Light Infantry Man finally breaks his Group 1 duck
Maher-trained import lands first top-flight win with an impressive victory in the Northerly Stakes The final Australian Group 1 of the year proved another feather in the cap of trainer Ciaron Maher after Light Infantry Man (Fast Company) defied a wide gate to seize an elusive elite-level victory in the $1.5 million Northerly Stakes (Gr... Read More
Parliamentary report into proposed Rosehill redevelopment slams Racing NSW
A parliamentary report into the mooted sale of Rosehill has slammed the way in which the proposal was handled, asked the state’s corruption watchdog to investigate the matter, and recommended an inquiry be considered into the operations of Racing NSW. The keenly awaited 160-page report of the Legislative Council’s Select Committee on the Proposal to... Read More
Palm Angel (AUS)
2 f Starspangledbanner – Noblest by Pivotal O: Rosemont Stud B: Rosemont Stud T: Jason Warren W: Merson Cooper Stakes, Listed, 1000m, November 30, Caulfield Jason Warren’s smart filly Palm Angel (Starspangledbanner) added herself to an elusive honour roll that includes the likes of Group 1 winners Anamoe (Street Boss) and Little Brose (Per Incanto),... Read More
Gollan readies his troops for the Magic Millions
Queensland’s leading trainer sends bumper team to Saturday’s Eagle Farm meeting As busy as he is preparing Antino (Redwood) for his tilt at Sunday’s Hong Kong Mile (Gr 1, 1600m) at Sha Tin, Tony Gollan will be keeping a very keen eye on Saturday’s proceedings at Eagle Farm where he has an arsenal of runners... Read More
‘She’s been the real deal from the get-go’
Super Smink chasing sentimental win for connections in Saturday’s Northerly Stakes Given that his father Neville bred and raced the late champion Northerly (Serheed), there was only one Group 1 Ben Duncan wanted to win when he decided to follow in his old man’s footsteps. Saturday’s Northerly Stakes (Gr 1, 1800m) therefore shapes as a... Read More
FBAA pen open letter on black type rumpus
As yearling sales season approaches, the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia warn unapproved changes to black type races could undermine the credibility of the Australian thoroughbred industry. The Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia (FBAA) is writing to address a matter that impacts the foundation of our industry’s credibility and success: the stagnation of the Australian... Read More