May | April | March | February |  Search news:   All of these words Exact phrase Star US Miler for Choisir Sunday, 26 May 2013 Choisir has been running hot this year in both hemispheres and flying the flag for him in the US has been quality miler Obviously, who scored another feature race win in the Grade II American Handicap at Betfair Hollywood Park. Sookie and Peron Head MM National Updates Sunday, 26 May 2013 Group winner Sookie and untapped filly Peron led a swag of important updates for the Magic Millions National Sale which commences on the Gold Coast tomorrow. Zabeel Stakes Double Sunday, 26 May 2013 Two veteran sons of Zabeel, who have hardly endeared themselves to punters of late, may well meet up in the Group 2 Brisbane Cup following long overdue stakes wins on Saturday. Coolmore Sires for Chile Sunday, 26 May 2013 Coolmore based shuttle sires Henrythenavigator (USA) and Dylan Thomas (IRE), who have spent their last few Southern Hemisphere seasons in Australia, will be switched to Chile for 2013. Three Year Olds Strike Again With Epaulette Saturday, 25 May 2013 Will the Commands colt Epaulette become the latest 3-year-old to be retired to stud this spring? Already a Group 1 winner of the ATC Golden Rose, the striking bay earned his second win at the highest level in Saturday’s $650,000 Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 (1350m). Pentire's Pentasia Opens Stakes Account Saturday, 25 May 2013 We’ve long admired the versatility of Rich Hill Stud’s foundation stallion Pentire (GB) who has sired Group 1 winning 2 milers, Classic winners, champion milers and outstanding sprinters. Second Chance at Stud for Starspangledbanner Friday, 24 May 2013 The magnificent international sprinting sensation Starspangledbanner is returning to where it all began to continue his stud career in Australia. New Initiative From Westbury Stud Friday, 24 May 2013 The Westbury Club open for registration The Westbury Club (TWC) home is still a week away from going live on the Westbury Stud website, but we can't wait any longer, so we have decided to invite all our followers to become TWC members now! The Westbury Club is going to be the ultimate user experience and will offer plenty of great opportunities to have access and be involved in major events and competitions throughout the year. Catalogues Available for Inglis Weanling and Bloodstock Sale Friday, 24 May 2013 Catalogues are now available for the 2013 Inglis Australian Weanling & Bloodstock Sale which will be conducted at Newmarket on 24 and 25 June. $3m Million Traded at Inglis Great Southern Thursday, 23 May 2013 Turnover at the 2013 Inglis Great Southern Sale pushed past $3million on today's third and final day at Oaklands in Melbourne. Japan Derby Contender for Big Brown Thursday, 23 May 2013 KENTUCKY bred colt Apollo Sonic has the chance to become a first crop Grade One winner for his sire Big Brown this weekend when he lines-up in the Japan Derby (2400m) in Tokyo. Best On Breeding Thursday, 23 May 2013 As a half-sister to 8-time Group 1Fantastic Light by the champion Mr Prospector, from the family of Gorgeous, Seaside Attraction and Cape Town, Wanice (USA) would rank among the most valuable mares imported into Australia. Great Southern Surprise Thursday, 23 May 2013 Bullarook Park Stud were understandably delighted with the performance of their young sire Strategic Maneuver, whose four weanlings offered at the Inglis Great Southern Sale were all sold at an average price of $25,750. Award Winners Associated with Thoroughbred Excellence Thursday, 23 May 2013 FEW at high level in Australian stud management have had as close association with thoroughbred excellence in the past quarter century as Derek Field, the recipient at Scone last week at the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association's annual dinner of the President's Award for Life Time Achievement. Great Southern Sale Continues Wednesday, 22 May 2013 73 weanlings and 83 broodmares were traded in Melbourne on Wednesday during the second day of the 2013 Inglis Great Southern Sale. $80,000 for Star Witness Colt Wednesday, 22 May 2013 The first weanling to be offered for sale by Widden Stud's dual Group I winner Star Witness met with keen interest at the Inglis Great Southern Weanling Sale on Tuesday. $22,000 is a Popular Fee Wednesday, 22 May 2013 The next in our series of stories focusing on sires in particular price ranges centres on a diverse group of 11 sires all on the $22,000 mark. Back From the Bench Wednesday, 22 May 2013 It's not often we write a story about a winner at Mount Gambier, but when a mare has two foals and comes back to win a race we'd like to know a bit more. Strong Trade at Inglis Great Southern Tuesday, 21 May 2013 Increases across the board were recorded on the opening day of the 2013 Inglis Great Southern Salein Melbourne. Ambidexter to Cornerstone Stud Tuesday, 21 May 2013 Cornerstone Stud is pleased to announce that it will stand Ambidexter in South Australia in partnership with Darley Stud. Vale, Jaime Mackay Tuesday, 21 May 2013 Jaime Mackay, owner of Cangon Stud at Dungog, passed away tragically last Friday. Macau Stakes-Winner for Stratum Tuesday, 21 May 2013 Golden Slipper winner Stratum featured on Sunday with a new stakes-winner after four year-old gelding Depot Beach took out the Macau Sprint Trophy Mac