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
Hedge hoping stars align for Zoukerino in the Roman Consul
O’Shea-trained Snitzel colt given another shot at spring to keep Coolmore dream alive History shows the Roman Consul Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) is a “good horses’ race” and agent Suman Hedge has been associated with one of the best on the honour roll in Zoustar (Northern Meteor), this season’s leading sire whose rise as a... Read More
Camilleri celebrates seven-figure yearling as Godolphin set year’s world record price
The Godolphin juggernaut has proved the headline act at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, with the Sheikh Mohammed-owned operation signing their name on the docket for six of the top ten highest-priced purchases through the ring across the opening two days of Book 1, including the second session’s sale topper and the most expensive yearling... Read More
Richards draws a blank as Yip reaches milestone
Jamie Richards will have to wait a while longer to open his Hong Kong account after the four-time champion trainer in New Zealand drew a blank with his first three runners at Happy Valley last night. Although Richards arrived in Hong Kong at the back end of last year, a patient approach meant it was... Read More
Meridius primed for Caulfield Guineas after meticulous plan on track
Magic Millions March sale graduate makes Becker and Kennewell’s Gold Coast trip worthwhile Lloyd Kennewell and his agent Mathew Becker had a single-minded approach when they ventured to the 2021 Magic Millions March Yearling Sale, and that tunnel vision is on the verge of being rewarded with three-year-old Meridius (Extreme Choice), a leading contender for... Read More