High Chaparral passing class and versatility through his own and sire-sons
One great aspect of the surprise Flemington win by Mongolian Marshal (High Chaparral) in Saturday’s Winter Championship Final (Listed, 1600m) is New Zealand stud masters’ recognition that High Chaparral (Sadler’s Wells) is a stallion whose blood blends particularly well with New Zealand stud book mares and they have backed that judgement by supporting and standing... Read More
Seven for Churchill
New first season sire winners Churchill (pictured) Coolmore’s Churchill (Galileo) landed three new winners last week, bringing up individual winners number five, six and seven for the shuttle stallion. Building on Once Upon A River’s (2 c ex Cassandra Go by Indian Ridge) success at Roscommon on Tuesday, the Johnny Murtagh-trained filly Ladies Church (2... Read More
Four-timer for Cheung, Lau waits on Derby call
Eric Cheung enjoyed his greatest day on the track with a sparkling four-timer at the Taipa racetrack on Saturday, taking him to 48 winners for the season. Cheung, who is in his first year as senior rider, was in brilliant form for the afternoon, opening his account in the first of the day, the Class... Read More
Aidan O’Brien is nervous – he knows this horse could fill a Galileo-shaped hole
If you were in the grandstands or betting ring on a humid afternoon at Sandown, you will have heard the occasional burst of Football’s Coming Home or God Save The Queen. If you were Tom Marquand or David Egan entering the closing stages of the Coral-Eclipse, you will have heard a rapid and ominous whoosh. ... Read More
Douglas Whyte’s precise planning pays off with Mister Snowdon
Accustomed to the stratospheric heights of Hong Kong racing as a 13-time champion jockey, Douglas Whyte savoured one of his sweetest moments as a trainer when Mister Snowdon (Lethal Force) delivered on meticulous planning to win the Class 2 Ip Jug Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday. Whyte identified Sunday’s feature as the objective for... Read More
Racing icon reminds us it’s all about the love of the horse
Last Friday came the news that Arazi (Blushing Groom) had passed away. He died at the ripe old age of 32 at Stockwell Thoroughbreds in Victoria, a place where he happily spent his pensioned years. For a thoroughbred he had a very good innings but his death has struck a chord with many. It sent... Read More