Swift Witness new favourite for Magic Millions Classic after barrier draw
Runaway Aquis Gold Pearl (1100m) winner Swift Witness (Star Witness) firmed into favourite last night for Saturday’s $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) after getting the best of a barrier draw that dented the hopes of many of her leading market rivals. The sight of horses galloping along the sands of Surfers Paradise... Read More
Leviathan owner-breeder and Juddmonte founder Prince Khalid Abdullah dies at 83
Owner and breeder Prince Khalid Abdullah, in whose green, white and pink silks the likes of Frankel (Galileo), Dancing Brave (Lyphard) and Enable (Nathaniel) ran, has died at the age of 83. Having founded Juddmonte Farms in 1980, Abdullah became one of the leading names on the global racing scene over the last 40 years,... Read More
The Ron Hutchinson story and Aussies abroad (Part 5): Hutchinson reflects on 30 years away
Sixty years on, Ron Hutchinson reflects fondly on the adventure of his lifetime, with the constant support of his wife, and with his children joining them in their second year abroad, 1961. “She was my wife and manager, Norma, and she supported the decision to move and she never complained. The kids came over in... Read More
Chin and Tanaka dominate at Taipa
It’s full steam ahead for Stanley Chin in his quest for his second Macau champion trainers’ title, leading in four winners over the weekend’s racing to take the lead in the trainers’ standings. Chin, a former champion Hong Kong apprentice who rode successfully around the world, won his first Macau trainers’ title in the 2018-19... Read More
Rosemont launches Victorian Alliance in bid to land stallion prospect
Rosemont Stud will join forces with a core group of prominent breeders in an attempt to unearth future stallion prospects capable of standing at the Victorian farm, starting at today’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. The partnership, labelled the Victorian Alliance, is the latest group looking to identify suitable prospects as yearlings rather than... Read More
Three for Extreme Choice
New first season sire winners Extreme Choice Abseiler (2 g ex Wanted Lady by Wanted) became the third winner from Extreme Choice’s (Not A Single Doubt) first crop when taking out the Summer Twilight Series Plate (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday. Trained by Lloyd Kennewell, the newcomer beat Telluride (Medaglia d’Oro) by a length, with... Read More