“It’s certainly not something you see every day!” - If you have been in the industry and seen as many foals born as Verna Metcalfe has, that is saying something.
G1 superstar She’s Extreme – one of the best credentialled fillies to race in Australia this century – is the first confirmed major entry into next year’s Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
The 6-year-old Turffontein gelding First Accused went one better than his second to The Inevitable twelve months ago to open his stakes account in Wednesday nights Listed Jackson Security Newmarket Hcp at Launceston.
A beaten favourite in a Pakenham maiden on November 10, the Sioux Nation (USA) filly Socks Nation did not let her supporters down a second time when putting eight opponents to the sword in Wednesday’s Ladbrokes Owners Incentive Scheme Plate (1500m) at Sandown-Lakeside.
Placed in four of his first five starts, Vomo Island returned from an 11-week break as a gelding to earn an overdue victory in Wednesday's $60,000 1800 Respect Super 3yo Maiden Plate (1200m) at Wyong.
Frank Ritchie had anything but a relaxed watch as Gwen’s Daughter descended down the Pukekohe straight on Saturday, but he was delighted when she prevailed in the Stella Artois Championship Qualifier (1500m).
Another good day for Newgate Farm's Tassort with Onemoretwomany making it two for two in Saturday's Magic Millions Gai Waterhouse - Crystal Slipper Stakes at Ascot after Astapor did the same at Doomben.
Triple Crown hero Justify (USA) posted a new juvenile stakes-winner in North America when Just Steel captured the $222,505 Listed Ed Brown Stakes (6 ½ f) at Churchill Downs and his all Australian female family has produced two Australian Group winners this spring in Muramasa and Banana Queen, so you just know there are going to be a lot of 2024 sales yearlings that get a pedigree update for