Gr 3 at Taipa, the victory providing a timely update for his weanling half-brother that will be offered at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale next week. Authorized to Chile Tuesday, 21 May 2013 A regular shuttler to Australia for Darley over the past four seasons, English Derby winner Authorized (IRE) will have a change of location for his 2013 Southern Hemisphere season with news the son of Montjeu is heading to Chile. One to Watch – Pakenham Monday, 20 May 2013 With eight winners in the past seven days, two of them stakes-winners, this sire is on a roll and his latest winner is our One to Watch from Monday. Magic Millions National Extravaganza to Start Next Monday Monday, 20 May 2013 Horses have begun arriving on the Gold Coast with Australia's leading breeding stock sale due to commence next Monday. Discorsi Colt Tops Yarradale Stud Sale Monday, 20 May 2013 First-season sire Discorsi topped the Yarradale Stud yearling sale on Sunday with a colt that made $110,000. Hot and Affordable, You Can’t Ask for More! Monday, 20 May 2013 He's had 20 two year-old winners this season and three new stakes-winners in the past week, is it any wonder this sire is hot!. Magnus Means Winners Monday, 20 May 2013 Our racing needs are simple - we all want the winning photo on the wall!. Kiwi Juvenile Shines in Aushorse Golden Horseshoe Monday, 20 May 2013 The kiwi bred War Affair (NZ) confirmed his status as Singapore's most talented two-year-old with a dominant win in the last leg of Singapore's Golden Horseshoe Series, the S$325,000 Sgp-2 Aushorse Golden Horseshoe (1200m) at Kranji on Friday night. Northern Meteor Colt Tops Scone Monday, 20 May 2013 Exciting young sire Northern Meteor has been running hot on the track in recent weeks so it was no surprise to see one of his offspring top the Inglis Scone Yearling Sale on Sunday. One to Watch – Warwick Farm Sunday, 19 May 2013 Gai Waterhouse has a great record with the progeny of this sire and we can see this filly winning better races than she did today at Warwick Farm. Century for Commands Sunday, 19 May 2013 Darley based Commands posted his century of Australian winners when two year-old filly Moderate made a winning debut at Warwick Farm on Sunday. Magic Millions Graduates Shine Sunday, 19 May 2013 Wins came thick and fast for Magic Millions graduates yesterday headlined by five stakes victories around the country. Oxbow Captures Preakness Stakes Sunday, 19 May 2013 It could well have been a flashback to the 1980's as Gary Stevens guided Calamut Farm's Oxbow to victory in the Preakness Stakes before 117,000 fans at Pimlico to give Hall Of Fame trainer D Wayne Lukas his 6thwin in the second leg of the Triple Crown. Fontelina Group 1 Bound Saturday, 18 May 2013 Testa Rossa gelding Fontelina looked a Group 1 winner in the making when defeating Spirit Of Boom in the Group II Yellowglen Stakes (1200m) at Flemington last November however he had been winless in five starts before an impressive performance in Saturday's $140,000 Listed Yarraman Park Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) at Scone. It’s That Family Again! Saturday, 18 May 2013 She's the aunt of Black Caviar if we look at it in human terms, which is why there was considerable interest in the Listed Dark Jewel Classic at Scone on Saturday, which was won by progressive four year-old Arctic Flight. Bargain Buy Wins $500,000 Inglis Guineas Saturday, 18 May 2013 $16,000 yearling sale purchase Taxmeifyoucanproved too elusive for his competitors in the $500,000 Restricted Listed Inglis Guineas at Scone on Saturday, generating euphoric scenes in the mounting yard from his large group of owners. Belltone is Best Saturday, 18 May 2013 Though they missed a place with stable star Sizzling in the Group 3 Fred Best Classic, the day ended on a brighter note for trainer Kelso Wood and jockey Chris Munce when Belltone captured the $125,000 Group III Darley BRC Sprint (1350m) at Doomben. More Roses For Dear Demi Saturday, 18 May 2013 A much happier day for the besieged owner John Singleton as his Victorian Oaks winner Dear Demi overcame a torrid run and a protest to land Saturday's $175,000 Group III Hidden Dragon The Roses (2000m) at Doomben. The Waller Show Rolls On With Beaten Up Saturday, 18 May 2013 At the risk of sounding like a broken record, Chris Waller won another feature race with an import when Beaten Up (GB) defeated his stablemate Foreteller (GB) in Saturday's $500,000 Group I Kirks Doomben Cup (2000m). New Stakes-Winner for Snippetson Saturday, 18 May 2013 Placed in the Group I VRC Australian Guineas as a three year-old, talented Snippetson entire Mister Milton has always threatened to win a stakes race and did so at Flemington on Saturday when capturing the Listed VRC Straight Six. Another Widden Sold Stakes-Winner Saturday, 18 May 2013 Leading trainer Peter Moody is never afraid to travel his horses looking for the perfect race and he found something just right for three year-old Exceed and Excel gelding Planet Voyage, who took out the Listed SAJC Manihi Classic at Morphettville on Saturday. Solzhenitsyn Back In Winners Circle Saturday, 18 May 2013 Winless in five starts since he captured the Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield last October, Solzhenitsyn was back to his best with a fighting win in the $115,000 Group III Carlton