‘This may never happen for us again’
Newgate hoping freshman stallions can strike with five runners representing roster in Slipper It started back in the first week of October. Ingratiating took the curtain-raising Maribyrnong Plate Trial Stakes (Listed, 1000m) for Darley’s three-time elite-level winner Frosted (Tapit), while an hour and thirty minutes later, north of the border in Sydney, Shaquero led from... Read More
Pike masterclass in William Reid earns first Group 1 success for Masked Crusader and Toronado
A tremendous performance from horse and jockey in last night’s William Reid Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Moonee Valley provided Swettenham Stud shuttler Toronado (High Chaparral) with his first elite-level winner. The Team Hawkes-trained Masked Crusader (4 g Toronado – She’s Got Gears by Invincible Spirit) found himself three-back on the rail rounding the turn... Read More
Kia Ora calls time on Golden Slipper winner Farnan
Valuable Not A Single Doubt colt heading to the Hunter Valley ahead of stallion duties Reigning Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) winner and last season’s champion two-year-old Farnan (Not A Single Doubt) has been retired to Kia Ora Stud after an array of setbacks which yesterday resulted in a decision to end his proposed... Read More
Coastwatch (AUS)
Coastwatch (AUS) 2 c Fastnet Rock – Bullion Mansion by Encosta De Lago O: Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds & R McClure B: Cobra Bloodstock Australia T: Chris Waller S: 2020 Inglis... Read More
Persan
Whether it’s horses, stud farms or sometimes even profits, good things can come in small packages. When the compact Persan chugged home for fifth, the first Australian home, in last year’s Melbourne Cup, it was the culmination of a huge spring, and the realisation of a giant victory for the little farm where he was... Read More
Moreira made to wait for 100th win
Alexis Badel and Matthew Chadwick have laid down timely BMW Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) markers with Happy Valley doubles ahead of Sunday’s Classic at Sha Tin, while Joao Moreira has the prospect of celebrating the showpiece meeting with his 100th victory of the season. While Badel and Chadwick shared the Happy Valley spoils, Moreira... Read More