‘She’s by a super sire’: Blandford go to €160,000 for Wootton Bassett filly foal
The second day of Arqana’s Breeding Stock Sale was topped by La Motteraye’s Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) filly foal from the family of star producer In Clover (Inchinor), who sold to Blandford Bloodstock for €160,000 (approx. AUD$261,250) on Sunday. The attractive filly, who has been purchased as a long-term racing and breeding prospect, is out of... Read More
Sun still rising on Japan’s HKIR hopes
The 2019 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) marked a significant changing of the guard as Japan became the most potent international force at the year-end feature. As you would expect, the home team leads the way with 45 wins from 109 HKIR contests. Australia (six), Ireland (four), New Zealand (four), United Arab Emirates (four),... Read More
Slade back in the fold at Tulloch Lodge
Kestrel Thoroughbreds principal to link with Waterhouse and Bott to help guide stable’s future Tulloch Lodge is set to embark on a plan used successfully by Gai Waterhouse to win Caulfield (Gr 1, 2400m) and Melbourne Cups (Gr 1, 3200m) and a host of other feature races as the champion trainer and her stable partner... Read More
Bargain buy loves the sand
Progressive four-year-old We Love Macau (Fast ‘n’ Famous) made it two wins from his last three starts on the sand, with a dominant victory in Saturday’s Class 4 & 5 over 1510 metres under Frenchman Stephane Ladjadj. Prepared by master conditioner Joe Lau, We Love Macau was put forward into a handy spot by Ladjadj... Read More
15 for Belardo
New first season sire winners Belardo Haunui Farm shuttler Belardo (Lope De Vega) sired his 15th individual winner on Wednesday when Desert Boots (2 g ex City Chic by Street Cry) got off the mark at the fourth time of asking in the seven-furlong nursery at Lingfield. Trained by Mark Johnston, the juvenile showed a... Read More