Hong Kong unlikely for Guineas hope Shadow Hero
Pierro gelding destined for Australian riches at four despite overseas ownership group The autumn generally sparks a flurry of interest from Asian buyers looking for the next top-class import but, despite his Hong Kong ownership, Shadow Hero (Pierro) is one horse unlikely to continue his career abroad, no matter what happens when he contests tomorrow’s... Read More
Expensive juveniles breakthrough in Sydney and Melbourne
Two-year-old winners make timely statement ahead of siblings’ date with destiny at Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale A pair of high-priced juveniles broke through for maiden victories in timely fashion yesterday, with their yearling siblings a little over a month away from going through the Warwick Farm sales ring at next month’s Inglis Australian Easter... Read More
Confessions: I love Randwick, Flemington, geldings…and I’m warming to Sydney
Not a bad joint this Sydney, I thought to myself last weekend after taking in Saturday’s racing in the harbour city. And rarely have I enjoyed the races as much as the fare presented that day from Flemington and Randwick. The nation’s two premier tracks raced superbly – lead or swoop it mattered not –... Read More
Premier back on track after big finish to Showcase Session
Street Boss filly makes $180,000 as world health crisis makes little impact at Oaklands Junction Investors again appeared to shrug off any fears about flagging consumer confidence impacting world markets with demand for quality stock showing no signs of abating as the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale came to a close yesterday, with the auction’s... Read More
Group 1 winner Exosphere (Lonhro) sired his first winner
New winners Exosphere – Group 1 winner Exosphere (Lonhro) sired his first winner on Friday when the Godolphin homebred Thermosphere (2 f ex Glows by Canny Lad) posted a breakthrough win after two promising efforts. Trained by James Cummings, Thermosphere took out a two-year-old maiden at Newcastle over 1300 metres by a short-head from the... Read More
First Light go big for Pierro colt with in-form Busuttin and Young
Syndicator already has Derby dreams with $575,000 session topper on day two of Premier First Light Racing made the biggest purchase of its existence when the Group 1-winning syndicator secured a Pierro (Lonhro) colt in conjunction with Busuttin Racing and Paul Willetts for $575,000 on day two of the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale yesterday.... Read More