Golden Sixty set for rest, Cruz left smiling and Purton hits 100
Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) was the talk of Happy Valley on Wednesday night with trainer Francis Lui revealing that his sensational BMW Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) hero will not contest the FWD QEII Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) on April 26. “He won’t run,” Lui said. “He’s achieved a lot this season and we feel... Read More
Archanna (AUS)
3 f Snitzel – Azmiyna by Galileo O: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd, Belford Productions Pty Ltd, W Duck Pty Ltd, Mr N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Magic Bloodstock Racing, Mr I Bruce, Mr J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Mr K H Warriner, Mr J T C Lake B: Arrowfield Group Pty... Read More
Snitzel’s highest earner Redzel retired
Redzel (Snitzel), the highest-earning son of Australia’s three-time Champion Sire Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice), has been retired, owners Triple Crown Syndications announced last night. Redzel, who early in his life ended up in the hands of receivers, retires as the winner of $16,444,000, placing him second on the list of Australia’s highest earners behind the incomparable... Read More
Fundamentalist joins Chairman’s Sale line-up
Catalogue for next month’s elite level auction adds a number of wildcards, including five-time Group 1 placegetter Five-time Group 1 placegetter Fundamentalist (Not A Single Doubt) has joined the growing list of fillies and mares on offer at next month’s Inglis Chairman’s Sale, with the four-year-old – who is in foal to Zoustar (Northern Meteor)... Read More
Exceedance joins Vinery Stud’s 2020 roster
Exceedance (Exceed And Excel) will become the latest member of this season’s stellar three-year-old crop to join Australia’s stallion ranks in 2020, after his retirement was announced by Vinery Stud yesterday. Winner of the Coolmore Stud Stakes (registered as Ascot Vale Stakes) (Gr 1, 1200m) and the San Domenico Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) and an... Read More
Hong Kong International Sale delayed, but no issues for Harvey
The Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) has been pushed back further as the fallout from Covid-19 continues to impact on all walks of life. Traditionally held on the Friday night before the Hong Kong Derby (Listed, 2000m) in March, Hong Kong Jockey Club officials were forced to reschedule the sale into two divisions given the... Read More