February | January | December | November |  Search news:   All of these words Exact phrase Forewarned Wins by Daylight Wednesday, 8 February 2012 It took five starts for three year-old More Than Ready (USA) gelding Forewarned to win a race, but when he did so it was in spectacular fashion. One to Watch – Sandown Wednesday, 8 February 2012 Lightly raced Encosta de Lago gelding Luck San has always shown above average ability and at his first run back from a long spell indicated he could be ready to fulfil his potential. Second Win for So You Think Brother Wednesday, 8 February 2012 His half-brother So You Think is acclaimed as one of the best racehorses in the world and while three year-old colt Now You Know may never rise to that standard, he was good enough to post his second win at Sandown on Wednesday. Bernardini Runs Hot Wednesday, 8 February 2012 Australian yearling buyers should take note of the recent hot run of success being enjoyed by Darley shuttler Bernardini (USA), who has had three highly impressive new stakes-winners in the Northern Hemisphere since the start of the year. Off to Stud and Now Back Racing Wednesday, 8 February 2012 Brad Waters of Racenet has reported that Group I-placed sprinter Cardinal Virtue is now back in training and managed to impress at Tuesday's Rosehill trials, despite having spent last spring covering his first book of mares. First Foals for Paco Boy Wednesday, 8 February 2012 The first European foals are being born in the UK by the multiple GroupI winning stallion Paco Boy (IRE), who has just completed his first season at Waikato Stud in New Zealand. Fancy Winning a Share in the Next Black Caviar? Tuesday, 7 February 2012 Here is your opportunity to win a share in possibly the next Black Caviar with the launch of the Inglis / Sunday Herald Sun Win a Share in a Racehorse Competition. Queenslanders Lose Another Stallion Tuesday, 7 February 2012 The Queensland breeding industry has lost another young sire with news that dual Group I winner Hotel Grand has died as a result of colic last week. Autumn Contenders Step Out at Trials Tuesday, 7 February 2012 The Rosehill barrier trials on Tuesday morning offered an insight into the coming Sydney Autumn Carnival with a number of key horses on show including established star three year-old Manawanui and rising star Moment of Change. Blackfriars Family in Premier Spotlight Tuesday, 7 February 2012 ANOTHER Perth treble for leading Western Australian sire Blackfriars, one which occurred at Perth's Ascot last Saturday, throws the spotlight on two Soldier's Tale fillies in the draft from Adam Sangter's Swettenham stud booked into the Inglis Melbourne Premier yearling sale scheduled for February 27, 28, 29, March 1. Scarlett Lady Back on Track Monday, 6 February 2012 Four year-old Savabeel mare Scarlett Lady was one of the stars of the Brisbane Winter Carnival last year when she scored brilliant wins in the Group I Queensland Oaks and Doomben Roses, before being sidelined through injury after just two starts in the spring. Kiwi Pinhook Winners Monday, 6 February 2012 The practice of pin-hooking weanlings from Australian sales into the NZB Yearling Sale Series is one that has proved very lucrative for canny investors in the past, but with a strong Australian dollar the stakes were made much tougher this year. Entries Closing for MM Perth Features Today Monday, 6 February 2012 Owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the two feature Magic Millions races in Perth this Saturday close on Tuesday morning at 9,30am (WA time). Star Thoroughbreds Annual Yearling Parade Monday, 6 February 2012 IT'S ON AGAIN, don't miss a golden opportunity to select your champion. Two Winners in a Day for Star Producer Monday, 6 February 2012 She is the dam of two Group I winners and the most expensive yearling filly sold in 2010, so when she has two winners in a day it's probably worth reporting. Tassie Derby Winner Highlights Tassie Magic Millions Monday, 6 February 2012 Talented Victorian trained staying prospect Methuselah will head home for the VRC St Leger after scoring a dominant win in the listed $100,000 Tasmanian Derby (2200m) at Elwick on Sunday. 2012 Karaka Wrap Up Sunday, 5 February 2012 New Zealand Bloodstock's86 th National Yearling Sales Series concluded today at Karaka with a total of 1444 catalogued lots being presented to buyers from around the world over the course of the past seven days. Strong Festival Concludes NZB Yearling Sale Series Sunday, 5 February 2012 The third and final session of New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 National Yearling Sales Series concluded today at Karaka with a surge of activity that has resulted in a hugely successful 2012 Festival Sale. Tassie Homebred Wins Derby Sunday, 5 February 2012 ABOUT 50 years after his Derby winners of the 1960s, the Wodalla-sired sister and brother Hayworth and Champollion, respected breeder Bert Wicks received a posthumous honour when Methuselah led all the way to take the 2012 $100,000 Listed Tasmanian Derby in Hobart on Sunday. Snippetson Filly Snares Rich QTIS Feature Sunday, 5 February 2012 Quality filly Snipzu bounced back from her ninth placing in the $2 million BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic with a dominant victory in today's $150,000 QTIS Plate (1200m) at the Sunshine Coast. Tenth Stakes-Winner for Stratum Sunday, 5 February 2012 Stratum youngster Bush Aviator made the best possible start to his racetrack career with a comprehensive win in the $100,000 Listed Elwick Stakes (1100m) at Hobart on Sunday. From Turtle to Triumph Sunday, 5 February 2012 A thoroughbred from the family of Australian Horse of the Year Beau Zam has been making a name for himself on the international three day eventing circuit, with a shot at Olympic stardom in London later this year looming large on his horizon. Oaks Queen Sizzles on Return Saturday, 4 February 2012 Last seen thrashing the best fillies in the land to win the Group I VRC Oaks over 2500 metres by a facile nine lengths, Fastnet Rock filly Mosheen returned to racing at Caulfield on Saturday with a soft victory in the Listed MRC Manfred Stakes against the colts and geldings over 1200 metres. Group Races Ahead for Johannapine Saturday, 4 February 2012 Group races are on the cards for exciting Victorian mare Johannapine after she scored an impressive first up win at Caulfield this afternoon. Mosheen Back with a Bang Saturday, 4 February 2012 Group One VRC Oaks winner Mosheen was back with a bang at Caulfield today, running away to a dominant first-up victory in the Listed MRC Shadwell Stud Australasia Stakes over 1200m. Bel Sprinter Has Oakleigh Plate In Sight Saturday, 4 February 2012 Four-year old gelding Bel Sprinter lost his unbeaten tag when second to Lone Rock in the Bobbie Lewis Stakes (G3) at Flemington last September but that proved a minor blip on his career which is on the rise again following victory in Saturday's United Arab Emirates W J Adams Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield. Redoute's Choice Filly Makes Explosive Debut Saturday, 4 February 2012 There's a sad footnote to the explosive victory of Mama's Choice in Saturday's Listed Emirates Chairman's Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield. Armed For Action In Queen Adelaide Saturday, 4 February 2012 The Anthony Freedman-trained Armed For Action is blessed with a superior cruising speed and she used it to great effect in Saturday's Listed Queen Adelaide Stakes at Morphettville. See You Later, Alligator! Friday, 3 February 2012 More Than Ready (USA) has sired a string of hot two year-old winners this season and added another to the tally on Friday night when the Gai Waterhouse trained filly Later Gator bolted in on debut at Canterbury. $230,000 Pentire Colt Tops Successful Select Friday, 3 February 2012 New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 Select Sale concluded today at Karaka, with the Pentire colt at Lot 1096 providing a late highlight of the successful three-day Sale. Luck on World Stage Friday, 3 February 2012 BRADBURY'S LUCK'S exciting middle-distance Singaporean performer Cash Luck got the ideal send-off for his upcoming Dubai campaign by smashing his rivals in the $95,000 Open Benchmark 97 race over 1600m last Sunday. Best On Breeding Thursday, 2 February 2012 When Graustark lost his unbeaten record after breaking down in the 1966 Blue Grass Stakes, owner John Galbreath let the Ribot colt cover a few mares despite being well into the breeding season. $200,000 Top Pair for Day Two NZB Select Thursday, 2 February 2012 A solid pace continued on day two of New Zealand Bloodstock's Select Sale today at Karaka, with figures holding up strongly against last year's successful edition. A Changing of the Guard Thursday, 2 February 2012 As we move through the 2011/2012 racing season it is becoming ever more apparent that there has been a changing of the guard in the stallion ranks with a seismic shift at the pointy end of the tree. He Was Hot and Now He’s Not? Thursday, 2 February 2012 Last year this first season sire was the talk of Karaka and 12 months later, he had just one yearling sell in NZB Premier with a further 30 offered in the Select Sale. Blue Sky Colts Headed for Guineas Thursday, 2 February 2012 Blue Sky runners have been in great form of recent weeks, with no less than three individual colts heading towards three different Guineas in Australia and Singapore. First US Foal for All American Thursday, 2 February 2012 Arrowfield Stud's young Group I winning sire All American broke new ground in 2011 when he became the first Australian bred sire to shuttle to North America and his first Northern Hemisphere bred foals are now being born. Pentire Filly Highlights Solid First Session of Karaka Select Wednesday, 1 February 2012 It was a solid day's trade at the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock's three-day Select Sale today at Karaka, highlighted by the $170,000 Pentire filly presented as the second to last lot of the day. Inglis Easter Online Wednesday, 1 February 2012 The 96th annual Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale catalogue, featuring 579 of Australasia's finest bred and conformed yearlings entered for sale, is now available online. Champion Win for Carmine Wednesday, 1 February 2012 Ultra consistent Commands gelding Carmine King carried the well known red and white Champion Thoroughbreds colours to victory at the ATC metro meeting at Kembla on Wednesday. Top Colts on Track for NZ Derby Wednesday, 1 February 2012 Impressive last-start Ellerslie winners Rock ‘N' Pop (Fastnet Rock) and Knight's Tour (Reset) are on a collision course to decide early Telecom New Zealand Derby favouritism next month. Golden Slipper Order of Entry Wednesday, 1 February 2012 The Australian Turf Club today released the opening prize money order of this year's first acceptors for the $3,5m AAMI Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens on 7 April. 