Racing News

Zoustar out to end impressive first-crop season with Group 1 runner at Newmarket

A midweek novice at Yarmouth may be a race that Qatar Racing manager and Tweenhills Stud owner David Redvers looks back on fondly next weekend with Zoology (Zoustar) looming as a potential first northern hemisphere elite-level runner for Widden Stud shuttler Zoustar (Northern Meteor) in the Middle Park Stakes (Gr 1, 6f) at Newmarket. The... Read More

Darby has high hopes for trialling five

Syndicator’s juveniles to step out at today’s official two-year-old Randwick trials Scott Darby believes the new season two-year-old barrier trial session is the most exciting of the year and he cannot wait for today’s official program at Randwick, where his operation will unveil five juveniles, including a colt he hopes can live up to the... Read More

Anamoe’s spring campaign under injury cloud after returning lame from George Main win

The spring campaign of superstar entire Anamoe (Street Boss) looked to be in doubt last night after he was reported to have finished lame (3/5) in his off-foreleg after he added a fifth Group 1 success to his glittering CV when coming home a ready winner of the George Main Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at... Read More

Durston a cause for celebration at end of poignant week for Highclere’s Herbert

Victory for Durston (Sea The Moon) in yesterday’s Newcastle Gold Cup (Gr 3, 2300m) marked a moment of celebration amidst a week of mourning for Highclere Thoroughbreds’ Harry Herbert.  Herbert, himself a close confidant to the royal family, sees his regal association pass through his brother-in-law, John Warren, who was bloodstock manager to the late... Read More

Boughey voices staying concerns for Melbourne Cup hope Hoo Ya Mal

Hoo Ya Mal (Territories) looked a suspect stayer when disappointing in Sunday’s St Leger (Gr 1, 1m 6.5f) at Doncaster, but his trainer George Boughey believes firmer ground and the different style of racing in Australia will help him in the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m). Hoo Ya Mal was a disappointing eighth of nine... Read More

Inglis to sell Snapdancer at Chairman’s after swooping on mare for Everest slot

Deal struck with Spicer Thoroughbreds for dual Group 1-winning daughter of Choisir to contest $15 million race in October Dual Group 1-winning mare Snapdancer (Choisir) has been locked in for this year’s $15 million The Everest (1200m) in the slot owned by Inglis in a deal which ensures the top-class sprinter is sold through the... Read More