September | August | July | June |  Search news:   All of these words Exact phrase MM HIT Sale Online Friday, 3 September 2010 The catalogue for the 2010 Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale is now online. Debut Win for $1.4million Colt Friday, 3 September 2010 Blue-blooded Redoute’s Choice colt Light Brigade has been impressive in recent barrier trials and was able to transfer that good form to a winning debut at Wyong on Friday. Harbinger Sold to Japan Friday, 3 September 2010 Harbinger, a record breaking winner of the Group One King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes before suffering a subsequent breakdown in trackwork, has been sold to take up stud duties in Japan next year. Military Rose Honoured Friday, 3 September 2010 Star filly Military Rose was recognised for her outstanding 2009/10 racing season when crowned the Gold Coast Horse of the Year on Thursday night. Eight in Seven – Who is Hot? Thursday, 2 September 2010 He stands at a fee of just $13,750, very nearly had a Group One winner last Saturday and as at September 2 had sired eight winners in seven days, who is he?. Shoot Out Half-Sister for MM Thursday, 2 September 2010 The 2011 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale has received yet another boost with news that the outstanding half sister to Shoot Out will go under the hammer in January. Veteran Claims Cup Thursday, 2 September 2010 It’s not often that a horse posts a career best performance at age nine. Road to Rock in Demand Thursday, 2 September 2010 Wellfield Stud's dual Australian bred Group One-winning newcomer stallion Road to Rock has served a black type-winning mare on days one and two of his new career at stud. Aushorse Launches HK Awards Thursday, 2 September 2010 On behalf of Australia’s breeders, Aushorse Marketing is delighted to announce a prestigious new award for the highest performing Australian-bred Thoroughbred in Hong Kong. NZB Sponsored Rider Makes World Games Squad Thursday, 2 September 2010 World class equestrian Mark Todd topped a stellar weekend performance at the Highclere Castle Horse Trials with the announcement of his place in the New Zealand eventing team for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky at the end of September. First Australian Foal for Street Hero Thursday, 2 September 2010 MAKYBE is delighted to announce its highly credentialed stallion STREET HERO (USA), back for his second season at MAKYBE in 2010, had his first Australian foal early Saturday morning. New Shamardal Star for Bart Wednesday, 1 September 2010 The legendary Bart Cummings stable looks to have unveiled a stakes winner of the future at Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon. Pureness Stays Perfect Wednesday, 1 September 2010 Exciting prospect Pureness maintained his unbeaten record with another powerful all the way win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. Super Gold Brother Wednesday, 1 September 2010 There was a much anticipated arrival at Bombora Downs last week – a striking, cheeky Golden Snake colt who immediately captivated everyone at the Bittern property. South African Winner for Not a Single Doubt Wednesday, 1 September 2010 Breaking his maiden at Clairwood in South Africa on Tuesday was Australian bred Not a Single Doubt colt Castlethorpe. NZTBA Stud Tour This Sunday Wednesday, 1 September 2010 The NZTBA Auckland Branch Stud Tour is set to take place this Sunday (5th September 2010). Outstanding Catalogue for MM HIT Wednesday, 1 September 2010 An outstanding catalogue has been assembled for the 2010 Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale. Best On Breeding Wednesday, 30 September 2009 When reviewing the success of Darley in stakes-races last season it is revealing the lack of success in graded stakes by yearlings purchased by Darley compared to those purchased at yearling sales by Woodlands that now race under the Darley banner. Redoute’s Choice Double Wednesday, 30 September 2009 Champion sire Redoute’s Choice posted an interesting double on Wednesday with success for Bart Cummings potential Melbourne Cup contender Allez Wonder and also a maiden win for $1,1 million filly Sunday’s Choice. New Winner for Fastnet Rock Wednesday, 30 September 2009 Leading second season sire Fastnet Rock added a new winner to his tally when $600,000 Magic Millions purchase Opportunistic saluted at Eagle Farm on Wednesday. Derby Plans for Spacecraft Wednesday, 30 September 2009 Galileo (IRE) three year-old Spacecraft emerged as a contender for the Group One Victoria Derby with an impressive win in the RAtings 68 event over 1600metres at Moonee Valley  on Wednesday. Holy Roman Emperor Popular at Goffs Wednesday, 30 September 2009 The first crop of yearlings by dual Group One winner Holy Roman Emperor were well received during the first session of the Goffs Orby Yearling Sale in Ireland overnight. Encouraging Results at Revamped Goffs Wednesday, 30 September 2009 The star of a strong opening session for Goffs Orby Sale in Ireland overnight was the second foal out of Irish 1000 Guineas winner Saoire (Lot 31), a smashing chestnut filly by leading US sire Giants Causeway. Moore Winners in Macau Wednesday, 30 September 2009 Top Macau trainer Gary Moore was back on the Gold Coast on Monday watching the first selection of prospective lots from the Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale. Impressive Win for Zabrasive Tuesday, 29 September 2009 Disgraced syndicators Storm Thoroughbreds might have left the business, but a three year-old they bought in New Zealand in 2008 looks to have a very bright future after scoring a runaway win at Kembla on Tuesday. Rainbird Family Still Holds Commercial Appeal Tuesday, 29 September 2009 THE two highest lots at last Friday’s Inglis Spring sale at $125,000 and $65,000 were youngish close relations who trace six generations back to Rainbird, a mare who followed up her half-brother Peter’s close second in the 1944 Melbourne Cup with a commanding win in the race the following year. Testa Double Adds to MM Prospects Tuesday, 29 September 2009 GOLD SALUTE’S strong finishing win in the Zambari Handicap (1440m) at Caulfield on Sunday capped another impressive weekend for his sire Testa Rossa, a resident at the Vinery stud in the Segenhoe Valley near Scone. More Success for Testa Rossa Three-Quarter Brother Tuesday, 29 September 2009 ALMOST coinciding with the return to the microphone of a king of the airways, Alan Jones, after a rough trot with ill health, has been further success as a sire of a horse he raced with the Arrowfield stud and which he was no doubt instrumental in its naming. Keeneland Concludes, Aggregate Down 41% Tuesday, 29 September 2009 Keeneland concluded its September Yearling Sale on Monday with sales negatively impacted by a market in the midst of a correction, and exacerbated by an unprecedented crisis in the global economy. Twin Pines Tender Closing Today Tuesday, 29 September 2009 New Zealand Bloodstock would like to remind all prospective buyers that tenders close today for the six Twin Pines mares (see below) withdrawn from Friday's Spring Bloodstock Sale due to the proximity of their foaling dates. Bevy of Beauties Tuesday, 29 September 2009 The Listed AJC Reginald Allen Handicap at Randwick last Saturday featured a trifecta of fillies ranging in price from $50,000 to $1,5 million, so what did they look like as yearlings?. Sizzling Times at MM Breeze Ups Monday, 28 September 2009 Lightning times were the order of the day at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Monday when the first of two breeze up sessions in the lead up to the 2009 Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale was held. Maiden Win for Sniper’s Bullet Sister Monday, 28 September 2009 The Orange races on Monday were livened up by an impressive win for General Nediym filly General’s Sniper, a half-sister to Group One QTC Stradbroke Handicap winner Sniper’s Bullet. NZB Graduates Dominate in Asia Monday, 28 September 2009 Nine New Zealand Bloodstock graduates won on racetracks across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia over the weekend. Irish Stakes-Winner for Choisir Monday, 28 September 2009 Former champion sprinter Choisir posted his 19th stakes-winner worldwide when promising juvenile filly Lady Springbank scored a good win in the Group Three Weld Park Stakes over seven furlongs at The Curragh on Sunday. Whisked Dead, But Foal Saved Monday, 28 September 2009 Racenet have this morning reported that Whisked, a fine racemare who earned even more fame as the dam of one of Australian racing’s most prolific Group One winners, has died in tragic circumstances. Daffodil Connection for Masquerade Monday, 28 September 2009 It was fitting that Masquerade (NZ) (No Excuse Needed) should register a career best win in the Listed Soliloquy Lodge Stakes (3YOF, 1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Ready to Run Quinella Stakes Monday, 28 September 2009 Less than 12 months after being sold through the Karaka Ready to Run Sale, graduates Jungle Juice and Military Move quinellaed the Listed Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie. A Storm is Brewing Monday, 28 September 2009 Precedence - what has worked before is likely to do so again - The best sire lines dominate, the strongest families thrive. First MM Breeze Up Session Today Monday, 28 September 2009 The first session of breeze ups for the 2009 Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale will be held at the Gold Coast on Monday morning. Guineas Target for Jolie Brise Sunday, 27 September 2009 Fastnet Rock filly Jolie Brise has been quietly building an impressive resume and took another significant leap forward when she defeated previously unbeaten stakes-winner My Emotion at Caulfield on Sunday. Five From Seven for Gibraltar Moon Sunday, 27 September 2009 She’s yet to snare Black Type, but it can’t be far away for smart three year-old filly Gibraltar Moon, who won her fifth successive race when saluting at Caulfield on Sunday. Dam of Danleigh in Foal to Henrythenavigator Sunday, 27 September 2009 Sydney based breeder Keith Leonard and his wife Ruth have had plenty of reasons to smile over the last few days with their teak tough sprinter Danleigh claiming a dashing win in the Group One Manikato Stakes over 1200m at Moonee Valley on Friday night. From Late Foal to Yearling to Group One Winner Sunday, 27 September 2009 Saturday’s shock winner of the Group One AJC George Main Stakes is the Encosta de Lago entire Road to Rock, who started life at Willow Park Stud as did champion filly Samantha Miss. Clang Duo on Target for Group One Double Sunday, 27 September 2009 The star studded Randwick meeting on Saturday confirmed that Queensland stallion Clang maybe in line for a prestigious Group One double in the coming weeks. Road to Rock Leads Inglis Charge Sunday, 27 September 2009 Anthony Cummings made it Group 1 wins in successive weeks with Inglis graduates when Road To Rock scored an upset victory in today's G1 George Main Stakes at Randwick, completing an Easter stakes double for progeny of Encosta De Lago. Secret Savings Mare Atones Saturday, 26 September 2009 Madame Pedrille made up for a desperately unlucky last start group race defeat by scoring a thrilling win in the listed The Nivison (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Road Rocks His Rivals Saturday, 26 September 2009 Champion sire Encosta de Lago posted a new Group One winner at Randwick on Saturday when the unheralded five year-old entire Road to Rock flew home from the clouds to score a shock win in the AJC George Main Stakes over 1600 metres. Stakes Success for $1.5 Million Encosta Filly Saturday, 26 September 2009 The Ingham Bloodstock team were celebrating stakes success last week with classy Fastnet Rock colt Stryker and were back in the winning groove again at Randwick on Saturday with royally bred Encosta de Lago filly Little Surfer Girl, winner of the Listed AJC Reginald Allen Handicap. Denman Following in the Path Of Lonhro Saturday, 26 September 2009 It proved a tougher assignment than the odds indicated but in the end Denman got the job done in Saturday’s Group 2 Stan Fox Stakes at Randwick. Fantastic Clangtastic Saturday, 26 September 2009 Mr Clangtastic's sensational front running winning run continued on Saturday when he demolished his rivals again - this time in the Group Three Colin Stephen Handicap (2400m) at Randwick. Stakes-Winner for King Cugat Saturday, 26 September 2009 McClintock notched his first stakes win at Randwick on Saturday with an exciting all the way victory in the $125,000 Group Three Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m). Blue Sky Double Lay Claim to Spring Riches Saturday, 26 September 2009 Blue Sky Thoroughbreds 2008 Stallion Fund, a joint venture with Arrowfield Stud enjoyed an impressive double on Friday with DEMPSEY (Flying Spur ex Murphy’s Arch) winning with authority at his second career start at Geelong for David Hayes and Stakes winner COMMON INTEREST beating a smart field at Moonee Valley ahead of a further tilt at spring sprinting riches over the carnival. Progeny of Inglis Broodmares Shine at Valley Saturday, 26 September 2009 Danleigh and Avenue - both progeny of Inglis Broodmare graduates - shared the limelight with four times Premier stakes winner Carrara at last night's star-studded Moonee Valley meeting. Avenue Home in Champagne Stakes Friday, 25 September 2009 Valuable filly Avenue emulated the deed of her older sister Virage De Fortune when she earned her first stakes win in Friday’s Group 3 Champagne Stakes at Moonee Valley. Second Group One for Danleigh Friday, 25 September 2009 There are few more talented sprinter-milers in the country than Danleigh who was at his brilliant best at Moonee Valley on Friday night when capturing the Group One Manikato Stakes at his seasonal debut. Ghostnthedarkness Brilliant In Season's Opening 2yo Friday, 25 September 2009 Bargain buy Ghostnthedarkness looked a youngster with a bright future when he rocketed home to score a brilliant win in the $75,000 Hopeful Plate (1000m) at Toowoomba tonight. Victoria Derby - The Dance They Choose to Dodge Friday, 25 September 2009 Worth a whopping $1,5 million in prizemoney the Group One VRC Victoria Derby has again failed to attract the interest of connections of many of our leading three year-old colts. Spirited Bidding at Karaka Spring Sale Friday, 25 September 2009 A keen crowd gathered at Karaka for the Spring Bloodstock Sale today for an action-packed three hours selling which saw 80 horses change hands for an aggregate of NZ$533,300. Doubloon Makes $125,000 at Spring Thoroughbred Sale Friday, 25 September 2009 Highlighted by an excellent clearance rate of 89 per cent, the Inglis Spring Thoroughbred Sale attracted a strong buying bench with multiple Sydney winning mare Doubloon the top priced lot at $125,000. Shrewd Rhythm for WA Friday, 25 September 2009 Prominent Western Australian stallion operation Touchstone Farm will stand the dual stakes winning and G1 placed Shrewd Rhythm (Danehill Dancer – Balcanny by Canny Lad) in 2010 in conjunction with major partners Lindsay Park Stud and Patinack Farm. Sebring to Cover South African Champion Friday, 25 September 2009 Chris van Niekerk’s globetrotting South African champion National Colour will begin her career as a broodmare in Australia when she visits 2008 Golden Slipper hero Sebring at Widden Stud. Half-Sister for Cup Hero Friday, 25 September 2009 Denman based broodmare farm Golden Grove are in the middle of a very busy foaling season and one of their new arrivals is a half-sister to a Melbourne Cup winner. Sire Prospects on the Move Friday, 25 September 2009 Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker action kicks off on Friday evening at the big Moonee Valley night meeting and follows through to Saturday at Randwick with several key horses engaged including Denman, Onemorenomore, Nicconi and Duporth, who is resuming from a spell. Best On Breeding Thursday, 24 September 2009 It’s the time of year when owners search for a stayer that hopefully can provide them with the thrill of having a runner in the rich Cups events. Easy Win for Charge Forward Filly Thursday, 24 September 2009 Last season’s champion first crop sire Charge Forward has been a tad slow off the mark this season, but posted an impressive winner at Sale on Thursday in the shape of the Mark Kavanagh trained filly Hidden Charges. Maiden Win for Victory Vein Half-Sister Thursday, 24 September 2009 The Clarry Conners trained three year-old filly Cerinthe, a half-sister to champion two year-old filly Victory Vein, broke through for her first win at Hawkesbury on Thursday. Mares for Sale by Tender at NZB Spring Thursday, 24 September 2009 PLEASE NOTE that the following six broodmares catalogued at the 2009 Karaka Spring Bloodstock Sale will not be transported to Karaka due to being so close to foaling. Fillies Step up to Soliloquy Lodge Stakes Thursday, 24 September 2009 New Zealand's leading three-year-old fillies step up to 1400m in the Listed Soliloquy Lodge Stakes on Saturday, on the path to the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series crown. Magic HK Winner for Albert Thursday, 24 September 2009 Talented Magic Albert five year-old Good Strike made his seasonal debut at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening in the Class Three event over 1000 metres and scored a commanding win in slick time. NZB Spring Sale Tomorrow Thursday, 24 September 2009 New Zealand Bloodstock's Spring Mixed Bloodstock Sale is all set to start at 1pmtomorrow (Friday, 25 September). NZB Mourn Loss of Lindsay Best Thursday, 24 September 2009 The team at New Zealand Bloodstock is deeply saddened by the loss of their friend and colleague, Lindsay Best. New Racehorse Sale Added to MM HIT Thursday, 24 September 2009 A new racehorse sale has been announced by Magic Millions to coincide with next month's National Horses in Training Sale at the Gold Coast. Derby Plans for Zidansky Thursday, 24 September 2009 Blue-blooded young sire Kempinsky (Danehill / Tristalove) sired his first metropolitan winner on Wednesday at Belmont in Western Australia. Promising Win for Livia Wednesday, 23 September 2009 Lightly raced Galileo (IRE) filly Livia sprouted wings over the concluding stages of the Ratings 72 event for fillies at Sandown on Wednesday, zooming home to break her maiden in fine style at her fourth start. Metro Win for Georgia’s Boy Wednesday, 23 September 2009 September 23 - The Ratings 82 event at Sandown on Wednesday over 1700 metres was won by Hussonet (USA) four year-old Georgia’s Boy, a $40,000 purchase from the draft of Southern Cross Breeders at the 2007 Magic Millions Yearling Sale. NZB Spring Suppo Onlne Wednesday, 