Treasurethe Moment
Yulong Stud triumphed on the weekend with four stakes winners including their homebred budding superstar Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express) and two offspring of their evergreen super sire Written Tycoon (Iglesia) in Grand Prairie and Tycoon Star. And some tried and true pedigree strategies lay behind all three. Treasurethe Moment, who claimed her fourth elite success... Read More
Niance aiming to continue sharp rise up the ranks in stacked Moir Stakes
A little mare who was too unfashionable for a yearling sale and who’s recovered from an injury you’d want like a hole in the head will chase top-tier glory while seeking to extend a hot record for females in the Moir Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) this Saturday. Niance (Swiss Ace) might also be on trial... Read More
RA’s black type board meeting cancelled
Australia’s black type impasse continues, after a Racing Australia (RA) board meeting set to thrash out the issue was cancelled due to the likelihood of there being no agreement. RA’s six board members were due to meet on Tuesday for the body’s September meeting, where a proposal under development from RA for a new system... Read More
Total of 120 nominated for the Cup
Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) nomination stage saw 120 runners confirmed for the two-mile feature on November 4, with a total of 101 local and 19 international horses entered for the 165th running of the $10 million contest. American Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez has been booked to ride Parchment Party (Constitution) and,... Read More
Ken and Bev’s Lass set to bid for Group 1 glory
Star New Zealand filly Alabama Lass (Alabama Express) will look to retain her flawless Australian record and add a Group 1 win to her resume on Saturday when she contests the Moir Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) at The Valley. Trained by Ken and Bev Kelso, the daughter of Alabama Express (Redoute’s Choice) will make the... Read More
Refreshing
It’s already September which means that next month (yes next month!), all bloodstock industry eyes will be focused on Australia. Until this past Saturday, one date stood out, namely Saturday, October 18 when world star sprinter Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) is due to line up in The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) at Randwick. The excitement... Read More