200th Win for Dynamic Syndicat Monday, 28 February 2011 Finally – After a frustrating run of placings over the past few weeks, it was an exhilarating feeling for all the Team at Dynamic Syndications when the top rated runner OUTLOOK EXPRESS (Fastnet Rock / Tasina) scored a thrilling one length win at Cessnock over 1150m first up to become our 200th race win since our first runner UP ‘N’ DOING scored at Rosehill on 22/10/2005. Widden Secure Star Witness Monday, 28 February 2011 Colts who are good enough to win at Group One level at two and three are few and far between which is why Widden Stud is delighted to announce the acquisition of high class colt Star Witness, who will retire to stud later this year. Fastnet Colt Stars on Day One Monday, 28 February 2011 The opening session tally was heading towards the $9million mark tonight as the 2011 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale began in comparable fashion to 12 months ago. Jets Flying! Monday, 28 February 2011 Jet Spur is a stallion who is very rapidly making massive inroads into the national sire ranks and his efforts over the weekend were indicative of exactly what this promising young horse can deliver for breeders, owners and trainers. Folding Gear Leads Kiwi Succes Monday, 28 February 2011 Jumping from a mid-week rating 72 win at Sandown to a Group II win on Saturday's premier race day at Caulfield is no easy task, but Folding Gear did exactly that in Saturday's A$180,000 Group II Yalumba 162 Autumn Classic (1800m). HK Winners for Star Sires Monday, 28 February 2011 Champion Sires Redoute’s Choice, Encosta de Lago and Flying Spur all featured with smart winners in Hong Kong on Sunday at Sha Tin. Alcopop Returns to Winner’s St Sunday, 27 February 2011 Classy stayer Alcopop has been missing from the winner’s stall since taking out the Group II MRC Hebert Power Stakes in 2009, but the son of Jeune (GB) turned all that around on Sunday with a narrow win in the Listed Kilmore Cup over 1600 metres. A Nick That Clicks Sunday, 27 February 2011 It might not have been the most impressive stakes win of the day on Saturday, but its significance for many breeders won’t have gone unnoticed. Diamond Place-Getters Point to Sunday, 27 February 2011 Sepoy was in a league of his own in today’s Blue Diamond Stakes, but the Oaklands graduates that filled the placings behind him added two very important Group 1 pedigree updates for next week’s Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale. QROA Card Scheme Concludes Sunday, 27 February 2011 The Queensland Racehorse Owners Card scheme will conclude at the end of March as a push for an Australian Racehorse Owners' Card gains momentum. Aussie Fillies Quinella South Sunday, 27 February 2011 Australian bred fillies Igugu and Hollywoodboulevard filled the quinella in the Group II Gauteng Fillies Guineas at Turffontein in South Africa on Saturday, the winner a graduate of the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. Arrowfield Sires on Fire Sunday, 27 February 2011 Hussonet's 28th individual Group 1 winner headed a stunning 21-hour, four-state strike on six Australian black type races by the Arrowfield stallion roster this weekend. Universal Bolt Boosts Record Sunday, 27 February 2011 Universal Bolt's strong debut win at Morphettville on Saturday made him the fourth winning graduate of the Arrowfield/Bellerive drafts at last year's Inglis Melbourne Yearling Sale. Randwick Guineas Next for Magi Saturday, 26 February 2011 Classy Magic Albert colt Ilovethiscity dominated his rivals at Rosehill on Saturday to win the Group II ATC Hobartville Stakes over 1400 metres eased down. Inglis Group Two Double Saturday, 26 February 2011 Graduates of the famous Inglis Newmarket sale ring came to the fore at Rosehill today, with Ilovethiscity and Satin Shoes completing the big Group 2 double. Super Sepoy Romps in Blue Diam Saturday, 26 February 2011 In what could well have been the most dominant performance in the history of the race, Sepoy slammed 13 overmatched opponents in Saturday’s Group 1 Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield and shot to the head of the betting for the $3,500,000 Golden Slipper at Rosehill on March 2. More Joyous Earns Fourth Group Saturday, 26 February 2011 John Singleton’s star mare More Joyous made it four wins at the elite level when she repelled the challenge of Whobegotyou in Saturday’s Group I Rokk Ebony Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Group One Glory for Hussonet Saturday, 26 February 2011 Eagle Falls confirmed his status as one of the country's leading sprinters when he steamed home to win the Group One $402,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield this afternoon, becoming the fourth Australian bred Group I winner for his Arrowfield absed sire Hussonet (USA). Aussie Filly Takes NZ Group Tw Saturday, 26 February 2011 Quality Australian bred filly Anabandana made it two group wins from four runs when she proved too strong for her rivals in the NZ$100,000 Group Two Matamata Breeders' Stakes (1200m). Jet Spur Youngsters Flying Saturday, 26 February 2011 Leading Glenlogan Park stallion Jet Spur continued his impressive run of form when two of his progeny won juvenile races in Queensland on Saturday, both wins providing timely boosts for their yearling relations heading to April's Magic Millions QTIS 600 Yearling Sale. Zabeel Clan Strikes Early at C Saturday, 26 February 2011 Another successful day for Cambridge Stud powerhouse Zabeel and an even better one for his unbeaten son Reset who clocked up a stakes winner at Caulfield and an impressive winner at Rosehill. Moody Takes Typhoon Tracy Friday, 25 February 2011 The inaugural Listed MVRC Typhoon Tracy Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night provided the best result possible when the champion mare’s trainer Peter Moody took out the race with his in-form filly Miss Gai Flyer. Bigelow Back with a Bang Friday, 25 February 2011 Melbourne, February 25 - Launching his autumn campaign with a bold win at Moonee Valley on Friday night was exciting Al Maher three year-old Bigelow, a $52,500 purchase from the Southern Cross Breeders draft at the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. Metro Double for Choisir Friday, 25 February 2011 Choisir featured on Friday with a two state metropolitan double with the Grahame Begg trained three year-old Mac Chois beating older horses at Randwick and last season’s stakes-winning juvenile filly Psychologist resuming to win at Moonee Valley. Million Dollar Dreams Friday, 25 February 2011 SHOW A HEART’S outstanding middle distance performer Heart Of Dreams will be attempting to take his earnings soaring over the $1,5million mark on Saturday when he lines up as the punters elect in the $200,000 G2 St George Stakes at Caulfield. Three Bridges to Cheer Hallowe Friday, 25 February 2011 Bookmakers might have the Group I MRC Blue Diamond down as a virtual ‘one goer’ thanks to unbeaten colt Sepoy, but the connections of improving filly Hallowell Belle aren’t ready to concede yet and neither is Toby Liston of Three Bridges Thoroughbreds who sold the filly for $170,000 at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale last year. Adelaide Just Around the Corne Friday, 25 February 2011 The 2011 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale will be held at the Morphettville Sales Complex on March 15 and 16. Lincoln Farm Horses in Form Friday, 25 February 2011 All good news for Lincoln Farm as they prepare a select draft of two outstanding youngsters for next week’s Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale. Changes for Racetree Thursday, 24 February 2011 Kevin Dixon, Managing Director of prominent Queensland thoroughbred breeding operation Racetree, announced today that Racetree will be transforming to a new business model that will see the sale of its Innisplain based property, and the development of new arrangements based both in Queensland and the Hunter Valley, NSW. Sepoy Heads Ratings Going into Thursday, 24 February 2011 The Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 has been updated going into this weekend’s Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes with hot favourite Sepoy a clear leader even before the race is run. Inglis Inspections Underway Thursday, 24 February 2011 Buyers have converged on Inglis’ Oaklands sales complex as inspections take place ahead of Monday’s first session of the 2011 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale. Best On Breeding Thursday, 24 February 2011 Red hot favourite Sepoy is the lone representative for the homebreds in Saturday’s Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) at Caulfield, while last seasons champion first crop sire Stratum has the most expensive, Running Tall ($500,000) and the cheapest Spectrolite ($26,000) yearling sales purchase. Movement at the Station Thursday, 24 February 2011 The Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker has been unusually quiet since the spring with few appealing sire prospects to put their hand up in the last few months, but that could change this Saturday with three Group I events at Caulfield offering scope for potential. Eden Harrington Joins Think Bi Thursday, 24 February 2011 Eden Harrington has been appointed as the head of Sales and Marketing at Dato Tan Chin Nam’s Think Big Stud. Older Than Time Wins Again Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Promising Gooree Stud owned mare Older Than Time continued her march through the restricted grades with another thoroughly dominant win in the Benchmark 75 event at Canterbury on Wednesday, providing a timely update for her half-sister by Hussonet (USA) that will be offered by Widden Stud at the 2011 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. Magical Winner for Miss Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Former outstanding racemare Magical Miss featured at Canterbury on Wednesday when her three year-old daughter Sables broke through for her first metropolitan success for Darley and Peter Snowden. New Winner for Cloros Family Wednesday, 23 February 2011 George Cloros and his family have enjoyed much success over the years with fillies and mares trained by Gai Waterhouse, the combination proving successful at Canterbury on Wednesday with two year-old filly Cape City Flyer. French Rose Keeps Winning Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Lonhro filly French Rose has turned over a new leaf this preparation winning her third race from her last four starts when saluting at Canterbury on Wednesday. Nadeem Filly Lands Tassie MM Wednesday, 23 February 2011 First season sire Nadeem had a big result when his talented filly Triple Asset booked a ticket to Melbourne when she lived up to her short quote for a brilliant win in the $50,000 Shaw Magic Millions Tasmanian 2YO Classic over 12000 metres at Mowbray on Wednesday. Lady Lynette a Hometown Tassie Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Lady Lynette confirmed her status as Tasmanian's best and most popular racehorse when she cruised home in the Listed Eliza Park Vamos Stakes over 1400 metres at Mowbray on Wednesday. Launceston Cup to Fast Future Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Quality