Phoenix rises to Wingham for Gleeson and Gifford
It’s taken Damian Gleeson longer than he thought it would to start redeveloping his new Wingham property, a former dairy farm and lifestyle block currently being transformed into a thoroughbred stud, and longer still to make a permanent move home to his native state of NSW. But the Phoenix Thoroughbred Farm principal, who has been... Read More
Phoenix winner Volcanic Rock tops Inglis Digital sale for $365,000
The son of Hinchinbrook becomes the most expensive racehorse sold on thriving platform Listed-winning two-year-old Volcanic Rock (Hinchinbrook) became the most expensive racehorse sold on Inglis Digital when Mark Ruff’s Bulla Thoroughbreds went to $365,000 to secure the gelding at the June (Late) Online Sale, which closed for bidding yesterday evening. The winner of The... Read More
Australian rural land at an all-time high
It’s been said ad nauseam, but these are unprecedented times, and that is definitely the case when it comes to the Australian rural property market, as the rare occurrence of multiple factors, all prevailing at once, pushes prices to new highs as investors from a range of sectors chase agricultural land. LAWD senior director of... Read More
Hayes, Schofield and the HKJC look to the emerging crop for impetus
As the Hong Kong season moves into the final seven of its 88 fixtures, David Hayes and Chad Schofield are already looking ahead to next term and the anticipated fulfilment of Fantastic Treasure’s (Written Tycoon) exciting promise. The Hayes-trained three-year-old is one of a handful of bright young prospects carrying Hong Kong’s hopes at a... Read More
Kiwi owner Harding puts faith in Canberra trainer Dale
Sebring filly Meg a possible first stakes runner in Winx Guineas for growing partnership New Zealand owner Gary Harding hopes promising filly Meg (Sebring), a three-year-old he held back from the recent broodmare sales, can solidify the burgeoning relationship between he and talented Canberra trainer Matthew Dale. Meg, one of four horses Harding has sent... Read More
Silverdale Farm furnishing into the vision of owner Steve Grant
Silverdale Farm is heaven for horses. Set atop lush, undulating country in the NSW Southern Highlands, the world class property overlooks coastal mountain ranges and brings a deep sense of peace and tranquility to its equine and human residents. The brainchild of prominent breeder and owner Steve Grant, Silverdale Farm is now widely regarded as... Read More