ANZ Bloodstock News’ ongoing research reveals the impact of the group we’ve dubbed ‘The Incomparables’ was even greater than first thought.  This remarkable group of Australian jockeys travelled to the British Isles and Europe through the 20th century and amassed a huge tally of Classic and major race wins – especially through to the 1970s.... Read More

Dual Group 1 winner Loving Gaby (I Am Invincible) has been retired after her campaign geared towards the $15 million The Everest (1200m) was thwarted due to injury, with owners Phoenix Thoroughbreds said to add the prized filly to their burgeoning broodmare band. Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace announced on Twitter yesterday that Loving... Read More

Prince of Arran will be back for a third time but Ebor winner Fujaira Prince is staying at home The smallest European challenge for more than a decade could contest this year’s Melbourne Spring Carnival after it emerged yesterday that a maximum of 16 places are available on the sole flight set to ship contenders... Read More

There was a look at the new normal at Tattersalls on Monday as Al Adiyat Racing landed the top lot during the opening session of the inaugural August Sale with a bid of 75,000gns struck online. The Bahrain-based outfit went to the session-topping sum for Cloud Drift, a two-time winner by Toronado (High Chaparral) who... Read More

New Group / Grade 1 winners Epaulette – Darley’s Golden Rose Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) winner Epaulette (Commands) registered his second Group or Grade 1 winner on Saturday, his first in the northern hemisphere, when Red Lark (3 f ex Firecrest by Darshaan) caused a shock in taking the Del Mar Oaks (Gr 1, 9f).... Read More

Sacred Capital (6 g ex Honolulu by Savabeel) made it back-to-back Macau Gold Cups (Listed, 1800m) in a heart-stopping finish when he prevailed by a nose over Star Of Yiu Cheung (Casino Prince) in Sunday’s event over 1800 metres at the Taipa race track. Ridden by Peter Ho, Sacred Capital was put into a lovely... Read More