stayer Fast Future could head to the Adelaide Cup after he edged out a pair of locals to win today's $225,000 Group Three Launceston Cup (2400m) at Mowbray. Moonee Valley Honour Typhoon T Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Moonee Valley Racing Club is pleased to announce that its 24th black-type race is to be known as the Typhoon Tracy Stakes (Listed), the race’s maiden running to take place this Friday for three-year-old fillies over 1200 metres. More Success Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Leading trainer Peter Moody has been taking all before him on the track this season and has also been a force to be reckoned with at the major yearling sales. Belmont Bloodstock Clients Enj Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Damon Gabbedy’s Belmont Bloodstock Agency has enjoyed good success of late with two of its purchases winning stakes races in the space of a week - The recent victories of promising filles Miss Gai Flyer and Single Spice giving connections plenty to look forward to over the autumn carnival and beyond. Encosta 2YO Stars in South Afr Wednesday, 23 February 2011 Champion sire Encosta de Lago was represented by an exciting two year-old winner in South Africa overnight with the Charles Laird trained Delago Deluxe bolting in on debut at Vaal. Churchill Downs Filly Tops Tou Tuesday, 22 February 2011 Value was the order of the day on a tough day's selling at the 2011 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale in Launceston on Tuesday. Entries Closing Tuesday, 22 February 2011 This is your last opportunity to submit entries for the 2011 Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale to be held on 12-14 April at Newmarket. Blue Diamond Sale Mail, Who Co Tuesday, 22 February 2011 Red hot Blue Diamond favourite Sepoy has drawn ideally in gate five following the barrier draw with Sale Mail on the first Australian Group I juvenile event of the season now available. Filly From a Family Tuesday, 22 February 2011 Fillies from hot families are not always easy to find at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, but we’ve found one to be offered next week. Superstar to Superstar Tuesday, 22 February 2011 In the US, champion filly Rachel Alexandra has gone to stud for the first time and been covered by Curlin, resulting in a rare union of two US Horses of the Year. Slipper to Slipper - More Than Monday, 21 February 2011 On Sunday evening we published a story on Golden Slipper winner Burst and her grand-daughter Winter Burst, who won a Group III event in South Africa on the weekend and we now have a new chapter of the story to tell thanks to Braith Vidler, who is the proud owner of 21 year-old Burst. Stakes Treble for Pins Monday, 21 February 2011 Waikato Stud based Pins was in rare form on the weekend with a stakes double in New Zealand and major win in Hong Kong for Ambitious Dragon in the HK Classic Cup. 12th Win for Better Than Ever Monday, 21 February 2011 Singapore star and NZB Graduate Better Than Ever (French Deputy x Songfest) has started his all important autumn campaign in style with a strong performance in the $200,000 Sgp-3 Three Rings Trophy (1400m) at Kranji last night. Singapore Winners for Bradbury Monday, 21 February 2011 Bradbury’s Luck has had a winning run in Singapore of late with the latest success courtesy of debutant Cash Luck winning the $75,000 Adelaide Yearling Stakes over 1000 metres at Kranji on Sunday. 40 and Counting Monday, 21 February 2011 With 40 winners this season it’s no wonder this sire is now heading his division. More Like Her Sunday, 20 February 2011 This New South Wales based vendor was in the news last week for breeding and selling smart stakes-winner Miss Gai Flyer and are poised for further success with another top class draft heading south for the 2011 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale starting next Monday. At Last a Glimmer Sunday, 20 February 2011 Most people would consider Golden Slipper winner and Champion 2YO Burst to be a failure as a broodmare, having left no Black Type winners from nine named foals, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Catapulted, SA Horse of the Ye Sunday, 20 February 2011 Outstanding sprinter Catapulted was last night crowned the Goldners Horse Transport South AustralianHorse of the Year at a glittering awards night in Adelaide. Trans Tasman Stakes Double for Sunday, 20 February 2011 Champion sire Encosta de Lago was running hot on Saturday with two new stakes-winners, Kiss from a Rose successful at Rosehill in the Listed STC Triscay Stakes and New Zealand trained mare Our Ella Belle saluting in the Group III Taranaki Cup at Pukekura Raceway. Stakes-Winner for $800 Sunday, 20 February 2011 It’s not often you can buy a stakes-winner for $800. Awesome! Sunday, 20 February 2011 Eliza Park will have a 2011 service nomination to both Bel Esprit and Statue of Liberty (USA) auctioned at the Inglis Sales Complex on Sunday 27 February with the proceeds going to Living Legends, the International Home of Rest for Champion Horses. Black Caviar, Another Star for Sunday, 20 February 2011 The Melbourne Premier Sale’s reputation as the source of the World’s best sprinters was further underlined as Black Caviar left onlookers searching for superlatives with her Lightning Stakes win today. She’s A Freak Saturday, 19 February 2011 In a week where the Moody camp farewelled the Horse Of The Year Typhoon Tracy, the heir apparent Black Caviar had fans searching for superlatives when arrogantly disposing of some of the nation’s best sprinters in Saturday’s Group 1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington. Reavill Farm Celebrate Melito Saturday, 19 February 2011 A homebred for the Rippon family’s Reavill Farm, Redoute’s Choice mare Melito returned to her brilliant best at Rosehill on Saturday. First Stakes for Kiss From a R Saturday, 19 February 2011 Talented Encosta de Lago mare Kiss From a Rose has always shown the sort of ability to suggest a stakes victory was hers for the taking, that potential realized at Rosehill on Saturday with a dominant win in the Listed ATC Triscay Stakes over 1200 metres. Exceed And Excel Leads Darley Saturday, 19 February 2011 An extraordinary achievement by Darley Stud’s Exceed And Excel who took the juvenile features at Flemington, Morphettville and Rosehill on Saturday. Iron Lace Beats Her Elders Friday, 18 February 2011 The 1900 metre restricted handicap at Canterbury on Friday night was won by progressive Encosta de Lago filly Iron Lace, a $350,000 purchase from the Yarraman Park draft at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Best On Breeding Friday, 18 February 2011 Former Champion European Sprinter Stravinsky proved a notable success among a star studded stallion line-up at Cambridge Stud so it was regrettable that the stud could not come to terms in renewing the southern hemisphere standing rights in 2010. Equus Connect Friday, 18 February 2011 It was whilst nursing the broken wrist that threatened to destroy his career as a jumps jockey that Bill Williams nurtured the idea of an employment Internet site specifically geared towards the equine industry – “Seek for horse people. Hearts on Fire Friday, 18 February 2011 Show a Heart looks poised for a big finish to the 2010/2011 racing season with his seasoned Group I performer Heart of Dreams back in top form and his top three year-old Toorak Toff now back in the game after retirement plans were shelved. Christmas Foal Heavily Backed Friday, 18 February 2011 He's been a pin up horse for Breednet since he was named the inaugural 'Christmas Foal' in  2007 and now many punters think he's poised to win his first stakes race. Fastnet Rock Son to Stud Friday, 18 February 2011 A magnificent looking 4yo colt, Therock has suffered a career ending injury and will look to continue his career in the breeding barn. Coolmore Confirm Lookin at Luc Friday, 18 February 2011 Coolmore Australia is delighted to announce the addition of 5-time G1 winner Lookin At Lucky (USA) to it's roster for the 2011 Australasian breeding season. Fantastic Oaks Win Friday, 18 February 2011 Astute trainer Robert Smerdon became the latest interstate raider to snatch stakes success in Tasmania with his lightly raced staying filly La Fantastique capturing the Listed Tasmanian Oaks at Launceston overnight. Aussies in Dubai Friday, 18 February 2011 The Group II Al Fahidi Fort over a mile on turf was run at Meydan in Dubai overnight with Australian bred horses Raihana and Le Drakkar finishing second and third to US bred Seeking the Gold entire Derbaas. TVN to Screen 2011 Inglis Prem Thursday, 17 February 2011 Screening for the first time on TVN tonight is the 2011 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale Preview featuring highlight youngsters from some of the best farms in Victoria. Mornington Cup Win for Guyno Thursday, 17 February 2011 It has been a long time between race wins but seven-year-old Guyno showed that he is far from a spent force with his performance in the A$300,000 Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) yesterday. New Stakes-Winner for Zeditave Thursday, 17 February 2011 Veteran sire Zeditave died last year aged 25, the former champion sprinter represented by a new stakes-winner at Mornington on Wednesday in Zedi Knight, yet another successful graduate of the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. Up and Running Wednesday, 16 February 2011 A debut winner at Murray Bridge on Wednesday, two year-old Elvstroem filly Dinky is the latest winner to emerge from the Liston family’s Three Bridges Thoroughbreds, whose draft for the 2011 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale is nothing short of outstanding. Masthead Half-Sister to Sell a Wednesday, 16 February 2011 Victorian-based first season sires took centre stage as the Lee Freedman trained Masthead set up a potential Blue Diamond start when winning today’s $250,000 Inglis Premier (1200m) at Mornington, his win providing an instant pedigree update for his yearling half-sister that will be offered at ther 2011 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale by Lindsay Park. First Win for Ice Creme Wednesday, 16 February 2011 Australian Horse of the Year, Typhoon Tracy might have run her last race, but her colours were carried to victory at Randwick on Wednesday by a very promising Encosta de Lago filly in Ice Creme. Second Winner for Darci Brahma Wednesday, 16 February 2011 The New Zealand Bloodstock Two-Year-Old Handicap (1000m) at Riccarton this afternoon has seen the promising filly Darci Coup become the second winner for her first season sire Darci Brahma. Coalition Policy is Step in Ri Wednesday, 16 February 2011 Today's Strategic Regional Land Use policy announcement by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Coalition is a long awaited step in the right direction for the Thoroughbred Breeders of the Hunter Valley. Partner Chosen for Typhoon Tra Wednesday, 16 February 2011 She’s only just departed the dance floor, but already Australian Horse of the Year, Typhoon Tracy has