Innovative points-based system sees Waikato Stud in running for leading vendor in Australia
Sire premierships are decided on monies earned, that’s just how it is, and how it has been, for some considerable time. Another measure, such as AEI (Average Earnings Index), has been used over time, providing further analysis of a sire’s performance. Wins and winners; stakes wins and stakes winners; stakes-winners-to-winners ratio; stakes-winners-to-runners ratio – are... Read More
Confidence high despite absence of some Victorian buyers at the last minute
Magic Millions National Yearling Sale set to get under way with some well-credentialed horses on day one The depth of the buying bench for the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale has taken an unexpected hit, but the auction house is confident the market strength that has been prevailing all year will continue at the Gold... Read More
Yearlings to bring marathon selling extravaganza to a close on the Gold Coast
November-born American Pharoah filly has mouth-watering pedigree is one of the star attractions at Magic Millions Selling yearlings in June, as a rule, is not the first port of call for many breeders and pinhookers but as often happens with horses timing can be everything and if for various reasons they could not be sold... Read More
Sky Darci snares Lion Rock Trophy Handicap in a thriller as Fownes claims a treble
Caspar Fownes regained the trainers’ championship lead and celebrated the successful race-track return of BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner Sky Darci (Darci Brahma) in one fell swoop with a pivotal treble, crowned by Lion Rock Trophy Handicap glory (Gr 3, 1600m), at Sha Tin yesterday. Trailing John Size by two winners entering the meeting,... Read More
Belmont Guineas beckons I’m All The Talk
WA sire I’m All The Talk can complete a ground-breaking season when Billy Ain’t Silly and The Spruiker line up in the Listed Belmont Guineas (1600m) later this month. The Darling View Thoroughbreds resident has been an embedded Top 10 stallion on the Australian second-season premiership since Watch Me Dance completed the G3 Champion Fillies... Read More
Tiger roars to launch young WA breeders into spotlight
Success in the commercial breeding, and racing game more generally, relies heavily on judgement. The judgement to purchase the right stock; the judgement to go to the right stallion; the judgement to go to the right sale. To have bestowed the accolade of ‘being a good judge’ is probably the best compliment that can be... Read More