The Ron Hutchinson story and Aussies abroad (Part 7) After a life in which he has seen racing’s trials and tribulations time and time again, Ron Hutchinson – with the benefit of hindsight – can now look back and reflect on some of the greats of his era. “Scobie (Breasley) was the best jockey in... Read More

Speedy filly Dosh (2 f Rich Enuff – Raise Up by Shovhog) will attempt to do what her sire could not – win at Group 1 level – after she put forward her credentials for the Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) with a strong on-pace victory in yesterday’s Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies) (Gr 3,... Read More

Almanzor the new kid on the block as Seabrook believes ‘things are on the up’ for New Zealand industry  New Zealand Bloodstock managing director Andrew Seabrook’s immediate emotion was an overwhelming sense of relief after the curtain came down on Book 1 of the NZB Karaka Yearling Sale yesterday, the first staged without international buyers... Read More

Keeping with the daily 1pm start time, Book 2 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale features a wide selection of more than 50 sires. This sale offers the opportunity to find that nice type without the hefty price tag. Last November, Westbury Stud’s young sire Telperion (Street Cry) enjoyed a very successful Ready To... Read More

Ghaiyyath (Dubawi) has been named the world’s best racehorse at the Longines World Racing Awards after a stellar 2020 campaign which saw him win three Group 1s and achieve an official rating of 130.  Australian performers Classique Legend (Not A Single Doubt) and Bivouac (Exceed And Excel) have been crowned the joint-best sprinters with a... Read More

Five-time champion jockey Luis Corrales has made it clear he has his heart set on his sixth jockeys’ title and, after five months of the season, he currently sits at the top of the ladder on 20 wins.   Panamanian-born Corrales picked up his fifth title last season with 57 winners, 17 ahead of Brazilian Fausto... Read More