a hot date for spring. Premier on Parade Wednesday, 16 February 2011 The 2011 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale is fast approaching with another top class selection of youngsters from the sale that has given us champion sprinters Black Caviar, Starspangledbanner and Sacred Kingdom, so with yearling photos and videos rapidly coming online we thought it timely to take a preliminary look at the Victorian showcase sale. Moshe Steps Out Wednesday, 16 February 2011 The focus this weekend will be on world champion sprinter Black Caviar, who resumes in the Group I VRC Lightning Stakes on Saturday, but at Rosehill on Tuesday morning her little brother Moshe gave notice that he too can be a force during the autumn carnival. Typhoon Tracy Bows Out on a Hi Tuesday, 15 February 2011 With nothing left to prove, the connections of Typhoon Tracy have allowed there superstar to go out on a high, with Clinton Payne of Racenet reporting the great mare has been officially retired. Arc Winner to Arc Winner Tuesday, 15 February 2011 Earlier today we published a story on the colt foal resulting from the mating of two Arc winners in Sea the Stars and Zarkava, with pedigree expert Byron Rogers advising there are some precedents for this type of blue-blooded mating. A Horse of Hope Tuesday, 15 February 2011 If ever there was a horse representing hope and humanity, it would be Lot 394 of the recent Premier Yearling Sale. What Do You Get? Tuesday, 15 February 2011 If you breed an Arc winner to another Arc winner. Premier Yearling Videos Online Tuesday, 15 February 2011 Sirecam videos of yearlings heading to the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale are now online, with the sale set to be highlighted by some well-credentialed graduates at Mornington on Wednesday in the $250,000 Inglis Premier race. Rangal Park Mourn Loss of a Fa Monday, 14 February 2011 On Thursday 10th February at Rangal Park Stud our prized matriarch, 23 year-old Jovan was put down due to the infinities of old age. NZ Filly of the Year for Redou Monday, 14 February 2011 With still two races left in the 2011 New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, a standout performance by three-year-old filly King's Rose in $100,000 Group 2 Cambridge Stud Sir Tristram Fillies Classic (2000m) put pay to her rivals around the country as she secured an unassailable lead in the Series and the prestigious Filly of the Year crown. Brilliant Win for Hidden Drago Monday, 14 February 2011 FEW horses thunder over the final 600m as fast as 3-year-old Obsidian Dragon did in thrashing older females in the 1000m event which opened proceedings at Adelaide’s Morphettville on Saturday. Overdue Group One for Red Rule Monday, 14 February 2011 Up until Saturday the coveted Group 1 victory had eluded top stayer Red Ruler, but all that finally changed with an outstanding performance in the $200,000 Group 1 Darci Brahma International Stakes (2000m). Victorian Testa's Still Firing Monday, 14 February 2011 VICTORIA continues to produce testimonials to the use of the high grade Australian racehorse Testa Rossa from sire use in the State, despite the fact that he was shifted to Vinery in the Hunter Valley in 2006. Fifth Group One for Mufhasa Monday, 14 February 2011 In one of the most anticipated races of the season, the $200,000 Group 1 Waikato Draught Sprint (1400m) on Saturday saw a super performance by Mufhasa to head off a stellar field to record his fifth Group 1 victory. Under Siege Monday, 14 February 2011 Melbourne Cup winner Americain’s sire is now under siege. Flying Pegasus Colt Tops Tough Monday, 14 February 2011 A colt by promising freshman sire Flying Pegasus topped the fourth and final session of the 2011 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale at Belmont on Sunday on a day when  the clearance slid to just 64%. Seven in Two for Lonhro Sunday, 13 February 2011 Darley based Lonhro was in hot form on Saturday with a pair of Group winners in Obsequious and Beaded, plus another win for progressive mare Screen at Randwick, his good form continuing on Sunday to Warwick Farm where he posted his seventh winner in just two days. Sold by Torryburn Sunday, 13 February 2011 Property developer, racing enthusiast and horse breeder, John Cornish has been in the news during the past few weeks for his role as Chairman of the newly formed Australian Turf Club, but it was the horses he bred doing the talking in Melbourne at Caulfield on Saturday. Patience is a Virtue Sunday, 13 February 2011 They say ‘patience is a virtue’ and well known breeder Ian Smith of Edinburgh Park Stud at Taree had his well and truly rewarded at Randwick on Saturday. Inglis Catalogue Updates Sunday, 13 February 2011 Saturday's racing provided some important pedigree updates for the upcoming Melbourne Premier and Australian Easter Yearling Sales. Lonhro's Daughters Lead The Ch Sunday, 13 February 2011 Between them Lonhro’s daughters Obsequious and Beaded have accumulated over $1 million from 20 starts and they took centre stage at Randwick and Caulfield on Saturday with a Group double. Some Days are Diamonds Sunday, 13 February 2011 Arrowfield's champion sires Redoute's Choice and Flying Spur claimed four black type victories on a sparkling day of racing in Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand. Moody 3YO's Aim Up Sunday, 13 February 2011 Celebrating Group 1 success with his glamour mare Typhoon Tracy, Peter Moody added some icing to the cake with a two-state stakes double with his burgeoning three-year-old team. Magic Master Saturday, 12 February 2011 The powerful Peter Moody stable tasted success at Randwick on Saturday with lightly raced Magic Albert colt Master Harry scoring a tenacious win in the Group II ATC Royal Sovereign Stakes. Bonus Still Alive for Dance Saturday, 12 February 2011 Unbeaten Encosta de Lago filly One Last Dance took another step towards Group I glory with a strong win in the Group III MRC Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield on Saturday. Bargain Basement Upset Saturday, 12 February 2011 The Listed ATC Canonbury Stakes at Randwick on Saturday provided an upset windfall for Queanbeyan trainer Tony Sergi, whose $7,000 bargain Diamond to Pegasus upstaged the city slickers to score a bold win. Cracking Return for Catapulted Saturday, 12 February 2011 Another top class performer sold by leading South Australian nursery Mill Park is talented sprinter Catapulted, who maintained his outstanding fresh record when resuming from a spell to score a powerful victory in the Group III MRC Rubiton Stakes over 1100 metres at Caulfield on Saturday. Inglis Babies Dominate Randwic Saturday, 12 February 2011 A blue-blood and an absolute bargain took centre stage in today’s Randwick two-year-old features. Typhoon Tracy Back in Winners Saturday, 12 February 2011 Having endured the longest run out of the winners stall in her illustrious career, reigning Horse Of The Year Typhoon Tracy clung desperately to a half-head advantage over the fast finishing Heart Of Dreams in Saturday’s Group I C F Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield to earn her sixth victory at the highest level. Group Two Winner for General Saturday, 12 February 2011 With his last crop of yearlings hitting the sales this year, the loss of ill-fated General Nediym again was again highlighted at Caulfield on Saturday when Dusty Star raced into contention for the Group I Australian Guineas with an incredible win in the Group II D'Urban Stakes over 1400 metres. More Joyous Back with a Bang Saturday, 12 February 2011 Champion mare More Joyous made a sparkling return to the racetrack on Saturday when stamping her authority on the Group 2 Breeders Classic (1200m) at Randwick. Elusive Quality Colt Remains U Saturday, 12 February 2011 Former Darley shuttler Elusive Quality (USA) has to date left just one southern hemisphere Group One winner, AJC Sires’ Produce Stakes heroine Camarilla, from his six season sojourn however his lasting legacy may be Camarilla’s brother-in-blood Sepoy who kept his record at a perfect three for three with an arrogant victory in Saturday’s Group 3 Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) at Caulfield. Pyrus On the Boil Saturday, 12 February 2011 Former Westbury Stud shuttler Pyrus (USA) failed to make his mark at stud in New Zealand, which is why he is now plying his trade in Spain, but he has made a sparkling start to the new year, firstly with the Wellington Cup (G2) winner Spiro and now with Saturday’s impressive winner Lord Pyrus, who made it a one act affair in the Group 3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) at Caulfield. Blue Sky Celebrate Better Be T Saturday, 12 February 2011 Blue Sky Stallion Fund 2008 graduate Better Be The One, has been invited by the Dubai Racing Club to contest the US$1m Alquoz Sprint (1000m) at next months Dubai World Cup meeting on March 26. Clearance Slump at Perth MM Saturday, 12 February 2011 A slump in clearance to just 67% took the shine off the 2011 Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale which concluded on Friday evening. Two on the Trot? Friday, 11 February 2011 The connections of Satin Shoes will be hoping to repeat history at Randwick this Saturday having won the same race last year with Georgette Silk, a filly by the same sire. Street Cry Colt Takes UAE 2,00 Friday, 11 February 2011 Darley shuttler Street Cry (IRE) produced a new stakes-winner in Dubai overnight, the Group III UAE 2,000 Guineas won by American bred Splash Point, a colt bred on the exact same cross as Melbourne Cup winner Shocking. Rothesay Sister Can Star Friday, 11 February 2011 Brilliant Group II winner Rothesay is a new addition to the Glenlogan Park roster for 2011, his full sister Fast Shanti being widely tipped as one to watch at Randwick this Saturday when she lines up in the Listed AJC Widden Stakes. Nothing to Lose Friday, 11 February 2011 There have been very few Nothing To Lose (USA) yearlings go through the sale ring, primarily due to many shareholders in the stallion electing to send mares to him with the view to race. Third Winner for Tsigane Friday, 11 February 2011 Larneuk Stud’s up-and-coming young stallion Tsigane (Fr) was represented by his third smart winner at Ballarat on Thursday – promising filly Go Katrina racing away to a impressive victory at only her third outing. Golden Archer Hits Target in T Friday, 11 February 2011 Classy Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) colt Golden Archer was sent south to Tasmania by leading trainer Peter Moody with happy results, the youngster capturing the Listed Gold Sovereign Stakes at Launceston on Thursday evening. Oaks Winner Back to Best in Du Friday, 11 February 2011 Australian bred mare Raihana was the toast of Dubai at this time last year winning the UAE 1,000 Guineas and Oaks, the daughter of Elusive Quality (USA) recapturing her best form overnight to win at Meydan. Buyer's Market in Perth Friday, 11 February 2011 It was a buyers market at Belmont on Thursday evening as a large number of yearlings changed hands at the second session of the 2011 