‘He’s champion sire material’ – Thompson believes his flying Proisir can break Savabeel stranglehold
While Waikato Stud’s Savabeel (Zabeel) continued his iron grip on the New Zealand general sires’ premiership, the depth of progressive, young stallions queuing up behind him to challenge for his mantle has filled the breeding industry with a new-found optimism for the future, and John Thompson’s Rich Hill Stud has a major hand to play... Read More
TBA to conduct mental health workshops in NSW, Victoria and online
Australia’s peak thoroughbred breeding body will continue its investment in tackling mental health issues amongst the industry’s workforce. The Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) will be conducting a number of free workshops in the coming weeks. TBA has partnered with respected mental health educator Pip Baker to hold the in-person workshops in the breeding heartlands of... Read More
Elsdon Park enters new era with takeover of Valachi Downs property
Petagnas officially take control of Matamata farm once owned by the Hickmans New Zealand’s Lib and Katrina Petagna’s significant investment in the Australasian racing and breeding industry added a new chapter yesterday, with the official opening of their private stud operation Elsdon Park at Matamata. The former Valachi Downs property of 600 acres was purchased... Read More
And the winner is…
After an enforced break, the annual NZTBA Awards event returned to the social calendar with outstanding support. Some 350 attended a great night which saw 28 trophies awarded to the breeders of Group 1 winners, followed by several prestigious annual awards plus a number of charity auctions. Auctioneer Steve Davis and Trackside presenter Emily Bosson... Read More
Eight for Harry Angel
New winners Harry Angel (pictured above) – Harry Angel (Dark Angel) sired his seventh individual northern hemisphere-bred winner when Al Dasim (2 c ex Dance Hall Girl by Dansili) produced a convincing win at short odds at Windsor on Monday evening. The colt won by four lengths defeating River Of Riches (No Nay Never), with... Read More
I Am Invincible proves Australia’s best after another stunning season
Yarraman Park’s star sire scores breakthrough general sires’ premiership I Am Invincible’s (Invincible Spirit) crowning moment, his and Yarraman Park’s maiden champion Australian sire title, has been more than five decades in the making for the Mitchell family. The studmasters have ridden the inevitable highs and lows of the industry and reached the pinnacle when... Read More