‘I’ve been at Godolphin 20 years and this is a special time’

Alastair Pulford believes the global operation is arguably in its most successful era after another dual hemisphere Group 1 double A mere eight and a half hours after Anamoe (Street Boss) romped to Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) success in Melbourne on Saturday, enhancing his status as one of the most exciting stallion prospects for... Read More

Anamoe lives up to hype with impressive Guineas victory

Son of Street Boss adds second Group 1 to his glittering record at Caulfield Godolphin’s Anamoe (3 c Street Boss – Anamato by Redoute’s Choice) once again showed he is one the most exciting horses in training when he added a second top-flight victory to his burgeoning CV in yesterday’s Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m),... Read More

Ironchamp delivers knockout blow

Steven Burridge was more concerned about getting a dry track than Ironchamp’s (Glass Harmonium) awkward gate ahead of yesterday’s Class 3 race over 1400 metres but he need not have worried as the speedy five-year-old made the race his own after he easily overcame barrier 12. Sacred Judgement (So You Think) valiantly tried to claim... Read More

Waller to train Orbis Bloodstock-owned horses after shock split from Hawkes

International racing and breeding operation Orbis Bloodstock has split from trainers Michael, Wayne and John Hawkes. The Hong Kong business, which raced stallions North Pacific (Brazen Beau), Doubtland (Not A Single Doubt) and Ducimus (Snitzel), have transferred their horses to premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller. The Orbis-owned Kingsheir (Kingman), a winner of three of his... Read More

Larkspur Run/Magic Carpet

Larkspur Run 3 f Shamardal – Aspen by Exceed And Excel Trainer: James Cummings Race: Thoroughbred Club Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m)   Magic Carpet 2 f Lonhro – Aspen by Exceed And Excel Trainer: James Cummings Race: Debutant Stakes (Listed, 1000m)   Sometimes you have to wait patiently for the stakes-winning bus and then two... Read More

Bookmaker Merlehan banking on a Debutant boilover with his young Pride Of Dubai colt

Milo Racing syndicate excited about Lindsay Park’s Dubai Oak having first start in stakes race Big-betting corporate bookmaker Tristan Merlehan hopes the latest member of his family’s expanding racehorse portfolio can spring an upset in the Debutant Stakes (Listed, 1000m) at Caulfield and go some way to helping the balance sheet on two fronts. The... Read More