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

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

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

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

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