A long list of recommendations following a review into the deaths of five international Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) contenders were handed down by Racing Victoria (RV) yesterday, sparking a mixed reaction from local and overseas industry participants. After lengthy and robust consultation with more than 60 industry stakeholders, including leading trainer Chris Waller and... Read More

Son of Northern Meteor to stand for pre-Covid level of $154,000 in 2021 Zoustar (Northern Meteor) will return to his pre-Covid service fee of $154,000 (all fees inc GST) after a stellar season highlighted by Zoutori’s Newmarket Handicap (Gr 1, 1200m) success this autumn. The champion stallion, the sire of 13 individual stakes winners in... Read More

Finalists from across the country within the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry have been selected for the 2021 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards (SSSA). With awards in seven categories and more than $100,000 in prize-money, the SSSA offer substantial reward and recognition of the work, contribution and time given by those whose work is... Read More

Shalaa earns fee increase as Snitzel and Dundeel remain unchanged on nine-strong roster Emerging Japanese sire Maurice (Screen Hero) and Grade 1-winning companion Admire Mars (Daiwa Major) will shuttle to Australia later this year as Arrowfield Stud returns to the Land of the Rising Sun in search of the magic outcross stallion for the country’s... Read More

Stationed in a high-rise hotel overlooking Happy Valley racecourse during an obligatory three-week quarantine period, Harry Bentley capitalised on unorthodox track research by making a perfect debut at the city circuit at last night’s meeting by winning the Class 3 Pottinger Handicap (2200m) on Vincy (Elzaam). Making light of the quirky track’s undulations and cambers,... Read More