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale. Best On Breeding Thursday, 10 February 2011 Some believe in it with biblical fervour while others view it as another unproven theory extolled by snake oil salesmen, the usefulness of the Rasmusson factor, inbreeding to superior females, continues to divide breeders, however the Gooree Stud brains trust may well have had it in mind when sending the Hurricane Sky mare Ulap to Hurricane Sky’s overachieving half brother Umatilla. First for Tale of the Cat Thursday, 10 February 2011 Accomplished shuttle sire Tale of the Cat (USA) is well established as a reliable source of stakes horses in both hemispheres, but the win of exciting two year-old Atomic in the Listed MRC Chairmans Stakes on Wednesday has added a different string to his bow. Entries Closing for Inglis Bro Thursday, 10 February 2011 Entries close this Friday for the 2011 Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale to be held on 12-14 April at Newmarket. Older Than Time Update Thursday, 10 February 2011 Promising Gooree Stud owned mare Older Than Time scored her first metropolitan success at Randwick on Wednesday providing a timely update for her half-sister by Hussonet (USA) that will be offered by Widden Stud at the 2011 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. Turbo King Wins Again Thursday, 10 February 2011 Classic Sale bargain Turbo King, a son of the young Darley sire Domesday, continued on his winning way at Happy Valley on Wednesday night posting his fourth win from seven starts. Kitchwin Join Forces With Bree Thursday, 10 February 2011 At carnival time it is usual for a lot of the breeding attention to centre on the international conglomerates, so it is refreshing when one of the lesser-resourced players of Australian breeding takes its place on centre stage. Redoute's Choice Filly Shootin Thursday, 10 February 2011 Racing at Waikato on Saturday features a number of headline horses making their anticipated return to the track, with Filly of the Year series leader King's Rose amongst them as she targets the $100,000 Group II Cambridge Stud Sir Tristram Fillies Classic (2000m). Ready to Run Graduate Upsets F Thursday, 10 February 2011 Yesterday's delayed running of the Listed Manfred Stakes (1300m) at Sandown saw a brilliant performance from the up-and-comer Enjin Number Nine to beat the dual Group 1 winning colt and hot favourite Star Witness. Jezabeel Daughter Stars in Per Thursday, 10 February 2011 Spirited bidding was the order of the night during the first session of the 2011 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale at Belmont on Wednesday night. Oaks Filly Unleashed Wednesday, 9 February 2011 You had to see it to believe it and if you’d seen her win by seven on debut at Cranbourne you would have been on her today. The Surprise Packet Wednesday, 9 February 2011 What do you get when you mix the blood of champion sires Sunday Silence and Zabeel?. Gorky Park to Paxton Park Wednesday, 9 February 2011 A well-credentialled son of the internationally successful stallion Montjeu (IRE) will take up stud duties at Paxton Park this year. Atomic Win for Commands Colt Wednesday, 9 February 2011 Commands has been running hot this year as the leading sire by individual Australian winners and stakes-winners, the Darley heavyweight adding a ninth stakes-winner for the season to his tally when well backed first starter Atomic captured the Listed MRC Chairmans Stakes at Sandown on Wednesday. Al's Magic Debut Wednesday, 9 February 2011 Al’s Magic Miss continued the great run being enjoyed this season by her sire Magic Albert, jumping brilliantly and leading throughout to win on debut at Randwick on Wednesday. New Millionaire for Show a Hea Wednesday, 9 February 2011 WHEN Heart of the Citi ran on strongly to be a close second in an open handicap over 1350m at Doomben on Saturday, it suggested that the Pat Duff trained 5-year-old grey gelding was on the way back to the form that earlier gained him respect as one of Brisbane’s best gallopers. The Talking Horse in NZ Wednesday, 9 February 2011 We always knew High Chaparral (IRE) would have a boomer of a sale in New Zealand, but there was another NZ based sire that proved equally hot and was in keen demand with the large Aussie contingent in attendance. Bel Esprit Headed for Best Sea Tuesday, 8 February 2011 Eliza Park based Bel Esprit is on track to record his best ever season as a sire with his flagship performer Black Caviar primed for her return to the track. Karaka Wrap Up - Solid Trade a Tuesday, 8 February 2011 New Zealand Bloodstock's 2011 National Yearling Sales Series concluded at Karaka yesterday, with the week-long auction showcase buoyed by a powerful international buying bench that underpinned the successful week. Entries Close This Thursday fo Tuesday, 8 February 2011 Trainers and Owners are reminded that entries close this Thursday at 12,00pm for the $250,000 Inglis Premier programmed for the first time on Mornington Cup Day. Sad Passing of Battlefield Monday, 7 February 2011 Charismatic sprinter Battlefield, a horse whose dashing blonde good looks attracted the attention of punters and racing fans all over Australia, has been euthanized after a track gallop mishap at Scone on Monday as reported on TVN by Richard Haynes. Aussie 2YO Fires in Singapore Monday, 7 February 2011 The S$1million Aushorse Golden Horseshoe Series got off to a flying start in Singapore on Sunday, with the Theo Kieser trained Kaiser taking out the S$100,000 Inglis Melbourne Juvenile Stakes. Tassie Breds Dominate on Derby Monday, 7 February 2011 Locally bred gallopers have again outgunned interstate competitors to perform with distinction on Tasmanian Derby Day held at Tattersall’s Park last Saturday (5 February 2011), providing a timely boost for the upcoming Magic Millions Yearling Sale. Don Eduardo Tops Final Day of Monday, 7 February 2011 New Zealand Bloodstock's 85th National Yearling Sales Series concluded with the final session of the two-day Festival Sale today at Karaka, with local sire Don Eduardo providing the highlight of the day. One to Watch Monday, 7 February 2011 A filly from a very famous family made a one act affair of the 1100 metre maiden at Scone on Monday. Three Out of Three Sunday, 6 February 2011 Vinery's resident Group One winning 2YO, Excites (by Danewin ex Staging) has kept his first crop record of perfection intact - 3 runners, 3 winners with the latest win by promising youngster, Stirring Emotion. NZB Select Sale Pinhook Winner Sunday, 6 February 2011 Last week we highlighted the most successful pinhooks of the NZB Premier Yearling Sale and this week we’ve compiled a list of the most profitable from the following Select Sale with Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) providing a big windfall for Lyndhurst Farm. Gallant Guru Tops First Day of Sunday, 6 February 2011 Trading continued at Karaka today with the first session of New Zealand Bloodstock's two-day Festival Sale, the penultimate day of the 2011 National Yearling Sales Series. Inglis Purchase Bloodstock Web Sunday, 6 February 2011 Inglis Managing Director Mark Webster today announced the acquisition of Bloodstock,com,au, Australia’s leading online thoroughbred classifieds website. First Hong Kong Winner for Sta Sunday, 6 February 2011 Starcraft is a young sire that has really won a lot of fans in the past 12 months, the former Champion Miler adding a new string to his bow with his first winner in Hong Kong at Sha Tin on Saturday in three year-old gelding Supreme Knight. Excellent Results for NZB Sunday, 6 February 2011 Coolmore based freshman sire Excellent Art (GB) finished as the leading sire by average at the 2011 NZB Select Yearling Sale with three yearlings averaging $155,000, read on to see all the statistics from the three day middle market sale held last week . Japanese Winner for Redoute's Sunday, 6 February 2011 Champion sire Redoute's Choice enjoyed more international success today when his 3YO Japanese-bred daughter Clianthus posted her second win from five starts in Japan. Tassie Favourite Scores Popula Sunday, 6 February 2011 Tasmanian's favourite racehorse Lady Lynette made a brilliant return to the track in her home state on Saturday when she stormed home to beat stablemate I'm a Hussy in the Listed $150,000 Bow Mistress Trophy (1200m) at Hobart. Aussie Success in South Africa Sunday, 6 February 2011 Progressive Aussie bred filly Hollywoodboulevard notched her fourth straight win when taking out the Group III Three Troikas Stakes at Tuffontein in South Africa on Saturday. Inglis Winners Run Hot Sunday, 6 February 2011 Centennial Park upstaged his more glamorous rivals in a stellar return to racing when taking the Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Rosehill today. New Stakes-Winner for Street C Saturday, 5 February 2011 Four year-old Street Cry (IRE) gelding River's Lane burst into contention Adelaide Cup with a stunning win in Listed SAJC Birthday Cup (1800m) at Morphettville on Saturday. Thorn Park Gelding in Expressw Saturday, 5 February 2011 Centennial Park has always threatened to reach the highest level without delivering the knockout punch, but the way he disposed of Love Conquers All and Hot Danish in Saturday’s $200,000 Cleanevent Expressway Stakes (G2) at Rosehill Gardens this may well be his year. $300,000 Plus for Demanding Mi Saturday, 5 February 2011 Talented three year-old filly Demanding Miss smashed through the $300,000 barrier in prizemoney when saluting at Doomben on Saturday. Exceed and Excel Colt Shines a Saturday, 5 February 2011 While his half brother Bullbars was denied a chance of opening his stakes account due to the cancellation of the Caulfield meeting, Sheikh Mohammed’s Exceed And Excel colt Helmet repaid the faith of punters who sent him out an odd-on favourite in Saturday’s Pavilion Handicap (1200m) at Rosehill with an untroubled 2 length score. Derby Winner for Oratorio Saturday, 5 February 2011 Promising stayer Mourinho added to the good run being enjoyed by his sire Oratorio (IRE) when he scored a dominant win in the Group III Tasmania Derby in Hobart on Saturday. Sterling Debut for Stratum Col Friday, 4 February 2011 The Hawkes Racing team unleashed an ultra impressive two year-old winner at Canterbury on Friday night in Stratum colt Straight Gold, who careered away to win as he pleased. Kennecott Wins Again Friday, 4 February 2011 The talented Bradbury’s Luck three year old gelding, Kennecott, made it four wins in a row in Singapore on Friday. $250,000 for Excellent Art Col Friday, 4 February 2011 The final day of New Zealand Bloodstock's three-day Select Sale was highlighted by a top price of $250,000 paid for the son of first well regarded season sire Excellent Art (GB) at Lot 1009. Bradbury’s Winners Keep Coming Friday, 4 February 2011 BRADBURY’S LUCK continues to go from strength to strength as a sire of 3YO’s after adding to his winning momentum last weekend with another double at the Gold Coast. Aussie Bred Stakes Double in D Friday, 4 February 2011 Australian bred fillies filled the quinella in the Listed UAE 