Sire statements
Two stallions, the late Tavistock (Montjeu) and the late Burgundy (Redoute’s Choice), refuse to be forgotten. Both lost their lives within a matter of weeks. Tavistock’s death was initially caused by a freak accident, which later developed into laminitis. Burgundy lost his battle against the same condition. Their last foals are finding their way through... Read More
Opportunities aplenty at Magic Millions’ QTIS sale
With such strong figures produced at yearling sale markets across the board this year, value has become an ever-diminishing product on the buyers’ side of the coin. However, the two-day Magic Millions March Gold Coast Yearling Sale which gets underway today has quickly made a name for itself as a reliable source of profitable returns... Read More
Little guys get their day in the sun as Bateup makes breakthrough
Golden Slipper day made the heart sing. It was one of those rare major race days where the little guys took the spotlight. There wasn’t a dry eye in my house when Shelby Sixtysix (Toronado), the horse that has come from virtual obscurity to become a force at the highest level, won The Galaxy (Gr... Read More
Romantic Warrior creates Hong Kong Derby history for Shum and Teetan
Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) forged into Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) history as the first triumphant graduate of the Hong Kong International Sale after crowning a meteoric rise by snaring yesterday’s Classic with dramatic victory over California Spangle (Starspangledbanner) at Sha Tin. Purchased at the June 2021 sale for HK$4.8 million by owner Peter Lau on... Read More
Major Hunter Valley studs throw hats in the ring for Rebel Dane
Fireburn’s breeder and owner of Rebel Dane Louis Mihalyka revels in astonishing Golden Slipper victory at Rosehill Hot off the back of a remarkable victory for Fireburn in Saturday’s Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Rosehill, the filly’s breeder and part-owner Louis Milhalyka has told ANZ Bloodstock News that five major Hunter Valley studs... Read More
Zaaki the Star at Flemington as he defeats classy field in Mile
If the purpose of the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) was to see the cream rise to the top, that certainly proved the case yesterday as arguably the leading candidate to be named Australian Horse of the Year, Zaaki (7 g Leroidesanimaux – Kesara by Sadler’s Wells), added his name to the race’s fledgling honour... Read More