Oscar Zulu
Dual Group 1-winner and former Darley shuttler Epaulette (Commands) has taken up residence in his new home – Turkey – where he’ll soon start serving mares in the northern hemisphere season. Racing has had a growing presence in the former Ottoman heartland for some time now. Once viewed as a symbol of western decadence, it... Read More
Moreira dominates Happy Valley to continue remarkable surge
The Joao Moreira juggernaut continues at top speed after the Brazilian capped a momentous three-meeting burst with a four-timer at Happy Valley yesterday evening to be on the cusp of overtaking injured Zac Purton at the head of the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship. With a quartet, treble and double at the past three meetings, Moreira... Read More
Gold Coast looms but Sydney first for Exceed And Excel colt Hard To Say
Hard To Say (Exceed And Excel) will stay in Sydney this weekend instead of making a return trip to Queensland, but his Newcastle trainer Jason Deamer still has his sights set on the Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) with the promising colt. The Dynamic Syndications-owned juvenile, a last-start runner-up to Palazzo Spirit (Spirit Of... Read More
Nine for Almanzor
New winners Almanzor (pictured above) – Almanera (2 c ex La Pedrera by Danehill Dancer) became the ninth individual winner for Cambridge Stud’s Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) when striking at Dundalk on Friday evening. The Joseph O’Brien-trained juvenile got off the mark at the third time of asking as he beat favourite Together Aclaim (Aclaim) by... Read More
Independent thoroughbred stud staff support line launched to tackle mental health challenge
Free confidential counselling and 24-hour call service funded by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia viewed as a welcome introduction Thoroughbred Breeders Australia has engaged an independent organisation to provide a raft of counselling services to industry participants in a bid to tackle the ongoing challenge of mental health, a wider community issue seemingly exacerbated by the pandemic.... Read More
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