New Zealand-bred and trained gelding Tavago sprang something of a surprise in scoring an easy win in the $2m 2016 Australian Derby-Gr.1 (2400m) at Randwick. The son of Tavistock (NZ)...
New Zealand-bred and trained gelding Tavago sprang something of a surprise in scoring an easy win in the $2m 2016 Australian Derby-Gr.1 (2400m) at Randwick. The son of Tavistock (NZ)...
Only those with an in-form crystal ball could possibly have foreseen the 1936 Cups double of Northwind and Wotan, which provided the ultimate skinner for doubles bookmakers of the...
Caption: Choisir (Danehill Dancer (IRE)-Great Selection by Lunchtime (GB)) One of the main topics of conversation at Inglis Easter 2016 was about the second season sires. While vendors with yearlings...
The spring classics in the US and in Europe have provided some fascinating results. This column examines the pedigrees of the winners, many of great interest to breeders in Australasia...
Caption: Street Cry (IRE) (Machiavellian-Helen Street by Troy) One of the major tasks for stud managers is to attract the right mares and clients for young, first-season stallions. To fill...
Caption: Pins (Snippets-No Finer by Kaoru Star) An impressive achievement by a sire at stud in New Zealand occurred in successive races at the feature meeting at Hastings on August...
The Victoria Derby run in spring over 2500m is an elusive race. It takes a precocious stayer to win and pushes trainers to the edges of their ability in our...
Each month we will present a famous finish from our official photographer Steve Hart’s extensive library of great moments on Australian racetracks. Steve has been a Sydney based race photographer...
Caption: Danehill (USA) (Danzig (USA)-Razyana (USA) by His Majesty). “Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.” Paul Bryant – American football player...
Caption: Holler (Commands-Shouts by Strategic) Darley’s home bred Holler (Commands-Shouts by Strategic) was one of the first new stallion announcements for 2017 and Victorian breeders are bound to welcome him...