23 September 2009 Supplementary entries for New Zealand Bloodstock's Spring Mixed Bloodstock Sale set for Friday can now be viewed online. Unbeaten Trial Winner to Sell at Karaka on Friday Wednesday, 23 September 2009 Amongst the potential on offer at NZB's Spring Bloodstock Sale on Friday will be a four-year-old Al Akbar gelding at Lot 65 who yesterday remained unbeaten at the trials when winning his second over 1000m at Otaki. Half Hennessy Euthanized Wednesday, 23 September 2009 Queensland Derby winner Half Hennessy has been euthanized following complications arising from a leg injury in a paddock accident 10 days ago. Star New Arrival at Gooree Wednesday, 23 September 2009 The arrival of a big, strong, bold colt is always cause for celebration but all the more so when he is a full brother to a six-time Group One winning star!. Races Off and This is Why Wednesday, 23 September 2009 The race meeting set down for Canterbury in Sydney on Wednesday has been postponed due to a dust storm, click here to see just why there will be no racing. Sad Passing of Ted McCabe Wednesday, 23 September 2009 It is with great sadness that Darley Australia announces the passing of Ted McCabe following his fight with cancer. So You Think He's a Star Wednesday, 23 September 2009 Cambridge-based hobby breeder Cecile Smith looks adoringly over her broodmare paddock at Piper Farm and looking back at Smith are the two doting broodmares Triassic and Tokyo Belle. Maybe I Bounces Back Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Classy stakes-placed mare Maybe I struggled to find form in a brief campaign during the autumn, but bounced back to her best to score a stylish first up win at Warwick Farm on Tuesday. Hat-Trick for Not a Single Doubt Filly Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Talented three year-old filly My Cookie Monster maintained her unbeaten record when she posted her third successive win at Warwick Farm on Tuesday. Zaleba Plunged for Thousand Guineas Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Lightly raced Zabeel filly Zaleba, a $600,000 purchase from the 2008 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, has been the subject of a long priced plunge for this year’s Group One MRC Thousand Guineas. Serious Speed Booked to Al Maher Tuesday, 22 September 2009 The connections of Serious Speed have confirmed that the Group One winning daughter of Royal Academy (USA) will be covered by Emirates Park based Al Maher in her first season at stud. Inglis Spring Catalogue NOW Online Tuesday, 22 September 2009 The online catalogue for the Inglis Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale to be held this Friday 25 September at Newmarket is now available and includes a half-sister to last season's classy juvenile filly Our Joan of Arc. El Prado, Dead at 20 Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Sadler’s Wells stallion El Prado, sire of current wonder sire Medaglia D’Oro, has died of an apparent heart attack in his paddock at Adena Springs in Kentucky. Sire Tracker Movers and Shakers Tuesday, 22 September 2009 An intriguing weekend of racing has brought about some change on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker with upgrades for a couple of candidates and the addition of a brand new horse in Demerit. MM Six Quickest - Magic Prospects Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Magic Millions graduates shone at Monday morning's official juvenile trials at Randwick in Sydney - winning six of the nine heats - importantly the six quickest of the session. First Foal, a Group Winner Monday, 21 September 2009 The dominant win of Velocitea in the Group Three MRC How Now Stakes in Melbourne on Saturday demonstrated once again the difference 7-times champion sire Volksraad (GB) can make to a family. Singapore Success for MM Graduates Monday, 21 September 2009 Alacarte continued the Singapore sweep for graduates of the Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale when he scored an impressive win in the Panasonic Broadcast Novice Stakes (1400m) at Kranji on Sunday. Inglis Exports to China Recognised Monday, 21 September 2009 Inglis exports to Asia have been formally recognised for the second year running as the company has again been named a finalist of this year’s Premier’s NSW Export Awards. Daffodil in Group One Spring Form Monday, 21 September 2009 The formidable record of the fairer sex in the Gr1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m)* added a notable new heroine in the shape of Waikato Stud’s multiple Group One winner Daffodil (NZ) (No Excuse Needed) on Saturday. Brown Eyed Grace Leads Southern Fillies Monday, 21 September 2009 The southern fillies had their first crack at the prestigious New Zealand Bloodstock Southern Filly of the Year Series title on Saturday, with Brown Eyed Grace capturing the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) and the first points in the Series. Group One Success for Singapore Pins Star Monday, 21 September 2009 Singapore's champion trainer Laurie Laxon last night quinellaed the Group 1 Panasonic Kranji Mile (1600m), with New Zealand Bloodstock graduates Waikato and Big Maverick. St Germaine Takes Early Lead in NZB Fillies Series Monday, 21 September 2009 The hotly contested New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series got off to a flying start on Saturday, with St Germaine's tidy win in the Group 2 Windsor Park Stud Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) securing the three-year-old filly six points and the early lead in the 2009/10 Series. Fastnet Rocks Second Season Sires Monday, 21 September 2009 For a while now the dogs have been barking a particular son of Danehill (USA) to do big things this spring and with three stakes-winners in the past week, the dogs were right. Lonhro Leads, But Under Seige Monday, 21 September 2009 Darley based Lonhro continues to lead the Australian general sires list by earnings after a busy weekend of stakes racing that delivered him another new stakes-winner, but the son of Octagonal has the three big gun stallions nipping at his heels. Encosta Filly Wins in South Africa Monday, 21 September 2009 Encosta de Lago was represented by a winner at Turffontein in South Africa on the weekend with three year-old filly Lago Lida breaking her maiden in good style. Impressive Debut HK Winner for Flying Spur Sunday, 20 September 2009 Makybe Diva's former trainer David Hall looks to have a potential star on his hands in the shape of Taverner, a brilliant debut winner over 1000 metres at Sha Tin on Sunday. Castagnola Catches the Eye at Ballarat Sunday, 20 September 2009 First up from a spell and first up for new trainer Peter Moody, highly talented four year-old gelding Castagnola could not have been more impressive when bolting in at Ballarat on Sunday. Aussie Bred Scenic Wins NZ Stakes Sunday, 20 September 2009 Occidentalis scored a deserved stakes race success by downing a crack field in the Listed Jim & John Evans Classic (1600m) at Pukekohe on Sunday afternoon. Turffontein Heads Sizzling Seven for Inglis Sunday, 20 September 2009 Turffontein opened the new season Group 1 winning account for Inglis, as graduates had a field day winning seven stakes races in Melbourne and Sydney on Saturday. Red Lord into Caulfield Cup Sunday, 20 September 2009 Redoute's Choice gelding Red Lord booked his place into the field for the Caulfield Cup with an impressive win in the Group Three Naturalism Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Interstate Stakes Double for Redoute’s Choice Saturday, 19 September 2009 Arrowfield Stud’s super stallion Redoute’s Choice is invariably in the thick of the action when the big races come around and nothing was different on Saturday when the promising Drumbeats dented a few big reputations in the Group 2 Shannon Stakes at Rosehill while the warhorse Red Lord heralded his Caulfield Cup aspirations in the Group 3 Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield. Breeder Enjoys Memorable Day at Caulfield Saturday, 19 September 2009 Heart Of Dreams capped a memorable day for owner-breeder Larry Bartle and trainer Mick Price when he held the challenge of favourite Whobegotyou in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Some Joy for Singo Saturday, 19 September 2009 A positive ride by Nash Rawiller paved the way for the one time Golden Slipper favourite More Joyous to capture Saturday’s Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill from her fierce rival Melito. Brave Lucky Secret Captures Starlight Stakes Saturday, 19 September 2009 Super consistent sprinter Lucky Secret has pocketed half a million dollars for his owners since having an automatic lifetime ban hanging over his head after he bled when earning his first stakes success in the Listed John Monash Stakes (1100m) as a 3yo back in 2007. Belated Group One for Turffontein Saturday, 19 September 2009 Handsome Johannesburg (USA) five year-old Turffontein has always threatened to win a Group One event and did so at Caulfield on Saturday in the MRC Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes over 1400 metres. Lonhro Roll Continues Saturday, 19 September 2009 Unheralded Lonhro colt Demerit scored a thrilling win in the Group Three MRC Guineas Prelude over 1400 metres at Caulfield on Saturday, the race providing a sensational lead up to the upcoming Group One Caulfield Guineas with first class runs by any number of colts. Hill Stakes to Miss Marielle Saturday, 19 September 2009 Encosta de Lago mare Miss Marielle has thrived since joining the Sydney stable of Joe Pride, her recent good form rewarded at Rosehill on Saturday with a hard fought win in the Group Two STC Hill Stakes over 1900 metres. So You Think Makes Amends Saturday, 19 September 2009 Beaten an eyelash in course record time at his last appearance at Randwick in the Listed Tattersalls Ming Dynasty Quality, the Bart Cummings trained High Chaparral (IRE) colt So You Think made amends at Rosehill on Saturday. Stakes Success for Rightfully Yours Saturday, 19 September 2009 The efforts of five year-old Show a Heart gelding Rightfully Yours have to a large extent been overshadowed to date by the deeds of his Group One winning younger brother Heart of Dreams, but he enjoyed his own moment in the spotlight with a gallant win in the Listed MRC South Yarra Stakes over 1200 metres at Caulfield on Saturday. Bernardini Leading Freshman Sire at Keeneland Saturday, 19 September 2009 Results from the Keeneland September Yearling Sale this week have offered some grim reading, but it was not all bad news with good results posted by Darley’s young shuttle sire Bernardini (USA) whose first Australian foals are arriving this spring. Breeding Plans Decided for Ethereal Friday, 18 September 2009 ‘Cups Queen’ Ethereal will remain in New Zealand this spring to be covered by one of the best stallions in her homeland. Tavistock Primed for Second Leg of Triple Crown Friday, 18 September 2009 With the first leg of the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown, the Gr1 Mudgway Partsworld Stakes (1400m) tucked firmly under his belt, the Andrew-Campbell-trained Tavistock (NZ) (Montjeu) looks a royal chance of claiming the second leg of the series in Saturday’s Gr1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings. Guineas Prelude a Colts Cracker Friday, 18 September 2009 Action on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker this weekend will be highlighted by the Group Three MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude featuring a tremendous clash of top class colts including Manhattan Rain, Starspangledbanner, Trusting and Tickets – all of them carrying question marks into the race. NZB Filly of the Year Series Kicks Off Friday, 18 September 2009 The first race in the prestigious New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, the Group 3 Windsor Park Stud & Hawkes Bay Breeders Gold Trail Stakes (1200m), is set to run at Hawkes Bay on Saturday. More of the Same at Keeneland Friday, 18 September 2009 Domestic buyers were active during Thursday’s session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, led by Scott Ford’s Westrock Stables LLC, which purchased two of the day’s three highest-priced yearlings. Sydney Official 2YO Trials – Sale Mail Friday, 18 September 2009 You know it’s really spring when the official two year-old barrier trials arrive in Sydney with a set of nine heats to be conducted at Randwick on Monday morning. Rocket Man Honoured in Singapore Thursday, 17 September 2009 THE Patrick Shaw trained Rocket Man was tonight named the inaugural winner of the Aushorse Marketing Australian-bred Singapore Champion Award. Streetfighter Battles Out Thrilling Victory Thursday, 17 September 2009 Capping a highly profitable sojourn across the border, Victorian stayer Streetfighter earned his first stakes success in Thursday’s $185,000 Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m). Moti Makes It Four In a Row Thursday, 17 September 2009 Gai Waterhouse’s success with the Gooree homebreds Swift Alliance and Moti has become a runaway train. Eight Million Dollar Milestone Thursday, 17 September 2009 Australia's most winning sales company, Magic Millions, notched a seasonal milestone when speedy Queensland mare Manners Please won the Tradelink Stainless Handicap (800m) at Ipswich today. Sharkbite Settles into Stud Career Thursday, 17 September 2009 Exciting young stallion Sharkbite has been the subject of much praise from visitors to Byerley Stud in recent weeks and as this photo shows, the stakes-winning son of champion sire Redoute’s Choice has let down into a magnificent individual. Downward Spiral Continues at Keeneland Thursday, 17 September 2009 Commenting on the sale of the top priced filly by Medaglia D'Oro during the third session of the Keeneland Seeptember Yearling Sale, Keeneland Director of Sales Geoffrey Russell said, “It was especially gratifying to see a bidding duel materialize between two American owners ” and regarding the market, Russell added, “We are going through a painful correction and no one is exempt, this is where the Thoroughbred market is now. Waratah Thoroughbreds Active at Keeneland Thursday, 17 September 2009 Australian bloodstock investor Paul Fudge of Waratah Thoroughbreds tasted Group One success in North America last weekend with his progressive three year-old filly Miss World so it was no surprise to see him active at Keeneland this week. Redoute’s Choice Son for Ruttley’s Run Thursday, 17 September 2009 Redoute’s Choice, an Australian sire sensation since his retirement to Arrowfield Stud in 2000, is to begin a branch of his fledgling sire dynasty on the North Coast of NSW, with his blue-blooded son May'Haab, beginning stud duties at Ruttley's Run, Taree this spring. Medaglia D’Oro Filly Starring at Keeneland Day Three Thursday, 17 September 2009 A filly by Rachel Alexandra’s sire Medaglia D’Oro is leading the way at Keeneland during the third session of the September Yearling Sale after fetching $1,3 million. Absolutelyfabulous Out Of The Wilderness Wednesday, 16 September 2009 Connections have had to endure 29 frustrating months between wins but Absolutelyfabulous repaid their faith with a last to first performance to claim the Group 3 Patinack Farm Cameron Handicap (1400m) at Newcastle on Wednesday. Erinvale for Sale Wednesday, 16 September 2009 The opportunity of a lifetime has presented itself with the pending sale of Erinvale Thoroughbreds’ 455 acre showpiece at Nagambie. Inglis Entrusted With Shipton Lodge Dispersal Wednesday, 16 September 2009 November’s Australian Racehorse Sale in Melbourne and next week’s Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale have been boosted by the inclusion of a number of quality horses from Bob and Anne Marie Ruttley’s Shipton Lodge, located in Cobbitty NSW. Rising Star Smashes Track Record Wednesday, 16 September 2009 More Than Ready (USA) gelding Definitely Ready made racegoers sit up and take notice at Sandown on Wednesday when he smashed the track record in the Ratings 82 event for three year-olds over 1000 metres, leaving trainer Mark Kavanagh momentarily speechless. Derby Potential for Hanks Wednesday, 16 September 2009 Astute trainer Peter Moody was pleasantly surprised by the barnstorming win of three year-old Encosta de Lago gelding Hanks at Sandown on Wednesday, declaring the gangly youngster Derby material, although unsure whether that would be this preparation or following a spell in the autumn. Honest Truth Bolts in for Patinack Wednesday, 16 September 2009 The two day Newcastle Cup program has started well for Patinack Farm with the much anticipated debut of boom three year-old Honest Truth going according to script. Mad, Bad and Misunderstood Wednesday, 16 September 2009 At worst, she's borderline wild - At best, she is one of New Zealand's finest broodmares. Grey Encosta's Race to Win Wednesday, 16 September 2009 OUT of the 855 starters to date by the Coolmore stud based ruling champion Australian sire Encosta de Lago, there have been only 19 which are grey in colouring and that they race to win is shown by 16 of them, including two of his13 million dollar earners and 15 Group1 winners, being winners. More Success for Icecapade Progeny Wednesday, 16 September 2009 TWO breeders who have had success at high level without making big initial investment are associated with Choisie, the impressive winner of the 1400m event for mares which wound up the program at Warwick Farm last Tueday . More Than Ready to Run at Gold Coast Wednesday, 16 September 2009 GOOD results are consistently being achieved by putting mares from the Danehill male line with Vinery stud’s outstanding visiting sire More Than Ready, Australia’s champion juvenile sire for each of the past two years with his runners including the winners of the two richest races for the age group, the Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the Golden Slipper. Keeneland Aggregate Down 48% After Two Days Wednesday, 16 September 2009 “The sale is a reflection of what’s going on in the world; every other market in the economy is down,” said Keeneland Director of Sales Geoffrey Russell, “On the positive side, the results of these sessions may show the industry to be affordable, and encourage people to buy horses. Vale Harry Lawton Wednesday, 16 September 2009 One of Australia’s most successful syndicators Harry Lawton passed away in Melbourne on Tuesday after a short illness. Million Dollar Action Returns to Keeneland Wednesday, 16 September 2009 The second session of the 2009 Keeneland September Yearling Sale is still underway but already there have been two youngsters sell for $1million and upwards led by a Storm Cat colt from Fleet Indian sold for $2,050,000. First Foal for Blue Diamond