The Verdict: Australia’s industry players evaluate its vibrant market – Terry Henderson
In a five-part series ANZ Bloodstock News speaks to some of the industry’s key players for their perspective on the incredible performance of the 2021 major yearling sales season. We asked them for their take on what’s behind all the money that’s been flying around sales rings since January and also for their thoughts on... Read More
Courier Wonder and Fantastic Treasure remain unbeaten at Sha Tin
Joao Moreira declared Courier Wonder (Sacred Falls) the most talented young horse he has ridden in Hong Kong this season, while David Hayes was similarly effusive about Fantastic Treasure (Written Tycoon) after the exciting duo maintained unbeaten records at Sha Tin yesterday. Asked if Courier Wonder, a brother to Saturday’s Doncaster Mile (Gr 1, 1600m)... Read More
Heys’ desire for top-level recruits fuels million-dollar outlay at Easter
Young trainer backed by long-term owner to banish memories of Group 1 misses and prepare elite-level winner Trainer Bryce Heys has a rising flame of ambition burning inside him. The former handler of Spieth (Thorn Park), many will recall his tearful interview which endeared him to the industry in the aftermath of the 2016 VRC... Read More
‘Mature’ Nature Strip turns tables on Eduardo to retain TJ Smith
The pair went hammer and tong up front in The Challenge Stakes (Gr 2, 1000m) on March 6, with Eduardo (Host) running a track-record time to defeat Nature Strip (Nicconi), however a more conservative approach from James McDonald on the star son of Nicconi (Bianconi) saw him prove too classy for that rival yesterday, as... Read More
Class prevails as Big Hearted digs deep
If jockey Louis-Philippe Beuzelin had any niggling concerns about Big Hearted (Hallowed Crown) in the $85,000 Kranji Stakes B race over 1400 metres yesterday, they were lack of pace and the 59.5 kilogram weight, but sheer class saw the 2020 Singapore Gold Cup (Listed, 2000m) winner come through without any issues. After a moderate jump,... Read More
Anamoe in a class of his own as Godolphin colt dominates Inglis Sires’
Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper placegetter claims his Group 1 with stunning performance at Royal Randwick After placing third in the Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) and second in the Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m), there was nothing stopping Anamoe (2 c Street Boss – Anamato by Redoute’s Choice) in the Inglis Sires’ Produce... Read More