US celebrations once more in Coolmore Classic
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Lighthouse (5 m Mizzen Mast – More Hoping by North Light) became the second US import in three years to claim the Coolmore Classic (Gr 1, 1500m) for the fillies and mares when the gallant five-year-old galloped clear of her rivals in yesterday’s feature at Rosehill. Lighthouse, owned by... Read More
New Zealand-breds enjoy dream day in Australia
History will tell you that New Zealand-breds are famed for their staying power, sought for their Classic generation potency, while their precocious antipodean cousins from across the Tasman are better known for their early, sprinting prowess. But yesterday, New Zealand breeders celebrated both a $101 boilover in one of Australia’s most iconic sprints and a... Read More
She’s Extreme and Rise Of The Masses grab final Slipper spots
Newgate Farm stallions will once again be strongly represented in next week’s Rosehill Group 1 contest Talented juveniles She’s Extreme (Extreme Choice) and Rise Of The Masses (Russian Revolution) booked their spots in next Saturday’s Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) with respective victories in yesterday’s Magic Night Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) and Pago Pago... Read More
Tofane the star attraction at Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale
Star mare Tofane (Ocean Park) looks set to light up the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale after it was confirmed that the four-time Group 1 winner will go under the hammer at the Gold Coast in May. The Michael Moroney-trained six-year-old had been set to be offered as part of the Newgate Consignment at last... Read More
Slipper bid unlikely for Legh’s Magic Pago Pago favourite
Leading owner reveals his $2.5 million Snitzel colt likely to bypass stallion-making race even if he wins Group 3 today Despite winning several battles to have the exciting Magic (Snitzel) tantalisingly close to the Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m), senior owner Rupert Legh yesterday revealed that the colt is almost certain to miss the... Read More
Moroney finds classy filly by Turn Me Loose in Book 2 for client Wyborn
Paul Moroney was not afraid to back his judgment on day five of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale, declaring a horse by Turn Me Loose (Iffraaj) from the potent Eight Carat family to be far and away the best filly available at Karaka this year. The renowned Kiwi agent, who made the trip... Read More