Mid Lord Mayor's Cup (1600m) at Doomben on Saturday. Diamond Earth Makes it a Stakes Double for Choisir Saturday, 18 May 2013 Talented filly Diamond Earth has won some lucrative races during her career to date and at Scone on Saturday landed some valuable Black Type when taking out the Listed Arrowfield Denise's Joy Stakes over 1100 metres. Something to Tweet About! Saturday, 18 May 2013 A homebred for former leading trainer Neville Begg, two year-old Magic Albert filly Tweet broke her maiden when taking out the Listed Coolmore Woodlands Stakes at Scone on Saturday. Third Stakes Success for Missy Longstocking Saturday, 18 May 2013 While it may have been closer than supporters had hoped for, the courageous Missy Longstocking earned her third stakes success in Saturday's Listed Cellarbrations Lancaster Stakes (1200m) at Doomben. Hot Run for Choisir Continues Saturday, 18 May 2013 The brilliant season being enjoyed by Choisir with his juveniles continued at Doomben on Saturday when promising gelding Sir Moments scored a stylish victory in the Listed BRC Dalrello Stakes. Aussie 2YO Winner South Africa Saturday, 18 May 2013 An Australian bred filly from the first crop of Mount Nelson (GB) scored a debut win at Greyville in South Africa on Friday. Testa Rossa Gelding Claims Scone Cup Friday, 17 May 2013 Two years ago Caulfield based trainer Colin Scott made the trip to Scone with the Testa Rossa gelding Speediness in the Scone Guineas only to run into a future Group 1 star in Sincero. Best On Breeding Friday, 17 May 2013 With his daughters producing the winners of over $14 million in the current season, Zabeel looks a lock to earn his second champion Australian broodmare title. Another Derby Contender for New Approach Friday, 17 May 2013 While Dawn Approach is the firm favourite for the English Derby following his scintillating victory in the 2,000 Guineas, his sire New Approach (IRE) looks to have a new challenger for the Blue Riband after Libertarian beat a quality field to take the Group II  Dante Stakes at York. Shocking Weanlings Impress Friday, 17 May 2013 One of the very best of his generation on the track, the dual Group I winner Shocking has quickly made an impression on breeders. Greta West Thrilled with God's Own Winners Friday, 17 May 2013 God's Own has timed his relocation to Greta West Stud with a rush of winners in the last week. When You’re Hot You’re Hot Friday, 17 May 2013 One of Australia's most successful and best known breeding and racing operations kicked a massive goal last Saturday. Scone Yearling Sale This Sunday Thursday, 16 May 2013 Value buyers are reminded that the one day 2013 Inglis HTBA Scone Yearling Sale will be held this Sunday 19 May at White Park, Scone. Six in Six Thursday, 16 May 2013 First season sire Northern Meteor is riding a red hot wave of success in siring six metropolitan Wednesday winners in the past six weeks – if your memory needs refreshing let's take a quick look back over them. New Stallion for Mapperley Stud Thursday, 16 May 2013 Simms Davison's long-term vision for Mapperley Stud has taken another major step forward with the acquisition of Group One performer He's Remarkable. Vote for Helsinge! Thursday, 16 May 2013 Popular website UK Racing Post has launched a poll through their bloodstock section asking readers to vote for their favourite broodmare and Black Caviar and All Too Hard's dam Helsinge is the only Australian mare on it and she needs our support – read on to find out how to vote. Hidden Warrior in Top Form Thursday, 16 May 2013 HIDDEN WARRIOR'S front running win in class record time over older horses in the One Solutions Handicap over 1350m at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday suggests this very promising 3-year-old gelding by Hidden Dragon could fire again this Saturday when he backs up in the $140,000 Yarraman Park – Horse Power Luskin Star Stakes (1300m) at the Scone stand alone. Show a Heart Keeps Star Kingdom Line Alive Thursday, 16 May 2013 THE INFLUENCE in the second half of last century of Star Kingdom (IRE), the brilliant imported son of the Hyperion sire Stardust, who stood at the Baramul Stud in the Widden Valley, was considered the most powerful in Australia last century. HTBA Honours Derek Field and Andrew Bowcock Thursday, 16 May 2013 Two of the Hunter Valley Breeding Industry's luminaries were honoured at the HTBA's 22nd Awards night for their life long achievements and dedication to the thoroughbred industry. HTBA Awards Night Thursday, 16 May 2013 The awards acknowledge the feats of thoroughbred breeders based in the Hunter Valley on the eve of the Scone Cup carnival. Come and See the Yarraman Sires Wednesday, 15 May 2013 Yarraman Park will open the gates on Scone Cup morning this Friday for a stallion parade for those heading out to the races later in the day. Paul Carrazzo Looks at Budget Scrutiny on ABN's Wednesday, 15 May 2013 With a Government desperate for revenue to find a 'pathway' back to surplus, it comes as little surprise to this office that last night's Budget contained a pledge by the Government to devote greater resources to the more thorough screening of ABN registrations prior to issuing. Top Class and Even More Affordable Wednesday, 15 May 2013 This week we are looking at a very competitive group of sires that stand for between $25,000 and $33,000 including