1,000 Guineas at Meydan overnight , while Aussie bred and HK trained sprinter Dynamic Blitz captured the Group III Al Shindagha Sprint. Best On Breeding Thursday, 3 February 2011 Despite going through something of a lull in his stud career, Exceed And Excel had a very solid sale at Karaka with four selling at an average of over $212,000. Iffraaj Stars Again on Day Two Thursday, 3 February 2011 First season sire Iffraaj (GB) remains in high demand at Karaka, providing the top price of the day for the second day in a row at New Zealand Bloodstock's Select Yearling Sale. 5% Share in Starspangledbanner Thursday, 3 February 2011 A 5% share in champion sprinter and red hot sire prospect Starspangledbanner has been sold. Another Lonhro Steps Up Thursday, 3 February 2011 Lonhro was in the news with a smart winner at Warwick Farm on Wednesday in Beltane and followed with another at Ballarat on Thursday. Debut Winner to Watch Thursday, 3 February 2011 A false start and extreme heat was not enough to stop this favourite getting home at Ballarat on Thursday. The Broodmare Sires on Fire Thursday, 3 February 2011 The sire of a racehorse is only a part of the genetic equation and many breeders place just as much emphasis on the sire of the dam. Another Smart One for Raheen Thursday, 3 February 2011 BASIL NOLAN, now in his second term as president of the Queensland Breeder’s Association, has been churning out winners and supplying stallion services at his Raheen stud at Gladfield near Warwick for half a century. Ifraaj Filly Stars at Select Wednesday, 2 February 2011 The first day of New Zealand Bloodstock's three-day Select Yearling Sale saw solid trade today at Karaka, with figures that are holding up strongly against last year's results, albeit with a slump in the clearance. One to Watch Wednesday, 2 February 2011 The Lloyd Williams team have been in New Zealand this week sourcing new talent for their stables at the NZB Yearling Sales, their colours carried to victory at Sandown on Wednesday by a highly impressive son of Zabeel. Trifecta for General Wednesday, 2 February 2011 Speedy General Nediym filly Go Diva Go led home a rare trifecta for her sire at Warwick Farm on Wednesday when saluting over 1000 metres. More Stars from Hallmark Wednesday, 2 February 2011 Denny and Mark Baker’s Hallmark Stud again played a role at the top end of the market during the 2011 NZB Premier Yearling Sale finishing as the second leading vendor by average, but a colt foal they have at home promises to take the family run farm to another level in 2012. Veteran Tops NZB Premier Avera Tuesday, 1 February 2011 At age 24, champion sire Zabeel proved he still has what it takes, while of the freshman sires it was Ifraaj (GB), who came out on top. Aussies Dominate Leading Buyer Tuesday, 1 February 2011 Big spending Kiwi David Ellis purchased two of the top three lots at the 2011 NZB Premier Yearling Sale, but surprisingly did not finish as the leading buyer at the sale. Cambridge Stud Market Leaders Tuesday, 1 February 2011 Sir Patrick Hogan's Cambridge Stud held off a challenge from Windsor Park Stud for the top spot, ending the 2011 NZB Premier Sale as the leading vendor by aggregate with 43 yearlings sold for $10,285,000 at an average of $239,186. Market Surges at Karaka Tuesday, 1 February 2011 Despite the absence of any million dollar horses, there was an incredible surge of strength to the market on Day 2 of the Karaka Premier Sale, with results totally outstripping Day 1 as the predominantly international buying bench competed hotly for the 250 young horses on offer. Can Lightning Strike Twice? Tuesday, 1 February 2011 Can Danny O’Brien win another Blue Diamond with a son of Starcraft? Several punters seem to think he can. He Won by 12 Tuesday, 1 February 2011 Stagger is what the ones behind this one were doing after he blasted them to win by more than 12 lengths at Canberra on Tuesday. Easter Pedigree Update Tuesday, 1 February 2011 The catalogue for the 2011 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale has only been online for a few days but already there’s an important black type pedigree update. First Stakes for Morant Sunday, 28 February 2010 The Listed WATC SKMRC Challenge Stakes at Ascot on Saturday was won by consistent three year-old Morant, who became the latest stakes-winner for Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus (USA), whose last crop of Australian bred yearlings are being sold this year. Autumn Graduate Too Speedy In Sunday, 28 February 2010 Adelaide flyer Periduki became the latest stakes winner from the Melbourne Autumn Yearling Sale when proving far too slick for his rivals in the Listed Matrice Stakes today. Inglis Babies Fly in Three Sta Sunday, 28 February 2010 Fairytale filly Chance Bye highlighted a close relation at next week’s Premier Sale as fellow Inglis graduates Not A Pretender and Shrapnel also scored feature two-year-old successes today. Moment In Time Stakes Cup Clai Sunday, 28 February 2010 Moment in Time burst into contention for Adelaide's most famous race with a brilliant win in Saturday's Group Three Lord Reims Stakes (2600m) at Morphettville. Velocitea Earns Shot at Sangst Sunday, 28 February 2010 Perennial champion New Zealand stallion Volksraad (GB) has never received the acclaim afforded to him across the Tasman but the recently retired trainer Brian Mayfield-Smith did much to champion his cause in Australia. Monton Springs Surprise Saturday, 27 February 2010 In-form Catbird gelding Monton upstaged his more fancied rivals to score a shock win in the Group Two STC Hobartville Stakes over 1400 metres at Rosehill on Saturday to the great delight of his large group of owners led by Sydney bloodstock agent David Lamond. Chance Bye Becomes First Stake Saturday, 27 February 2010 Bargain basement buy Chance Bye kept her record at a perfect three for three and booked a spot in the field for the $3,500,000 Group I Golden Slipper on April 3 by leading every step of the way in Saturday's $200,000 Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill. Victoria Gold Cup for Old Jock Saturday, 27 February 2010 Progressive stayer Old Jock became the latest stakes-winner for super staying sire Montjeu (IRE) when he scored a determined win in the Listed MRC Victoria Gold Cup over 2000 metres at Caulfield on Saturday. Extra Zero Rings Up Number One Saturday, 27 February 2010 Punters that stayed loyal to Extra Zero after his costly run of outs since winning the Listed Anzac Day Stakes in April last year were finally rewarded when the son of Danzero came from the tail of the field to snatch victory in the Group 2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Caulfield. Red Ransom's Finest Saturday, 27 February 2010 After a few heart flutters when hitting a flat spot approaching the home turn, Typhoon Tracy dispatched her five rivals with the minimum of fuss in Saturday's $500,000 Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1600m) at Caulfield earning her fourth victory at the highest level. Drought Breaks for Montana Fly Saturday, 27 February 2010 Queensland visitor Chakvetadze looked set to continue on her winning way in the Saturday's Group 3 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill Gardens before the Gai Waterhouse-trained Montana Flyer dug deep to emerge the bravest of winners. Family Affair in Moonee Valley Friday, 26 February 2010 Powerhouse filly My Emotion chalked up her second stakes success when charging home to capture Friday nights $200,000 Group 2 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic (1600m) from Speedy Natalie with My Emotion's close relative Aloha back in third place. Third Winner for Domesday Friday, 26 February 2010 Young Darley based sire Domesday added a third winner to his tally when the Chris Waller trained colt Pressday won on debut at Randwick on Friday. Most Watched on Sirecam Friday, 26 February 2010 Sirecam videos of the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, which starts next Monday in Melbourne, have attracted a big audience with Sirecam releasing figures on the most watched horses as of Friday February 26. Who Can Top Premier? Friday, 26 February 2010 When trawling for potential sale-toppers in this part of the world it’s always best to start with the progeny of champion sires Redoute’s Choice and Encosta de Lago so we thought we’d take a closer look at what they have on offer next week at the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. UAE Oaks Win for Emancipation Friday, 26 February 2010 Leading South African trainer Mike de Kock and his Aussie bred three year-olds continued their domination of the three year-old classics in Dubai overnight with Australian bred filly Raihana capturing the Listed UAE Oaks at Meydan. Star Witness to the Top Thursday, 25 February 2010 The running of the Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes last Saturday has led to a major reshuffle of the Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 with barnstorming winner Star Witness soaring into the top spot. HK Star for Not a Single Doubt Thursday, 25 February 2010 Highly promising Not a Single Doubt three year-old Tai Sing Yeh took his record to four wins from five starts when scoring a dominant win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Patinack Farm Take Cummings to Thursday, 25 February 2010 An impending legal stoush between Patinack Farm’s volatile principal Nathan Tinkler and respected Randwick trainer Anthony Cummings is set to be the talk of the bloodstock industry as it shines a light on a lot of grey areas many participants would prefer were left grey. Aussie Bred Juvenile Wins in S Thursday, 25 February 2010 Aussie bred two year-old filly Big on Broadway made a winning debut at Kenilworth in South Africa when taking out the 1200 metre juvenile fillies maiden in a tight finish. Larry's Never Late Wins Launce Wednesday, 24 February 2010 The shock late scratching of race favourite De Fine Lago left a depleted field of seven to fight out Wednesday's Group Three $300,000 Launceston Cup. First Winner for Benicio Wednesday, 24 February 2010 Victoria Derby winner Benicio got on the board with his first winner at Eagle Farm on Wednesday when two year-old filly Bernadecio took out the juvenile event over 1000 metres. First Winner for Oakleigh Plat Wednesday, 24 February 2010 Former brilliant Melbourne sprinter River Dove is best remembered for her surprise win over North Boy and Choisir in the 2003 Group One MRC Oakleigh Plate, the daughter of Hurricane Sky featuring at Warwick Farm on Wednesday with her first foal Dove Lake a winner. Adelaide MM Plans for Lone Roc Wednesday, 24 February 2010 Fastnet Rock posted his sixth individual Australian two year-old winner at Sandown on Wednesday when first starter Lone Rock powered home to win over 1000 metres. First to Crack the Ton Wednesday, 24 February 2010 Last season in Australia nine stallions managed to sire 100 or more winners and the milestone has already been broken for 2009/2010 by a sire that is really just starting to hit his straps. A Sire Tracker Star Tuesday, 23 February 