Brilliant Bivouac claims decisive Newmarket Handicap
Godolphin three-year-old emulates sire Exceed And Excel in taking out historic race Bivouac (Exceed And Excel) was already assured of being Darley’s hottest new stallion prospect prior to his Newmarket Handicap (Gr 1, 1200m) victory, but the manner of the performance only enhanced the brilliant three-year-olds on and off-track credentials. The Golden Rose Stakes (Gr... Read More
Conference and Blood demonstrate need for even greater focus on participant welfare
It can be all too easy to be dismissive of the mental and physical wellbeing concerns of racing’s participants – especially jockeys, trainers and stable staff – even though they have been aired more and more often in recent years. The usual platitudinous rejoinders often centre on the simplistic notion that the participants can choose... Read More
Star mare In Her Time joins Inglis’ Chairman’s Sale catalogue
Riverside Stables beckons for dual Group 1 winner following tussle between auction powerhouses The battle between Inglis and Magic Millions to attract high-profile breeding stock and race-fillies to their respective broodmare sales has taken another twist with dual Group 1 winner In Her Time (Time Thief) the latest star attraction announced for Inglis’ The Chairman’s... Read More
Shark shows his brilliance on the clock in stunning Chipping Norton victory
After drawing badly in stall 12 and conceding the leaders some eight lengths nearing the home turn, talented New Zealander Te Akau Shark (Rip Van Winkle) needed to produce an effort out of the box to win Saturday’s Chipping Norton Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) at Randwick. And he did. The five-year-old took a moment to... Read More
Submissions close to the Racing Industry Bill
Yesterday was the last day that submissions could be made to the select committee regarding the upcoming racing legislation, the Racing Industry Bill, which is proceeding through the New Zealand parliament. Many submissions have been made in recent weeks, particularly those by NZTR (New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing). The last speaker yesterday, John Messara, was also... Read More
Mamaragan (AUS)
2 c Wandjina – Forbidden by General Nediym O: Aston Bloodstock (W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, B G Mahony, Mrs A M Mahony, Miss C J Stone, Mrs J M Stone, D Burges, E Law, J L Martin, Mrs K Walsh, K J Pryke, L F Durney, M J Grace, G M Fraser,... Read More