a sire that may well be one of the best punt horses of the year. Brent Zerafa Joins YPR Wednesday, 15 May 2013   Young Professionals in Racing have appointed a new director to its board, welcoming industry journalist Brent Zerafa. New Stallion for Newhaven Park Wednesday, 15 May 2013 Newhaven Park is proud to announce that it will be standing Champion South African sprinting sensation Delago Deluxe at their historic Boorowa base in 2013. There’s More Than One Way to Skin a Cat Tuesday, 14 May 2013 Behind every Group I winner is a story and this one was purchased in a way far removed from the traditional – 'let's go to the yearling sales' approach. One to Watch – Geelong Tuesday, 14 May 2013 It's early days, but Team Hawkes would have to be encouraged with the performance of the half-brother to their quality stayer Maluckyday, who bolted in on debut at Geelong on Tuesday. Arrowfield Wins Best Horse Stud Award Tuesday, 14 May 2013 Well, okay, it wasn't a Group One, or the Oscars, but the competition was certainly stiff, the talent extraordinary and the effort intense. Richoman Takes Tassie St Leger Tuesday, 14 May 2013 If there is one thing the Golden Snake (USA) breed are known for it is toughness and that much desired trait was on full display as Richoman recorded a hard-fought victory in Sunday's Tasmania St Leger at Launceston. Entries Closing for NZB South Island Sale Tuesday, 14 May 2013 Entries for New Zealand Bloodstock's 2013 South Island Sale of 2YOs & Mixed Bloodstock are due tomorrow, Wednesday 15 May. First Winner for Thewayyouare Tuesday, 14 May 2013 Promising young Group I winning sire Thewayyouare(USA) posted his first winner on Sunday at Churchill Downs in the US when Tomei (2f Thewayyouare x Teriffany, by Fusaichi Pegasus) scored a stylish victory. Turangga Farm Open the Gates Monday, 13 May 2013 Popular breeder Stuart Ramsey will open the gates at Turangga Farm this weekend for anyone seeking to inspect his promising young sire Zizou, with an official parade to be held from 9 am on Saturday morning and a light breakfast. Vinery Stud Stallion Parades Monday, 13 May 2013 Vinery Stud is opening its doors over the Scone Cup Carnival to host a series of 9am Stallion Parades from Thursday 16th- Monday 21st of May. She’s Always Been a Big Girl! Monday, 13 May 2013 Tall and leggy as a foal, this filly just kept growing and won her first stakes race last weekend to the great delight of all associated with her. Emirates Park Confirm 2013 Fees Monday, 13 May 2013 Emirates Park's stallion line-up and associated service fees have been confirmed for the 2013 breeding season with the stud's senior management team adhering to the prevailing sense of conservatism for the upcoming season. Your Song to Retire to Widden Stud Monday, 13 May 2013 Brilliant three year-old Fastnet Rock colt Your Song has assured his future at one of Australia's most successful studs with a stunning five length Group I victory in the BTC Cup at Eagle Farm last Saturday. Star Weanlings for Great Southern Monday, 13 May 2013 Leading weanling vendors Shadwell Farm will present 15 well prepared youngsters for sale at this year's Inglis Great Southern Weanling Sale in Victoria next week headlined by a half-brother to a highly promising two year-old. Oaks Winner Hits Top Form Monday, 13 May 2013 Group 1 Queensland Oaks winner Quintessential (NZ) made a successful return to winning form and confirmed her Group 2 Brisbane Cup target with victory in Saturday's A$115,000 Group 3 Chairman's Handicap (2100m) at Eagle Farm. More Success for NZB Ready to Run Star Monday, 13 May 2013 NZB Ready to Run Sale graduate Linton made it back-to-back stakes wins and consecutive A$150,000 Group 3 R. One to Watch – Sale Monday, 13 May 2013 Peter Moody, Zabeel, Sir Patrick Hogan and Eight Carat – what's not to like about this impressive winner at Sale on Sunday. Anabaa Colt Wins French Classic Monday, 13 May 2013 Style Vendome, a colt from the last crop of former top shuttle sire Anabaa, took out the Group I Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French 2,000 Guineas) at Longchamp overnight. Remember These Guys? Sunday, 12 May 2013 Back in 2010 we made the Breednet Christmas Foal a group shot of these three babies at Coolmore Stud and one of them is now the very impressive Rosehill winner on Saturday in Drago. Wowee of a Scone Yearling Sale in Just Eight Days Sunday, 12 May 2013 Just eight days out for the annual Inglis HTBA Scone Yearling Sale bargain priced graduateWoweedelivered her throng of owners a valuable thrill by winning the Group 3 SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic over 2500m at Morphettville. Keyarna Blue Makes It 66 for O'Reilly Sunday, 12 May 2013 Waikato Stud's champion stallion looks short odds of retaining his champion NZ sire title this season due, in no small part, to a stellar 3yo crop, which included Sacred Falls, Shamexpress, High Fashion, Emerald Queen, Pussy Willow and Saturday's Listed Darley Laelia Stakes winner Keyarna Blue at Morphettville. Waller's Imports Lead The Charge Sunday, 12 May 2013 Champion trainer Chris Waller's historic five-timer at Rosehill on Saturday was highlighted by the win of Moriarty in the day's feature the Listed Lord Mayors Cup (2000m). Stakes Success for Assertive Eagle Saturday, 11 May 2013 A homebred for Wolf Blass, four year-old Danewin