Respected Rutten keen to play bloodstock agent to a bigger audience
New Zealand breaker and pre-trainer to place more emphasis on yearling selection Chris Rutten’s brief stint as part of the buying team for champion trainer Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, but the experience has whetted the appetite of the respected New Zealand horseman to expand... Read More
Trevor Marshallsea: It’s In The Blood
You would have to think back to Atlantic Jewel, perhaps even Black Caviar, to find a horse who’s created as much early excitement as the four-year-old currently bearing that most revered of titles in Australian racing – the Melbourne Cup favourite – Russian Camelot. The powerful Danny O’Brien trained entire has already achieved the unprecedented.... Read More
Hope trans-Tasman travel bubble will be in place in time for Australasian yearling sales
Prime Ministers Morrison and Ardern in talks to allow people to commute between countries There is growing optimism of a trans-Tasman travel bubble being in place in time for the 2021 Australasian yearling sales that would enable agents and trainers to easily attend auctions in Australia and New Zealand but stakeholders warn the floated plans... Read More
The incomparable and individual Billy Pyers
William Bert “Billy” Pyers (1933-2004). Billy Pyers is perhaps, and certainly unfairly, best known for going to jail. Twice. His release, on the second occasion, came after a pardon from French President Georges Pompidou. Quite a tale. However those stories – other than demonstrating just how popular he was with the French – don’t do... Read More