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
Award for Shamus after stellar year on the track
After a breakout year on the track, Rosemont Stud’s flag bearing stallion Shamus Award (Snitzel) will stand for an increased fee of $19,800 (all fees inclusive of GST) in 2020. The stallion – who won the 2013 Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) – has had a fruitful 12 months results headed by the feats of... Read More
Mare in foal to Deep Field tops online Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale
Four mares made more than $200,000 at the digital Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale yesterday and it was Yulong Investments who featured most prominently on the buyers’ list, securing ten lots including the top-priced Villa San Michele (Medaglia d’Oro) for $260,000. The daughter of the Group 3 winner Florentina (Redoute’s Choice) and a half-sister to the... Read More