Pixie Knight (Maurice) emerged as the new star on Japan’s sprinting block with an impressive performance in the Sprinters Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Nakayama on Sunday that could well see him pointed towards Sha Tin to shake-up the Hong Kong contingent on the second Sunday in December. Trainer Hidetaka Otanashi is believed to be... Read More

New winners Caravaggio (pictured) – Former Coolmore Stud shuttler Caravaggio (Scat Daddy) was handed his 20th individual winner when Agador (2 c ex Marunouchi by Peintre Celebre) made a winning debut over 2000 metres at Mont-de-Marsan on Tuesday. Caravaggio shuttled to Jerrys Plains for one season in 2018 and he now stands exclusively at Coolmore’s... Read More

If there’s one thing the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s the importance of resilience and finding a way forward despite all the challenges and restrictions the virus has placed on our personal and professional lives for nearly two years. Remarkably, the Australian thoroughbred racing show has been able to go on and keep thousands... Read More

Able Willie (AUS) 3 g Written Tycoon – Lifesaver Lady by More Than Ready O: Hermitage B: Glentree Pastoral Pty Ltd T: Chris Waller S: 2020 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale V: Bhima Thoroughbreds P: Chris Waller Racing, $140,000  W: Admire Mars at Arrowfield Handicap (1250m) Kensington, September 29   Able Willie (Written Tycoon) emerged a... Read More

Gerry Harvey is not just a titan of Australian business but a colossus of breeding, an octogenarian whose acumen has brought billionaire status and, at last count, around 550 broodmares. It’s a little surprising, then, when he makes the following declaration on the secret of making thoroughbreds: “I’d say it’s 98 per cent luck and... Read More