Industry News

Kelly keen on Fast Track program as new applicants called upon

Young New South Welshman Joel Kelly ditched a university degree after two years to follow his passion for racing and horses and he hasn’t looked back since his snap decision to quit higher education. Now, the 23-year-old yearling hand at Kitchwin Hills is encouraging others to follow suit by applying for the 2021 Fast Track... Read More

Alex Wiltshire appointed editor of ANZ, Jo McKinnon joins reporting team

ANZ Bloodstock News is delighted to announce Alex Wiltshire as the new editor of the publication, assuming the role with immediate effect, while esteemed racing personality Jo McKinnon will be joining as a journalist ahead of the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. Wiltshire, 28, has proved an integral member of the ANZ Bloodstock News team since... Read More

Ghaiyyath crowned the best in 2020 as Australian duo named highest-rated sprinters at World Racing Awards

Ghaiyyath (Dubawi) has been named the world’s best racehorse at the Longines World Racing Awards after a stellar 2020 campaign which saw him win three Group 1s and achieve an official rating of 130.  Australian performers Classique Legend (Not A Single Doubt) and Bivouac (Exceed And Excel) have been crowned the joint-best sprinters with a... Read More

Waterhouse appointed AO in Australia Day honours 

Gai Waterhouse’s glittering CV was stamped with another jewel last night when the ‘first lady of racing’ was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Australia Day honours.  Waterhouse, who has been a licence holder since 1992 and currently trains in partnership with Adrian Bott, was recognised for her distinguished service to... Read More

Reliable Man’s sire Dalakhani dies at 21 

Former Cornerstone Stud shuttler Dalakhani (Darshaan), sire of Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) winner and emerging Westbury Stud shuttle stallion Reliable Man, has died at the age of 21.  Bred and raced by HH Aga Khan, Dalakhani was by his owner’s homebred Prix du Jockey Club (Gr 1, 2100m) winner Darshaan (Shirley Heights) out... Read More

Vadamos purchased by Coolmore 

Racing and breeding giant make move for Rich Hill shuttler Coolmore have flexed their might once more as the 2021 northern hemisphere breeding season gets underway, with the purchase of Rich Hill Stud shuttler Vadamos (Monsun) from Tally-Ho Stud in Ireland.  The French-bred son of Monsun (Konigsstuhl), whose big race wins included the Prix du... Read More