Jones pads up for RV’s innovation battle
Besieged Racing Victoria chief executive Andrew Jones continued to hit the airwaves yesterday in the organisation’s bid to win the public relations battle in the wake of a series of leaks about a controversial proposal for race meetings modelled on Formula One motor racing and Big Bash cricket. The plans, which became public despite participants... Read More
Harron snaps up Satin Love for $560,000
Well-credentialed mare Satin Love (Snitzel) topped yesterday’s Inglis Digital August (Early) Sale, selling to James Harron Bloodstock for $560,000 as one of eight lots to realise $100,000 or more. Offered to dissolve a partnership, the Group 3-placed Satin Love was sold carrying a foal by Arrowfield Stud shuttler Maurice (Screen Hero). Harron purchased Satin Love... Read More
Coolmore pounces on Coolangatta in record-breaking deal
Maher and Eustace’s Group 1-winning sprinter to be covered by Home Affairs Dual Group 1-winning sprinter Coolangatta (Written Tycoon) has been retired after Coolmore negotiated a multimillion dollar deal to buy the four-year-old for a record price for a mare sold off the track in Australia. The international operation, which has regularly been locked in... Read More
Coolmore pounces on Coolangatta in record-breaking deal
Maher and Eustace’s Group 1-winning sprinter to be covered by Home Affairs Dual Group 1-winning sprinter Coolangatta (Written Tycoon) has been retired after Coolmore negotiated a multimillion dollar deal to buy the four-year-old for a record price for a mare sold off the track in Australia. The international operation, which has regularly been locked in... Read More
Standalone auction for Kissonallforcheeks
Group 2-winning mare Kissonallforcheeks (Written Tycoon) will be offered as an elite breeding prospect in a standalone Magic Millions Online Sale from August 15-17. A winner of ten races, five at stakes level, Kissonallforcheeks retired with prize-money of over $1.7 million. The daughter of Written Tycoon (Iglesia) was renowned for her electrifying sprint, often coming... Read More
Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones defends horse racing’s innovation strategy
Andrew Jones, Racing Victoria’s (RV) chief executive officer (CEO), has defended the sport’s innovation strategy after revealing that wagering was down 15 per cent year-on-year in July. Unapologetic in moving for change, Jones would not, however, confirm details of a new race series, potentially to be held at Moonee Valley during the summer. “Well, we’re... Read More