Waterhouse appointed AO in Australia Day honours
Gai Waterhouse’s glittering CV was stamped with another jewel last night when the ‘first lady of racing’ was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Australia Day honours. Waterhouse, who has been a licence holder since 1992 and currently trains in partnership with Adrian Bott, was recognised for her distinguished service to... Read More
Buyers hone in on Pencarrow’s rare gems as Tavistock colt tops day two
Te Akau’s Ellis and Richards take shine to $520,000 yearling from family of Darci Brahma and Burgundy at Karaka New Zealand Bloodstock owner Sir Peter Vela’s decision to offer his entire blue–chip yearling crop for sale at Karaka has been vindicated after his breeding operation, Pencarrow Stud, sold the two highest-priced lots yesterday after also... Read More
19 for Air Force Blue
New first season sire winners Air Force Blue One season shuttler Air Force Blue (War Front) got off the mark in Australia on Friday when Roxy Blue (2 f ex Rock Out by Rock Of Gibraltar) emphatically took out a 1000-metre maiden on debut at Port Lincoln. The Travis Doudle-trained filly put four lengths between... Read More
Golden Sixty extends winning streak to 12 by claiming second career G1 scalp in the Stewards’ Cup
Not even a slipped saddle and muddling tempo were enough to halt Golden Sixty’s (Medaglia D’Oro) winning streak as the Hong Kong superstar posted a dramatic 12th successive victory after scrambling to narrow triumph in yesterday’s Stewards’ Cup (Gr 1, 1600m) at Sha Tin. Undefeated since July 2019, Golden Sixty responded doggedly to Vincent Ho’s... Read More
Karaka Day 2: ANZ Bloodstock News’ top lots
After yearlings have made it this far, through inspection, selection and sale preparation, they must also pass the veterinary checks and scope scrutiny. Once on-site, there are more parades and plenty of purchaser critiques. For those reasons, every single lot deserves a look as pedigree is often what separates the top lots from the rest. ... Read More
Powerhouses Coolmore and Te Akau combine to land $800,000 top lot
Zoustar filly takes central billing on satisfactory opening day of unique New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale One of the world’s most influential thoroughbred industry figures has linked with Te Akau Racing, the seemingly unstoppable force of New Zealand racing, to purchase the most expensive yearling sold on day one of an historic New Zealand... Read More