Purton’s Happy Valley mastery continues as Nervous Witness rebounds
Touted as a potential future sprint star early this season, Nervous Witness (Star Witness) has restored lustre to his reputation with a devastating win in the Class 3 Hing Tung Handicap (1000m) as Zac Purton again dominated Happy Valley with a four-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Nervous Witness’ return to the winners’ list after... Read More
Juddmonte to offer three mares at Chairman’s Sale
Powerhouse breeding operation Juddmonte Farms will give buyers in the southern hemisphere a rare opportunity to invest in some of their most influential bloodlines when they offer three mares at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale on May 6. Offered as part of Olly Tait’s Twin Hills Stud draft, the exciting trio is headed by Invincible Spirit... Read More
James makes emotional play for $900,000 ‘hot horse’ by The Autumn Sun
Strong top end brings Book 1 of New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale to a close An emotional Roger James is dreaming of Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) glory after paying $900,000 for a ‘faultless’ colt by The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice) at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale yesterday during the last of... Read More
Not much between those at the top of racing’s ratings
Last Saturday’s feature racing at Flemington and Randwick, despite taking place on tracks that were rain affected to varying degrees, underscored the evenness of competition at the top level, which has been a hallmark of Australian racing in the era of drug-free competition (with the exception, of course, of Black Caviar and Winx). Anamoe, clearly... Read More
New Zealand-breds continue promise in Hong Kong but region’s investment a ‘pass mark’ at Karaka
Sunday’s racing in Hong Kong, as is often prevalent on the tracks of Sha Tin or Happy Valley, saw New Zealand breds shine with three-year-old newcomer Smiling Collector (Turn Me Loose) winning on debut, while four-year-old Swiss Ace (Secret Savings) gelding Flying Ace remained unbeaten in four starts over 1200 metres for trainer David Hall.... Read More
Ellis opens shoulders for $850,000 sister to Fastnet Rock’s Group 1 winner Unforgotten
Te Akau takes home day two’s highest-priced lot among 26 buys at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale David Ellis has bought some of the best horses to race by champion Australian stallion Fastnet Rock (Danehill), none more so than nine-time Group 1-winning mare Avantage, but yesterday the Te Akau boss labelled an $850,000... Read More