Weir hit with ten new charges
Darren Weir has been hit by ten new charges by Racing Victoria stewards, effectively throwing an attempted comeback to the training ranks into disarray. Following the new charges against him, the former champion trainer now faces another lengthy ban from racing following Thursday’s charges, which relate to allegations of corruption, dishonesty and misleading behaviour and... Read More
‘Exciting’ half-brother to Amelia’s Jewel among entrants for juvenile trial session
Rosemont’s Blue Point colt Bosustow set to line-up in opening heat of two-year-old hit-outs at Randwick on Monday The half-brother to sensational filly Amelia’s Jewel (Siyouni) by Darley’s talented shuttle sire Blue Point (Shamardal) is among several potently bred juveniles set to make a first dash for a successful racing career, during the two-year-old trial... Read More
Into Mischief colt leads the way on day two of Keeneland September Yearling Sale
The second session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale took no time to see fireworks, setting a new top price after Terry Finley signalled a final bid of US$3 million (approx. AU$4,686,100) for an Into Mischief (Harlan’s Holiday) colt for the partnership of Chuck Sonson, Woodford Racing, and West Point Thoroughbreds. Lane’s End consigned the... Read More
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It’s a good thing David Moodie’s a Carlton fan. Friday night brought him a first AFL finals win in a decade through the once-mighty but now long-suffering Blues. It will have helped the veteran breeder through a particularly dark hour on Saturday. First, Steparty (Artie Schiller) won the McEnzie Stakes (Listed, 1200m) at Moonee Valley... Read More
De Melo and Atzeni pounce with Happy Valley wins
In a meeting of firsts, Keagan De Melo and Andrea Atzeni celebrated significant breakthrough victories with momentum-building triumphs at Happy Valley’s season-opening fixture yesterday. Recruited to bolster Hong Kong’s world-class jockey ranks, reigning South African champion De Melo and European Classic-winning Atzeni showcased impressive credentials in decisive fashion at only the second meeting of the... Read More
North Star Lass shines bright fetching $1.525 million on Inglis Digital
Yulong come out on top for Group 2 winner who is now set for a date with Written Tycoon Yulong’s powerhouse owner Zhang Yuesheng handed the Inglis online portal another memorable result yesterday as the operation went to $1.525 million for Group 2 winner North Star Lass (Zoustar), a price tag that made her the... Read More