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
Stallion Watch
New first season sire winners Alpine Eagle Armidale Stud’s Alpine Eagle (High Chaparral) got off the mark with a first winner on Sunday, and did so in some style, as Alpine Wolf (2 g ex Copper Dancer by West Quest) cruised to a four-length win at Devonport. The Mark Ganderton-trained juvenile was making his debut... Read More
It’s Gold for Chin in the Guineas
Irish bred four-year-old City Gold (Outstrip) emerged as the Derby favorite after a sterling victory in Sunday’s Macau Guineas (Listed, 1500m), giving Stanley Chin his first local Group 1 victory as a trainer. Ridden by Masa Tanaka, City Gold travelled in a midfield position in the run before unleashing a powerful finishing burst over the... Read More
New Zealand’s Tofane the Queen of Queensland after Tiara success
Tiaras are for royalty and Tofane (Ocean Park), being the current Queen of Queensland, has every right to wear her prize after taking out Saturday’s Tattersall’s Tiara (Gr 1, 1400m), the final Group 1 of the season. Another piece of headwear is the ‘Baggy Green’, the cloth cap worn by the Australian cricket team. Baggy... Read More