Olympic champion Todd dreaming of Epsom Derby glory with Tasman Bay
Sir Peter Vela-owned colt goes on trial for Classic date Sir Mark Todd, who reached the summit as an event rider when striking gold at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, is dreaming about the most prestigious prize in Flat racing with recent Newcastle winner Tasman Bay (Le Havre). New Zealander Todd, a giant in the... Read More
Elliott has last laugh as Practical Joke filly brings 360,000gns at Craven Sale
Strong trade at Tattersalls as European breeze-up season gets under way Action rumbled on well into the evening on a lively day one of the Tattersalls Craven Sale, with the session-topping Practical Joke (Into Mischief) filly bringing a bid of 360,000gns (approx. AUD$677,930) just as the clock struck 9pm. Alex Elliott, stationed outside by the... Read More
Australia to host first Together for Racing International forum
Following yesterday’s announcement that Rob Hezel and Anna Powell have been appointed as development directors of Together for Racing International (TfRI), Australia will host the first forum under the new banner on April 22 and 23, to bring to life the proposals put forward by the initial project. TfRI was born out of a Newmarket... Read More
The Verdict: Australia’s industry players evaluate its vibrant market – Tom Reilly
In a five-part series ANZ Bloodstock News speaks to some of the industry’s key players for their perspective on the incredible performance of the 2021 major yearling sales season. We asked them for their take on what’s behind all the money that’s been flying around sales rings since January and also for their thoughts on... Read More
Anamoe
It’s taken 12 years, three countries and some of the best sires in the world, but Darley’s former Group 1-winning mare Anamato appears to have an out-and-out superstar on her hands in Anamoe. And in claiming his “when-not-if” Group 1 in Saturday’s Sires Produce Stakes at Randwick, the exhilarating colt also provided more power for... Read More
Frankel filly Steinem’s chance at Group 3 success 11 years in the making
Dance’s Royal Ascot trip the catalyst for breeding Maher and Eustace’s Auraria Stakes favourite Saturday’s Auraria Stakes (Gr 3, 1800m) in Adelaide wouldn’t immediately become front of mind for most racing fans given the Group 1 extravaganza in Sydney and significant prize-money up for grabs around Australia and New Zealand, but the race still commands... Read More