Toronado’s maiden daughter chasing breakthrough Group 1 for Swettenham and trainer Smith Breeder and co-owner Adam Sangster had more than an inkling that his VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) bound filly Queen Air (Toronado) might have been above average – and that the three-year-old’s bargain basement dam might also be a bit special. Firstly, the... Read More

Australian Bloodstock claims second victory in Australia’s national race with European import The ability of Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett and Luke Murrell to source quality international horses suitable for Down Under once again came to the fore yesterday when Gold Trip (Outstrip) delivered the Newcastle syndicators their second Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m). Eight years... Read More

McKeever, Brummitt hoping to have role in winning Australia’s biggest race It’s not just the European horses who are dominating arguably Australia’s greatest race, the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m), so too are the northern hemisphere agents sourcing the horses for the race that stops the nation. Johnny McKeever, a regular Down Under on the... Read More

Waikato Stud cashed in on a memorable day in both Sydney and Melbourne, as their silks were delivered to victory in the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill, while perennial Group 1 placegetter Icebath (Sacred Falls) broke through at the elite-level in the Empire Rose Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Flemington.  Victory for I... Read More

Cambridge Stud’s ambitious decision to invest in the highly credentialed Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) paid further dividends yesterday, as the stallion notched another milestone with his first Group 1 winner in yesterday’s VRC Derby (Gr 1, 2500m). The Chris Waller-trained Manzoice (3 c Almanzor – Choice by Mastercraftsman), unfancied at $21, came home best to deny... Read More