Wootton Bassett returns to Coolmore Australia for a record-breaking fee of $385,000
Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) has been sweeping most things before him in a sensational start as a shuttle stallion in Australia. Now, he has the country’s record service fee as well. Coolmore Stud has confirmed their star stallion will stand this spring for a mammoth $385,000 (all fees inc GST). It smashes the previous mark shared... Read More
Battle between prized mares set to illuminate Inglis Chairman’s Sale
Having met just once during their decorated careers, Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) and Amelia’s Jewel (Siyouni) will do battle for a second time on Thursday afternoon but on this occasion it will be in the ring rather than on the racetrack, with one of the pair almost certain to emerge with top billing from... Read More
Tarzino gets an increase as Westbury Stud release 2025 fees
Westbury Stud have released their stallion fees for the 2025 breeding season and the roster is once again headlined by triple Group 1-producing sire Tarzino (Tavistock) who will stand for $25,000 (all fees plus GST), increased from $20,000 in 2024. Progeny of Tarzino enjoyed a stellar season on the track, which included the emergence of... Read More
‘We think that’s the best way of increasing racing’s fanbase’
Innovation is set to be at the forefront of the newly-announced global jockeys’ league concept, which will aim to increase racing’s share of the international sports audience and capitalise on the success of Netflix’s hugely popular Formula 1 series Drive To Survive and its equine equivalent Race For The Crown. The as-yet-unnamed series is the... Read More
ATC offer incentives for members to return “yes” verdicts on proposed sale of Rosehill
The embattled Australian Turf Club (ATC) has taken the extraordinary step of offering members inducements of free membership and $1,000 per year worth of drink and food credits if a “yes” vote is returned in the poll on the controversial proposal to sell Rosehill. The members’ vote has already twice been delayed. While originally due... Read More
‘Too Darn Hot’s maybe one of the best in the world’ – Too Darn Hot all the rage as another record tumbles at Riverside
The Inglis Australian Weanling Sale record set on Monday was broken only a day later when an immaculately-bred colt by sire-of-the-moment Too Darn Hot (Dubawi) fetched $775,000 on a spirited day of trading at Riverside. Bred by Rob Cummins and presented by Widden Stud, Lot 367 was bought, after a tense bidding duel, by Stefan... Read More