Rebel Dane’s (California Dane) connections are hoping the born-again sire’s transformation takes another decisive leap as the final month of the season begins in earnest today, with two key stakes chances in separate states for Widden’s new stallion. The little sprinter that could – he weighed all of 400 kilograms wringing wet at the start... Read More

Airman (AUS) 2 g I Am Invincible – Zara Bay by Fastnet Rock O: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A... Read More

Two-time Group 1 winner set to be sold through bespoke online sale Dual Group 1 winner Sierra Sue (Darci Brahma) will be auctioned in a bespoke Inglis Digital Online Sale later this month after connections of the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained mare chose to retire the high-class sprinter-miler.  Victorious in last year’s Sir Rupert... Read More

Three decades have passed since Anton Koolman resided in New Zealand, however, the highly respected horseman’s death at age 82 in Sydney last weekend still resonated with many on the other side of the Tasman. From lowly beginnings and in partnership with Marg, his wife of 50 years, Koolman forged a place in the racing... Read More

Scientists call for implementation of expansive programme of genetic testing after new figures are released A major new study could shake up how breeders formulate their mating plans, having found that horses with higher levels of inbreeding have a significantly lower chance of making it to the racecourse. Research carried out by scientists at University... Read More

The headline mares in yesterday’s Inglis Digital auction will be retained by their owners after failing to meet their reserves but the bumper late June sale still saw turnover of $6,428,750, pushing trade through the company’s online platform to more than $93 million for the financial year. Chris and Jane Barham, the breeders of dual... Read More