mare Assertive Eagle has always threatened to win a stakes races and did so at Morphettville on Saturday when taking out the Listed SAJC Proud Miss Stakes. Goodwood Triumph for Platelet Saturday, 11 May 2013 Under-rated Strategic mare Platelet notched her second Group I victory when scoring a barnstorming win in the Group I SAJC Goodwood Handicap at Morphettville on Saturday. California Dane Strikes Again Saturday, 11 May 2013 Long discarded by breeders, Danehill stallion California by Dane has been enjoying a fine run of late, led by the top-class 3yo Rebel Dane, and the momentum kept going at Morphettville on Saturday with the Darren Weir-trained mare Lake Sententia in the Listed Centaurea Stakes (2009m). Fastnet Colt Dominates BTC Cup Saturday, 11 May 2013 Gooree Stud homebred Your Song resumed from a spell at Eagle Farm on Saturday and turned in an explosive performance to thrash a quality field to win the Group I BRC BTC Cup. Import Home in Queen's Cup Saturday, 11 May 2013 Yet another import, the David Hayes-trained Motivado (GB), staked his claim for the rich staying races during the spring when opening his stakes account in Saturday's Group III Queen's Cup (2500m) at Morphettville. Wowee Wows Them in SA Fillies Classic Saturday, 11 May 2013 Choisir filly Wowee scored a surprise win in the Group III SAJC SA Fillies Classic at Morphettville on Saturday in a thrilling four horse finish. Show A Heart's Vo Heart Takes Champagne Classic Saturday, 11 May 2013 The 2yo Show a Heart gelding Vo Heart has won his only race on heavy ground at Doomben so trainer Darryl Hansen was not concerned when the heavens opened before the start of the $175,000 Group II Bollinger Champagne Classic (1200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. More Than Ready Filly Strikes in National Stakes Saturday, 11 May 2013 After luckless runs at her first two starts the progressive More Than Ready (USA) filly Vivi Veloce received all the favours when breaking her duck in Saturday's Group 3 National Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville. Century for Stratum Saturday, 11 May 2013 Widden Stud's Stratum is the latest sire to crack 100 winners for the season after Mocha Miss saluted at Ipswich on Friday. Best On Breeding Friday, 10 May 2013 Between them, Buffering and Rain Affair have won ten Group races and over $3,6 million however a Group 1 victory has so far been elusive. One to Watch – Geelong Friday, 10 May 2013 Mark Kavanagh knows a thing or two about good Fastnet Rock fillies, think Atlantic Jewel, and he produced a nice one at Geelong on Friday. Winter Book to Enhance Classic Success Friday, 10 May 2013 The 2013 Inglis Sydney Classic Yearling Sale Winter Book is armed to enhance the success of the Classic Sale, with 213 lots to be offered during the inaugural winter session on 23 June. Strong Clearance Rate Concludes NZB National Sale Friday, 10 May 2013 The Broodmare Session of NZB's 2013 National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale concluded proceedings today at Karaka, with 162 of the 232 broodmares offered through the ring selling for $1,026,900 at a strong clearance rate of 81%. Sale Date Change for Inglis Weanling and Bloodstock Sale Friday, 10 May 2013 In an effort to assist vendors and buyers with travel and accommodation requirements in Sydney next month, Inglis have announced that the Australian Weanling & Bloodstock Sale will now be held two days earlier following on from the Classic Yearling Sale Winter Book on Sunday 23rd June. First European Winner for Myboycharlie Friday, 10 May 2013 Vinery Stud shuttler Myboycharlie (IRE) posted his first Northern Hemisphere winner overnight when two year-old colt Salai scored in France. Sea Siren Sold Privately to Coolmore Thursday, 9 May 2013 Coolmore have not only secured arguably the best colt in the country in Pierro, but have now also added one of the best mares to their broodmare band in triple Group I winner Sea Siren. Written Tycoon Mare Highlights NZB Mixed Sessions Thursday, 9 May 2013 With the Weanling session of New Zealand Bloodstock's National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale completed earlier today, attention turned to the mixed sessions on offer, with horses-in-training, two-year-olds, yearlings, raced stock and racehorses offered through this ring this afternoon at Karaka. Savabeel Colt Tops NZB Weanlings Second Day Thursday, 9 May 2013 The Weanling session of New Zealand Bloodstock's 2013 National Weanling and Broodmare Sale has wrapped up today at Karaka, with solid trade across the 355 lots on offer. Rip Van Winkle Colt Sells Well Thursday, 9 May 2013 The sole weanling catalogued by champion miler and multiple Gr1 winning first season sire Rip Van Winkle (Galileo)(IRE) gained the second highest price on the first day of the NZB National Weanling sale at Karaka yesterday. Harbour Watch to Stand at Emirates Thursday, 9 May 2013 Emirates Park have formed a new alliance with an emerging world thoroughbred power to stand the brilliant European 2-year-old Harbour Watch (Ire), beginning with the upcoming 2013 covering season. Two Out of Three for Bundle of Joy Thursday, 9 May 2013 Promising Magic Albert three year-old Bundle of Joy made it two wins and a second from just three starts when scoring comfortably at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening. The