Winner Tuesday, 15 September 2009 Hunter Valley based Amarina Farm is home to some blue-blooded mares from all over Australia including Blue Diamond winner Sleek Chassis who is a mother for the first time this spring. Two Crackers for Golden Grove Tuesday, 15 September 2009 Golden Grove Thoroughbreds, a relatively new boutique broodmare farm at Denman, have sent in a couple of cracking foal photos of youngsters from two top class daughters of Rubiton. Kiwis Dominate HK Opener Tuesday, 15 September 2009 After an outstanding 2008-09 in Hong Kong, New Zealand-bred horses got off to a great start for 2009-10 with the first meeting of the season seeing them win six of the ten-race card, including a Kiwi-trifecta headed by former Champion NZ 2YO Nightline in the Class 1 feature. Entries Closing for Inglis Spring Tbred Sale Tuesday, 15 September 2009 This Friday, September 18 marks the closing date for entries to the Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale. Whip Ruling Decided Tuesday, 15 September 2009 The Australian Racing Board and the Australian Jockeys Association have reached agreement on future application of the rules which govern use of the whip. Keeneland Readjustment Tuesday, 15 September 2009 “No mistake, the pendulum has swung to the buyer side; they are more hesitant and careful in their bidding,” said Keeneland Director of Sales Geoffrey Russell  “We got very favorable reviews on the quality of the yearlings in the sale, but buyers have made a change in philosophy and a change in their valuation, part of it could also be the amount of capital available to buyers, Readjustments are never easy, and we are in the middle of a major readjustment. Karnage at Keeneland Tuesday, 15 September 2009 If ever an Aussie buyer was contemplating on purchasing at Keeneland, then this is the year to do it with the average price on day one plummeting by nearly 36% and the clearance failing to crack 60%. Keeneland Underway Tuesday, 15 September 2009 With less than 50 lots to sell to complete the first session of the 2009 Keeneland September Yearling Sale the top lot so far is a colt by Unbridled’s Song that fetched $925,000 to the bid of Demi O’Byrne, while the top filly is by Giant’s Causeway from Horse of the Year Azeri. Before They Were Stars Tuesday, 15 September 2009 These four three year-olds still have a way to go to be stars, although they are showing plenty at the right time of year, so we are intrigued as to what this quartet of three year-olds had to offer as yearlings. Mill Park Fillies Quinella Guineas Monday, 14 September 2009 Leading South Australian nursery, Mill Park Stud had reason to cheer at the weekend - Young Emirates Park based sire Al Maher featured with a stakes-winner on Saturday when three year-old filly Majestic Music captured the Listed SAJC Lindsay Park Guineas at Morphettville from the strong finishing Miss With Attitude, both fillies raised at Mill Park Stud. Foxhound to WA Monday, 14 September 2009 Foxhound (Danzig USA - Lassie Dear USA) will stand his first season in WA this year after standing several seasons in the Eastern States. New Stakes-Winner for Captain Rio Monday, 14 September 2009 Westbury Stud's Pivotal shuttler Captain Rio (GB) received a boost at the weekend with Corcovada (Ire) becoming his latest black type winner when taking the Flame of Tara Stakes-LR at The Curragh in Ireland. Zarita and Half-Brother Win on Same Weekend Monday, 14 September 2009 Super tough Karaka Premier Sale graduate Zarita got up to snare victory by a nose in the Group 2 MVRC Cleanevent WH Stock Stakes (1600m)at Moonee Valley on Saturday after a rough run saw her buffeted between runners. Tuesday Joy Retired Monday, 14 September 2009 Outstanding racemare Tuesday Joy has been officially retired after failing to find her customary zest for racing this spring and could possibly go to stud in North America. French Victory for Star Aussie Bred Sprinter Monday, 14 September 2009 Aussie bred sprint star War Artist continued his outstanding European run with an impressive win in the Group Three Prix du Petit Couvert (a1000m) at Longchamp on Sunday. New Group One Winner for Miss Finland Family Monday, 14 September 2009 Miss Finland has been in the news of late with the safe arrival of her first foal, while in North America at the weekend, a new Group One winner jumped into the pedigree in the shape of the Australian owned three year-old Bernstein filly Miss World. General Sires Action Monday, 14 September 2009 As we move further into September, Lonhro retains his lead on the Australian General Sires List with Darley barn mate Street Cry (IRE) moving into third place and looking threatening following a big win for Cox Plate favourite Whobegotyou at Moonee Valley on Saturday in the Group Two MVRC Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes. Aussie Bred Treble at Clairwood Monday, 14 September 2009 Australian bred horses won three races at the Clairwood meeting in South Africa on Sunday with winners by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE), Scenic (IRE) and Danehill Dancer (IRE). Kalgoorlie Boulder Cup to Reverend Lovejoy Monday, 14 September 2009 Reverend Lovejoy continued his outstanding run with a thrilling win in Sunday's $110,000 Listed Boulder Cup (1700m) at Kalgoorlie. Melbourne Cup Aspirants Disappoint in St Leger Sunday, 13 September 2009 The Melbourne Cup credentials of Profound Beauty (Ire) and Changingoftheguard (Ire) were dealt a blow on Saturday when both finished unplaced in their respective assignments The Irish St Leger at the Curragh and the English St Leger at Doncaster. Maiden Win for Silent Sister Sunday, 13 September 2009 She has a long way to go to emulate the performances of her champion half-brother Silent Witness, but promising Redoute’s Choice filly Sister Madly does look to have a bright future after scoring a soft win at Rosehill on Saturday. Hot Danish Becomes a Millionaire Saturday, 12 September 2009 Dogged by heavy tracks in Sydney during the autumn, popular mare Hot Danish was back on her favoured firm footing in Saturday’s Group 3 Research Stakes at Rosehill and despite lumping 61 kilos and a three-wide trip took her earnings over the million dollar mark with a game win. Racing Back to His Best Saturday, 12 September 2009 At his best, seven year-old Encosta de Lago gelding Racing to Win is one of the finest milers we’ve seen in Sydney in recent years and it was that Racing to Win who stepped out at Rosehill on Saturday lugging 60 kg to an explosive win in the Group Two STC Theo Marks Stakes. Whobegotyou Rules at the Valley Saturday, 12 September 2009 Top class four year-old gelding Whobegotyou maintained his unbeaten record at Moonee Valley, charging home to score a dominant victory in the Group Two MVRC Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes over 1600 metres. New Stakes-Winner for Exceed and Excel Saturday, 12 September 2009 Lightly raced Exceed and Excel mare Very Discreet scored a valuable Black Type success when taking out the Listed SAJC WH Wylie Handicap over 1100 metres at Morphettville on Saturday. Ready To Lift Keeps Melbourne Cup Dream Alive Saturday, 12 September 2009 Gerald Ryan was bullish on the chances of $13 shot Ready To Lift in the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday and the 6yo mare lived up to the expectations to provide the Rosehill based trainer with a winning treble on the day. Zarita Back in Winners Circle Saturday, 12 September 2009 Zarita’s future looked to be in the broodmare paddocks after she went winless in the 2008-09 season. Nicconi To Take on The World Saturday, 12 September 2009 Trainer David Hayes was in an ebullient mood, vowing to take on the world with his slick sprinter Nicconi after the 4yo entire opened his spring campaign with an emphatic win in Saturday’s Group 3 McEwen Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley. Inglis Stars Charge into Spring Saturday, 12 September 2009 Cox Plate favourite Whobegotyou and ageless warrior Racing To Win headlined a string of notable wins for Inglis representatives on a day where two Easter youngsters also indicated big race potential. My Emotion and Cerberus Gal Impress Saturday, 12 September 2009 My Emotion and Cerberus Gal will continue their march into the spring carnival after scoring impressive Moonee Valley wins on Saturday. NSW Trainers Support the Jockeys Saturday, 12 September 2009 The NSW Trainers Association (NSWTA) has announced that it fully supports the changes to the new whip rules as requested by the Australian Jockeys Association (AJA). Group Two Winner for Dubawi Saturday, 12 September 2009 Europe’s leading first-season sire Dubawi (IRE) was tipped to have a big weekend and it’s started in encouraging fashion with Sand Vixen storming to a record-breaking victory in the Group Two Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster overnight. Best On Breeding Friday, 11 September 2009 They say lucks a fortune and luck has certainly smiled on Frank Tagg and his wife Sally, Garry and Leone Moffitt and Frank and Marie Meduri. MM HIT Graduates in Winning Form Friday, 11 September 2009 As the 2009 auction approaches, graduates of past Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sales have been winning around the country. Irish Stakes-Winner for Choisir Friday, 11 September 2009 Former champion sprinter Choisir added a new stakes-winner to his tally in Ireland overnight with three year-old filly Choose Me taking out the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary. New Star for High Chaparral Friday, 11 September 2009 Australian racegoers are likely to become familiar with the progeny of English Derby winner High Chaparral (IRE) over the coming season through the deeds of his NZ bred son So You Think among others, but on the international stage it was his three year-old daughter The Miniver Rose taking all the plaudits following a brilliant Group Two win at Doncaster. The Whip Debate Friday, 11 September 2009 Racenet have been running a poll on the jockey’s strike as a result of the new whip rules with 92% of people responding to the question – Do you agree with the new whip rules? – voting a resounding NO. Star Foal for WA Friday, 11 September 2009 The West Australian breeding industry has been responsible for recent Horse of the Year winners Scenic Blast, Miss Andretti and Northerly, so they must be doing something right. La Baraka Breeder Supports Dane Shadow Thursday, 10 September 2009 Brilliant Group One winning mare La Baraka will visit emerging young sire Dane Shadow this spring. Aussie Exports on the Rise Thursday, 10 September 2009 A RECORD 2550 Australian-bred Thoroughbreds valued at more than $100 million were exported around the world during the past 12 months according to recent figures released by the Australian Stud Book. Whip Rules Stay, Jockeys on Strike Thursday, 10 September 2009 The Australian Racing Board has today considered the results to date of the sweeping changes to the whip rules that came into effect on 1st August 2009 and issued a release sparking an instant revolt from jockeys, who have decided not to continue riding at the Ballarat meeting in Victoria which has now been abandoned. Beautiful Babies for Waikato Stud Thursday, 10 September 2009 A filly boasting an all Group One winning Waikato Stud pedigree and a brother to a leading Caulfield and Melbourne Cup contender are among the latest batch of well-related youngsters to be welcomed to the Matamata farm. Before They Were Stars Thursday, 10 September 2009 We know they are good horses now, as this quartet of three year-olds all won stakes races in Australia last Saturday, but what did they have to offer as yearlings when they sold for prices ranging from $70,000 to $600,000. Patience Pays for Husson's Fortune Thursday, 10 September 2009 They say patience is a virtue. A Hot Property Wednesday, 9 September 2009 A quality mare in foal to a stallion on the up is what the cool and composed bloodstock investor sits back to wait for and seeks out when the time is right. Taleof the Cat Colt Pounces at Sandown Wednesday, 9 September 2009 A stakes race could be on the cards for talented three-year-old Set to Pounce after he made it back to back wins when successful in the $30,000 Vite Cheval Super Vobis Handicap (1200m) at Sandown on Wednesday, continuing the winning run being enjoyed by his sire Tale of the Cat (USA). Golden Snake Goes Global Wednesday, 9 September 2009 What an international stallion Golden Snake (USA) is turning out to be – hot on the heels of feature race in Singapore last week his progeny have enjoyed further success in Europe and Australia. Success and Heartbreak - Rangirangdoo Wednesday, 9 September 2009 In the Winter of 2008, Vicki Pike, the co-breeder of the Group Three Tramway winner Rangirangdoo (NZ), could have turned her back on the racing game for good. Gone West Euthanized Wednesday, 9 September 2009 Leading US sire Gone West, a 25 year-old son of breed shaping sire Mr Prospector, has been euthanized as a result of complications arising from colic surgery. Partner Chosen for Wonder Filly Wednesday, 9 September 2009 In just two race starts, the Gai Waterhouse trained Redoute’s Choice filly Amelia’s Dream captured the imagination of the racing public, so it’s no surprise there has been keen interest in the next phase of her career which will start with a visit to Coolmore Stud. Sigma, Tipped An Autumn Star Tuesday, 8 September 2009 Three year-old Redoute’s Choice colt Sigma, a $1,1 million purchase for Darley from the Highgrove Stud draft at the 2008 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, claimed high praise from trainer Peter Snowden after scoring a good win at Warwick Farm on Tuesday. Choisir Double at Warwick Farm Tuesday, 8 September 2009 Coolmore based Choisir has been churning out winners since the start of the season and added two more at Warwick Farm on Tuesday with victories for Allervite and Choisie. American Heroes Hit Our Streets Tuesday, 8 September 2009 MAKYBE Racing and Breeding is thrilled to announce the arrival of STREET HERO who was welcomed today by another group of famous street hero’s at Tony Santic’s magnificent 3200 acre breeding complex situated just outside Geelong, Victoria. First Foal for Gold Edition Tuesday, 8 September 2009 Acclaimed as one of the toughest and fastest fillies to ever look through a bridle, $3million earner Gold Edition has turned over a new leaf as a model young mother delivering a colt at Coolmore Stud in the early hours of last Saturday morning. New Executive Officer for TBNSW Tuesday, 8 September 2009 The President and Committee of Thoroughbred Breeders New South Wales Limited (TBNSW) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bonus Nominations Available to Bon Hoffa Tuesday, 8 September 2009 The stud career of BON HOFFA has begun and Riverdene Stud is determined to give the Group One winning sprinter the very best possible start as a stallion. First foals for El Cumbres Tuesday, 8 September 2009 THE first foals by Hussonet’s dual Group One winner El Cumbres (CHI) are arriving at Mornmoot Stud, Whittlesea and stud principal Robert Thompson is absolutely delighted with their quality. How to Turn $800 into $185,000 Tuesday, 8 September 2009 When Suzanne Forrest went to a mere $800 to secure a yearling colt by Red Eye Special at the Magic Millions Perth Thoroughbred Sale in April 2007 few gave it a passing thought. Triple Crown Cheer Patronyme Tuesday, 8 September 2009 Triple Crown Syndications had yet another impressive winner on Saturday at Royal Randwick in the form of Patronyme (More Than Ready ex Descendent) , who has now put together the enviable race record of seven starts for four wins, one second and two third’s. Patronize - A Pedigree to Excel Tuesday, 8 September 2009 One of WA’s most impressively bred stallions, Patronize (Redoute's Choice - Patrona) begins his second stud season in WA standing at Serpentine's Canardly Stud for 2009. New Additions to the Sire Tracker Tuesday, 8 September 2009 Progressive four year-old O’Lonhro has been threatening to earn a slot on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker for some time now and has done so with his stylish win in the Group Two Tattersalls Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Magic Cross Delivers Tuesday, 8 September 2009 Outstanding sire Pivotal has enjoyed a bumper weekend adding a Group Three quinella in France on Sunday with top class two year-old colts Buzzword and Siyouni fighting out the finish of the Prix La Rochette – both of them produced from mares by Danehill. Patinack Confirm Split Monday, 7 September 2009 Jason Coyle has tendered his resignation (effective immediately) as private trainer for Patinack Farm, the two parties having mutually agreed that the current relationship was unsuitable to both parties, so they have decided to proceed on a different commercial basis. Nominations Manager for Emirates Park Monday, 7 September 2009 Bryan Carlson has commenced work at Emirates Park, Murrurundi, in the newly created position of Nominations Manager. Miss Finland and Daughter Doing Well Monday, 7 September 2009 She’s the foal we all want to see and Arrowfield Stud have been good enough to send through one of her first photos taken last Friday when she was just shy of 24 hours old. Third Stakes-Winner for Savabeel Monday, 7 September 2009 The promising Savabeel colt Warrentherooster (NZ) joined the VRC Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes winner My Emotion, and the Northland Breeders’ Stakes heroine Queen Sabeel, as the third black-type ambassador for his Waikato Stud sire on Saturday, when racing home for victory in the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (3YO, 1340m) at Wanganui. Race for Karaka Million Start is On Monday, 7 September 2009 The first juvenile race of the season, The Danfive @ Grangewilliam Stud 2YO at Wanganui on Saturday, saw Karaka Million eligible youngsters completing the trifecta with Big River taking top honours. More Change at Patinack Farm Monday, 7 September 2009 Nathan Tinkler’s Patinack Farm is now well established as one of the biggest names in the Australian racing and breeding industry with news reports this morning indicating a major change in their Warwick Farm based training operation at a pivotal time for the looming spring carnival. Encosta Half to Group One Star at Tattersalls Monday, 7 September 2009 Reigning champion Australian sire Encosta de Lago has been taking it global this year with encouraging results at yearling sales already conducted in the Northern Hemisphere and has a quality selection of seven youngsters catalogued for the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book One (October 6 – 8) including a half-sister to a new Group One winner. Lonhro