‘It’s really the pinnacle’ – Zoustar crowned Australia’s champion sire
Widden Stud held an intimate party for their staff on Thursday night to celebrate its first general sires’ title in 32 years via Zoustar (Northern Meteor), and to raise a glass to the very strong prospect of at least a few more to come. Zoustar, Darley’s second- and third-season champion shuttlers Too Darn Hot (Dubawi)... Read More
Qirat produces history in Sussex Stakes
In an incredible upset to Wednesday’s Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, the Ralph Beckett-trained Qirat became the highest-priced Group 1 winner in the UK in the 21st century when he ran out victorious at a price of 150-1. Ridden by Richard Kingscote, the four-year-old gelding — who had been supplemented to the contest for a... Read More
Bridal Waltz
Bletchingly Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) winner Bridal Waltz (Snitzel) could fit the “one last good one” plea of her veteran breeder Des Pope, 89-and-three-quarters, of Melbourne. She also maintains a piece of breeding lore that had become as reliable as Melbourne rain up until the recent passing of her great sire. The Peter Moody and... Read More
Guscic’s She’s Quality set to tackle Asfoora in King George Stakes
There will be a distinct Australian presence in the King George Qatar Stakes (Gr 2, 5f) at Goodwood on Friday, with sprinting star Asfoora (Flying Artie) set to continue her UK campaign in a clash with some of Europe’s top speedsters. Trained by Henry Dwyer, Asfoora was impressive when finishing fifth, beaten just two lengths... Read More
‘It’s happened a number of times now’ – Inglis Digital sells another seven-figure lot as Yulong purchase Group 1 scorer Velocious
In what was yet another big result for the Inglis team, New Zealand’s Champion 2YO for 2023/24 – Velocious (Written Tycoon) – sold for a seven-figure sum on Wednesday’s Inglis July (Late) Online Sale. Sold by Albert Bosma’s syndicate Go Racing, the three-year-old daughter of Written Tycoon (Iglesia) was bought by her sire’s owners Yulong... Read More
Laurie looking for another season to treasure
Matt Laurie faces the daunting task of extending the winning streaks of his boom filly Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express) and unbeaten colt Vinrock (I Am Invincible) but, one week out from their respective returns to semi-competitive action, the Mornington trainer couldn’t be happier with how his dynamic duo are building towards their spring campaigns. Having... Read More