2010 The Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker has been a hive of activity of late with new additions, horses moving up and horses being claimed by major farms. Reset Filly a Premier Star Monday, 22 February 2010 The emergence of star Reset filly Set for Fame is sure to throw the spotlight on her sire’s progeny at the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale next week with Think Big Stud set to offer an obvious highlight. More Where He Came From Monday, 22 February 2010 At the 2008 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale a Choisir colt from Gold Anthem was purchased for $120,000 – now a dual Group One winner of more than $1,3 million in prizemoney, sold for a reported $10 million as a sire prospect -  Starspangedbanner is the fairytale result that will have yearling buyers searching for his successor at the Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne next week. This Time Next Week Monday, 22 February 2010 The first progeny of Eliza Park based Written Tycoon are tipped to make a big impression at the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale next week with one youngster in particular an obvious standout. Starcraft Bumps Snitzel Monday, 22 February 2010 Arrowfield Stud is now in the very happy position of having the quinella at the top of the first season sires table by earnings after Starcraft bumped stablemate Snitzel from his perch at the top following that barnstorming win by Star Witness in the Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield last Saturday. Sacred Kingdom Dominates Again Monday, 22 February 2010 World champion sprinter Sacred Kingdom again blitzed his rivals at Sha Tin on Sunday to claim victory in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize HK Gr 1 over 1200 metres with another Aussie bred in Happy Zero running on well for third. Zabeel Filly Wins Tassie Oaks Sunday, 21 February 2010 Jonathan Munz’s Pinecliff Racing have enjoyed a great week with earlier wins for Huxssen and Glenkinchie at Mornington last Wednesday, the good form continuing in Tasmania on Sunday with the Rodney Douglas trained Zabeel filly Coulis capturing the $151,000 Listed Tasmanian Oaks. Triple Crown Cheer Patronyme Sunday, 21 February 2010 Champion sire More Than Ready (USA) added a new stakes-winner to his tally when speedy mare Patronyme scored a popular win for her Triple Crown Syndicate of owners in the Listed STC Triscay Stakes over 1200 metres at Rosehill on Saturday. Half a Century in the Making Saturday, 20 February 2010 For over half a century Don Storey and wife Val have enjoyed success from the family of Saturday's Listed Parramatta Cup winner Deltona. Starspangled Oakleigh Plate Saturday, 20 February 2010 Coolmore Stud had plenty of reason to celebrate following an exciting victory by their new acquisition Starspangledbanner in the Group One MRC Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield on Saturday. Group Two Win for La Rocket Saturday, 20 February 2010 Five year-old Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) gelding La Rocket landed the biggest win of his career when taking out the Group Two MRC St George Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday for trainer Dale Sutton and the team at Wadham Park/ Woodside Park Stud. Danleigh Lowers Boom on Stable Saturday, 20 February 2010 The Chris Waller-trained Danleigh was back in the winners circle for the first time since capturing the Group 1 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley last September when he overpowered stable-mate Rangirangdoo in Saturday's Group 2 Apollo Stakes at Rosehill. Onemorenomore to Stand at Vine Friday, 19 February 2010 Group One winning juvenile Onemorenomore will take the place of his sire Red Ransom (USA) at Vinery Stud for the 2010 breeding season. Premier Prospects Thursday, 18 February 2010 With the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne less than two weeks away Sirecam video and images are being constantly uploaded to the Inglis website so we though it time to take a look and see what catches our eye. Sparkling Debut Win for Choisi Thursday, 18 February 2010 Striking chestnut Choisir filly La Remlap led her rivals a merry dance at Canterbury on Thursday night as she cruised around to score a very easy debut win in the restricted juvenile event over 1100 metres. Georgette Silk Zooms Up Rating Thursday, 18 February 2010 Flying Spur filly Georgette Silk, a $730,000 Inglis Easter purchase from the draft of Willow Park Stud, zoomed up the Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 into third spot following a dominant win in the Listed AJC Widden Stakes at Randwick last Saturday. The Big Blue Update Thursday, 18 February 2010 For several runners in the Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield this Saturday a win could mean far more than just a big result for their connections as they also have siblings entered in upcoming yearling sales. Chance Bye Half-Sister a Premi Thursday, 18 February 2010 While two year-old action this weekend centres on the Blue Diamond in Melbourne, long term speculation on this year’s Golden Slipper focuses on several key players one of which is unbeaten filly Chance Bye, whose half-sister is set to star at the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale – see her picture here. Cape Cross Gelding Lands Morni Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Hardy New Zealand-bred gelding Capecover seems to save his best for his frequent trans Tasman junkets, his success in Wednesday's $200,000 Mornington Cup was his third stakes triumph in Australia while he has just one in his homeland. Stakes Success at Last for Hux Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Talented but at times enigmatic, Hussonet (USA) sprinter Huxssen put the best foot forward at Mornington on Wednesday to win the Listed Hareeba Stakes over 1200 metres. Second Winner for Domesday Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Unwanted in the betting, handsome near black Domesday colt Giresun defied the lack of interest from punters in powering home to win the 1300 metre two year-old maiden on debut at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. Fair Trade Remains Unbeaten Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Leading trainer Caspar Fownes may offer a possible HK Derby trump card with Australian purchase Fair Trade keeping his unbeaten record intact by posting his fourth successive victory with Aussie rider Brett Prebble in the saddle. Danehill Dancer Derby Trial Qu Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Danehill Dancer (IRE) showed why he is among the best sires in the world after posting a quinella in the Mercedes Benz HK Derby Trial HK GR 2 at Sha Tin on Tuesday with Irish bred King Dancer gaining a hard fought victory over Baramul Stud bred bred Super Satin. Blue Diamond Sale Mail – Get i Tuesday, 16 February 2010 It’s the first Group One juvenile event of the season and the MRC Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield this Saturday has drawn a field of 16 with blue-blooded Redoute’s Choice colt Beneteau the dearest runner with a $1million pricetag – but what of the cheapest?. Where the Winners Are Tuesday, 16 February 2010 Current performing stakes-winners Here de Angels, Hinchinbrook, Craig’s Dragon (HK), Speedy Natalie and Lorne Dancer, plus recent metro winners Elimbari, Purrpurrlena, Margham, Tobique and We’re Gonna Rock all have something in common. Snitzel Draws Level Monday, 15 February 2010 The battle for leading first season sire by winners is developing into an intriguing one with Arrowfield based Snitzel drawing level again with Jet Spur on six winners following a debut win for two year-old filly Entrée at Muswellbrook on Monday. Two out of Three for Absolute Monday, 15 February 2010 Progressive Aussie bred three year-old Absolute Heretic made it two wins from three starts when saluting at Scottsville in South Africa on Sunday. Turffontein, Hinchinbrook Attr Monday, 15 February 2010 With boom colt Manhattan Rain finishing out of a place in the Group Two AJC Royal Sovereign Stakes at Randwick on Saturday after a tardy getaway, it was left to Turffontein and Hinchinbrook to make waves on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker. Three Stakes in a Row for Joku Sunday, 14 February 2010 The Gai Waterhouse-trained Joku earned his third consecutive stakes success with an all the way victory in Sunday's $100,000 Listed Kilmore Cup (1600m). Alverta Storms Home in Breeder Saturday, 13 February 2010 With 13 yearlings on offer at the Inglis Premier Yearling sale and a whopping 55 catalogued for the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling sale, Flying Spur gave a timely reminder why he is among the most reliable stallions in the country with a stakes double at Randwick on Saturday. Second Group One for Turffonte Saturday, 13 February 2010 Talented, but at times enigmatic, handsome chestnut entire Turffontein spoiled the party for high profile three year-old colt Wanted when he overpowered the youngster to win the Group One MVRC William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday, providing a timely update for his yearling half-sister who will be offered at the Inglis Premier Sale next month. Linton Captures Alister Clark Saturday, 13 February 2010 Exciting grey Galileo (IRE) gelding Linton gave indication of being a staying star of the future when he scored a dominant win at just his third race start in the Group Two MVRC Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Zarita On Track for Australian Saturday, 13 February 2010 Pentire's top-class daughter Zarita (NZ) chalked up her seventh stakes success when she turned what seemed certain defeat into a cosy victory in Saturday's Group 2 Sunline Stakes at Moonee Valley. More Joyous Makes Blistering R Saturday, 13 February 2010 The decision by connections to bypass the rich stakes races in Melbourne last spring with More Joyous looks to have paid off judging by her exciting return to racing in Saturday's Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill. Flying Spur Filly Stamps Her G Saturday, 13 February 2010 The form-line around reigning Blue Diamond favourite Beneteau was given an added boost at Randwick on Saturday when the Clarry Connors-trained Georgette Silk raced her way into Golden Slipper calculations with an impressive victory in the Listed Widden Stakes. So You Think, No Show for Autu Saturday, 13 February 2010 Clinton Payne of Racenet has reported Cox Plate winner So You Think will be sitting out the autumn following a below par showing in a jump-out at Flemington on Friday. Best On Breeding Friday, 12 February 2010 After opening his career in spectacular fashion in the Breeders Plate (LR) last October, Patinack Farm's Run For Wilson makes his highly anticipated return to racing in Saturday's Listed Canonbury Stakes (1100m) at Randwick. Beneteau Tops Racenet Ratings Friday, 12 February 2010 $1million Redoute’s Choice colt Beneteau is the new leader on the Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 