Best Animal in the Kingdom Thursday, 9 May 2013 The latest World Thoroughbred Rankings rate Animal Kingdom better than the best colts in a group that respected form analyst Dominic Beirne describes as "one of the two greatest seasons of Australian three-year-olds in the modern era. Up and Comer for Barely a Moment Wednesday, 8 May 2013 This Saturday's Group I SAJC Goodwood Handicap contender Moment of Change might be the current star for Cornerstone Stud based sire Barely a Moment, but he may have another bright prospect on the rise in the shape of four year-old gelding Khalifa. Easy Win for Big Bear Rock Wednesday, 8 May 2013 Scoring a dominant win at Sandown on Wednesday was Fastnet Rock five year-old Big Bear Rock, a $140,000 Inglis Easter purchase for his trainer Stephen Brown from the Yarraman Park draft. Darci Brahma Colt Tops NZB Weanlings Day One Wednesday, 8 May 2013 New Zealand Bloodstock's three-day National Weanling & Broodmare Sale got underway at Karaka today with local sire Darci Brahma providing the highlight of the 220 weanlings on offer. God's Own to Relocate Wednesday, 8 May 2013 The God's Own Syndicate, headed by Yallambee Stud and Eliza Park Stud, are pleased to announce the relocation of God's Own in 2013 to one of Victoria's oldest and most respected family owned stud farms, Greta West Stud. Best Ever MM National Yearling Sale Now Online Wednesday, 8 May 2013 The best ever catalogue for the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale is now online. Dick Turpin Raises the Bar in WA Wednesday, 8 May 2013 Mungrup Stud shuttler Dick Turpin (Ire) has helped revive the fortunes of the English National Stud and he's also been a genuine coup for Western Australia. New Stakes-Winner for Duke of Marmalade Wednesday, 8 May 2013 Young Coolmore shuttler Duke of Marmalade (IRE) featured with his third stakes-winner after three year-old filly Alive Alive Oh took out the Listed Salsabil Stakes at Navan in Ireland overnight. Top Class and Affordable Wednesday, 8 May 2013 Last week we highlighted the most expensive sires standing in Australia this year and this week we've dropped the bar somewhat to see what can you get in the $35,000 to $55,000 range and the answer is a lot of bang for your buck!. Eliza Park Announce 2013 Fees Wednesday, 8 May 2013 Leading, dual state stud operation, Eliza Park, has announced its service fees for 2013. Golden Archer to Raheen Stud Tuesday, 7 May 2013 Peter Moody's outstanding sprinter Golden Archer has been purchased to stand at Raheen Stud in Queensland. New Stud Manager at Tyreel Stud Tuesday, 7 May 2013 Tyreel Stud is very pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Sims as Stud Manager. Reliable Man Confirms His Worth Tuesday, 7 May 2013 The World Thoroughbred Rankings released last week confirm recent Randwick G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Reliable Man (IRE) as one of the world's best racehorses. Want a Runner in a Stakes Race This Weekend? Tuesday, 7 May 2013 For those who want to experience the thrill of owning a horse running in a stakes race this weekend, Thursday's Horses-in-Training session at NZB's National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale is a must attend. Squamosa to Stand at Eliza Park Tuesday, 7 May 2013 The dynamic Not a Single Doubt sprinter, SQUAMOSA, has joined the Eliza Park stallion roster for the 2013 breeding season. Epsom Oaks Prospect for New Approach Monday, 6 May 2013 A day after Dawn Approach's sensational performance in the 2,000 Guineas, another three-year-old by Darley shuttler New Approach (IRE) stamped herself as a likely Classic contender, when the lightly raced Talent landed the Listed Pretty Polly Stakes. Last of the Line Monday, 6 May 2013 This stakes-winner on the weekend caught our attention by virtue of the fact he is the only living foal from the very last crop sired by a much loved stallion that is still enjoying his retirement at age 27. Third Winner for Mastercraftsman Monday, 6 May 2013 Mastercraftsman (IRE) colt Pabloski was a six lengths debut winner over 1000m at the Capanelle racetrack in Rome yesterday to give his young sire his third winner. Stradbroke Plans for Famous Seamus Monday, 6 May 2013 The Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap is now on the cards for Famous Seamus (NZ) who won Saturday's A$175,000 Listed Prime Minister's Cup (1300m) on the Gold Coast, completing a stakes double for his sire Elusive City. More Stakes Success for Kekova Monday, 6 May 2013 Tough mare Kekova (NZ) (Elusive City x Racing Waters) raced to her second stakes win on Saturday in the $50,000 Listed Reynolds Electrical Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton, the first leg of a stakes winning double for her sire Elusive City. Half-Brother to Salamanca to Sell on Wednesday Monday, 6 May 2013 A timely stakes victory by Salamanca (NZ) in Saturday's $50,000 Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (1250m) has provided significant updates for a number of horses in NZB's National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale that starts on Wednesday. More Aussie Stakes Success in South Africa Monday, 6 May 2013 The recent hot run of success being enjoyed by Australian thoroughbreds in South Africa continued on Sunday when three year-old colt Readytogorightnow took out the