WA racing body introduces breeder credit scheme
Racing and Wagering Western Australia yesterday announced plans to support race winning mares in Western Australia through Westspeed Epona, a credit scheme designed to enhance the local thoroughbred breeding industry in WA. Through the scheme, ten per cent of prize-money will be accumulated as a line of breeding credit, by any filly or mare who... Read More
Melbourne Gold another Covid triumph for Inglis
A whirlwind four months for auction house comes to a close with an entirely digital offering of youngsters, in conjunction with its online sale An intense four-month period for Inglis came to a close when almost 250 yearlings were offered in yesterday’s Melbourne Gold Yearling Sale, conducted through the Inglis Digital platform. The Melbourne Gold... Read More
Inaugural national breeding awards highlight bumper weekend
New Zealand thoroughbred breeders will congregate in the Waikato next month to celebrate their achievements at the inaugural New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association (NZTBA) National Breeding Awards. The function will take place at the Don Rowlands Centre, Lake Karapio, near Cambridge on August 22 and will coincide with the annual gavelhouse.com Waikato Stallion Parade weekend.... Read More
North Pacific (AUS)
2 c Brazen Beau – Up In Lights by O’Reilly O: Orbis Bloodstock B: David Gillies T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes S: 2019 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale V: Bhima Thoroughbreds (As Agent) P: Orbis Bloodstock Pty Ltd, $800,000 W: Darley 2YO Handicap, 1100m, July 11, Rosehill When Team Hawkes steps a horse out... Read More
New Tattersalls August Sale to attract international buyers
It is only by dint of fate that the Tattersalls August Sale has been added to this year’s sales calendar, but prominent figures on both sides of the docket have given the event their seal of approval, with some notable industry players suggesting the auction, which is due to take place at Park Paddocks on... Read More
Hong Kong season finale sees cool Yiu claim the championship
Ricky Yiu sealed the champion trainer title at Happy Valley last night to fulfill a lifelong dream, and he did it with a smile and a shrug. With Hong Kong in the midst of a coronavirus ‘third wave’, the famous Valley crowd was not there to cheer his remarkable feat, and there was no presentation... Read More