
Almost two years after his death, the influence of High Chaparral continues to gather momentum as Steve reports
Last Saturday was something of a red letter day for High Chaparral as Ace High became his third Spring Champion Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) winner following Monaco Consul and Dundeel. However, it was perhaps more significant that two of his daughters – Bring Me Roses and Hiyaam – quinellaed the Edward Manifold Stakes (Gr 2,... Read More

Kaonic (NZ)
3 c Savabeel – Fast Love by Fastnet Rock O: N Morgan T: Chris Waller B: JML Bloodstock Ltd, Central S: New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale V: Blandford Lodge P: Mulcaster B/stock NZ$425000 W: All Too Hard @ Vinery Maiden Plate, 1550m, Canterbury, 4 October The Chris Waller-trained Kaonic looked a highly promising three-year-old... Read More

Performer makes impressive debut in taking out Breeders’ Plate
The Chris Waller-trained colt Performer (Exceed And Excel) looks set for a very bright future after making an impressive debut in taking out the Breeders’ Plate (Listed, 1000m) in race record time at Randwick on Saturday. After a slow beginning, Performer improved along the rails from his good barrier (two) and settled in fifth place,... Read More

Ballydoyle juveniles dominate
Two-Year-Olds The well-bred Clemmie (2 f Galileo – Meow by Storm Cat) took out the Cheveley Park Stakes (Gr 1, 6f) in tenacious fashion at Newmarket on Saturday. The filly, whose siblings include her multiple Group One-winning stablemate Churchill, was ridden to lead around a furlong out by Ryan Moore but faced a stern challenge... Read More

Steve says the next 12 months may well be a watershed time for Victoria’s Swettenham Stud.
Understandably, given his English heritage, Adam Sangster describes Swettenham Stud as having ‘three miles’ (4.8 kilometres) of Goulburn river frontage. That and the property’s award winning gardens provide a tranquil setting for horse and human. The homestead is, well, a touch dated… and pink and I’m sure I’m not the only who’s made the... Read More

Alizee all class in Flight Stakes
Coming from the tail of the field with a dramatic turn of foot in the straight, Godolphin’s star three-year-old filly Alizee (Sepoy) was a class above her rivals in winning last Saturday’s Flight Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Randwick. At the line Alizee was two and a quarter lengths clear of the consistent Champagne Cuddles... Read More