Leads, But Big Guns Surge Monday, 7 September 2009 Darley based Lonhro has flown the gates at the start of the season charging to the top of the Australian general leading sires by earnings but as we move further into spring the big guns Redoute’s Choice and Encosta de Lago are starting to gather momentum. Another Up and Comer for Lonhro Monday, 7 September 2009 The strength of the Black Caviar form was franked at Cranbourne on Sunday when the Peter Snowden trained Lonhro colt Demerit thrashed a maiden field over 1200 metres to win by nearly four lengths. Red-Letter Day for Pivotal Sunday, 6 September 2009 Even by his own very high standards, Cheveley Park Stud’s champion stallion Pivotal enjoyed a memorable day on Saturday. The Best Of The Best Sunday, 6 September 2009 The best horse in the United States and the best horse in Europe were on show on Saturday and both added to their glowing reputations. Forego Stakes Winner Played Second Fiddle to War Pass Sunday, 6 September 2009 The Godolphin owned Pyro has more than franked the championship qualities of Widden Stud’s new recruit War Pass (USA). Future Bright for Fastnet Sunday, 6 September 2009 Fastnet Rock enjoyed another productive Saturday with a brilliant win for three year-old filly Irish Lights and Group Two placings for classy colt Wanted and progressive filly Lovemelikearock, their results taking him to the top of the second season sires division. Speed Gifted on Cups Path Sunday, 6 September 2009 Caulfield and Melbourne Cup contender Speed Gifted (GB) showed his first up win in Australia back in May was no fluke when he repeated the dose at Flemington on Saturday. First Juvenile Winner for General Sunday, 6 September 2009 The first juvenile race of the season in New Zealand was run at Wanganui on Saturday with victory going to the General Nediym colt Big River. Perth Star No Secret Sunday, 6 September 2009 While the attention of most racegoers was centred on the meetings from Flemington and Randwick on Saturday it was the performance of a lightly raced Perth three-year-old that was the one of the day's best anywhere in the country. Inglis Classic Prospects Sunday, 6 September 2009 Led by unbeaten filly Black Caviar, Inglis graduates dominated the feature Makybe Diva Stakes meeting at Flemington on Saturday, winning five of the first six races, including three at stakes level. Carrara Wins $100,000 Bonus Sunday, 6 September 2009 Progressive colt Carrara put himself in the frame for the Caulfield Guineas and in the process picked up a lucrative Inglis $100,000 Race Series Bonus when winning in Listed company at Flemington today. Melito Makes Amends Sunday, 6 September 2009 Top class Redoute’s Choice filly Melito made amends for her controversial defeat when resuming from a spell, setting the record straight at Randwick on Saturday with a stylish victory in the Group Two Tattersalls Furious Takes over 1400 metres. Rangirangdoo Epsom Bound Saturday, 5 September 2009 Rangirangdoo stamped his Epsom Handicap credentials with a barnstorming win in Saturday’s Group 3 Tramway Handicap (1400m) at Randwick. Three Stakes-Winners in Three Weeks Saturday, 5 September 2009 Former champion racehorse and now Darley based stallion Lonhro has gone to a new level as a sire this season producing a new Group winner on each of the last three Saturdays with progressive four year-old O'Lonhro following on from the success of Denman and Deer Valley. Cats Whisker Goes on Winning Way Saturday, 5 September 2009 Quality Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) mare Cats Whisker posted her second successive win this spring when scoring a dashing victory in the Group Two VRC Lets Elope Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Black Caviar In Control Saturday, 5 September 2009 Exciting filly Black Caviar threw out a scare when she knuckled over shortly after the start of the Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday, but she picked herself up for a typically clinical display to keep her record at a perfect four for four. Alliance Too Swift Down Flemington Straight Saturday, 5 September 2009 Leading Sydney trainer Gai Waterhouse has forged a lethal alliance with the progeny of 2002 AJC Australian Derby hero Don Eduardo. Vigor Another O'Reilly Star for O'Brien Saturday, 5 September 2009 Danny O’Brien’s love affair with the progeny of Waikato Stud stallion O’Reilly looks to have paid off once again with the exciting Vigor overcoming a wide run and a gallant Typhoon Tracy to land Saturday’s $400,000 Group 2 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. Course Record for More Than Great Saturday, 5 September 2009 The margin may have only been a pixel, but More Than Great's performance to win the Listed $100,000 Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday was nothing short of outstanding. Manhattan Rain Scratched Saturday, 5 September 2009 Manhattan Rain is a withdrawal from the Group Two VRC Danehill Stakes at Flemington this afternoon, with connections electing to delay the planned return of the star colt. Sire Tracker Action This Weekend Saturday, 5 September 2009 Key runner this weekend on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker has to be boom colt Manhattan Rain, who is set to resume from a spell in the Group Two VRC Danehill Stakes up the straight at Flemington. Three In a Row for Moti Friday, 4 September 2009 The Gai Waterhouse-trained Moti has been in scintillating form since returning from a six month break. Wyong Cup Win for Mr Clangtastic Friday, 4 September 2009 Very few stallions can claim to have sired the winners of the Golden Slipper, AJC Derby and Stradbroke Handicap - one of them, Clang, also provided the winner of the Listed Wyong Gold Cup on Friday in the shape of six year-old gelding Mr Clangtastic. Race To 2010 Karaka Million Begins Friday, 4 September 2009 The race towards New Zealand Bloodstock's $1,000,000 Karaka Million, to be held at Ellerslie on 31 January 2010, begins this weekend with the first two-year-old race of the season set to be staged at Wanganui. Denon Showing Promise Friday, 4 September 2009 Independent Stallions Victoria's popular young sire DENON (USA) continues to please his supporters with his success in Italy and the promising results he is delivering with his first Australian runners. Racing Heart Stars for Action Friday, 4 September 2009 Brisbane based syndicators ACTION THOROUGHBREDS have unearthed the aptly named Show A Heart three year-old gelding RACING HEART to win the Leighton Contractors Maiden Plate at Doomben on Wednesday 2nd September . Saving the Best for Last Friday, 4 September 2009 She’s 21 years old and the dam of a triple Group One winner of more than $2,3 million in prizemoney and she’s just produced a filly to carry on her considerable legacy for Emirates Park. Keeneland September Online Friday, 4 September 2009 The growing influence of American bloodlines on the Australian racing landscape couldn’t have been more evident in season 2008-09 with many of our most important racing events being annexed by performers from US families. Best On Breeding Thursday, 3 September 2009 Anabaa’s shuttle days were over by the time of his untimely death at Alec Head’s Haras du Quesnay in July this year. First Foal for Miss Finland Thursday, 3 September 2009 Miss Finland - Champion Australian 2YO of 2005/06 and 5-time G1 winner of more than $4,6 million - produced her first foal, a filly, at noon  on Thursday. New Winner for Southern Image Thursday, 3 September 2009 Young Widden Stud based shuttle sire Southern Image (USA) posted his sixth North American first crop winner overnight when two year-old filly Fillyocity scored at Hoosier Park. NZB Spring Mixed Bloodstock Sale Online Thursday, 3 September 2009 New Zealand Bloodstock's decision to stage the Spring Mixed Bloodstock Sale at Karaka on Friday 25 September has been well rewarded with a quality catalogue of seventy-five assembled including Australian Group One winner Wrap Around and her two year-old daughter by Exceed and Excel. Aqua D' - The Misbehaving Mare Thursday, 3 September 2009 Our story earlier this morning on the 'at times infamous' racemare Aqua D'Amore and her gorgeous new foal has prompted Aqua fan and equine poet Bruce Smith to send in his tribute to a mare that generated more than her share of media attention during a memorable career on the track. First Foal for Flying Alpha Thursday, 3 September 2009 Located at East Gresford, Torryburn Stud is home to a top class broodmare band which includes former classy Sydney racemare Flying Alpha, who has safely delivered her first foal. Encosta Filly for Ethereal Thursday, 3 September 2009 In a week which saw top race-mares Makybe Diva and Miss Andretti both foal, 'Cups Queen' Ethereal last night joined the high profile mares by foaling down a healthy filly by Australia’s Champion sire Encosta de Lago. Bonecrusher Family Back in Vogue Thursday, 3 September 2009 The distaff line made famous by the champion galloper Bonecrusher was back in black-type spotlight last weekend. MM Jockey Premiership Update Thursday, 3 September 2009 In form Brisbane apprentice Michael Hellyer notched his first metropolitan treble at Doomben today and in doing so skipped to the early outright lead in the Magic Millions Jockey Premiership. At Peace With the World Thursday, 3 September 2009 A Group One winner of close to $2million in prizemoney, top class racemare Aqua D’Amore seemed at one time better known for her notorious barrier antics than her undoubted racing ability, but the former 'wild child' is now at peace with the world having delivered a gorgeous colt last week at Amarina Farm. Obama Makes Gai’s Day Wednesday, 2 September 2009 The much hyped ‘Mad Hatter’s Day’ held at Randwick on Wednesday to celebrate the birthday of champion trainer Gai Waterhouse and raise funds for charity would have been missing a little something if she had not trained a winner with talented four year-old Obama doing the honours. Makybe Bred Becoming Common Wednesday, 2 September 2009 Another MAKYBE bred individual returned to winning form at Sandown on Wednesday when Common Interest took out the $30,000 3YO Beau Sovereign Handicap - with blinkers added for the first time he raced right away for a strong win signalling he is back as a serious spring contender. Interstate Double for Blue Sky Wednesday, 2 September 2009 Blue Sky Thoroughbreds enjoyed an interstate double on Wednesday with Catbird filly Tantomile winning the third race at Balaklava in emphatic fashion by 4 lengths over 1400m and stakes winning Stallion Fund graduate Common Interest too good for a classy three year-old field over 1000m at Sandown. Victoria Derby Plans for Encosta Colt Wednesday, 2 September 2009 Astute Melbourne trainer Mick Price outlined Victoria Derby plans for progressive Encosta de Lago colt Tribunal after he scored a stylish victory at Sandown on Wednesday. Carnival Plans for Another Patinack Colt Wednesday, 2 September 2009 Patinack Farm already have one very good colt by Tale of the Cat (USA) in Golden Rose runner-up Trusting and produced another at Randwick on Wednesday when Gathering led throughout to score a dominant win in the Ratings 72 event over 1550 metres. Love Conquers All at Randwick Wednesday, 2 September 2009 Love Conquers All, the highest priced yearling by Vinery Stud based sire Mossman ever sold at auction, broke his maiden status in style when he won the Victory Vein Plate (1150m) at Randwick this afternoon. MM Horses in Training Online Wednesday, 2 September 2009 The catalogue for Australia's premier breeze up style sale - the Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale - is now online. Stunning First Foals for Bellagio Lodge Wednesday, 2 September 2009 Boutique Queensland based breeding enterprise Bellagio Lodge have sent in some stunning photos of their first foals for this season including a half-brother to classy stakes-placed mare Beaucoup, a winner of more than $200,000 in prizemoney. Brian Russell Farewell to Joie Denise Wednesday, 2 September 2009 THE RAFFLE of breeding is shown by the mating records of the late Tommy Smith’s queen of the racetrack of the 1970s, Denise’s Joy, and her best racing product Joie Denise. Maintaining a Family Tradition Wednesday, 2 September 2009 The famous bloodlines of Bloomsbury Stud have been carried to great success on race tracks around the globe. Denman Leaps Up Sire Tracker Wednesday, 2 September 2009 Lonhro colt Denman has been a rapid mover on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker during the past month following a sequence of wins culminating in an ultra impressive victory in the $1million Group One STC Golden Rose at Rosehill last Saturday and as one horse joins the Triple AAA rated group, another has been white flagged for this spring following injury. Sacred Kingdom Honoured With Aushorse Marketing Award Tuesday, 1 September 2009 Hong Kong Champion Sacred Kingdom has been named the Aushorse Marketing Champion Australian-bred International of the Year at Monday night’s Horse of the Year awards in Melbourne. Singapore feature to Golden Snake Tuesday, 1 September 2009 The Gr3 Committee’s Prize was the feature event on Sunday’s Kranji card in Singapore and what a great win by the tough, classy and consistent Super Gold – son of Victoria’s own Golden Snake. NZB Three are Scintillating in Singapore Tuesday, 1 September 2009 Over a weekend which saw New Zealand-breds clean-up eleven of twenty-one races in Singapore the most exciting outcomes came from three exciting three-year-olds, two who remain unbeaten on the Kranji turf and another who is really starting to hit his straps. Grade 2 winner for Hold That Tiger Tuesday, 1 September 2009 Jungle Wave, beaten just a half-length in the Oceanside Stakes at Del Mar last summer, was risked for a $62,500 tag in his seasonal debut at Woodbine on May 10 and was duly claimed by Tucci Stables out of a race he won by a half-length. Scenic Blast Crowned Horse Of The Year Tuesday, 1 September 2009 Star West Australian bred, sold, owned and trained galloper Scenic Blast was tonight officially crowned as Australia's champion of last season. Maiden Winners Impress Tuesday, 30 September 2008 Leading sires Encosta de Lago and Danehill Dancer (IRE) were represented by a couple of highly impressive maiden winners at Randwick on Tuesday in Palacio de Cristal and Altered Boy, both destined for stakes company in the future. Armstrong Jones Provides Consolation Tuesday, 30 September 2008 Catbird four year-old Armstrong Jones is really starting to capitalize on the promise he has always shown, cruising away to win the restricted event over 1550 metres at Randwick on Tuesday by three lengths. Global Warming Continues Widden Roll Tuesday, 30 September 2008 Horses foaled and raised, or sold by Widden Stud have been firing since the start of the season and Global Warming kept the roll going when he shot through on the inside to snatch a narrow win in the 1150 metre welter event at Randwick on Tuesday. Street Cry Appeals Tuesday, 30 September 2008 RESULTS in Australia and America last week add to the appeal of the former Darley shuttle sire Street Cry as an aspirant for the title of the world’s best young sire. Curlin Still Short of The Diva Tuesday, 30 September 2008 AMERICA’S highest money earning male and female racehorses each have an Australian bred horse in their pedigrees and each of them trail the highest Australian earner, three-times Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva. Bargain Buy for Bindi Tuesday, 30 September 2008 BINDI CHEERS, popular Taree, mid NSW north coast trainer, and her husband Peter, had plenty to cheer about at the race meeting at Tamworth on Friday (September 26). Patinack Roughie Thwarts $2Million Colt Tuesday, 30 September 2008 Royally bred Sadler’s Wells colt Seventh Reason was forced to settle for second place when making his debut at Randwick on Tuesday when the Patinack Farm owned roughie Rollins fought back to win by a nose in a photo finish. The Princess Will Stop at Nothing Tuesday, 30 September 2008 It is a leggy filly of the equine persuasion who looks set to upstage her human rivals and best embody the Australian Jockey Club’s Spring Carnival marketing tagline “Princesses Stop at Nothing”. Tetragon - Power of Pedigree Tuesday, 30 September 2008 The Flying Fox project - a breeding endeavour with a difference! Booking Manager and small breeder Ronda Matthews, a firm believer in the power of pedigree, has set upon managing the career of young stallion Tetragon in a vastly different way to most. MM HIT Suppo Closes Friday Tuesday, 30 September 2008 Entries for the supplementary catalogue of Australia's premier breeze up style sale - the Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale - close on Friday. Danroad / NZB RTR, a Winning Combination Tuesday, 30 September 2008 The first two-year-old races of the New Zealand season have been run and won and already the promising young Danehill stallion Danroad has been in the headlines. Encosta Colt Fourth Highest at Goffs Tuesday, 30 September 2008 An Irish bred colt by Australia’s champion sire Encosta de Lago from US stakes-winner Mary McGlinchy fetched €280,000 at the Goffs Millions Sale in Ireland overnight to be the fourth highest priced offering during the opening session. Weekend Stakes Treble Highlights Choisir Tuesday, 30 September 2008 Former champion sprinter Choisir has really hit the heights in his stud career this spring demonstrated clearly on the weekend with a stakes double at Randwick posted by Dreamscape and Sara’s Choice followed by a slick stakes win in England for three year-old filly Meydan Princess, so it’s not surprising one of Australia’s leading breeders is keen to sing his praises. Grand Armee Feature on Thoroughbreds Tonight Tuesday, 30 September 2008 TVN's Thoroughbred's program will tonight run a feature on former champion racehorse Grand Armee in his new career as a three day-eventer. NZB Ready to Run ONLINE Monday, 29 September 2008 The 424 strong catalogue for New Zealand Bloodstock's upcoming Ready to Run Sale of 2YOs (18 & 19 November) is now available online. Asian Success for NZB Ready to Run Grads Monday, 29 September 2008 Singapore and Hong Kong were the stages for yet more winning New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale graduates at the weekend, with victories by Special Dragon at Sha Tin and Big Honour at Kranji. Golden Run for Golan Monday, 29 September 2008 Exciting young sire Golan (IRE) looks to have another promising prospect if the talent displayed by the unbeaten Graham Thomas-trained galloper Gold Rum is anything to go by. Encosta Colts to Sell at Goffs Monday, 29 September 2008 Australia’s reigning champion sire Encosta de Lago will be represented at the Goffs Million