handicap (Gr 3, 1000m), Tony Cruz deflected credit for the success to Harry Bentley after the jockey crowned his comeback to riding with an upset win on outsider Whizz Kid (Shalaa) at Sha Tin yesterday Starting at 24-1, Whizz Kid upstaged Invincible Sage... Read More