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Tiger roars to launch young WA breeders into spotlight
Success in the commercial breeding, and racing game more generally, relies heavily on judgement. The judgement to purchase the right stock; the judgement to go to the right stallion; the judgement to go to the right sale. To have bestowed the accolade of ‘being a good judge’ is probably the best compliment that can be... Read More
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Star hope to add Classic sparkle to Fiesta sale
Queensland has provided a memorable setting for Denise Martin’s Star Thoroughbreds, both on the racetrack and in the sales ring and, after the million-dollar sale of multiple Group winner Fiesta (I Am Invincible) at this week’s explosive Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, the prominent syndicator is looking to add a pair of Classic contests to... Read More
Zaaki fulfils long-held belief from agent Boman
Bloodstock agent Stuart Boman had pinpointed the talent of yesterday’s Doomben Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) winner Zaaki (Leroidesanimaux) a long time before his electric breakthrough success at the elite level. Longer, even, than when he was purchased by Blandford Bloodstock’s Boman, in conjunction with trainer Annabel Neasham, from the Tattersalls October Horses In Training Sale... Read More
Zaaki blows away rivals in Doomben Cup to outline Cox Plate credentials
Son of Leroidesanimaux makes emphatic statement as veterans bid farewell in Group 1 swansong In what was billed as the send off for several Group 1-winning legends of the turf, yesterday’s Doomben Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) farewell party was overshadowed by the emphatic statement made by the Annabel Neasham-trained Zaaki (6 g Leroidesanimaux – Kesara... Read More
Royal Mile could finally deliver Danerich and his trainer Group 1 glory
The outcome of last weekend’s Australasian Oaks (Gr 1, 2000m) at Morphettville was one for the battlers, with popular country Victorian trainer Chris Calthorpe winning the feature with a game $5,000 filly called Media Award (Shamus Award). And tomorrow the winning trend of the lesser lights could continue in the South Australian Derby (Gr 1,... Read More
Bowness continue to fly under the radar after fourth Group 1 success in as many years
Saturday’s win for Media Award (Shamus Award) was widely met with a gasping intake of breath as the $61 outsider shocked most onlookers with her top-flight victory in the Australasian Oaks (Gr 1, 2000m) at Morphettville. The Shamus Award (Snitzel) filly, coming off the back of a victory in a low-key Benchmark 64 affair at... Read More