Corumbene’s thoroughbred breeding operation to be based in Scone The family of two-time Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m)–winning breeder George Altomonte have committed to the thoroughbred industry for at least another generation after securing a suitable property after a decade-long search. The famous Corumbene Stud, established by octogenarian Altomonte more than 40 years ago, will... Read More

Laizabout (AUS) 2 g Zousain – Divine Nature by Casino Prince O: W T Wilkes, J Wilkes, M J Armstrong, J M Duncan, A Maguire, Mrs J L Mitchell, D M Mitchell, R L Piltz, Platinum D (Mgr: P J Strickleton), W M Shelton & Mrs S E Shelton B: Mr M Leonard, Mrs M... Read More

Tahnee Tiara (Commands), the dam of this season’s Queensland Oaks (Gr 1, 2200m) winner Socks Nation (Sioux Nation), was the headline act at Wednesday’s Inglis Digital July (Late) Online Sale when she sold to Walnut Farm for $545,000. Tahnee Tiara was offered in foal to Newgate’s exciting young stallion North Pacific (Brazen Beau) by Milburn... Read More

Arrowfield’s bright young stallion The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice) will miss the 2024 breeding season as he continues to recover from a pelvic injury he sustained in his paddock in March.  “The Autumn Sun will miss the 2024 breeding season after sustaining a pelvic injury in his paddock in late March,” a statement from Arrowfield... Read More

The appeal of Magic Millions’ season-opening January yearling sale to vendors is tipped to be as strong as ever in 2025 but if the auction house’s Gold Coast kick-off can’t accommodate a breeder’s horse Barry Bowditch is confident the company can elsewhere. The Magic Millions managing director, who has been at the helm since early... Read More

Nick Ryan appears to have been rewarded for his bold outlay in buying Red Aces (Dundeel) – an early fancy for the VRC Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) – and he may have rival trainer Anthony Freedman to thank. Ryan set a personal high in going to $380,000 to secure the colt at the Inglis Premier... Read More