20 for Churchill
New winners Churchill (pictured) – Coolmore shuttler Churchill (Galileo) moved on to the 20-winner mark when the progressive Blenheim Boy (2 c ex Abhasana by Hawk Wing) struck in a seven-furlong novice contest at York on Saturday. Racing for the third time, the Richard Fahey-trained colt edged out The Cookstown Cafu (Invincible Spirit) by a... Read More
Millard mulls overseas options with Silver Fig
Tony Millard is considering possible long-range international targets with Silver Fig (Hard Spun) after the talented grey laid waste to quality opposition in the Class 2 Tsuen Lok Handicap (1200m, dirt) at Sha Tin yesterday. On a programme remarkable for the way Sha Tin’s two courses – turf and dirt – played after 485.4mm of... Read More
‘I’ve been at Godolphin 20 years and this is a special time’
Alastair Pulford believes the global operation is arguably in its most successful era after another dual hemisphere Group 1 double A mere eight and a half hours after Anamoe (Street Boss) romped to Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) success in Melbourne on Saturday, enhancing his status as one of the most exciting stallion prospects for... Read More
Anamoe lives up to hype with impressive Guineas victory
Son of Street Boss adds second Group 1 to his glittering record at Caulfield Godolphin’s Anamoe (3 c Street Boss – Anamato by Redoute’s Choice) once again showed he is one the most exciting horses in training when he added a second top-flight victory to his burgeoning CV in yesterday’s Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m),... Read More
Ironchamp delivers knockout blow
Steven Burridge was more concerned about getting a dry track than Ironchamp’s (Glass Harmonium) awkward gate ahead of yesterday’s Class 3 race over 1400 metres but he need not have worried as the speedy five-year-old made the race his own after he easily overcame barrier 12. Sacred Judgement (So You Think) valiantly tried to claim... Read More
Waller to train Orbis Bloodstock-owned horses after shock split from Hawkes
International racing and breeding operation Orbis Bloodstock has split from trainers Michael, Wayne and John Hawkes. The Hong Kong business, which raced stallions North Pacific (Brazen Beau), Doubtland (Not A Single Doubt) and Ducimus (Snitzel), have transferred their horses to premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller. The Orbis-owned Kingsheir (Kingman), a winner of three of his... Read More