Cambridge Stud and Te Akau Racing join forces for Melbourne spring
Two of New Zealand’s thoroughbred powerhouses are set to join forces to tackle Melbourne spring racing. Te Akau Racing and Cambridge Stud principals Brendan and Jo Lindsay have already experienced success across the Tasman with Group 1-winning filly Probabeel (Savabeel) and they are hoping to try and extend that winning formula this coming season. Probabeel... Read More
Exciting US stallions join Spendthrift Australia roster
Grade 1 winners Omaha Beach (War Front) and Vino Rosso (Curlin), two of the most exciting young stallions among the American breeding ranks, will shuttle to Spendthrift Australia this spring, headlining the Victorian farm’s five-stallion roster in 2020. “It’s a massive vote of confidence in the Victorian market by Spendthrift’s owner Mr Hughes to shuttle... Read More
International commingling and a national pool keys to tote turnover growth?
The further growth of international commingling, of which Australia’s Tabcorp is a key driver, will be revolutionary and possibly game-changing according to Paul Cross, General Manager International at Tabcorp. “It’s revolutionary in the sense of changing the way people think, with the creation of the concept of a ‘World Pool’ and potentially game-changing if we... Read More
New Zealand industry welcomes government relief package
Leading New Zealand racing figures have welcomed the government’s decision to grant a rescue package to its ailing industry, saying that the bail-out provides a secure platform on which the industry can rebuild in the wake of “years of bad administration” and the crippling impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Racing minister Winston Peters, also the... Read More
Three for Bull Point
New winners Bull Point – Kingstar Stud resident Bull Point (Fastnet Rock) sired his third first-crop winner on Wednesday when the Michael Hickmott-trained Fearless Vision (2 f ex Risky Blonde by Zizou) broke through at her third start to win a 900-metre maiden at Murray Bridge. Fearless Vision is the only named foal out of... Read More
Superstar shines on sand
Sheng Li Superstar (Harbour Watch) has elevated himself to the level of Macau’s second highest rated horse with a determined win in Friday night’s Class 1 & 2 (1510m) on the sand. Prepared nowadays by Stanley Chin and ridden by Luis Corrales, Sheng Li Superstar enjoyed a nice run in third spot in the race... Read More