Sale starting tonight in Ireland by two colts, one of them a half-brother to Rock Home Late, a winner at the second time of asking for the Lee Freedman stable at Sale last Thursday. Pedigree Update for Patinack Purchase Monday, 29 September 2008 Giant’s Causeway was in the limelight in North America at the weekend with Group One winner Red Giant and Group Two winner Fairbanks, while in the Southern Hemisphere he featured in New Zealand on Saturday with a new stakes-winner when Awesome Planet scored a commanding victory in the Listed Soliloquy Stakes over 1400 metres at Ellerslie. Awesome Planet Rockets on to Leader Board Monday, 29 September 2008 Three-year-old filly Awesome Planet recorded her first stakes success on Saturday, winning the Listed Soliloquy Lodge Stakes (1400m) and notched up four valuable NZB Filly of the Year Series points. Kildonan Another NZB Ready to Run Star Monday, 29 September 2008 No matter how many times you replay the finish of the Listed $60,500 Bonecrusher Stakes at Ellerslie yesterday, one thing is for certain, Kildonan should not have won the feature 3-year-old race. Gorgeous Baby for Two Million Dollar Mare Monday, 29 September 2008 Young stakes-winning mare Personify has spent much of her life in the limelight fetching $650,000 as an Inglis Easter yearling, then $1,025,000 as a young stakes-winning mare fresh off the track at the MM National Broodmare Sale and finally $2million when secured by Keiran Moore Bloodstock at the Inglis Broodmare Sale earlier this year – is it any wonder her first foal is a star!. First Aussie Juvenile Winner for General Monday, 29 September 2008 Widden Stud's General Nediym was the leading sire of individual juvenile winners last season and has kicked off 2008/2009 in a similar vein with his two year-old daughter Paprika thrashing her rivals to win the $75,000 Hopeful Plate at Toowoomba on Saturday. Olonana Impresses Monday, 29 September 2008 The open handicap for three year-olds over 1000 metres at Flemington on Sunday was won in great style by the John O’Shea trained More Than Ready (USA) filly Olonana, a $260,000 Inglis Easter purchase from the draft of Kulani Park. Dr Doute’s Bounces Back Monday, 29 September 2008 We get used to reading about the racetrack achievements of various million-dollar and high priced yearlings by Redoute’s Choice, but it was one of his bargain basement youngsters that featured at Flemington on Sunday. General Filly Books Ticket to Guineas Monday, 29 September 2008 Stakes-winning General Nediym filly Taameer showed a new dimension at Flemington on Saturday when ridden quietly and produced late with a big finish to win the open fillies event over 1430 metres. Red Giant Runs World Record Monday, 29 September 2008 Outstanding sire Giant’s Causeway enjoyed a memorable weekend with a new Group One winner in Red Giant, who carved out a world record time for 2000 metres in claiming his first win at the highest level. Another Group 1 for Street Cry Mare Sunday, 28 September 2008 On the day Curlin captured the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Belmont Park, to supplant Cigar as North America’s leading earner, the majestic Zenyatta staked her claim for Horse Of The Year honours with a 3 1/2 lengths victory in the $245,000 Lady's Secret Stakes (G1) during the Oak Tree meet at Santa Anita. Group 1 Family Affair at Ascot Sunday, 28 September 2008 Close relations Rainbow View and Raven’s Pass enhanced their claims as the best milers of their age group in Europe with respective victories in Saturday’s Fillies Mile (G1) and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) at Ascot. Mentality Caps Classic Weekend for Inglis Sunday, 28 September 2008 The early season Group 1 charge of Inglis graduates continued when Mentality returned to his best form in taking today’s George Main Stakes. Dreamscape Aims Towards Caulfield Guineas Sunday, 28 September 2008 Exciting Choisir colt Dreamscape overcame a tardy start to score a dominant win in the Group Two AJC Stan Fox Stakes over 1400 metres at Randwick on Saturday. Stakes Success for Sara’s Choice and Southern Cross Sunday, 28 September 2008 September 28 - It’s always good to cast off maiden status and particularly so when it’s in a Black Type event as happened for Choisir filly Sara’s Choice in the Listed AJC Reginald Allen Handicap at Randwick on Saturday. Mentality Keeps the Ball Rolling for Arrowfield Sunday, 28 September 2008 A week after Hussonet’s champion son Weekend Hussler captured the Group 1 Underwood Stakes and Redoute’s Choice added a pair of Group 2 winners in Samantha Miss and Musket, it was the turn of former champion Australian stallion Flying Spur to keep the ball rolling for Arrowfield, as Mentality burst back to top form to capture the first Group 1 race of the season in Sydney, the $400,000 George Main Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. First Stakes Success for Jewelled Gate Saturday, 27 September 2008 For the Lill family, the thrill of watching their homebred mare Jewelled Gate earn her first stakes success in Saturday’s $100,000 Listed Barcardi Nivison (1200m) at Randwick, was tempered by the fact that the mares dam died earlier this year. Judged Passes Epsom Trial Saturday, 27 September 2008 Trainer Joe Pride’s unwavering belief in his mare Judged was vindicated when she gave the boys a hiding in Saturday’s $125,000 Group 3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m) at Randwick. Rhyno Chaser Atones Saturday, 27 September 2008 Considered very unlucky when missing the kick and flying home for second to Sousa in the Group Three Newcastle Spring Stakes at his last start, Rhyno Chaser atoned for that narrow loss to take the Listed AJC Dulcify Quality at Randwick on Saturday. First Stakes Winner for Res Judicata Saturday, 27 September 2008 Ill-fated stallion Res Judicata was represented by his first stakes winner when the Diane Poidevin-Lane trained Get Up Jude scored a hard fought victory in Saturday’s $150,000 Group 2 Colin Stephen Quality Handicap (2400m) at Randwick. Whobegotyou Strolls Home Friday, 26 September 2008 Unlucky at his last two starts, talented three year-old Whobegotyou bounced back to score a devastating win in the Group Two MVRC Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night over 1600 metres and is yet another top class racehorse foaled and raised at Widden Stud. Born Princess Goes Two from Two Friday, 26 September 2008 Talented Elusive Quality (USA) filly Born Princess made it two wins from as many starts when she resumed from a spell to capture the $60,000 Class One event over 1000 metres at Moonee Valley on Friday. Okaylah Salutes at the Valley Friday, 26 September 2008 Smart Flying Spur filly Okaylah produced her best form to score a good win in the open three year-old fillies event over 1200 metres at Moonee Valley on Friday night. Impressive Debut for Red Element’s Sister Friday, 26 September 2008 The breeding buffs are rolling in cash after the beautifully-bred Typhoon Tracy donkey-licked a reasonable maiden field in the $60,000 Kevin Sheedy Plate (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Friday night. Inglis Top Lot Destined for Chile Friday, 26 September 2008 A colt by Redoute’s Choice from Alinghi’s sister Slice Of Paradise topped today’s Inglis Spring Thoroughbred Sale when knocked down to International Equities Holdings, USA, for $75,000. ARB Endorse EI Summit Friday, 26 September 2008 At the National Equine Influenza Summit held in Sydney on Thursday, 25th September, the Australian Racing Board strongly endorsed the objectives of the meeting and looks forward to on-going rational discussion leading to a timely resolution of the vaccination issue. Sire Prospect Tracker Updated Friday, 26 September 2008 The Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker has been updated with a sharp jump up the table for blue-blooded entire Musket, more progress for Predatory Pricer and a new arrival in My Vegas. Haunui Farm Are Ready Friday, 26 September 2008 Haunui Farm, one of Australasia’s finest thoroughbred nurseries, will offer their largest Ready to Run Sale draft at this year’s New Zealand Bloodstock two-year-old sale. New Phase for Darci Friday, 26 September 2008 As far as thoroughbreds go, Darci Brahma is a pin up boy. Black Mamba to Target Yellow Ribbon Friday, 26 September 2008 Karaka graduate Black Mamba is tipped as the one to beat when she lines up in the Group 1 Yellow Ribbon Stakes at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. Fillies Move on to Soliloquy Friday, 26 September 2008 A field of 11 will contest the second race in the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, the NZ$60,500 Listed Soliloquy Lodge Stakes (1400m), at Ellerslie on Saturday. Tattersalls Follow Inglis Lead Friday, 26 September 2008 Tattersalls, Europe's leading bloodstock auctioneers, will introduce online bidding for all sales at its Park Paddocks site in Newmarket starting with the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, Book 1, sponsored by Betfair, which takes place October 7th - 9th. Industry Celebrates Legendary Dinner Friday, 26 September 2008 Industry turned out en masse to support Living Legends at a special charity fundraiser dinner held at Champions – The Racing Museum in Melbourne last night (25 September). Swettenham Confirm Kaphero Purchase Friday, 26 September 2008 Swettenham Stud is delighted to announce they have purchased a major interest in star sprinter Kaphero, adding further strength to an already imposing stallion roster at the Nagambie property in North East Victoria. Blue-Blood Encosta Filly Wins in NZ Friday, 26 September 2008 Matamata trainer Mark Walker knows all about the Encosta de Lago breed having prepared star mare Princess Coup to multiple Group One victories, but it was a new filly by Encosta de Lago that had him in the winner’s circle at Otaki on Thursday. First Win for Grecian Choice Friday, 26 September 2008 Lee Freedman has unleashed a string of promising maiden winners in the last month or two and produced another at Sale on Thursday when the 1400 metre maiden went to Redoute’s Choice colt Grecian Choice, a $625,000 purchase from the Yarraman Park draft at the 2007 Magic Millions Yearling Sale. Best On Breeding Thursday, 25 September 2008 One win in 11 starts is hardly a true indication of the ability of the talented Road To Rock, who faces a field of Epsom Handicap (G1) hopefuls in Saturday’s Bill Ritchie Handicap (G3) at Randwick. Swettenham Secure Kaphero Thursday, 25 September 2008 Leading Victorian stud farm Swettenham Stud has purchased a 75% share in slick Danzero sprinter Kaphero in a deal finalized on Thursday afternoon and reported on TVN. Secret Savings Withdrawn from Service for 2008 Thursday, 25 September 2008 Secret Savings (USA) has been withdrawn from service for the 2008 breeding season due to a back complaint which is preventing him from covering mares. Fashionable Females at Friday Spring Sale Thursday, 25 September 2008 DANEHILL DANCER, a Coolmore sire currently running hot in Europe and Australia, including being represented by two winners at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, Lorne Dancer and Bhutane Dane, and earlier in the week of stakes winners in England and Ireland, has three young daughters booked into the William Inglis Spring Sale to be held at the Newmarket Stables, Randwick this Friday, September 26. Banana Man Latest Star for Desert King Thursday, 25 September 2008 A horse on the up was in impressive winning form at Moonee Valley on Wednesday, the Michael Kent trained Banana Man overcoming trouble in running to take out the Mayoral Charity Plate. More Magic Metro Success Thursday, 25 September 2008 Magic Albert posted a new metropolitan winner at Eagle Farm on Wednesday when the Barry Bowditch trained filly Magic Procession took the 1000 metre maiden by more than a length. Irish Aussie Foals Impress Tuesday, 16 September 2008 Dual Group One winning Danehill stallion Aussie Rules (IRE) is behind the eight ball in producing foals in Australia this spring as a result of EI, but his first babies in Ireland have left a keen impression. Aust/NZ Mix Produces Juvenile Winners Tuesday, 16 September 2008 THE MODERN practice of many New Zealand breeders sending mares across to Australia for mating with prominent sires has produced some very good results. Coonamble Breeders Find Success with Arena Tuesday, 16 September 2008 MATINGS of two half-sisters with one of Danehill’s best racing sons,Victoria Derby and Canterbury Guineas winner Arena, a Lomar Park Stud sire, looks set to produce dividends for Coonamble NSW breeders Mr and Mrs Stan Leonard. Distance No Limit for Show a Heart Progeny Tuesday, 16 September 2008 MY LIMIT’S powerhouse win in the Class 6 Plate over 2200m at Eagle Farm on Saturday not only continued his sire Show a Heart’s splendid start to the 2008-09 racing year, but suggested he could be the first of the breed to get 2400m successfully. $290,000 for Southern Image Yearling Tuesday, 16 September 2008 A colt from the first North American crop of foals sired by young Widden Stud based shuttle sire Southern Image (USA) made $290,000 at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale on Monday to be the second highest priced offering of the session. Four on Trot for Gilded Venom Tuesday, 16 September 2008 Yet another impressive performance by up-and-comer Gilded Venom at Belmont on Saturday – the son of Golden Snake recording his fourth impressive metropolitan victory in a row. Third European Stakes Winner for Exceed And Excel Monday, 15 September 2008 Darley Studs leading Australian first crop sire Exceed And Excel produced his third stakes-winner from his first northern hemisphere crop when Hayley Turner guided Mrs Kipling to victory in the Listed Premio Divino Amore (5f) in Rome. Star Fillies for Star Mares Monday, 15 September 2008 Two of Waikato Stud’s broodmare gems have delivered a pair of outstanding foals with Glamour Puss and Legs both producing fillies. Black Type for Friesan Fire Monday, 15 September 2008 A few weeks back we highlighted a two year-old colt in the US called Friesan Fire after he won his maiden impressively and the son of Australian Group One winner Bollinger jagged some Black Type at the weekend when finishing third in the Group Two Futurity Stakes at Belmont. The Proven Cross Monday, 15 September 2008 What to do with a Danehill line mare is a question asked by many breeders and one cross that really is working is the one carried by slick Group Two winning sprinter Arabian Gleam and brilliant juvenile Awinnersgame, successful in the 300,000 pound Weatherbys Insurance Two Year Old Stakes at Doncaster in the UK last week. Karaka Grad on Track for Cups Monday, 15 September 2008 Karaka Premier Sale graduate Guillotine surprised trainer David Hayes when he stepped up to defeat a class field in the Group 2 Dato Chin Nam Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Capecover Headed for Caulfield Monday, 15 September 2008 Wanganui trainer Alexander Fieldes was on top of the world on Saturday after Capecover(NZ) (Cape Cross) enhanced his Caulfield Cup prospects with a brilliant 1600m win in the Listed Tokyo City Cup at Adelaide. First Aussie Win for Smart Kiwi Mare Monday, 15 September 2008 Talented King Cugat (USA) mare Whodat Cugat made a winning Australian debut at Cranbourne on Sunday making her first appearance in 12 weeks having previously raced in New Zealand. Magic Treble Monday, 15 September 2008 Winners continue to flow for Magic Albert, who sired a treble last Friday with wins for Miss Alberta, Spiritualistic and Magic Tyson. Another NH Stakes Horse for Viking Ruler Monday, 15 September 2008 Cambridge Stud sire Viking Ruler hasbeen represented by a second stakesperformer in the Northern Hemisphere. Half-Brother to Redoute's Choice Entered for Inglis Easter Monday, 15 September 2008 The 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale has been further boosted by the announcement that Mr Yaseen, owner of perhaps Australia’s most valuable broodmare, Shantha’s Choice, has decided to enter the mare’s Encosta De Lago colt for next year’s sale. Danehill Dancer Roll Continues Monday, 15 September 2008 The Aidan O’Brien-trained Danehill Dancer colt Mastercraftsman put in a gutsy effort to hold off top class Dansili colt Shaweel and take the Group One National Stakes at the Curragh in Ireland on Sunday. Septimus Likely for Cup Monday, 15 September 2008 Backed heavily to win the Melbourne Cup with Sportingbet Australia last week, the Aidan O’Brien trained Sadler’s Wells entire Septimus has since won the Group One Irish St Leger in a canter and is now tipped to come to Australia report UK Racing Post. Magic Updates Monday, 15 September 2008 Another group of exciting racetrack prospects to go under the hammer in the upcoming Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale have had important pedigree updates in the past week. Typhoon Zed Leads Inglis Weekend Success Monday, 15 September 2008 Inglis graduates have opened up the new season where they finished off the last, with Typhoon Zed taking the first Group 1 race on the 2008-09 calendar. Sparks Fly Success for Wingrove Sunday, 14 September 2008 A stellar performance by Sparks Fly at Morphettville on Saturday saw the Michael Kent trained filly shorten drastically in betting for next month’s 1000 Guineas-Gr1 at Caulfield. Hat-Trick for Anabaa Mare Sunday, 14 September 2008 Exciting Anabaa (USA) mare Disciplined maintained her unbeaten record this preparation when claiming her third successive win at Rosehill on Saturday in the Ratings 91 event over 1100 metres. Epsom Plans for Unbeaten Kiloton Sunday, 14 September 2008 Lightly raced Spinning World (USA) entire Kiloton staked his claim for a start in the Group One AJC Epsom Handicap with another polished display to win the Ratings 90 event over 1350 metres at Rosehill on Saturday by a length and a half eased down. Four Length Win for Lorne Dancer Sunday, 14 September 2008 Gai Waterhouse has any number of progressive horses in the stable at present and Danehill Dancer (IRE) gelding Lorne Dancer can be added to the list following his facile four length victory at Rosehill on Saturday. Aussie Winners in South Africa Sunday, 14 September 2008 Australian bred horses featured in South Africa on Saturday with first starter Fingal’s Cave a winner on debut at Kenilworth and Citizen Dante scoring at Scottsville. Group One Quinella for Widden Graduates Saturday, 13 September 2008 Widden Stud were the leading vendors of Group One winners in Australia last season having sold four individual winners at the elite level and were straight back into stride at Moonee Valley on Saturday with Widden graduates Typhoon Zed and Absolut Glam fighting out the finish