RV defend protocols after O’Brien labels Jan Brueghel decision ‘ridiculous’
acing Victoria (RV) has stressed that “it is a level playing field for everyone” in the wake of leading European challenger Jan Brueghel (Galileo) being withdrawn from Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 2400m). The English St Leger (Gr 1, 1m 6.5f) winner’s trainer Aidan O’Brien branded the decision made by the local stewards as “ridiculous”... Read More
Waterhouse wins the record-breaking day
Australian investment accounted for six of the top ten lots from the second session, a list headed by the record-breaking Delius (Frankel) at 1,300,000gns (approx. AU$2,702,200). Agents Guy Mulcaster and Alastair Donald cut out the earlier running but once matters rumbled into seven-figure territory it was between an online bidder and a huddle to the... Read More
Graduate program launched for thoroughbred industry
A new pathway for young people to enter the thoroughbred industry has been established with Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) announcing the launch of a graduate program. The scheme will give university leavers the opportunity to learn from some of the biggest names associated with racing, breeding and wagering. Those accepted on to the course will... Read More
Laurie confident Coleman can cut the mustard in the Coolmore
Pierata colt bidding to breakthrough at the top level after a few near misses Matt Laurie has warned Coleman (Pierata) – the colt who barged his way into his stable against the trainer’s initial plans – has now slipped under a lot of people’s guards as he hunts overdue top-level glory in Saturday’s stallion-making contest,... Read More
Dwyer makes first trip to Tattersalls count
Henry Dwyer made waves at Royal Ascot this year when he saddled his stable star Asfoora (Flying Artie) to victory in the King Charles III Stakes (Gr 1, 5f) and on Tuesday at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale he was thrust into the spotlight once again, teaming up with Sam Haggas of Hurworth... Read More
Juddmonte release European fees for 2025
Juddmonte unveiled their European roster and fees for 2025 on Monday, with breed-shaper Frankel (Galileo) set to stand for an unchanged fee of £350,000 (approx. AU$688,170). The dual world champion racehorse and British and Irish champion sire is responsible for 23 individual black-type winners in the northern hemisphere so far this year, headed by Group... Read More