Serasana headlines brilliant day for Griffiths and de Kock
Exciting filly Serasana (Snitzel) made it a perfect two stakes-winners from two runners bought by the Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock stable for a powerhouse group of South African owners by comfortably taking the Sandown Guineas (Gr 2, 1600m) at Caulfield yesterday. A $400,000 purchase at last year’s Inglis Easter sale, Serasana is part... Read More
Overpass secures his maiden Group 1 with a thrilling Winterbottom win
Baker and Darby Racing team up to secure their second elite-level race of the season Overpass earned his Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m)-winning sire, Vancouver (Medaglia D’Oro), his first Group 1 victory, sealed trainer Bjorn Baker’s first multiple top-tier season, and also booked a third trip to Perth in defence of his Quokka (1200m)... Read More
Australasian buyers expected to descend on Tattersalls December Mare Sale
The Tattersalls December Mare Sale gets underway at Park Paddocks in Newmarket on Monday and as has always been the case for a number of years, buyers from Australasia are expected to descend on the breeding stock auction in 2023. The 2022 edition of the sale saw buyers from Australia and New Zealand dramatically up... Read More
Balding ousted in late night back down
RNSW chairman to depart after government abandons board extension legislation The head of Thoroughbred Breeders NSW hopes the defeat of Racing NSW’s push to again extend its chairman’s tenure can be a catalyst for change in Australian racing and breeding, promoting proper administration and striking a blow towards ending the state wars. Hamish Esplin said... Read More
Vivacious (NZ)
3 f Dundeel – Vivi Veloce by More Than Ready O: Fortuna Vivacious Syndicate (Mgr: John Galvin) B: GSA Bloodstock Pty Ltd T: Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson S: New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale V: Riverrock Farm P: Fortuna Racing / David Ellis, $60,000 W: J. Swap Contractors 3YO, 1400m, November 29, Te... Read More
Chill Chibi sweeps into BMW Hong Kong Derby calculations with dazzling Happy Valley win
Chill Chibi (Wrote) took another significant step towards the HK$26 million (approx. AU$5.03 million) Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) in March after Danny Shum’s talented young stayer overpowered older rivals to win the Class 3 Dunnottar Castle Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. With four wins and a narrow second from five starts,... Read More