of the Group One MVRC Manikato Stakes over 1200 metres. Hurried Choice Cracks Half a Million Saturday, 13 September 2008 Quality sprinting mare Hurried Choice made the most of her light weight in the Group Two STC Theo Marks Stakes over 1300 metres at Rosehill on Saturday, leading her rivals a merry dance and then refusing to give in. Stakes Success for Predatory Pricer Saturday, 13 September 2008 Takeover Target’s three year-old half-brother Predatory Pricer landed his first Black Type success when charging home to win the Listed STC Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill on Saturday over 1400 metres. Judged On Trial for Epsom Saturday, 13 September 2008 Owner Gordon Stack and trainer Joe Pride know the thrill of campaigning a top-class mare. Guillotine into Caulfield Cup Saturday, 13 September 2008 Talented but at times enigmatic stayer Guillotine sprung a surprise at Moonee Valley on Saturday when he stormed home to win the Group Two MVRC Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes. Group Three Winner for Statue of Liberty Saturday, 13 September 2008 Improving filly Dan Baroness became the second Australian stakes-winner for young Storm Cat sire Statue of Liberty (USA) when she scored a narrow win in the Group Three MVRC Champagne Stakes over 1200 metres at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Tuesday Joys Melbourne Cup Stocks Rise Saturday, 13 September 2008 John Singleton’s star mare Tuesday Joy was back on her pedestal as her spring campaign burst into life in Saturday’s $200,000 Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley. Hurrah Home In Kingston Town Saturday, 13 September 2008 A daring ride by Hugh Bowman paved the way for the Chris Waller-trained Hurrah (Bahhare (USA) x Shock Attack (NZ) (Inviting (IRE)) to edge out hot favourite Red Lord in Saturday’s $125,000 Group 3 De Bortoli Wines Kingstown Town Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill. Lonhro Filly Bound for Oaks Saturday, 13 September 2008 Oaks bound filly Fly Higher is likely to return to Moonee Valley for the Group Two Bill Stutt Stakes following her eye catching win in the Veolia Enrivonmental Services Handicap (1509m) at that track this afternoon. Inglis Take Over Malaysian National Sale Friday, 12 September 2008 Inglis is pleased to announce its appointment as selling agent for Malaysia’s National Stud Farm Sale in November. Best On Breeding Friday, 12 September 2008 On most farms Danzero would be a headline act, but when you stand alongside two Champion Australian sires plus the father of the reigning Horse Of The Year, then it is an uphill battle for recognition. Smart Winner for Lucky Owners Friday, 12 September 2008 The Danny O’Brien trained three year-old Lucky Thunder resumed from a spell to score a good win at Geelong on Friday and will be aiming for some of the better races during the spring. Face Value Backed to Win $100,000 Friday, 12 September 2008 Sportingbet Australia accepted $1000 at $101 in a rush of bets today for Lindsay Park based Face Value to be the Leading First Season Sire this racing season. Dansili Foal for Yarraman Friday, 12 September 2008 One of the more unusual foals born in Australia this spring is the first Australian bred youngster by outstanding European stallion Dansili, best known as the sire of star performers Rail Link, Passage of Time, Proviso, Price Tag, Sense Of Joy, Zambezi Sun and this year’s exciting two year-old Shaweel. Sire Prospect Tracker Action Friday, 12 September 2008 Action this weekend on the Breednet Sire Prospect tracker centres firmly around the Group One MVRC Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley over 1200 metres with some half a dozen (albeit some emergencies) sire prospects set to roll the dice in search of that elusive Group One victory. Red Element Chasing Group One Friday, 12 September 2008 RED ELEMENT is one year away from beginning his stud career at Glenlogan Park but a forward showing in tomorrow’s G1 Manikato Stakes will go a long way towards capping what has been an amazing rise through the ranks for an obviously very, very talented galloper. Star Arrival for Willow Park Friday, 12 September 2008 Willow Park Stud in the Hunter Valley is headquarters for the Samantha Miss family and while the superstar filly was strutting her stuff at Randwick on Tuesday winning the Group Two AJC Furious Stakes, there was also a new arrival for the clan. Value at Keeneland Friday, 12 September 2008 Inglis National Sales Manager Byron Rogers is in Kentucky for the Keeneland September Yearling Sale and has been one to take advantage of the soft North American market securing a lovely filly by Royal Academy from one of Swettenham Stud’s best families. Patinack Farm Purchase at Keeneland Thursday, 11 September 2008 Nathan Tinkler’s Patinack Farm continued their global spending spree on bloodstock with two purchases from the Keeneland September Yearling Sale on Wednesday. Good Week at the Office Thursday, 11 September 2008 With Vin Cox in Kentucky for the Keeneland September Yearling Sales there has been plenty of good news on the home front with a win at Sandown on Wednesday for Port Isabel and great runs from Kick’n’ Chase and Vecchia Roma in the Group Three AJC Tramway Quality at Radnwick on Tuesday, all three horses purchased by Vin Cox Bloodstock. Mr Greeley Colt Tops Keeneland Day Three Thursday, 11 September 2008 A colt by Mr Greeley brought a final bid of $875,000 from Zayat Stables to top a strong third day of selling at Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale. Aussie Winners in South Africa Thursday, 11 September 2008 The Scottsville meeting in South Africa on Wednesday featured a couple of familiar winners in Eight Street and Royal Captive. Zero Rocks for Silent Action Thursday, 11 September 2008 The Eagle Farm win of Zero Rock on September 6, her second city win in succession, has highlighted the family of young Sunday Silence horse Silent Action, who retired to Bengalla Stud, Muswellbrook on a fee of $3300 this month. Strada's Striking Foals Thursday, 11 September 2008 Widden Stud’s exciting young Danehill (USA) stallion Strada is wowing breeders with his first foals this spring as this stunning selection of babies will show. Brilliant Win for Stanton Wednesday, 10 September 2008 Choisir three year-old Stanton delivered a knockout blow to the much vaunted Redoute’s Choice colt Dancefloor Prodigy in the Ratings 72 event over 1200 metres at Sandown on Wednesday. New Winners for Redoutes Wednesday, 10 September 2008 Redoute’s Choice has hit the ground running this year with some 25 winners since August 1 as of Sunday and added two more to the tally on Wednesday with victories for smart three year-olds Tobique and Charzoo at Canterbury and Sandown. Intuit Makes Amends Wednesday, 10 September 2008 Blue-blooded Commands filly Intuit made amends for her narrow last start defeat when a red hot favourite, finishing strongly to claim victory in the restricted fillies event over 1100 metres at Canterbury on Wednesday. Jabal Tarik on Country Cups Trail Wednesday, 10 September 2008 Progressive Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) four year-old Jabal Tarik returned to the winners list at Sandown on Wednesday when saluting in the Ratings 82 event over 1500 metres. Back-to-Back Wins for Dancing Havana Wednesday, 10 September 2008 The Gai Waterhouse trained Danehill Dancer (IRE) entire Dancing Havana made it back-to-back wins when he scored a gritty dead heat victory with Bora Bora in the restricted event over 1900 metres at Canterbury on Wednesday. More Success for Golden Snake Wednesday, 10 September 2008 Two successful Saturdays in a row for Bombora Downs’ emerging young stallion Golden Snake. Written Tycoon Babies Impress Wednesday, 10 September 2008 A powerhouse chestnut sprinter by the ill-fated sire Iglesia, Eliza Park’s Written Tycoon covered 118 mares in his first season at stud last spring in Victoria and has some impressive new arrivals including a real showstopper. Septimus Backed to Win a Million Wednesday, 10 September 2008 One Sportingbet Australia punter stands to make himself over a million dollars if the Irish take home our coveted Cup, after having a massive bet on Irish raider Septimus to win the 2008 Melbourne Cup. Quest for Fame Daughters Make Their Mark Wednesday, 10 September 2008 QUEST FOR FAME, the1990 English Derby winner standing on $11,000 at Darley’s stud at Cootamundra, NSW made his presence felt as a broodmare sire on Saturday with his daughters being represented by winners of two feature races for rising 3-year-olds at the big Flemington meeting. Harvey to Support Conatus Wednesday, 10 September 2008 GERRY HARVEY, leviathan retail store merchant and thoroughbred breeder and owner, has a lot of faith in the potential as a sire of good winners of a Danehill from the Denise’s Joy family which he bred and raced, Conatus. Mogok Boost for Formalhault Wednesday, 10 September 2008 MORNMOOT Stud's Robert and Roshni Thompson are delighted with the news that Mogok, an unraced half-brother to their young sire Fomalhaut (USA), has sired a Group One winner in South Africa. Keeneland Down by 26% on Day Two Wednesday, 10 September 2008 For the second consecutive day a yearling by AP Indy brought the highest bid at the Keeneland September Sale, this one a colt sold for $1,5 million to Sheikh Hamden bin Rashid al Maktoum’s Shadwell Estate. STC Appointment for Dean Fleming Wednesday, 10 September 2008 Tyreel Stud's Dean Fleming has been elected to the Sydney Turf Club board of directors report Iskander. Bank Robber Romps In Tramway Tuesday, 9 September 2008 The Gai Waterhouse-trained Bank Robber (Dash for Cash x Saliah (Salieri (USA)) stamped his potential with an effortless win in Tuesday’s $125,000 Group 3 Tramway Handicap (1400m) at Randwick. Samantha On Target for Princess Clean Sweep Tuesday, 9 September 2008 Samantha Miss left few in doubt as to her ranking as the best 3yo filly in the State, with a last to first performance in Tuesday’s $150,000 Group 2 Furious Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Heavenly Glow to Wonderful World Tuesday, 9 September 2008 Dual Group 1 winner Heavenly Glow, recently purchased by Patinack Farm, will be mated to dominant Caulfield Guineas Group 1 winner, and first season sire Wonderful World. First Season Sires Shine in Trials Tuesday, 9 September 2008 A pair of exciting two-year-olds, both by first season sires, shone in official trials on different sides of the country on Monday. Group Two Glory for Gallant Tess Tuesday, 9 September 2008 A close second to champion miler Racing to Win is always good form and so it worked out for talented mare Gallant Tess when she bounced back from that narrow defeat to score a powerful victory in the Group Two AJC Chelmsford Stakes over 1600 metres at Randwick on Tuesday. Encosta Colt Continues Gooree Winning Run Tuesday, 9 September 2008 Gooree Stud has been on a winning roll of late both with horses they’ve sold as yearlings (Typhoon Zed, Wookah, Champagne Harmony, Percussive) and others they’ve retained to race (Dreamscape, Ashikaga) with Encosta de Lago colt Fight and Defend the latest to make his mark following an impressive win at Randwick on Tuesday. Keeneland Down on Opening Day Tuesday, 9 September 2008 Fillies stole the spotlight on Monday as Keeneland opened its 2008 September Yearling Sale with total trade for the first session down by nearly 17%. Perth Trial Winner for Fastnet Rock Tuesday, 9 September 2008 Champion sprinter Fastnet Rock has already had trial winners in Sydney and New Zealand and featured in Perth on Monday with a third trial winner when the Wally Mitchell trained colt Dino Mak was successful in a 600 metre trial. Early Fireworks at Keeneland September Tuesday, 9 September 2008 The first session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale is underway in Kentucky with the top price so far being the $3,1 million paid by Darley’s John Ferguson for an AP Indy filly from Chimichurri. Eliza Park and Living Legends Tuesday, 9 September 2008 In a proactive bid to ensure the legend lives on, Victoria’s premier stud ELIZA PARK has formed a strategic alliance with the international home for Champion racehorses, LIVING LEGENDS. Encosta Filly for Slipper Winner Monday, 8 September 2008 The outbreak of EI last spring resulted in many stallions making a late start to the season including reigning champion sire Encosta de Lago, whose first foals are just starting to arrive including a filly from Golden Slipper winner Calaway Gal. Another Metrop Contender for Gai and Cloros Combination Monday, 8 September 2008 Gai Waterhouse produced a serious contender for the Group One AJC The Metropolitan when tough staying mare Bianca did best in a slogging finish to win the rescheduled Listed Wyong Cup over 2100 metres on Monday. Not a Single Doubt Marks Birth of Dynasty Monday, 8 September 2008 Freshman sire Not A Single Doubt (Redoute’s Choice – Singles Bar, by Rory’s Jester) launched his stallion career in spectacular fashion on Saturday when his first ever starter Regal Flame (NZ) (ex Marina Miss, by Grand Lodge (USA)) saluted in emphatic style in the season’s first 2YO race in Australasia. Nom du Jeu a Stallion Prospect Monday, 8 September 2008 Joint Kelt Capital Stakes favourite, Nom Du Jeu (NZ) has a future as a stallion and trainer, Murray Baker, told New Zealand Thoroughbred Marketing on Monday that you wouldn't find a quieter horse anywhere. NZB Ready to Run Star Set for Spring Monday, 8 September 2008 With hardly a race meeting going by without an NZB Ready to Run Sale graduate boasting the Sale's merits, it was promising three-year-old Rockdale who continued the success on Saturday, leading throughout the QTC Hanrickcurran Handicap (1400m) to score easily against the older horses at Eagle Farm. Group Winning Juvenile for High Chaparral Monday, 8 September 2008 High Chaparral, who has had a good year with his first crop of three-year-olds, which includes the unbeaten Group winner Unsung Heroine, Italian 2,000 Guineas winner Senlis and last week’s Curragh Listed Dance Design stakes winner Beach Bunny, celebrated a Group winning two-year-old. First Karaka Million Money on the Board Monday, 8 September 2008 The first juvenile race of the new season kicked off the Karaka Million contest in fine style on Saturday, with two Karaka Million eligible youngsters providing the quinella. Waikato Wins Jumbo Jet Monday, 8 September 2008 Karaka Premier Sale graduate Waikato won his 11th race on Friday night in Singapore, with a gutsy run to win the Listed Jumbo Jet Trophy (1400m) Encountering plenty of traffic problems in the race, the tenacious five-year-old took the 1400 metre event in the closing stages to beat Fantastic Owners and Lim's Fighter by a half-length. Group One Double for Galileo Monday, 8 September 2008 He’s Europe’s number one sire this year and for Galileo it was a red letter day at Leopardstown in Ireland on Sunday when he posted a Group One double with English Derby winner New Approach taking the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes and Lush Lashes saluting in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes. Prix Moulin for Goldikova Monday, 8 September 2008 Outstanding Anabaa filly Goldikova made it back-to-back Group One victories when she defeated star mare Darjina by half a length to win the Prix Moulin over a mile at Longchamp on Sunday. Smart Winners for Team Williams Sunday, 7 September 2008 A brilliant Group One winner in New Zealand, former star mare Zola featured at Bendigo on Sunday as the dam of Zabeel three year-old Indite, who opened his account with an easy victory over 1600 metres. Yet Another WA Stakes-Winner for Scenic Sunday, 7 September 2008 We all knew when Scenic (IRE) was sent to WA that the sandgropers had jagged themselves a very good stallion and so it’s come to pass with yet another WA stakes-winner hopping into the frame after Mr Diagnosis led throughout to win the Listed Boulder Cup at Kalgoorlie on Sunday. Hussonet Colt on the Improve Sunday, 7 September 2008 Hussonet (USA) was in the spotlight on Saturday with his superstar performer Weekend Hussler thrashing his rivals to win the Group Two VRC Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington, but at Bendigo on Sunday the Rodney Douglas trained colt Huxssen won in the manner of a filly on the improve. Rocking into Spring Sunday, 7 September 2008 Two highly promising three year-olds saluted in Brisbane at Eagle Farm on Saturday in unbeaten Zero Rock and Rockdale, winner of the Group One QTC TJ Smith Stakes in the winter. Desert War Half-Brother Wins by Four Sunday, 7 September 2008 Promising three year-old Wookah, a half-brother by Encosta de Lago to six-time Group One winner Desert War, cast off maiden status with a highly impressive win at Cheltenham on Saturday. Lord Tavistock Shows Promise Sunday, 7 September 2008 Classy Montjeu (IRE) colt Lord Tavistock stamped himself as a prospect for the major spring races with a stylish win in the $100,000 VRC Henry Bucks Quality open handicap for three year-olds over 1400 metres at Flemington on Saturday. Aussie Bred Giant Filly Wins in South Africa Sunday, 7 September 2008 Australian bred Giant’s Causeway (USA) filly Mars Star broke her maiden in South Africa at Kenilworth on Saturday when saluting over 1400 metres. Stavka Something Special Saturday, 6 September 2008 It does not seem all that long ago when the flying mare Special sped down the Flemington straight in an astonishing fifty five and a half seconds, clipping a full second off the course record, to annihilate Snippets in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m). Weekend Hussler In Class Of His Own Saturday, 6 September 2008 Nothing looks beyond Weekend Hussler this spring after the reigning Horse Of The Year toyed with his opponents in Saturdays Group 2 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). Aichi Continues Strategics Winning Run Saturday, 6 September 2008 Honest gelding Aichi confirmed the strength of the Up And Coming Stakes (G3) form with a fighting win in Saturday’s $250,000 Group 3 Danehill Stakes (1200m) at Flemington, leading home a 1-2 for Sheikh Mohammed. Bon Hoffa Back to Best Saturday, 6 September 2008 Six year-old Belong to Me (USA) entire Bon Hoffa burst back to top form with a strong finishing win in the Group Three VRC Bobbie Lewis Stakes over 1200 metres at Flemington on Saturday, claiming the prestigious sprint for the second year in a row. Magical Mimi Back to Best Saturday, 6 September 2008 Feature Group One races up to and including a mile will be on the agenda for Mimi Lebrock after her fast finishing win in the Group Three $201,500 Patinack Let's Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington today. Randwick