Talented filly Philia rockets into Queensland Oaks picture
The supremely-bred Philia (All Too Hard) served notice of coming Group 1 glory to match her pedigree by leading throughout for a fighting victory in Saturday’s ANZ Bloodstock News The Roses (Gr 2, 2000m) at Doomben. With the great Fanfreluche (Northern Dancer) as her fourth dam – and indeed boasting a 6f x 4f duplication... Read More
Bowditch brimming with confidence ahead of National Weanling Sale
Half-siblings to Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty (Medaglia D’Oro) and Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) hero Knight’s Choice (Extreme Choice) headline a catalogue Magic Millions believe will further enhance the reputation of their National Weanling Sale, which will be held on Sunday. A total of 304 weanlings will go under the hammer on the Gold... Read More
Shailer to send out three-pronged attack on Doomben’s Bill Carter Stakes
Bundall-based trainer Paul Shailer has revealed he is ‘pretty proud’ of the three horses he will saddle in Saturday’s Bill Carter Stakes (Listed, 1350m) at Doomben as the trainer keeps one eye on Eagle Farm next month. Shailer’s trio is headed by Ha’penny Hatch, who became the first winner for Windsor Park Stud’s first-season sire... Read More
Lovatsville announce unaltered 2025 fees
Following the announcement of Group 1-winning two-year-old Move To Strike (I Am Invincible), Lovatsville has announced the 2025 fees for the rest of its roster, with Royal Meeting (Invincible Spirit), Fierce Impact (Deep Impact), Generation (Snitzel) and Gold Trip (Outstrip) all remaining unchanged. “We are conscious that times are tough and we need to support... Read More
Tony Cruz prepares for Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup with Happy Valley triumph
Preparing to bid for an extraordinary 11th Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (Gr 1, 2400m) triumph at Sha Tin on Sunday, Tony Cruz laid down a positive marker for this weekend’s staying test with California Moxie’s (Mehmas) success at Happy Valley on Wednesday. A perennial force in the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup,... Read More
Amarina Farm assembles high-quality draft for National Weanling Sale
While not among the largest players in terms of scale, it will come as little surprise that Amarina Farm has a formidable presence at this year’s Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, with a quality draft set to be offered at the Gold Coast on Sunday. A respected and commercially savvy operation, the Hunter Valley nursery... Read More