13 for Saxon Warrior
New winners Saxon Warrior (pictured above) – First season sire Saxon Warrior (Deep Impact) sired two winners last week, beginning with Henry The Lion (2 c ex Silver Meadow by Teofilo) who provided the Coolmore shuttler with a 12th individual winner when running out a ready scorer of a 1600-metre maiden at Marseille-Borely. The Jerome... Read More
Video scrutiny could pay off with emerging Japanese Emperor
Exciting three-year-old ready to step up to Guineas Prelude after dominant Sandown victory Professional agents’ dedication, meticulous research and assessment is what sets them apart but in January 2021 Paul Moroney and his partner Catheryne Bruggeman, unable to travel to New Zealand, went above and beyond to assess yearlings available at the Karaka National Sale.... Read More
One of us
Our industry lost one its most ardent supporters last week. From an early age, Her Majesty The Queen understood the attraction of the thoroughbred and, following on from her father, King George VI, and grandfather, King George V, became, not only enamoured, but deeply involved. Saturday’s issue of ANZ Bloodstock News featured a wonderful tribute... Read More
Industry bodies and educational projects leading the way in staff crisis
Staffing continues to remain a major challenge within and outside of Australia and the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry is working as proactively as possible to come up with solutions to curb the problem. Thoroughbred Breeders NSW (TBNSW), along with a number of major commercial players, including Silverdale Farm, is doing some great work in... Read More
Aidan O’Brien pays tribute to ‘incredibly special’ Evie Stockwell on her death
Evie Stockwell, one of the most respected thoroughbred breeders in Ireland and mother to Coolmore founder John Magnier, has died at the age of 97. Stockwell enjoyed considerable success with homebred horses trained by Aidan O’Brien and who raced in her late husband Tom Magnier’s blue and brown silks. They included Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf... Read More
Widden revel in early success for Supido as Zoustar amasses three-year-olds for title challenge
Widden Stud celebrated a first stakes success for young sire Supido (Sebring) on Saturday, a victory that will likely result in the stallion’s fifth book of mares this year rising to around the 150 mark. The Matt Smith-trained Buenos Noches, redirected to the Flemington straight for the Poseidon Stakes (Listed, 1100m) after finishing sixth in... Read More