A tenacious all-the-way win from Buddies (So You Think) in the Class 1 Panasonic Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday had trainer Tony Cruz considering next month’s Hong Kong Mile (Gr 1, 1600m) as the gelding’s next step. “Looks like I have to, we might as well give it a go – what’s there... Read More

The former Novocastrian, a winner of the Max Lees Classic and a runner in the inaugural $1 million The Hunter, steps out at Doomben Three years on from taking the inaugural Max Lees Classic (900m) at Newcastle, Jonker (Spirit Of Boom) will attempt to return to winning ways when he steps out in the Keith... Read More

Success for Matchmaker (Makfi) in today’s New Zealand 1000 Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) at Riccarton would complete a remarkable double for North Canterbury trainer Nick Wigley. Wigley and his wife Carol raced star filly Canterbury Belle (Beaufort Sea), who won the Classic for trainer Dave Kerr in 1984. Now Matchmaker, who Wigley and his training... Read More

The fourth day of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale saw three individuals sell for US$300,000 (approx. AUD$413,730) each in a session which saw 227 horses realise a total of $13,153,000 (approx. AUD$18.14 million), an average of $57,943 (approx. AUD$79,900), and a $42,000 (approx. AUD$57,925) median. The three session toppers were Lot 1149, Quality Heat... Read More

Swettenham’s Sangster backs Al Shaqab’s shuttler to continue his rise up the ranks Adam Sangster is confident that last week’s important breakthrough Flemington stakes double for Swettenham Stud’s shuttle stallion Toronado (High Chaparral) will be a sign of things to come not just for his Nagambie stud but Victorian breeding in general. The Swettenham Stud... Read More

The numbers tell the story and it is clear that world events of 2020 have touched the New Zealand horseracing and breeding scene in a major way. Apart from the 2016 edition of the annual NZB Ready to Run Sale, which attracted 552 lots, the normal participation rate is around the 400 to 450 mark.... Read More