Colt can become third Newgate-sired elite-level juvenile winner this season while providing timely pedigree upgrade to Chairman’s-bound half-sister Wins at Group 1 level always offer valuable upshots for a wide spectrum of stakeholders associated with a horse beholding such desired success, and the potential significance for Captivant (Capitalist) scoring at the elite level in today’s... Read More

2 c Snitzel – Maritimo by Pins O: Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, Mr J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Mr K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Mr R McClure B: Mr MF Doyle T: Chris Waller S: Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, V:... Read More

Finalists from across the country within the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry have been selected for the 2021 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards (SSSA). With awards in seven categories and more than $100,000 in prize-money, the SSSA offer substantial reward and recognition of the work, contribution and time given by those whose work is... Read More

Shalaa earns fee increase as Snitzel and Dundeel remain unchanged on nine-strong roster Emerging Japanese sire Maurice (Screen Hero) and Grade 1-winning companion Admire Mars (Daiwa Major) will shuttle to Australia later this year as Arrowfield Stud returns to the Land of the Rising Sun in search of the magic outcross stallion for the country’s... Read More

Stationed in a high-rise hotel overlooking Happy Valley racecourse during an obligatory three-week quarantine period, Harry Bentley capitalised on unorthodox track research by making a perfect debut at the city circuit at last night’s meeting by winning the Class 3 Pottinger Handicap (2200m) on Vincy (Elzaam). Making light of the quirky track’s undulations and cambers,... Read More

“All comers. All grounds. All beaten.” The commentary as the great Frankel (Galileo) closed his unbeaten 14-start career in the 2012 Champion Stakes (Gr 1, 1m 2f) at Ascot said it plain and said it all. Similarly, there was no great mystery, no reading between the pedigree lines, which led to two offspring of the... Read More