Group III Tekkie Town Winter Guineas at Kenilworth. Another Stallion Cracks the Century Sunday, 5 May 2013 This stallion has been blazing a trail with his juveniles this season and it was one of them that brought him his 100th winner since August 1. All Too Hard Retired Sunday, 5 May 2013 Vinery Stud have today announced the retirement of All Too Hard. Aussie Breeder Receives Kentucky Derby Windfall Sunday, 5 May 2013 The Kentucky Derby is one of the great races in the world and for one Australian breeder, this year's winner Orb has provided something he can really cheer about. Group One Winner for Street Sense Sunday, 5 May 2013 Kentucky Derby winning Darley shuttler Street Sense (USA) sired his first Group I winner when Aubby K took out the Group I Humana Distaff at Churchill Downs. Snitzel Strikes Gold at Coast Sunday, 5 May 2013 Sensational young sire Snitzel went hunting for new stakeswinners at the Gold Coast today and came up with two in less than eighty minutes. Sweet Result for Singo Sunday, 5 May 2013 Strawberry Boy could hardly have put up a better performance in his first time out from the Peter Moody stable than his quality win at Flemington today. Animal Kingdom Rated World's Best Entire Sunday, 5 May 2013 Five weeks after his dominant Dubai World Cup victory, Animal Kingdom has been rated the world's best entire. Kentucky Derby to Orb Sunday, 5 May 2013 Hall Of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey and the Phipps and Janney families celebrated their first Kentucky Derby winner when favoured Orb scored a slogging win in the 139th running for the Run To The Roses at Churchill Downs on Saturday. New Approach Colt Wins UK 2,000 Guineas Sunday, 5 May 2013 Unbeaten New Approach colt Dawn Approach was sent out favourite for the Group I English 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket overnight and delivered the goods in style, cruising clear to win the first of the European classics by a commanding five lengths over the Choisir long shot Glory Awaits. Academus Completes Super Saturday for Darley Saturday, 4 May 2013 Three-year-old Lonhro gelding Academus rounded out a super Saturday for Darley and trainer Peter Snowden in the $125,000 Group III Pacific Petroleum Gold Coast Guineas (1200m) at the Gold Coast. Commands Gelding Opens Stakes Account Saturday, 4 May 2013 He is such a regular in stakes races it's hard to believe that before Saturday's Listed Workers Blacktown Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m) the Peter Snowden-trained Limes had won just one of his 14 starts, a maiden at Gosford in August last year. Lights of Heaven Still Going Strong Saturday, 4 May 2013 Peter Moody might have lost his darling in Black Caviar, but his five year-old Zabeel mare Lights of Heaven is still going strong and added the Group II AD Hollindale Cup to her tally at the Gold Coast on Saturday. 70th Stakes Winner for Exceed And Excel Saturday, 4 May 2013 Four-year-old Exceed and Excel mare Aerobatics did the right thing by the sponsor but not by the punters in Saturday's Listed Darley Crown at Hawkesbury. Adelaide Guineas Triumph for General Peekay Saturday, 4 May 2013 Mick Price's improving three year-old General Peekay has been racing in top form this preparation and added another feature win to his resume when capturing the Listed SAJC Adelaide Guineas at Morphettville on Saturday. Ad Valorem's Detours Captures Silk Stocking Saturday, 4 May 2013 Darley's talented Ad Valorem (USA) mare Detours stormed home to claim Saturday's $150,000 Listed Attwood Marshall Silk Stocking (1200m) at the Gold Coast. Snitzel Strikes for Second Time at Gold Coast Saturday, 4 May 2013 Two stakes races down at the Gold Coast on Saturday and Snitzel has supplied the winners of both. Juvenile Stakes-Winner for Fastnet Saturday, 4 May 2013 Not many two year-olds make their debut in a 1600 metre stakes race, but this one did and he's a winner for the David Hayes stable after taking out the Listed SAJC Oaklands Plate at Morphettville on Saturday. 14th Stakes Winner for Snitzel Saturday, 4 May 2013 While favourite Missy Longstocking was running in to traffic problems, the Noel Doyle-trained Le Val was in clear sailing under Ric McMahon to open his winning account in Saturday's Listed Ken Russell Memorial Classic at the Gold Coast. Battle Lines Drawn in Singapore Golden Horseshoe Saturday, 4 May 2013 The final lead in race to the Aushorse Golden Horseshoe SNG Gr 2 in Singapore was conducted on Friday night, with the experienced War Affair staking his claim as a contender in the series finale. Third Stakes Winner for Excites Friday, 3 May 2013 Vinery stallion Excites chalked up his third stakes-winner on Friday when the Jason Coyle-trained Scream Machine scored a narrow win in the $140,000 Listed Wagga Wagga Gold Cup (2000m). MM National Weanling and Broodmare Sales Online Friday, 3 May 2013 The catalogues for both the Magic Millions National Weanling and Broodmare Sales are now online. Verrazano Favoured for Kentucky Derby Friday, 3 May 2013 VINERY already have a Kentucky Derby winner on the roster in Big Brown (USA), but look set to have a Kentucky Derby sire with More Than Ready (USA) set to add the Classic to his trophy cabinet. Magic Millions Partner ISyndicate Friday, 3 May 2013 Magic Millions is delighted to announce a new partnership with an innovative