New Zealand Bloodstock banks on trend of increased demand continuing at Karaka
Kiwi-bred racecourse success another factor in auction house’s renewed optimism ahead of sale which begins today The booming demand experienced in the Australian yearling market so far this year is expected to flow into this week’s New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale, an extravaganza showcasing the country’s finest young thoroughbreds, as Kiwi-bred horses enjoy sustained... Read More
International affair as Hitotsu and Converge both triumph in Guineas
International affair as Hitotsu and Converge both triumph in Guineas The growing influence of international bloodlines in Australia was brought starkly into focus once again yesterday when Hitotsu – a colt by Arrowfield Stud shuttler Maurice (Screen Hero) – landed the Australian Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) at Flemington, while Converge, a son of unbeaten champion... Read More
Seven Veils tears up script in Reisling
The Mark Newnham-trained Seven Veils (2 f Shalaa – Mesmereyeser by Redoute’s Choice) burst a couple of high-profile bubbles when scooting clear in the Reisling Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Randwick yesterday. Going off at $7.50, the Kerrin McEvoy-ridden filly had been expected by many to play second fiddle to at least one of the... Read More
Asterix delivers Derby double for O’Sullivan and Scott
Twelve months after living up to expectations with a New Zealand Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) favourite, Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott went back-to-back with a very different kind of triumph at Ellerslie yesterday. In contrast to their 2021 Derby hero Rocket Spade (Fastnet Rock), who went into the Classic as $4 favourite with... Read More
Mesmerizing hands Crutchley first win as a Kranji trainer
Stephen Crutchley has led in countless winners at Kranji, but yesterday was the first time the Kiwi horseman was heading down to the winner’s circle as a trainer in his own right. The New Zealander has been part of the local racing landscape since joining forces with owner Constance Cheng and became assistant trainer to... Read More
Arrowfield’s Japanese-sired stars go head-to-head in Australian Guineas
Profondo diverted to Melbourne to take on Maurice’s Hitotsu as Messara reveals return of Real Impact to stud roster Arrowfield Stud’s renowned faith in Japanese stallions is well poised to bear more spectacular fruit at Flemington today, with star three-year-olds Profondo (Deep Impact) and Hitotsu (Maurice) heading the market for the $1 million Australian Guineas... Read More