Fire burns brightly in O’Brien as Rebel Dane rewards faith shown in stallion
Gary Portelli-trained juvenile brings up a fifth winner for Glen Eden sire, who covered a record book this breeding season When Rory O’Brien stepped up in September to the challenge of co-director at Victorian outfit Glen Eden Stud, he shouted from the rooftops to anyone that would listen about the simmering potential of their formative... Read More
McDonald showing wisdom beyond his years in overseeing Harvey’s empire
Luke McDonald is a young man with a big job. At just 28-years-old he’s in charge of the bloodstock portfolio for Australasia’s biggest owner – retail giant Gerry Harvey. “The bloodstock I manage fluctuates throughout the year but in Australia, we currently have 228 racehorses on the books, 159 of them being owned outright by... Read More
Sky’s the limit for Tarzino’s new star Gypsy Goddess
Vandyke eyeing Group 1 goals for talented unbeaten three-year-old filly Westbury Stud’s Tarzino (Tavistock) looks to have a potential superstar amongst his progeny after his daughter Gypsy Goddess (3 f ex Invisible Coin by Redoute’s Choice) took her unbeaten record to four in yesterday’s Grand Prix Stakes (Gr 3, 2100m) at Eagle Farm, a triumph... Read More
Ima Single Man strikes for Cruz as Leung posts Sha Tin treble
Tony Cruz will set Ima Single Man (Gingerbread Man) for the Hong Kong Classic Mile (Listed, 1600m) next month after a superb ride from Matthew Poon enabled the Australian import to land the Class 2 Lukfook Jewellery Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday. Winner of the Karrakatta Plate (Gr 2, 1200m) as a two-year-old... Read More
Wallace in shock resignation from global powerhouse China Horse Club
After eight years and 44 Group 1 wins expat Kiwi to leave post on December 31 and become independent agent once more Michael Wallace, one of the key figures behind the staggering rise of the China Horse Club racing and breeding juggernaut, has made the shock decision to leave the powerful international organisation that he... Read More
Richards to take up Hong Kong challenge
Jamie Richards will part ways with Te Akau Racing and enter the Hong Kong racing cauldron next season after accepting a coveted offer from the Jockey Club to move to Asia. Already a champion trainer in New Zealand with 50 Group 1s to his name, the 32-year-old, who has taken all before him with elite–level... Read More