Fate tempted
Fate tempted It seemed like an innocent remark but it turned out to be true. The remark, almost tempting fate, was made by trainer Stephen Marsh prior to the running of Ellerslie’s Great Northern Challenge Stakes (Gr 3, 1600m). “Races are not run on paper,” he stated, regarding the hot favouritism of his charge, El... Read More
Team Williams triple-handed as they seek Northerly success
Three-year-old sensation King Of Light (Earthlight) might be the talk of the west but the Grant and Alana Williams stable are confident they’ll go into the Northerly Stakes (Gr 1, 1800m) with two undeniably strong chances in Western Empire (Iffraaj) and Watch Me Rock (Awesome Rock). Shooting to remain unbeaten at his sixth start, the... Read More
‘He’s got a big couple of years coming up’ – Newgate throw confidence behind Russian Revolution after Libertad’s Winterbottom win
Saturday’s victory by Libertad (Russian Revolution) in the Winterbottom Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) brought a long-awaited second elite-level success for his sire after what, compared to his explosive start to stud life, had been a couple of quiet seasons. But Newgate Farm are confident Russian Revolution’s (Snitzel) first top–tier win since Communist’s Randwick Guineas (Gr... Read More
Hedge purchases set for track debuts at Caulfield and Rosehill
Bloodstock agent Suman Hedge has a busy Saturday ahead with both a purchase and pinhook set to make their debuts for owners at Caulfield and Rosehill respectively. Stretan Ruler (Wild Ruler) will take the first steps in his racing career when lining up in the Merson Cooper Stakes (Listed, 1000m), a $175,000 contest for two-year-olds... Read More
King’s English (AUS)
2 c Snitzel – English by Encosta de Lago O: Te Akau 2024 Sydney Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM) B: Newhaven Park Stud, NSW T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson / Matamata S: 2024 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale V: Newhaven Park P: David Ellis CNZM, $700,000 W: Diprose Miller Maiden, 1150m, Te Aroha,... Read More
Vale St Jean
St Jean (Teofilo), the previously unheralded sire of this year’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) winner Half Yours, has died after a paddock accident at Brackley Park. The 15-year-old’s death on Tuesday morning comes less than a month after Half Yours ended a 52-year drought for Victorian breeding in the Cup. Brackley Park principal Grant... Read More