By The Numbers looks at the question of at what point of their careers do stallions produce their best racehorses?
The success of a stallion can be measured in various ways, but the one metric that stands the test of time is the racetrack record of their progeny. Trend, marketability and commercial success can prove important in terms of starting off strong and maintaining momentum, but once a sire’s progeny hit the track, often coinciding... Read More
Group 1 monkey off Fitzsimmons’ back in emotional Derby win
The planning had been meticulous and the execution did not disappoint after Golden Monkey (Star Turn) gave trainer Tim Fitzsimmons his first local Group 1 win in the Singapore Derby (Listed, 1800m) yesterday. Golden Monkey was sent off the odds-on favourite on the back of a convincing win when being ridden cold in the Stewards’... Read More
Boy wins the Golden Horseshoe in Great style
Greatham Boy (Stratosphere) proved that trainer Michael Clements was spot on about his ability on the turf after the talented sprinter put his two-year-old rivals to the sword where it mattered in the Singapore Golden Horseshoe (Listed, 1200m) yesterday. Jumping on terms in the only feature race for juveniles in Singapore, Greatham Boy settled in... Read More
Kiwi breeders proud as punch at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding fraternity came together on Saturday night to celebrate a stellar season of elite-level achievements, at the National Breeding Awards at Karapiro. New Zealand breeders produced 35 individual Group 1 winners across Australia, Hong Kong and their homeland over the past 12 months. Powerhouse breeders Waikato Stud were awarded the Sir... Read More
ELLSBERG FINDS HOME AT MURRULLA
‘There are horses standing for more than him who aren’t worth putting in the box beside him’ Epsom Handicap (Gr 1, 1600m) hero Ellsberg (Spill The Beans) will stand at Murrulla Stud in New South Wales this season after officially being retired at the peak of his racetrack powers. The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained... Read More
Ingratiating warms up winter with Bletchingly success
Godolphin’s stallion prospect adds another stakes win to CV Godolphin’s plot to enhance the appeal of stallion prospect Ingratiating (Frosted), a talented stakes winner at two, three and four, gained traction in the Bletchingly Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) yesterday. The high-class sprinter was touted as a potential stud retiree to Darley last year but trainer... Read More