Our reigning Australian Horse of the Year is West Australian sprint star Scenic Blast, but two years ago it was another explosive WA speedster taking all the honours in Miss Andretti, who is now basking in the joys of motherhood having produced her first foal at Toolooganvale Farm in early September.
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.
First season sires have good representation with five youngsters by Golden Slipper winner Stratum engaged and three by Magic Millions winner Bradbury’s Luck, while others with at least one runner include Snitzel, Snippetson, Oratorio (IRE), Jet Spur, Dubawi (IRE), Al Samer and Break the Vault.
Here is this week’s summary of the five most read stories on Breednet for those who may have been away or missed out on what our audience deem the most popular stories in bloodstock since last Friday, September 11.
1. Tuesday Joy Retired
Full time was called on the career of top class mare Tuesday Joy.
2. Erinvale for Sale
Popular bloodstock identities John and Crystle Kenneally decide to scale back.
3. Karnage at Keeneland
A sobering first day of trade at the world’s biggest yearling sale.