Rained Out Saturday, 6 September 2008 Saturday’s Randwick meeting featuring the Group Two AJC Chelmsford Stakes, Group Three Tramway Quality, Group Two Furious Stakes and Listed Ming Dynasty Quality has been rained out, with the AJC looking to postpone and run some of the Group and Listed races during the week possibly Tuesday. Best On Breeding Friday, 5 September 2008 Tis the season when breeders are inundated with press releases from stud farms and the process of sorting the fact from the fanciful begins. Nom Du Jeu on Track for Cups Friday, 5 September 2008 Group One AJC Australian Derby winner Nom du Jeu resumed from a spell at Te Rapa on Friday and strolled clear for an easy victory in the open event over 1400 metres. Karaka Million Contest Underway Friday, 5 September 2008 The first race of the season for the recently turned two-year-olds heralds the start of the exciting build up to New Zealand's richest juvenile race: the one million dollar 'Karaka Million'. Heavenly Glow Sold to Patinack Friday, 5 September 2008 Just days following the announcement of her retirement due to injury, it has been confirmed last season’s champion three year-old filly Heavenly Glow has been sold to Patinack Farm for a sum in excess of $1million. French Stakes Success for Testa Rossa Friday, 5 September 2008 Despite covering small books of 34 and 20 mares in the two years he shuttled to France, Vinery Stud based Testa Rossa has left his share of winners in Europe including three year-old filly Silent Sunday, who won the Listed Prix De La Cochere at Chantilly on Wednesday. First Foals for All Bar One Friday, 5 September 2008 Former brilliant speedster All Bar One covered 103 mares in his first season at Oaklands Stud at Toowoomba in Queensland and one of his first foals is fittingly owned by Hoss and Gillian Heinrich, who raced the son of Hennessy (USA) with much success throughout his career. Mainland Stakes-Winner for Savoire Vivre Friday, 5 September 2008 Boom young Tasmanian-based stallion Savoire Vivre (GB) had his first mainland stakes winner on September 3 when four-year-old gelding Life To The Full was successful in the $70,000 Listed Balaklava Cup (1600m). Sire Tracker Action Friday, 5 September 2008 The Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker saw plenty of action last weekend with Golden Rose hero Duporth taking another step up the ladder and royally bred contender Raheeb making his way on to the radar. Widden Sold Winners to Watch Thursday, 4 September 2008 Provincial racing at Ballarat and Wyong on Thursday produced a couple of progressive three year-old winners in Percussive (Encosta de Lago) and Champagne Harmony (Choisir), both bred by Gooree Stud and consigned for sale by Widden Stud. Sister for Al Be Nimble Thursday, 4 September 2008 The foaling season is now in full season at Yarraman Park with some gorgeous new arrivals including a full sister to classy Magic Albert sprinter Al Be Nimble. Winning Treble for King Cugat Thursday, 4 September 2008 With his flagbearer Devil Moon set to contest the Group Three VRC Let’s Elope Stakes on Saturday, King Cugat (USA) looks set for a great week having landed a three-state treble on Wednesday with wins for Capture the King (SA), Star of Cugat (NSW) and King Kool Kat (WA). Another Win for Jennings Thursday, 4 September 2008 Six year-old Catbird gelding Jennings falls into the veteran category these days, but he looked pretty spritely when scoring at Sandown on Wednesday for new trainer Anne Yates. MM Horses in Training NOW ONLINE Thursday, 4 September 2008 The catalogue for Australia's premier breeze up style thoroughbred auction - the Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale - is now online. First Foal for Helike Thursday, 4 September 2008 ARMIDALE STUD'S Robyn Whishaw is delighted with the first foal of her royally bred young stallion Helike (USA), a filly from the Barathea (IRE) mare Twiggy, who arrived on August 31. Breeze Up Entries Close This Friday Thursday, 4 September 2008 Entries close this Friday for the Inglis Breeze Up & Racehorse Sale, to be held at Oaklands on October 26, with a colt by Encosta de Lago tipped as one of the stars for this year. Thoroughbred Breeders Confirm Support for Levy Bills Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) today confirmed its support for the Horse Disease Response Levy Bills currently being debated in Federal Parliament. Another Debut Winner for NZB RTR Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Within days of one NZB Ready to Run sale debut winner Éclair Fantastic in Australia, there's already another, with Elusive City son Marne putting in an impressive performance to seal his first start at Kyneton for John Sadler yesterday. Miles Above is Miles Too Good Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Highly promising young sire Good Journey (USA) has another smart horse in the making in the shape of three year-old gelding Miles Above, who scored a scintillating last to first win at Sandown on Wednesday. Anabaa Colt for Demerger Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Group One SAJC Adelaide Cup winner Demerger has delivered her first foal at Widden Stud providing a terrific result for her owner David O'Keeffe of Lockyer Thoroughbreds, who secured the star mare for $725,000 at the 2007 Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale. New Metro Winner for Lonhro Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Darley based Lonhro added a new winner to his tally on Wednesday when the Alan Bailey trained colt Judge Me Not saluted at Doomben over 1200 metres. More to the Eau d’Etoile Story Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Mark Smith’s story on Eau D’Etoile earlier this week sparked considerable interest and several readers have since emailed us asking as to the fate of her two foals by Val Royal (Fr) and Desert Sun (GB) that were not accepted by the Australian Studbook. Plumptre to Take Top Darley Job Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Henry Plumptre, Darley Australia’s Stud Director is to become Managing Director following the recent announcement that Oliver Tait will relocate to the USA to head Darley’s North American operations. Langley Out, Wonderful World to NSW Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Due to strong support from NSW breeders, Group 1 winning stallion Wonderful World will be relocating to Patinack Farm Segenhoe Valley, New South Wales, effective immediately. Whobegotyou Half-Brother for MM HIT Wednesday, 3 September 2008 A half brother to one of the country's most promising three-year-olds Whobegotyou is set to go under the hammer at next month's Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale on the Gold Coast. Miss Andretti to Exceed and Excel Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Last year’s Australian Horse of the Year Miss Andretti has been retired to stud and it was confirmed on TVN’s Thoroughbreds program on Tuesday evening that her first partner will be Darley’s young gun Exceed and Excel. Star Arrival for Not a Single Doubt Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Young Redoute’s Choice stallion Not a Single Doubt occupies the bottom slot of the star-studded Arrowfield roster standing at a bargain basement fee of $13,750, but with yearlings selling for up to $160,000 and some good reports on his progeny from leading trainers, he’s one young stallion many breeders are taking a punt on this spring. It’s Official! Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Golden Slipper winner Sebring received the ultimate accolade on Monday evening in Melbourne when he was officially crowned Champion Australian Two Year Old for 2007/2008 at the annual Horse of the Year Awards. Sparkling Season Start for Redoute's Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Redoute’s Choice has cemented a strong start to the 2008/9 racing season with August results placing him at the head of the General Sires Table (by number of individual winners and stakes winners). First Foals for Volitant Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Group Three winning sprinter Volitant covered his first book of mares at Eagle Park Stud near Orange last spring and his first foals are now arriving including a terrific colt from the well-related mare Smoking Sheisha. The Missing Link Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Songline - dam of the legendary Sunline, an all-time great of the Australian turf / Makybe Diva - triple Melbourne Cup-Gr1 winner, an all-time great of the Australian turf. Weekend Hussler Crowned Tuesday, 2 September 2008 At a glittering awards ceremony in Melbourne on Monday evening star galloper Weekend Hussler was crowned Australian Horse of the Year, the first horse to win the title as a three year-old since the mighty Octagonal in 1995/1996. Death Of Mare That Threatened The Establishment Monday, 1 September 2008 While the death of Filante a fortnight ago was well covered, the passing of his 25yo mother Eau D'Etoile (Sir Tristram) at Tyreel Stud a few months previously went unrecorded. French Success for Franfreluche Clan Monday, 1 September 2008 Legendary broodmare Fanfreluche has had a profound influence on our breeding and racing industry through champion sires Encosta de Lago and Flying Spur, not to mention the $5million mare Milanova, so when a new stakes-winner pops into the family it’s always worth closer inspection. Go Racing in the US Monday, 1 September 2008 The Keeneland September Yearling Sale kicks off next Monday September 8 and for many Australians considering purchasing at North America’s number one yearling sale, the option of racing a horse in the US is one well worth considering. NZB Ready to Run Grad Wins on Debut Monday, 1 September 2008 One of last year's highest priced lots at New Zealand Bloodstock's Ready to Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds, Éclair Fantastic (Spectatorial x Miss Jessie Jay by Spectacularphantom) produced an impressive debut run to win the Urban Pacific Handicap at Cheltenham in South Australia on Saturday. First Foal for Pendragon Monday, 1 September 2008 Impressive Group Three winner Pendragon received some top class mares in his debut season at Think Big Stud last spring, his first foals now arriving including a half-brother to the former smart stayer and one time Caulfield Cup fancy Benarrivo. Cox Plate Plans for Fritzy Boy Monday, 1 September 2008 Following his decisive win in Saturday's Group One  Mudgway Stakes (1400m) at Hastings, the prestigious WS Cox Plate (2040m) could beckon for Wairarapa's wonder galloper Fritzy Boy (NZ) (Brilliance). Third Stakes-Winner for High Chaparral Monday, 1 September 2008 Windsor Park Stud's multiple Group One winning stallion High Chaparral (IRE) (Sadler's Wells - Kasora, by Darshaan) sired his third stakes winner in Europe overnight when Beach Bunny (ex Miss Hawai by Peintre Celebre) ran out a two-and-a-half length winner of the Listed Dance Design Stakes at the Curragh. 10th Group One Winner for Danehill Dancer Monday, 1 September 2008 Danehill Dancer has been riding the crest of a wave over the last month and posted his tenth Group One winner worldwide at The Curragh on Sunday when the David Wachman trained filly Again took the the Moyglare Stud Stakes over seven furlongs. First Foals for Valixir Tuesday, 23 September 2008 Dual Group One winner Valixir (IRE) retired to Lomar Park Stud last spring and the one time sparring partner and conqueror of horses such as Elvstroem and Starcraft has some lovely foals on the ground including some from Fred Peisah’s very best mares. Cranbourne 2YO Trial Round Up Tuesday, 23 September 2008 Rod Douglas sent more than a third of the 35 runners to Cranbourne for Monday’s trials and he came away a happy man after taking three of the five heats with three New Zealand Premier Sale purchases secured by Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock. Juice Squeezes in for Gold Trail Win Tuesday, 23 September 2008 Karaka Carnival Sale graduate Juice (Bertolini - Call Minder by Christmas Tree) took out the first of the ten races in the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes in Association with Hutchinsons (1200m), at Hastings on Saturday. He's Back Baby! Monday, 22 September 2008 With the launch of the 2008/9 season, Arrowfield’s flagship stallion – Redoute’s Choice - has quietly reassumed his mantle as the country’s leading sire. Inglis Ready to Run ONLINE Monday, 22 September 2008 The catalogue for next month’s Inglis Melbourne 2yo and 3yo Breeze Up Sale, to be held at Oaklands on October 26, is now online. Big Weekend for NZB Grads Monday, 22 September 2008 Karaka Select Sale graduate Orange County produced an impressive run at Caulfield on Saturday to win the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clark Stakes (1400m) and was backed up with a Group 2 win for Fiumicino and the unbeaten Eclair Fantastic. MM Purchase on Track for Back to Back Kelts Monday, 22 September 2008 Princess Coup is on track to defend her Kelt Capital crown following her sensational come from behind win in Saturday's Group One Stoney Bridge Stakes (1600m) at Hastings. Bhutane Dane Three-Quarter Brother in MM HIT Monday, 22 September 2008 A three quarter brother to Saturday's runaway listed Heritage Stakes winner Bhutane Dane is set to go under the hammer at next month's Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale. South African Foals Added to Breednet Gallery Monday, 22 September 2008 The Breednet Foal Gallery showcases foals from all over Australia and New Zealand but for the first time we’ve just added a couple of foals born in South Africa. Churchill Downs Half to Dan Baroness Monday, 22 September 2008 The first foals by exciting young Danehill (USA) stallion Churchill Downs are arriving this spring and include a half-brother to Group Three MVRC Champagne Stakes winner Dan Baroness. First Foal for Covertly Monday, 22 September 2008 Former top class West Australian mare Covertly calls Arrowfield Stud home these days and produced her first living foal on September 1. Vic Breds Conquer Bluebloods Sunday, 21 September 2008 The Group Three MRC Guineas Prelude races at Caulfield in Melbourne on Saturday for colts and fillies provided a reality check to the top end of town with Victorian bred youngsters Fernandina and Ortensia proving supreme. Six Straight for Simplest and Sydney Next Sunday, 21 September 2008 Winning six races in succession is never easy, although Choisir four year-old Simplest made it look that way when he toyed with his rivals at Eagle Farm on Saturday before clearing out to post his sixth successive win by three and a half lengths. Brilliant Win for Ballerina Girl Sunday, 21 September 2008 Horses bred by Gooree Stud and consigned for sale by Widden have been in rare form of late with another smart winner to add to the list from Saturday in the Danehill Dancer (IRE) filly Ballerina Girl. Fernandina Strikes in Guineas Prelude Sunday, 21 September 2008 While the million dollar bluebloods captured the spotlight at Rosehill on Saturday, a 3yo gelding that could not make his modest $16,000 reserve as a yearling dented the reputations of a few million dollar buys in the $175,000 Group 3 The Age Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) at Caulfield. More Group One Glory for Princess Coup Sunday, 21 September 2008 Outstanding Encosta de Lago mare Princess Coup burst back to top form with a barnstorming finish to win the Group One Stoney Bridge Stakes over 1600 metres at Hastings in New Zealand on Saturday. Zabeel On The Cups Trail Sunday, 21 September 2008 It’s Cup time, which invariably means it Zabeel time and the great New Zealand stallion threw up two live Cup chances in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday. Orange County Captures Group One Saturday, 20 September 2008 A champion sire in New Zealand, Volksraad (GB) has never enjoyed the plaudits from Australians that he probably deserves, but we did see one of his best advertisements in action at Caulfield on Saturday when dashing grey gelding Orange County sailed home to win the Group One MRC Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes over 1400 metres. Million Dollar Purchases Proving Their Worth Saturday, 20 September 2008 Spending a million dollars on a yearling is like playing Russian roulette but the owners of Samantha Miss and Musket will be on the right side of the ledger by the time it comes to send their star charges off to stud. Bhutane Dane Adds to Dancer Tally Saturday, 20 September 2008 Danehill Dancer (IRE) has been riding the crest of a global wave of late and added a new stakes-winner to the tally when exciting prospect Bhutane Dane resumed from a spell with a dominant win in the Listed STC Heritage Stakes over 1200 metres at Rosehill on Saturday. Easter Bluebloods and Hussler Highlight Inglis Success Saturday, 20 September 2008 It was a memorable day for high priced Easter babies today, on an afternoon where champion performer Weekend Hussler led the charge for Inglis graduates in a string of stakes races. First Stakes Success for My Vegas Saturday, 20 September 2008 Lightly raced Royal Academy (USA) five year-old My Vegas provided his trainer Charlie Britt with his first stakes victory when taking out the Listed STC Starlight Stakes over 1200 metres at Rosehill on Saturday. Spring Champion Goal for Predatory Pricer Saturday, 20 September 2008 Sprinting may have been the forte of globe-trotting superstar Takeover Target, but for his half-brother Predatory Pricer it would seem the longer journeys are more to his liking. Exceed and Excel Double at Geelong Friday, 19 September 2008 Last season’s leading first crop sire Exceed and Excel had a double at Geelong on Friday with wins for the Darley owned Ambergris and Patinack owned Aston. Choisir Filly Stars at Randwick Trials Friday, 19 September 2008 New season juveniles were the focus at Randwick on Friday morning with half a dozen barrier trials for the babies with the Gai Waterhouse trained Choisir filly Horizons emerging as the star of the session. Southern Fillies Share Spotlight Friday, 19 September 2008 Not only does the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series kick off tomorrow butso too doesthe New Zealand Bloodstock Southern Filly of the Year Series. Sire Prospect Tracker Action Friday, 19 September 2008 Action on the Breednet Sire Prospector Tracker this weekend will focus on the Group Three MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude at Caulfield on Saturday with the clash of two highly rated stallion prospects in Von Costa de Hero (Encosta de Lago) and Time Thief (Redoute’s Choice). Battle of the Broodmares at Trelawney Stud Friday, 19 September 2008 Attractive types have always had a certain