Beast from the East set to create deep impact in southern hemisphere
Maurice answering more than the Danehill call for Arrowfield Stud as Port Louis and Invinsible Tears bid for first Group 1 In 2013, Galileo’s (Sadler’s Wells) dominance in Europe, both on the track and subsequently in the broodmare band, prompted Coolmore to look East to the rising sun of Japan to source an outcross stallion... Read More
Figtrees sells for $5.35 million to private investors
The Murray and Sue Murdoch-owned Figtrees has been sold for $5.35 million in a joint venture with Magic Millions and iThink Property, the real estate agency run by former Magic Millions auctioneer Clint Donovan. The Hinterland property, which features 195 acres of land and three homes, has been developed over the last 13 years by... Read More
Richardson bringing equestrian flair to high-class thoroughbred juveniles
Throughout this month ANZ Bloodstock News’ Jo McKinnon talks to some of the great horse men and women who are making a big difference behind the scenes to the development of some of the country’s top racehorses. A number of high level equestrian riders are playing their part in bettering their education and subsequent on... Read More
Latest cohort of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s Fast Track Program graduate
The third crop of the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) Fast Track Program celebrated their graduation in a ceremony at Scone on Tuesday night. Launched in 2018 by TBA in collaboration with TAFE NSW, Fast Track was designed to create a structured pathway to bring new workers into the breeding industry. Over the past 12 months,... Read More
Karis Teetan dominates at Happy Valley with a four-timer as Me Tsui chimes in with a treble
A Karis Teetan late-season cameo highlighted a rain-drenched Happy Valley meeting yesterday evening, as the ‘Mauritian Magician’ posted a four-timer while Me Tsui revelled in a treble, crowned by Harmony And Rich’s (I Am Invincible) success in the Class 2 Castle Peak Bay Handicap (1000m). Teetan dominated proceedings with a double for Tsui (Happy Tango... Read More
Argentia
Rarely would you see the progeny of three such illustrious racemares complete a trifecta as they did in the 1100-metre two-year-old fillies’ handicap at Flemington on Saturday. Argentia powered home first on debut, one and three-quarter lengths ahead of Viviane, with Invincible Caviar a further half-length back in third. And how’s this for a trio... Read More