It looms as a trend but is more likely a tidal wave which is why last week’s Great Voltigeur Stakes winner Deauville Legend has been generally installed as Melbourne Cup favourite.  Such is the contemporary record of northern hemisphere-bred and trained three-year-olds in the great race. Not only have we seen Rekindling and Cross Counter... Read More

New winners Harry Angel (pictured above) – Bonny Angel (2 f ex Timeless Gift by Camacho) provided Darley shuttler Harry Angel (Dark Angel) with his 11th individual winner when scoring on handicap debut at Leicester on Thursday. The Clive Cox-trained filly ran on to lead towards the finish, winning by a neck over Lily In... Read More

One of the most uplifting thoroughbred rehoming stories of the year emerged at Queensland’s largest agricultural show, the EKKA, which was held recently in Brisbane. Supercharge, a magnificent bay stallion by I Am Invincible, took one of the highest honours for the breed and was sashed supreme champion led thoroughbred. The prestigious event, judged by... Read More

Northern Beaches (AUS) 3 c Not A Single Doubt – Aloona by Smart Strike O: Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, Mr J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Woppitt Bloodstock, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Mr K J Pooley, Mrs J L Pooley, Rockingham Thoroughbreds, Mr R McClure, Woodpark Stud B: Woodpark Stud T: Chris... Read More

A bit like 1980s ad man Victor Kiam, the literally smooth American who so loved his electric razor he bought the company, Jonathan Munz liked his mare Rekindled Applause so much he also acquired the source – her mum. Rekindled Applause (Royal Applause) arrived in Australia from Britain in January, 2006. Seven months later, the... Read More