Gollan’s Solar Star caps stellar year with Gai Waterhouse Classic win
Solar Star (Zoustar) significantly increased her value as a breeding prospect just nine days prior to going under the hammer with a breakthrough stakes win in the Gai Waterhouse Classic (Listed, 1350m) at Ipswich yesterday. The victory, her fourth since joining the stable of leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan after last year’s Magic Millions Gold... Read More
New Zealand Bloodstock floats Karaka back-up plan for premier sale
April date put forward if trans-Tasman travel bubble not in place for key January period New Zealand Bloodstock is contemplating relinquishing its coveted late January slot on the calendar for its annual Karaka Yearling Sale as the auction house attempts to deal with the ongoing travel complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal would... Read More
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