The Ron Hutchinson story and Aussies abroad (Part 4)
Aussies excel after Smirke and Richards retire Ron Hutchinson says his success and that of fellow Australians, especially in England, was inspired by Scobie Breasley’s deeds but also, in part, due to timing. “Charlie Smirke and the great (Sir) Gordon Richards had just finished when I arrived,” he said. Richards, 26 times champion jockey, retired... Read More
TBV: Sun Stud restructure provides ‘amazing opportunity’ in Victoria
Macau-owned venture to cease operations out of the former Eliza Park at Kerrie after Inglis Premier Yearling Sale Thoroughbred Breeders’ Victoria (TBV) is hopeful that leading breeders may look to establish a Victorian base after it was revealed yesterday that Sun Stud will undergo a major restructure after the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale concludes... Read More
Triple Crown on hunt for next Redzel at MM
Two-time Everest winner was purchased from the Gold Coast in 2014 and the Ward brothers hope to strike success again Late Friday afternoon; January 10, 2014. The action was slowly winding down at Magic Millions’ Bundall complex as day three of the annual Gold Coast Yearling Sale drew to a close. It was a session... Read More
First for Divine Prophet
New first season sire winners Divine Prophet (pictured above) Aquis Farm’s first season sire Divine Prophet (Choisir) sired his first two-year-old winner at Morphettville on Boxing Day when the Will Clarken-trained Bleriot (2 f ex Jetting To London by Jet Spur) won the two-year-old plate (1050m). After twice finishing runner-up, Bleriot won the $52,250 race... Read More
Ho takes New Year honours
It’s a long way from winning a Rockhampton maiden to a good quality Class 3 in Macau, however, it proved no bar to the former Queensland galloper Famous Medal (Benfia), who overcame a tough run from his wide gate to bolt away with Saturday’s Class 3 over 1200 metres. Ridden by Peter Ho, the Patrick... Read More
Scarborough: ‘I’d nearly given up; I’m a bit fortunate to still have her’
When you try to breed at “the pointy end of the market” like Bob Scarborough, there are only so many chances a broodmare can have to produce something of note before she starts to resemble a particularly expensive pet. It had been heading that way with Cabaret (Galileo), the mare the Australian had selected at... Read More