There are cascades of class in the pedigree of Saturday’s Flemington three-year-old winner Sunfall, including the dam of a Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m)-winning cult hero, and a mare who played a large role in two other intriguing chapters of Australian racing folklore. The Mick Price-trained Sunfall is by Widden’s flagbearer Zoustar, who’s just finished... Read More

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has responded to Joao Moreira’s call for better mental wellbeing support for jockeys but stopped short of acknowledging any shortcomings on its part or detailing what its current provision includes. Andrew Harding, the HKJC’s executive director of racing, sent an emailed statement to Asia Bloodstock News in response to a... Read More

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Hunter Equine Centre recruits seven industry leaders from overseas to service prominent stud farms and trainers A severe shortage of equine veterinarians within Australia has prompted the Hunter Equine Centre (HEC) to source staff from further afield for the busy upcoming breeding season and beyond. Dr Bridget Bester, who owns and runs the progressive Scone-based... Read More

New first season sire winners Churchill Madame Ambassador (2 f ex Lady Jane Digby by Oasis Dream) gave Coolmore’s Churchill (Galileo) his 11th individual winner when scoring on her handicap debut over an extended mile at Nottingham on Tuesday evening. A seventh foal, and closely related to winners Galapiat (Galileo) and Francophilia (Frankel), Madame Ambassador... Read More

The transition from the 2020-21 season literally happens overnight and there is now a new campaign, filled with hope and optimism, to grab our interest. But not before some reflection. In last week’s Kiwi Chronicles, much space was given to the NZTBA Breeders’ Awards, especially the Broodmare of the Year. Not to be confused with... Read More