Travel Datuk salutes, ending 48-race losing streak for Richard Gibson and Matthew Poon
Almost five years after debuting at Happy Valley, Irish import Travel Datuk (Holy Roman Empire) shed unwanted status as Hong Kong’s most celebrated maiden by successfully snapping a 48-start losing streak to the bemusement and delight of Richard Gibson and Matthew Poon. Feted as a cult horse – and Facebook hero – after 17 minor... Read More
Lion’s Roar
The sheiks and the sultans will swing their super-sized chequebooks amidst the world’s foremost sales to attain their horseflesh. Other players in this game have to run a little more in the shadows, or box a bit more clever to land their quarry. This is a pedigree column, so be warned, today’s subject doesn’t really... Read More
In Her Time another hot addition to Chairman’s Sale
Dual Group 1 winner In Her Time (Time Thief) is the latest high-profile addition to May’s Inglis Chairman’s Sale, a year after the mare topped the sale for $2 million when purchased by Newgate on behalf of Orbis Bloodstock. This year, the now eight-year-old daughter of Time Thief (Redoute’s Choice) is being offered in foal... Read More
Cornerstone’s time to shine as Hayes’ Capitalist colt makes $425,000
A colt by boom sire Capitalist (Written Tycoon), who commanded competition from two significant international entities, has capped a record Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale and provided famed local stud Cornerstone with the impetus to consider offering more of its best-credentialed horses to the market in South Australia. Prominent Singapore outfit Aramco Racing, bidding online,... Read More
Aquis Farm to maintain stallions as full roster relocates to Queensland
Aquis Farm will consolidate its stallion operations in Queensland in the latest shake-up of the large-scale racing and breeding operation, bringing an end to its four-year interstate stud experiment, with high-profile Group 1 winner Pierata (Pierro) to spearhead a 15-strong line-up at Canungra. Justin Fung, Aquis Farm’s president, moved quickly to reassure breeders that he... Read More
Mapperley Stud roars to Lion’s success
For Mapperley Stud, the week could not have been better. Only last Wednesday Mapperley’s young stallion Contributer (High Chaparral) sired his first stakes winner when Llanacord held on gamely in the Lowland Stakes (Gr 2, 2100m) at Hastings and Saturday’s Group 1 success in the Randwick Guineas (1600m) is more icing on the cake as... Read More