Day four at Royal Ascot
86 for Dark Angel Promising filly Heredia (3 f ex Nakuti by Mastercraftsman) remains unbeaten after winning yesterday’s Sandringham Handicap (Listed, 1m) at Royal Ascot. The filly survived a stewards’ inquiry when she and rider Sean Levey drifted left just strides from the line, hampering eventual runner-up Zanbaq (Oasis Dream), but the placings remained unaltered.... Read More
NZB National Weanling Sale at Karanka sees surging prices with Valachi Downs dispersal horses and Tarzino progeny attracting top prices
88 per cent clearance rate for one-day sale as international buyers return Buyers took advantage of the Valachi Downs dispersal at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale yesterday, with two foals bred by Kevin and Jo Hickman topping the one-day Karaka auction, as pinhookers also threw their support by rising sire Tarzino (Tavistock). Demonstrating... Read More
Eponymous (AUS)
Eponymous (AUS) 2 c I Am Invincible – Caveat by Elusive Quality O: Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, Mr J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Mr K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Mr R McClure B: Katom T: Chris Waller S: Inglis Australian Easter... Read More
Nature Strip wows at Ascot
Nature Strip, simply wow. What more can you say? The horse has the talent, but trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald’s management of the sprinter has been superb. He looked as well as he ever has in the mounting yard (watching from my loungeroom). Waller’s meticulousness is what sets him apart. Even with hundreds... Read More
Brazen Beau’s The Ridler lands Norfolk Stakes
Australia’s remarkable Royal Ascot continued on the third day, this time through the exploits of Darley stallion Brazen Beau (I Am Invincible), who claimed a notable juvenile scalp when his son The Ridler ran out a controversial and shock winner of the Norfolk Stakes (Gr 2, 5f) Brazen Beau, who finished second in the 2015... Read More
Australians fly in for New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale
New Zealand Bloodstock will go against convention and conduct the Valachi Downs dispersal sale at Karaka this morning, prior to the start of the 112-lot National Weanling Sale, the company’s late autumn live auction offering. The decision by Kevin and Jo Hickman to sell their Valachi Downs property and training operation at Matamata, and disperse... Read More