If we needed a reminder about how important it is to keep the government onside when it comes to horse racing and gambling, the closure of the sport in Macau and the impending demise of Singapore certainly provides it. Decorated Kiwi trainer Stephen Gray and his wife Bridget, who experienced a “life-changing” 24 years running... Read More

Peter Tighe, one of three co-breeders of the only foal out of champion mare Winx (Street Cry), has expressed strong interest in retaining a share in the globally appealing daughter of Pierro (Lonhro). Almost certain to eclipse the Australasian bloodstock sale record of $2.6 million for a yearling filly when she is auctioned on day... Read More

Fresh from Al Quoz Sprint (Gr 1, 1200m) success in Dubai last Saturday with California Spangle (Starspangledbanner), Tony Cruz stands on the brink of another remarkable Hong Kong milestone after Monta Frutta’s (Capitalist) breakthrough success at Sha Tin’s all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night. Monta Frutta’s victory in the in the first section of the Class... Read More

Stefano Cherchi has died two weeks on from suffering serious injuries in a fall at Canberra. He was 23. Cherchi was placed in an induced coma after suffering head injuries and internal bleeding when his mount Hasime (Denman) fell during a race at Thoroughbred Park on March 20. He was one of three jockeys dislodged... Read More

If Bandi’s Boy (The Brothers War) – the new pride of Goulburn – can win Saturday’s $1 million Country Championships Final (1400m), even the eyes of the most hardened bushies drawn to Randwick for the big day might be more than a bit moist. It would be one of the more emotional, battler, stories you’ll... Read More

Magic Millions has pushed back the start of its 2024 National Sale, condensing the up to three-week selling extravaganza on the Gold Coast in May and June into a fortnight. The auction house on Wednesday announced that its two-day National Weanling Sale would be held on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27, with the... Read More