Tassort to join Newgate roster
Godolphin colt Tassort (Brazen Beau) has been announced as a surprise addition to Newgate Farm’s stallion roster for 2020, with the farm – in conjunction with partners Emirates Park Stud – banking on the former star juvenile’s X-factor, his top-notch pedigree and his commercial appeal at an affordable price to attract breeders. Tassort, the half-brother... Read More
Moore aiming high with Saturn
A runaway win by Hostwin Saturn (Stratum) in Saturday’s Class 2 & 3 Handicap (1800m) has elevated the four-year-old to clear cut favoritism for the Macau Derby (Listed, 1800m), set for July 19. Prepared by first-season trainer Nick Moore, son of Macau’s former champion trainer Gary, Hostwin Saturn simply destroyed his opponents in a... Read More
JobKeeper – positive update could benefit your horse business
Of all the recent government Covid-19 initiatives recently announced, it is generally thought that the JobKeeper payment for employers is only available to profitable horse businesses that have established employees. If you thought this was the case, read on, upon review of the recently announced JobKeeper legislation, I have some pleasant surprises for you.... Read More
Darley shuttler Night Of Thunder (Dubawi) sired his fourth Australian winner
New winners Night Of Thunder – Former Darley shuttler Night Of Thunder (Dubawi) sired his fourth Australian winner when the Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha (2 c ex Portrait of a Lady by A P Indy) took out a 1200-metre two-year-old maiden on debut at Geelong on Wednesday. Kukeracha is a half-brother to dual stakes winner Cameo... Read More
Exceed And Excel spearheads Darley’s roster after stellar season
Economic conditions taken into account as international operation announces service fees Godolphin Australia managing director Vin Cox believes this year’s Darley stallion roster and fee structure presents a balanced approach in a volatile economic climate that will provide commercial breeders with a variety of options and at prices that enable them to continue to trade.... Read More
New best for Yiu as Mighty Giant impresses
Mighty Giant (Power) took another step up the ladder with an impressive performance in the Class 3 Dorset Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday. The win completed a treble for Ricky Yiu, a return that gave the handler impetus in his quest for a first champion trainer title. He ended the day with 51 wins,... Read More