Leading trainer Tony McEvoy has thrown his support, vocally and financially, behind a thoroughbred industry-led taskforce that has been established to develop a national equine welfare strategy. Former Victorian Premier Dr Denis Napthine will chair the Independent Working Group (IWG), which has been put together by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA), the Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA)... Read More

Sam, assistant trainer to his father Anthony, looks ahead to an important weekend of runners as the stable continues to produce high-class prospects  A Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m), Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m), TJ Smith Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) and VRC Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) would be an impressive Group 1 four-timer for... Read More

Yulong’s foundation sire Grunt also favoured by breeders in first season at stud Swettenham Stud is coming off a record breeding season for the Adam Sangster-led operation while fellow Victorian farm Yulong’s foundation stallion Grunt (O’Reilly) also covered a near benchmark number of mares for a first season sire in the state. Victorian breeders backed... Read More

Prominent Asian buyers expected at Inglis Classic despite worsening outbreak A strong contingent of buyers from Hong Kong and mainland China are expected to attend the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale despite the outbreak of contravirus and the implementation of travel restrictions into Australia as a result of the potentially fatal condition. In the wake of... Read More

The Coolmore hierarchy is disappointed that The Everest (1200m) winner Yes Yes Yes (Rubick) did not get the chance to race on the international stage nor add a Group 1 to his CV, but they believe the three-year-old has done more than enough to warrant a spot on their stallion roster. There were plans for... Read More