online racehorse ownership portal. Warrnambool Winner for Keep the Faith Friday, 3 May 2013 Greta West Stud sire Keep The Faith completed a running double with an interloper and a local at Warrnambool on Thursday. NZB National Sales Next Week - Weanling Highlights Friday, 3 May 2013 With a host of profitable pinhooking results, and some stellar Group 1 victories on tracks around the world over the past 12 months, the Weanling Session of New Zealand Bloodstock's National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale is boasting a big run of success that should lure buyers to the 2013 edition at Karaka next week. The Gift That Keeps on Giving Friday, 3 May 2013 There were six Group I events in Australia last weekend and the result of this one provided one long time breeder with his best ever result and ensures a mare gifted to a friend has become the gift that just keeps giving!. Second Winner for Mastercraftsman Friday, 3 May 2013 Double Look became the second winner from two runners for European Champion 2YO and dual classic winning 3YO Mastercraftsman (IRE), when winning on debut in the Bordeaux Prix Du Golf Bordelais over 1000m in France yesterday. Eclair Surprise Out of Singapore Cup Friday, 3 May 2013 A possible career-ending injury to Eclair Surprise has spoiled an otherwise superb month for champion stallion Blackfriars. Windsor Park Stud Announce 2013 Fees Friday, 3 May 2013 Windsor Park Stud is pleased to release their stallion roster and service fees for 2013. Queensland Breeder Celebrates Willow Magic Win Friday, 3 May 2013 Tallulah Downs' Rod Oaten has been struggling to get the smile off his face this week – the boutique broodmare farm's owner still on a high after cheering home Willow Magic to a Group One victory in South Africa last weekend. The Quiet Achiever Thursday, 2 May 2013 The topic of two year-olds winners is a hot one at present given the fierce battle between first season sires Sebring and Northern Meteor (who are drawn at ten all) and while we know Exceed and Excel is the dominant force in this department, he's not the leading sire of two year-olds winners this season with that honour currently being held by a quiet achiever. Inglis Bonus Won at Wagga Thursday, 2 May 2013 For the fifth consecutive year the $50,000 Inglis Race Series Bonus placed on the open two-year-old event on the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's Wagga Town Plate Day has gone off, this time to the Bede Murray trained filly Chosen Song. Betting on European First Season Sires Thursday, 2 May 2013 The betting on who will be leading European First Season Sire for 2013 features several familiar names of sires that have been to our shores including the early favourite Bushranger (IRE), whose been shuttling to Eliza Park in Victoria for the past three seasons. Lucas Cranach to Bullarook Park Thursday, 2 May 2013 Australian Bloodstock and Bullarook Park have completed a deal to stand outstanding racehorse Lucas Cranach (Ger) at the Victorian stud from 2013. Mossman's Second Effort Takes Second Wangoom Wednesday, 1 May 2013 Mossman gelding Second Effort won his second stakes race on Wednesday and it came in the same race he won his first, the $150,000 Listed Wangoom Handicap (1200m) at Warrnambool on Wednesday. Fastnet Rock Filly Impressive Wednesday, 1 May 2013 Prominent owners Neil Werrett and Steve McCann had to endure a surprise disappointment last Saturday when their star filly Snitzerland failed to flatter in the Group I SAJC Robert Sangster Stakes as favourite, but they received a more pleasant surprise at Warwick Farm on Wednesday in the shape of promising Fastnet Rock filly Mineko. Syndication Sunday at Inglis Wednesday, 1 May 2013 This Sunday, Inglis will throw open the gates at their Newmarket complex for a new Syndication Open Day where prospective investors can view a parade of newly acquired yearlings that are being offered for syndication by Blueblood Thoroughbreds, Champion Thoroughbreds, Darby Racing, Dream Thoroughbreds, Dynamic Syndications, Independent Syndications, Hurst Park, Prestige Racing, Prime Thoroughbreds, Proven Thoroughbreds, Star Thoroughbreds, Topline Thoroughbreds, Trainer Connections and Triple Crown. Fees Announced for Duporth and Dane Shadow Wednesday, 1 May 2013 Today Kitchwin Hills are pleased to announce the 2013 fees for their two regally bred young stallions. Visit Yarraman Park on Scone Cup Morning Wednesday, 1 May 2013 The Mitchell family at Yarraman Park will open the gates on Scone Cup morning (Friday May 17th ) for a stallion parade and breakfast for those heading out to the races later in the day. Most Expensive Australian Sires for 2013 Wednesday, 1 May 2013 Service fees have now been released by all the major farms for 2013, so all the cards are on the table and we can take a look at which sires are populating the pointy end of the commercial market. Derby Runner for Yarradale Shuttler Wednesday, 1 May 2013 Giant Finish, a son of incoming Yarradale Stud shuttler Frost Giant (USA), has claimed the 20th and final spot for this Saturday's Group I Kentucky Derby (2000m). Mourayan’s Sire Retired from Stud Duty Wednesday, 1 May 2013 Just days after classy stayer Mourayan (IRE) won the Group I ATC Sydney Cup comes news that his 20 year-old Derrinstown Stud based sire Alhaarth is being retiring from covering duties.