Double celebration for Cooper at Guineas meeting
Ben Cooper, the founder and owner of emerging boutique thoroughbred nursery Merricks Station, had two causes for celebration at Saturday’s Caulfield Guineas meeting. When Golden Mile (Astern) crossed the line in the three-year-old classic, the value of one of his broodmares, Calverite (Lonhro), skyrocketed. Less than six months ago, Cooper purchased her from Godolphin for... Read More
Zac Purton dominates with stunning Sha Tin seven-timer
In an extraordinary display of excellence, Zac Purton has again stamped his authority on Hong Kong racing, posting a personal best of seven wins to dominate at Sha Tin yesterday and take an iron grip on the 2022/23 jockeys’ championship. On an incredible day, Purton’s career-high of seven was underscored by Harry Bentley’s treble on... Read More
Magus’ Leung excited by sales return as influx of internationals arrive in Sydney
Hong Kong and Singapore buyers make most of open borders ahead of Inglis Ready2Race Sale Hong Kong agent Willie Leung is relieved to be inspecting horses in the flesh for the first time in almost three years. The Magus Equine principal, the buyer of champion Hong Kong sprinter Mr Stunning (Exceed And Excel) among other... Read More
Hedge and Wheeler make Book 1 buys at record-breaking Tattersalls sale
Records tumbled at this week’s Book 1 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, with the unprecedented demand for horses lighting up the Park Paddocks sale ring on several occasions throughout the three days of trade – as 16 seven-figure lots captivated a vibrant audience. Yet despite significant increases across all major metrics, Australian buyers were still able... Read More
Connections hoping to hit the right note with Berkeley Square
Territories gelding in the hunt to make Group 1 breakthrough in open looking Caulfield Guineas Hulking gelding Berkeley Square (Territories) might not do much for the stallion trade if he wins today’s Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) but he would give a timely boost to his owner-breeder, his small-time trainer, and his unfashionable sire. On... Read More
No Compromise
For almost 150 years, a host of great Australian cricketers have worn the baggy green with distinction. And now that iconic sporting symbol is being represented on another field through a smaller but exceptional band of equine athletes who are honouring its name. The Baggy Green in question this time is not a piece of... Read More