Blueblooded Hidden Motive set for Group 1 tasks after Roman Consul success
Capitalist (Written Tycoon) colt Hidden Motive put his name into the hat for future Group 1 races over the Spring Carnival when landing Saturday’s Roman Consul Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Rosehill. Trained by Newcastle-based Nathan Doyle, the three-year-old had only had two outings in stakes company prior to this weekend’s Group 2, for a... Read More
Spring Champion next for Shangri La Boy as meteoric rise continues
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Shangri La Boy (Pierro) announced his name on the big stage on Saturday when producing a head-turning victory in the Gloaming Stakes (Gr 3, 1800m) at Rosehill. Having failed to make the track as a two-year-old, the half-brother to Storm Boy (Justify) is making up for lost time –... Read More
Autumn’s the Boy as he continues Guineas-winning family trait
Autumn’s the Boy as he continues Guineas-winning family trait In a full-circle moment for his trainer Chris Waller, Autumn Boy (The Autumn Sun) maintained a strong family line of Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) winners when taking out the $3 million Classic in a top-class display at Caulfield on Saturday. A dual winner from his... Read More
‘We couldn’t do it without him’ – Sheikh Mohammed leads the Godolphin charge at Book 1 with 19.625 million guineas spend
Sheikh Mohammed has cut an understated figure standing by the Tattersalls parade ring over the three days of Book 1. Dressed in his customary sportswear and often in conversation with John Gosden, David Loder or other members of his inner sanctum, the ruler of Dubai could almost blend into the crowd if not for the... Read More
American Pharoah to shuttle to The Shizunai Stallion Station
Coolmore Stud have announced that American Pharoah (Pioneerof The Nile), the 2015 Triple Crown winner and Horse Of The Year, will shuttle to The Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan for the 2026 breeding season in a partnership with the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association (JBBA). The eight-time Grade 1-winning son of Pioneerof The Nile (Empire Maker)... Read More
MRC chairman John Kanga resigns
Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) chairman John Kanga has announced his immediate resignation from the club. The MRC released a statement on Friday confirming that Kanga will leave his position, a year after his appointment in October, 2024. Kanga will be replaced by vice chairman Cameron Fisher. “In recent weeks there has been a series of... Read More