advantage. Falkirk to Impress at 2009 Sales Friday, 19 September 2008 Windsor Park Stud Principal Nelson Schick is in no doubt that the debut yearlings of his home grown sire Falkirk will meet with widespread approval at Karaka 2009. Results Now Available on Breednet Friday, 19 September 2008 Daily results are the lifeblood of the breeding industry changing the fortunes of so many people every day and we are delighted to now offer our readers what we believe are the most detailed results for Australian racing. Best On Breeding Thursday, 18 September 2008 In three starts at two, Mazuka (Exceed And Excel x Princess Polonia (USA) (Danzig (USA)) promised plenty but delivered little. Metrop A Step Closer for Bianca Thursday, 18 September 2008 Leading trainer Gai Waterhouse turned out rapidly improving mare Bianca in top order at Newcastle on Thursday to win the Group Three Newcastle Gold Cup over 2300 metres, further strengthening the mare’s prospects for the upcoming Group One AJC The Metropolitan. First Stakes Success for Viscount Mare Thursday, 18 September 2008 Classy Viscount mare Miss Pageantry capitalized on her impressive first up record when she travelled to Newcastle on Thursday and claimed her first Black Type victory in the Listed Tibbie Handicap over 1400 metres. Widden Sold Winners to Watch Thursday, 4 September 2008 Provincial racing at Ballarat and Wyong on Thursday produced a couple of progressive three year-old winners in Percussive (Encosta de Lago) and Champagne Harmony (Choisir), both bred by Gooree Stud and consigned for sale by Widden Stud. Sister for Al Be Nimble Thursday, 4 September 2008 The foaling season is now in full season at Yarraman Park with some gorgeous new arrivals including a full sister to classy Magic Albert sprinter Al Be Nimble. Winning Treble for King Cugat Thursday, 4 September 2008 With his flagbearer Devil Moon set to contest the Group Three VRC Let’s Elope Stakes on Saturday, King Cugat (USA) looks set for a great week having landed a three-state treble on Wednesday with wins for Capture the King (SA), Star of Cugat (NSW) and King Kool Kat (WA). Another Win for Jennings Thursday, 4 September 2008 Six year-old Catbird gelding Jennings falls into the veteran category these days, but he looked pretty spritely when scoring at Sandown on Wednesday for new trainer Anne Yates. MM Horses in Training NOW ONLINE Thursday, 4 September 2008 The catalogue for Australia's premier breeze up style thoroughbred auction - the Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale - is now online. First Foal for Helike Thursday, 4 September 2008 ARMIDALE STUD'S Robyn Whishaw is delighted with the first foal of her royally bred young stallion Helike (USA), a filly from the Barathea (IRE) mare Twiggy, who arrived on August 31. Breeze Up Entries Close This Friday Thursday, 4 September 2008 Entries close this Friday for the Inglis Breeze Up & Racehorse Sale, to be held at Oaklands on October 26, with a colt by Encosta de Lago tipped as one of the stars for this year. Thoroughbred Breeders Confirm Support for Levy Bills Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) today confirmed its support for the Horse Disease Response Levy Bills currently being debated in Federal Parliament. Another Debut Winner for NZB RTR Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Within days of one NZB Ready to Run sale debut winner Éclair Fantastic in Australia, there's already another, with Elusive City son Marne putting in an impressive performance to seal his first start at Kyneton for John Sadler yesterday. Miles Above is Miles Too Good Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Highly promising young sire Good Journey (USA) has another smart horse in the making in the shape of three year-old gelding Miles Above, who scored a scintillating last to first win at Sandown on Wednesday. Anabaa Colt for Demerger Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Group One SAJC Adelaide Cup winner Demerger has delivered her first foal at Widden Stud providing a terrific result for her owner David O'Keeffe of Lockyer Thoroughbreds, who secured the star mare for $725,000 at the 2007 Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale. New Metro Winner for Lonhro Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Darley based Lonhro added a new winner to his tally on Wednesday when the Alan Bailey trained colt Judge Me Not saluted at Doomben over 1200 metres. More to the Eau d’Etoile Story Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Mark Smith’s story on Eau D’Etoile earlier this week sparked considerable interest and several readers have since emailed us asking as to the fate of her two foals by Val Royal (Fr) and Desert Sun (GB) that were not accepted by the Australian Studbook. Plumptre to Take Top Darley Job Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Henry Plumptre, Darley Australia’s Stud Director is to become Managing Director following the recent announcement that Oliver Tait will relocate to the USA to head Darley’s North American operations. Langley Out, Wonderful World to NSW Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Due to strong support from NSW breeders, Group 1 winning stallion Wonderful World will be relocating to Patinack Farm Segenhoe Valley, New South Wales, effective immediately. Whobegotyou Half-Brother for MM HIT Wednesday, 3 September 2008 A half brother to one of the country's most promising three-year-olds Whobegotyou is set to go under the hammer at next month's Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale on the Gold Coast. Miss Andretti to Exceed and Excel Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Last year’s Australian Horse of the Year Miss Andretti has been retired to stud and it was confirmed on TVN’s Thoroughbreds program on Tuesday evening that her first partner will be Darley’s young gun Exceed and Excel. Star Arrival for Not a Single Doubt Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Young Redoute’s Choice stallion Not a Single Doubt occupies the bottom slot of the star-studded Arrowfield roster standing at a bargain basement fee of $13,750, but with yearlings selling for up to $160,000 and some good reports on his progeny from leading trainers, he’s one young stallion many breeders are taking a punt on this spring. It’s Official! Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Golden Slipper winner Sebring received the ultimate accolade on Monday evening in Melbourne when he was officially crowned Champion Australian Two Year Old for 2007/2008 at the annual Horse of the Year Awards. Sparkling Season Start for Redoute's Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Redoute’s Choice has cemented a strong start to the 2008/9 racing season with August results placing him at the head of the General Sires Table (by number of individual winners and stakes winners). First Foals for Volitant Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Group Three winning sprinter Volitant covered his first book of mares at Eagle Park Stud near Orange last spring and his first foals are now arriving including a terrific colt from the well-related mare Smoking Sheisha. The Missing Link Tuesday, 2 September 2008 Songline - dam of the legendary Sunline, an all-time great of the Australian turf / Makybe Diva - triple Melbourne Cup-Gr1 winner, an all-time great of the Australian turf. Weekend Hussler Crowned Tuesday, 2 September 2008 At a glittering awards ceremony in Melbourne on Monday evening star galloper Weekend Hussler was crowned Australian Horse of the Year, the first horse to win the title as a three year-old since the mighty Octagonal in 1995/1996. Death Of Mare That Threatened The Establishment Monday, 1 September 2008 While the death of Filante a fortnight ago was well covered, the passing of his 25yo mother Eau D'Etoile (Sir Tristram) at Tyreel Stud a few months previously went unrecorded. French Success for Franfreluche Clan Monday, 1 September 2008 Legendary broodmare Fanfreluche has had a profound influence on our breeding and racing industry through champion sires Encosta de Lago and Flying Spur, not to mention the $5million mare Milanova, so when a new stakes-winner pops into the family it’s always worth closer inspection. Go Racing in the US Monday, 1 September 2008 The Keeneland September Yearling Sale kicks off next Monday September 8 and for many Australians considering purchasing at North America’s number one yearling sale, the option of racing a horse in the US is one well worth considering. NZB Ready to Run Grad Wins on Debut Monday, 1 September 2008 One of last year's highest priced lots at New Zealand Bloodstock's Ready to Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds, Éclair Fantastic (Spectatorial x Miss Jessie Jay by Spectacularphantom) produced an impressive debut run to win the Urban Pacific Handicap at Cheltenham in South Australia on Saturday. First Foal for Pendragon Monday, 1 September 2008 Impressive Group Three winner Pendragon received some top class mares in his debut season at Think Big Stud last spring, his first foals now arriving including a half-brother to the former smart stayer and one time Caulfield Cup fancy Benarrivo. Cox Plate Plans for Fritzy Boy Monday, 1 September 2008 Following his decisive win in Saturday's Group One  Mudgway Stakes (1400m) at Hastings, the prestigious WS Cox Plate (2040m) could beckon for Wairarapa's wonder galloper Fritzy Boy (NZ) (Brilliance). Third Stakes-Winner for High Chaparral Monday, 1 September 2008 Windsor Park Stud's multiple Group One winning stallion High Chaparral (IRE) (Sadler's Wells - Kasora, by Darshaan) sired his third stakes winner in Europe overnight when Beach Bunny (ex Miss Hawai by Peintre Celebre) ran out a two-and-a-half length winner of the Listed Dance Design Stakes at the Curragh. 10th Group One Winner for Danehill Dancer Monday, 1 September 2008 Danehill Dancer has been riding the crest of a wave over the last month and posted his tenth Group One winner worldwide at The Curragh on Sunday when the David Wachman trained filly Again took the the Moyglare Stud Stakes over seven furlongs. Blue Sky Appoint Damien Toose Thursday, 25 September 2008 Blue Sky Thoroughbreds’ Managing Director Julian Blaxland today announced the appointment of former William Inglis Bloodstock Accounts Manager Damien Toose as its new General Manager effective November 1. Flying Spur Roll Can Continue Thursday, 25 September 2008 Fresh from siring four metropolitan winners on Wednesday in Flying Angel, Prince of Silk, Naku Penda and Avionics, champion sire Flying Spur will also have a great chance for Black Type success on Saturday with the Blue Sky Thoroughbreds filly She’s Curvaceous. Tattersalls Sirecam Online - See the RC Filly From Catnipped Thursday, 25 September 2008 The ‘Sirecam’ videos of 236 yearlings catalogued for Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, sponsored by Betfair, can now be viewed online at Tattersalls and include footage of the Aussie bred Redoute's Choice filly from Catnipped. T/Bred Industries Warn Against Horse Flu Return Wednesday, 24 September 2008 The thoroughbred racing and breeding industries today warned that Australia was at risk of another equine influenza (EI) outbreak, despite a greatly strengthened quarantine system. The Astronomer Overcomes Trouble Wednesday, 24 September 2008 Promising Galileo (IRE) colt The Astronomer had racegoers talking at Canterbury on Wednesday when he overcame plenty of trouble to score a remarkable win in what looked to be a strong restricted race for colts and geldings over 1250 metres. New Metro Winner for Lonhro Wednesday, 24 September 2008 Former champion racehorse Lonhro featured with a new metropolitan winner at Canterbury on Wednesday when the Peter Snowden trained filly Siphon resumed from a spell with a narrow win in a driving finish. EI Summit Wednesday, 24 September 2008 This time last year we were dealing with the crisis resulting from the first outbreak of equine influenza in Australia and 12 months down the track the disease has been eradicated and measures put in place to ensure it is unlikely to happen again, but for many thoroughbred industry leaders that is not enough and an EI summit in Sydney this week hopes to persuade government to pursue an ongoing vaccination program as a further safeguard. Bianca and Samantha Miss Share Fourth Dam Wednesday, 24 September 2008 TWO STARS of last week’s racing in New South Wales share the same fourth dam and each of them has the distinction of winning three successive race since the beginning of August. Zagreb Could Foil Tuesday Wednesday, 24 September 2008 John Singleton’s hopes of winning the 2008 Melbourne Cup with the grand home bred Carnegie 5yo mare Tuesday Joy could be denied by his great mate and partner in the ownership of the Magic Millions sale company, Gerry Harvey. Patinack Juggernaut Gathers Momentum Wednesday, 24 September 2008 NATHAN TINKLER’S Patinack Farm juggernaut gathered momentum on the racing scene last week. Marathon Keeneland Sale Concludes With Losses Wednesday, 24 September 2008 In the midst of national economic difficulty, Keeneland on Tuesday concluded it’s fourth-highest grossing September Yearling Sale ever, with sales totaling nearly $328 million, down by some $58 million on last year. Winning Debut for Record Priced Hussonet Tuesday, 23 September 2008 Leading trainer John O’Shea produced a smart debut winner at the Randwick meeting on Tuesday when Hussonet (USA) three year-old Fist of Fury showed a great turn of foot to win the maiden event over 1100 metres on the Kensington track. Montjeu Colt Breaks Maiden Tuesday, 23 September 2008 ‘Cups King’ Bart Cumming unleashed a potential Derby candidate at Randwick on Tuesday when Montjeu (IRE) colt Roman Emperor powered home to win his second race start over 1550 metres on the Kensington track. Carnegie Double Tuesday, 23 September 2008 He’s no longer trendy, but Darley based Sadler’s Wells stallion Carnegie (IRE) does get his share of winners and two of them were seen to advantage at Randwick on Tuesday with Donna’s Appeal and Detroit Song both tasting success on the Kensington track. Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale this Friday Tuesday, 23 September 2008 The Inglis Spring Thoroughbred Sale has attracted a catalogue of 158 horses, to be sold this Friday from 11am at Newmarket in Sydney. Ilala Stud Offer Incentives to We Can Seek Tuesday, 23 September 2008 Ilala Stud is pleased to announce that all mares and fillies purchased at the William Inglis & Son Ltd mixed sale at Newmarket on 26 September 2008 will be eligible for a half price service to Champion Turf Horse, We Can Seek. Super Saturday for Vinery Tuesday, 23 September 2008 VICTORIAN fillies Ortensia and Romneya will band together in a show of family strength and take on Samantha Miss in next month's G1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield. Inglis Spring Thoroughbred Sale Entries Closing Thursday, 18 September 2008 Owners and breeders are reminded that entries for this month’s Inglis Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale close tomorrow, Friday September 19. First Foals Arriving at Patinack Thursday, 18 September 2008 Superbly bred mare Volted In, a $920,000 purchase for Patinack Farm at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale earlier this year has produced her first foal for Nathan Tinkler in the Hunter Valley. NZB Filly of the Year Series ot Start With Gold Trail Thursday, 18 September 2008 The first race in the prestigious New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes in Association with Hutchinsons (1200m), is set to run at Hawkes Bay Racing's meeting on Saturday. Three-Quarter to Sousa for NZB Ready to Run Thursday, 18 September 2008 With New Zealand Bloodstock's Ready to Run Sale catalogue just going off to print, the Sale has received a timely boost following the Group Three Spring Stakes (1600m) win of Sousa at Newcastle yesterday. First Aussie Foals for Holy Roman Emperor Thursday, 18 September 2008 If ever a stallion was born to be a shuttle sire then it’s surely Holy Roman Emperor (IRE), a dual Group One winning juvenile by legendary sire Danehill from the family of Encosta de Lago and Flying Spur. Inspiration Returns to Form Thursday, 18 September 2008 John Moore and Darren Beadman combined with Flying Spur five year-old Inspiration to take the Class Two sprint at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening. Aussie Winners in South Africa Thursday, 18 September 2008 Aussie breds featured at Clairwood in South Africa on Wednesday with wins for High Speed Rush and Bold Wonder. Patinack Day at Newcastle Wednesday, 17 September 2008 Nathan Tinkler’s Patinack Farm sponsored the Group Three Cameron Handicap at Newcastle on Wednesday and also provided the runaway winner when talented Royal Academy (USA) entire Raheeb turned in a scintillating performance to capture the 1400 metre feature by more than three lengths. Coolmore Sires Trifecta Spring Stakes Wednesday, 17 September 2008 The Group Three Spring Stakes at Newcastle is often a good guide for the future and on Wednesday we saw the Sheikh Mohammed owned Galileo (IRE) colt Sousa step right up to the mark and score a tenacious win. Oh Pickles Wednesday, 17 September 2008 Billed as a strong form race, the Ratings 82 event over 1000 metres at Sandown on Wednesday attracted a number of upwardly mobile types and was won by one of the outsiders in Rory’s Jester three year-old Oh Pickles from the David Hayes stable. Antonius Filly Can Fly Wednesday, 17 September 2008 It’s early days for the three-quarter sister to Group One QTC Stradbroke Handicap winner La Montagna, but connections of aptly named filly The Goddess are in a positive frame of mind following a recent jump-out at Eagle Farm. One Cool Cats Run Hot Wednesday, 17 September 2008 New Zealand’s exciting sire prospect One Cool Cat (USA) made positive inroads into his massive billing this week, with two trial winners in New Zealand and Australia in the space of two days. New Arrivals for Ashleigh Thoroughbreds Wednesday, 17 September 2008 September 17- Boutique Hunter Valley farm Ashleigh Thoroughbreds is home to some top quality mares including Group One STC Coolmore Classic winner Danni Martine, who delivered her second foal last week. Hong Kong Back in Business Wednesday, 17 September 2008 The Hong Kong racing season for 2008/2009 kicked off on Monday with a ten race card featuring six Australian bred winners – Supreme Dragon (Quest for Fame (GB), Lucky World (Jetball), Classic Reunion (Fusaichi Pegasus (USA), Baazigar (Encosta de Lago), Lucky Quality (Elusive Quality (USA) and Master Power (Testa Rossa) - with racing set to continue on Wednesday at Happy Valley and Sale Mail now available.