Deep south strikes
Studs in Cambridge, Matamata, Masterton and Wingatui had plenty to celebrate after the weekend’s super results. Ghibellines (Shamardal), Per Incanto (Street Cry), Turn Me Loose (Iffraaj) and Savabeel (Zabeel) provided four of the five New Zealand–bred stakes winners and are proudly flying the flag. Especially pleasing are the results being achieved by two of our... Read More
Private Eye looms as prime candidate for The Everest as Snapdancer’s ruled out
Slot-holders Inglis and James Harron Bloodstock make enquiries about Gilgai winner Dominant Gilgai Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) winner Private Eye (Al Maher) is in the box seat to fill a vacant slot in next week’s $15 million The Everest (1200m) but only if the gelding’s trainer Joe Pride and connections elect to entertain the offers... Read More
Corumbene to the fore once more courtesy of Snitzel colt
Empire Of Japan’s Breeders’ Plate success has Altomonte excited about the future George Altomonte, the esteemed Corumbene Stud founder, is no stranger to breeding a top-class colt and Saturday’s emphatic Breeders’ Plate (Gr 3, 1000m) winner Empire Of Japan (Snitzel) was a timely reminder of the octogenarian’s thoroughbred prowess. Big things have been expected of... Read More
Alpinista the Queen of Europe after Arc triumph
The Kirsten Rausing-bred and owned Alpinista (5 m Frankel – Alwilda by Hernando) propelled herself to stardom as she proved all class and heart in winning yesterday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr 1, 2400m) at Longchamp. Having won her previous seven races, a run which included five consecutive Group 1 contests, the Sir Mark... Read More
A Life Less Ordinary
Life Less Ordinary (Thewayyouare) has lived a far from ordinary life. Born in Ireland and sold at the Tattersalls sales for 100,000gns, the big brown gelding made his way to Australia and the stables of champion trainer Chris Waller. Raced by a syndicate headed up by Richard Pegum, the now ten-year-old enjoyed what you could... Read More
Super Wealthy earns Sprint tilt after second National Day Cup triumph
David Hayes will plot a path towards the Hong Kong Sprint (Gr 1, 1200m) on December 11 after Super Wealthy (Epaulette) created history at Sha Tin yesterday by becoming the first horse to win the National Day Cup Handicap (Gr 3, 1000m) twice. Carrying 130lb, Super Wealthy provided Zac Purton with his first victory in... Read More