Cousins Rogers and Blacker dreaming of bigger things with Skyphios
More than a week on from a breakthrough Flemington win by Skyphios (Fiorente) in the Byerley Handicap (1800m), a testament to owner-breeder Glenn Rogers’ unwavering belief in the lightly raced two-year-old, the Victorian farmer hopes the gelding can put Arrandale Stud on the map. Ballarat-based Rogers, in his early 40s, is an all-rounder and is... Read More
Magic Millions to build on ‘extraordinary’ results as entries open for yearling sales
Magic Millions’ managing director Barry Bowditch believes the stage has never been better across the spectrum of nationwide sales for vendors to consign their yearlings to go under the hammer next year. The Gold Coast-based auction house opened its entries yesterday for their 2023 sales series. The trading season will begin with the traditional curtain-raising... Read More
Yarraman’s Vinnie is King after Sparta battles to win Bletchingly Stakes
I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) has completed his rags-to-riches rise to the pinnacle of Australian breeding as he all but secured a maiden sires’ premiership yesterday courtesy of a battling success in the Bletchingly Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at Caulfield from his son King Of Sparta (3 g I Am Invincible – Octavia by Holy... Read More
Tait living the dream with homebred Jojo Was A Man
The Tait name is synonymous with Australian racing and breeding, Sandy owning numerous elite horses over many decades – none more so than Tie The Knot (Nassipour) – while studmaster Olly Tait is one of the most respected industry figures around the world. James Tait, son of Sandy and brother of Olly, has also demonstrated... Read More
Home Affairs lands at Coolmore Australia
Home Affairs (I Am Invincible), the two-time Group 1-winning sprinter, yesterday arrived at his new home, the pristine Coolmore Australia farm at Jerrys Plains, in preparation for his first season at stud. The racing career of three-year-old Home Affairs was brought to a close after his trip to Royal Ascot in the UK, where he... Read More
Zoukerino (AUS)
Zoukerino (AUS) 2 c Snitzel – Walk With Attitude by Hussonet O: Iskander Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S R Iskander), Milburn Creek Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: J L Muir), J G Richards & S P Hedge B: Milburn Creek Stud T: John O’Shea S: 2021 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale V: Milburn Creek Stud B: Suman... Read More