The mega stables
In an era of more trainers having a large number of horses in their stables, we take a look at how the training landscape has changed over recent history and which stables are the biggest. In 2017/18, Darren Weir’s final full season before his much-publicised disqualification, he had an astonishing 3,177 starters, nearly 700 more... Read More
Vauban allotted 55 kilograms for Melbourne Cup
Ante-post Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) favourite Vauban (Galiway) has been allocated a weight of 55 kilograms for this year’s Flemington showpiece. The Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old is the current 4-1 favourite for the Flemington showpiece on November 7, having produced a wide-margin victory in the Copper Horse Handicap (1m 6f) at Royal Ascot before winning... Read More
Alma Vale team up with Kitchwin Hills
Alma Vale Thoroughbreds have announced a strategic partnership with Kitchwin Hills, with Verna Metcalfe being named as the new stud manager, effective immediately. Kitchwin Hills’ former stud manager Mick Malone has decided to embark on a new chapter beyond the stud. Metcalfe brings a wealth of knowledge to the position with a strong reputation for... Read More
Clements to bow out of Singapore racing after a quarter of a century
Premier trainer to quit Kranji 12 months ahead of industry’s government-ordered closure Champion Singapore trainer Michael Clements will close his Kranji stable at the end of September, bringing a premature end to the expatriate Zimbabewean’s 25-year involvement in Singapore racing. The trainer, who has been a pivotal figurehead of the Association of Racehorse Trainers since... Read More
Perry and McKeever snare Sedaka for NZ$205,000
Group 2 runner-up Sedaka (Savabeel) was the headline act of yesterday’s gavelhouse.com sale after she was purchased by Bruce Perry Bloodstock and McKeever Bloodstock for NZ$205,000. Johnny McKeever told ANZ Bloodstock News the mare had been purchased on behalf Watership Down Stud to support Darley shuttler Too Darn Hot (Dubawi), who was bred by the... Read More
35 for Blue Point
New winners Blue Point – Darley shuttler Blue Point (Shamardal) enjoyed another good week on the winners front as he saw his tally increase by three to 35 overall. Blue Lemons (2 c ex Solar Event by Galileo) kicked off the treble as he became the 33rd individual winner when he caused a 22-1 shock... Read More