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
Rocket revels in tales of Hong Kong-bound Barocha
Plunge landed and money in the bank leads to Douglas parting with Ilovethiscity gelding By Tim Rowe The experienced eye of Rodney “Rocket” Douglas told the former trainer that Barocha (Ilovethiscity) was a good horse and a lightning Mornington track gallop that was markedly faster than Group 1 sprinter Santa Ana Lane (Lope De Vega)... Read More
Two for Belardo
New first season sire winners Belardo Elysium (2 f ex Sonning Rose by Hawk Wing) sprung a surprise in the Weld Park Stakes (Gr 3, 7f) at the Curragh on Saturday when the Noel Meade-trained juvenile ran out an impressive winner and became the second individual stakes winner for Darley first season sire Belardo (Lope... Read More