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It so often happens in breeding that – for want of a less harsh term – one farm’s poison becomes another’s meat. Merchant Navy (Fastnet Rock) was sold by Coolmore to Kooringal Stud, Wagga Wagga, and within days had a Group 1 winner in Royal Merchant. Scissor Kick (Redoute’s Choice) was shown the gate at... Read More
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‘Are the premier and his team embarrassed by this?’
Monday’s opening hearing session into the proposed sale and redevelopment of Rosehill racecourse was enthralling, but there wasn’t a smoking gun. There were suggestions that witnesses, including Group 1-winning trainer John O’Shea, were pressured not to appear before the NSW Upper House Select Committee, but proving those veiled threats is another thing altogether. And the... Read More
Laizabout (AUS)
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Red Aces
Nick Ryan appears to have been rewarded for his bold outlay in buying Red Aces (Dundeel) – an early fancy for the VRC Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) – and he may have rival trainer Anthony Freedman to thank. Ryan set a personal high in going to $380,000 to secure the colt at the Inglis Premier... Read More
‘It was incredible to be around at that time to witness what a great trainer Colin Hayes was’
Who could have predicted 30 years ago that four young men residing in a Lindsay Park share house at Angaston in South Australia would go on to make an impact on domestic and international racing? Between the quartet – South African Justin Snaith (55 Group 1 wins), Troy Corstens (two Group 1s), Mark Walker (36... Read More
Sakima (AUS)
Sakima (AUS) 2 f Snitzel – My Conquestadory by Artie Schiller O: Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, Trilogy, Newgate S F, Turn Left, Gw Holdings, Hollymount Stud, I Partington, B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble & J T Partington B: SF Bloodstock L L C, Blake Sandblom Pty Ltd T: Peter and Paul... Read More