following his dominant win in the Group Three MRC Blue Diamond Prelude last Saturday, proving our theory all along that many of the spring juveniles would be run over by their up and coming rivals come the autumn. Rachel vs Zenyatta for $US5mil Friday, 12 February 2010 It looks like the match race of the century is on with champion mares Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta likely to contest the Group One Apple Blossom Invitational on April 9. Well Named Winner for Oaks Que Thursday, 11 February 2010 When a horse is bred in the Widden Valley and sold under the Widden banner it makes all the sense in the world to call him Widden Valley!. Foal Gallery Stars to Debut Thursday, 11 February 2010 Voted the Most Popular Foal by Breednet readers in 2007 was a gorgeous filly by Lonhro from Dorky, who is set to make her debut for the Peter Snowden stable in the Listed AJC Widden Stakes at Randwick this Saturday. William Reid Colts Showdown Thursday, 11 February 2010 The withdrawal of boom filly Black Caviar from the Group One MVRC William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley this Saturday due to injury has made the race a pivotal one for several sire prospects featured on our Breednet Sire Tracker. The Wait is Over Wednesday, 10 February 2010 For connections of two three year-olds who have promised much, but taken time to deliver, the wait to see the winner’s circle is now over following the Randwick meeting at the Kensington track on Wednesday. Zarzuela, a Filly We Should Kn Tuesday, 9 February 2010 A homebred for David Paykel, rising Kiwi star Zarzuela confirmed her status as a leading contender for the Group One New Zealand Derby on March 6 after claiming the Group Three HS Dyke Waikato Guineas in New Zealand last Saturday, good news for her half-sister who is among entries for the 2010 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Thoroughbreds Back Tonight Tuesday, 9 February 2010 TVN’s popular Thoroughbreds program is back on tonight following a week’s break during the New Zealand sales with a wrap of all the sales action, coverage of the major weekend winners and a well known studio guest for Richard Haynes on Connections to discuss the role of the independent bloodstock agent. Double Danehill - The First Tuesday, 9 February 2010 When talented filly Psychologist powered away to score a scintillating win in the Group Three MRC Blue Diamond Prelude on Saturday she wrote her name into the history books as the very first stakes-winner to carry a double cross of champion sire Danehill, a development that will have pedigree buffs the world over considering the implications. Testa Rossa Filly Opens Her St Monday, 8 February 2010 Progressive 3yo filly Tio Rossa became the nominal favourite for the Tasmanian Oaks after opening her stakes account in Monday's $80,000 Listed Strutt Stakes (2100m) at Hobart. Growl Conquers Tasmania Monday, 8 February 2010 The progeny of champion sire Montjeu (IRE) have conquered most corners of the globe showing off their superior staying ability with seven year-old gelding Growl tasting success on Monday in the Group Three Hobart Cup in Tasmania. Patinack Winning Run Extends t Monday, 8 February 2010 Five winners in Australia on Saturday for Team Patinack was a great start to the weekend and the winning run extended to Kranji in Singapore on Sunday with a first up win for blue-blooded three year-old Feared. Successful Return for Rocket M Monday, 8 February 2010 Champion Singapore based Aussie bred sprinter Rocket Man resumed from an injury enforced layoff to score a scintillating win at Kranji on Sunday evening. One to Watch Sunday, 7 February 2010 We know it was a Sale juvenile maiden over 1200 metres run on a very slow track on a Sunday, but when the winner is by Encosta de Lago, is trained by David Hayes and scores by seven we figure it’s worth a story. Another Star on the Rise for E Sunday, 7 February 2010 Former shuttler Elusive Quality (USA) may not have cut the mustard in his six season sojourn to Australia but north of the equator he has left two horses of the highest class in superstar Smarty Jones and the record-breaking Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Raven's Pass. Second Stakes-Winner for Star Sunday, 7 February 2010 Outstanding mare Champagne won many fans in Australia with wins in the Group One VRC LKS Mackinnon Stakes and STC Ansett Australia Stakes, plus a gallant second in the Melbourne Cup, the daughter of Zabeel featuring in New Zealand on Sunday as the dam of a new stakes-winner. Trans-Tasman Stakes Double for Sunday, 7 February 2010 While all the focus on Saturday was on star Red Ransom (USA) mare Typhoon Tracy and her Group One victory in the MRC CF Orr Stakes, her sire also had a stakes-winner across the Tasman in New Zealand in Aussie bred three year-old Champagne Ransom, a $60,000 purchase from the draft of Caithness Breeding at the 2008 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne. Rangirangdoo Makes Winning Ret Saturday, 6 February 2010 Just five starters lined up for Saturday’s Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill and Rangirangdoo was not even the favoured runner from the Chris Waller stable. Typhoon Tracy Unstoppable in O Saturday, 6 February 2010 Since the dawn of the new millennium, the Group I Orr Stakes (1400m) has been won by the likes of Redoute’s Choice, Lonhro, Elvstroem, El Segundo and Maldivian, none of which won the Caulfield feature any easier than Saturday’s heroine Typhoon Tracy. Denman Continues on Winning Wa Saturday, 6 February 2010 The $100,000 Listed Wellington Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield proved little more than a working gallop for glamour colt Denman. Million Dollar Colt Aims Up at Saturday, 6 February 2010 Eye-catching Redoute’s Choice colt Beneteau has movie star good looks and matching ability, his $1million price tag looking like it could be good value following his ultra impressive win in the Group Three MRC Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield on Saturday. Choisir Filly Charges into Dia Saturday, 6 February 2010 The quest to win this year’s Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes just became a lot harder with a new contender bursting on to the scene in Choisir filly Psychologist, who thrashed her rivals on debut in the Group Three MRC Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield on Saturday. Debut Win for Snitzel Relation Friday, 5 February 2010 The twilight meeting at Moonee Valley on Friday kicked off with an open juvenile event over 1000 metres with victory going to well-related Redoute’s Choice filly Love in Spring, a close relation to leading first season sire Snitzel. Winning Double for Ruffles Fam Friday, 5 February 2010 Group One VRC Newmarket Handicap winner Ruffles was represented by a smart winner at the Randwick meeting on Friday and in the very next race her full sister Ateates followed suit with a winner of her own. Star Witness Moves Up the Juve Thursday, 4 February 2010 The big mover from the recent round of juvenile events has been the unbeaten Starcraft colt Star Witness, who scored a dominant win in the Listed VRC Talindert Stakes at Flemington last Saturday. Sire Tracker News Thursday, 4 February 2010 With all the better horses now making their way back to the track for the autumn carnival there has been some action on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker with one of the big guns in Starspangledbanner secured by Coolmore, so who is left and can they be bought. Recouping de Fortune Wednesday, 3 February 2010 Astute bloodstock agent James Bester has been in the news this week for purchasing the top lot at Karaka in New Zealand for $2million, but it was one of his cheaper purchases that saluted at Canterbury on Wednesday. AI Debate Continues Wednesday, 3 February 2010 Controversial breeder Bruce McHugh is challenging the current rules forbidding the use of AI in the thoroughbred industry, his stance sparking keen debate on the topic with an informative video on the subject now posted on Youtube well worth a look. Redoute’s Choice Colts to Cont Wednesday, 3 February 2010 Champion Australian sire Redoute’s Choice will have two runners in the UAE Guineas Trial at the Meydan meeting in Dubai on Thursday, February 4, the Australian bred colts attempting to emulate the performance of Australian bred filly Raihana who won the UAE 1000 Guineas Trial last week. Karaka Stats - Sires and First Tuesday, 2 February 2010 Arrowfield Stud based Redoute's Choice led the sire averages at Karaka with seven youngsters averaging $454,286, while Cambridge Stud stalwart Zabeel enjoyed a real resurgence with a superb draft of horses to be second. Karaka Stats - Buyers and Vend Tuesday, 2 February 2010 With a buying bench stacked full of international buyers, it was Kiwis Graeme Rogerson and David Ellis who took top honours as the leading biuyers at the 2010 NZB Premier Yearling Sale. $2million for Zabeel Colt Tuesday, 2 February 2010 The glory days returned for champion sire Zabeel at Karaka on Tuesday during the second session of the 2010 NZB Premier Yearling Sale when a colt by the now 23 year-old sire fetched $NZ2million ($A1,599,671) for Cambridge Stud. Bart Secures Lone Montjeu Tuesday, 2 February 2010 Champion European sire Montjeu (IRE) no longer shuttles to the Southern Hemisphere from his home base at Coolmore in Ireland, but he did have one yearling entered for the 2010 NZB Premier Yearling Sale and it has been snapped up by one of the best judges in the business. Fastnet Colt Stars Early at Ka Monday, 1 February 2010 Tipped as one of the stars of the show in New Zealand this year, the Fastnet Rock colt from New Zealand Derby winner Popsy generated plenty of excitement during the opening session of the NZB Premier Yearling Sale when sold for $NZ1million (A$794,342). Movers and Shakers Monday, 1 February 2010 With stakes-winners for Stratum, Starcraft and a feature race winner for Bearcat during the past week, the first season sires table is one that has become highly competitive. Up and Comers Impress at Sha T Monday, 1 February 2010 Brave Heart and Supreme Win, two three year-old geldings by Elvstroem and Fastnet Rock were among the more interesting winners at Sha Tin on Sunday. MM Perth Statistics Select Ses Monday, 1 February 2010 Leading Sires (Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)), Buyers (Premium Bloodstock/Morton Racing)), Vendors (Yarradale Stud) – get all the statistics here. Encosta Sprinters Quinella Spr Monday, 1 February 2010 Champion Australian bred sprinter Sacred Kingdom added another feature race victory to his ever growing tally when surging home late to win the Centenary Sprint Cup HK Gr 1 at Sha Tin on Sunday. Niconero Defends Futurity Crow Saturday, 28 February 2009 Lindsay Park’s grand old campaigner Niconero successfully defended his crown in an emotional renewal of Saturday’s $500,000 Group I Rokk Ebony Futurity Stakes (1600m) at Caulfield. Third Consecutive Stakes for N Saturday, 28 February 2009 Neroli capped a productive day for the powerful Darley stable with a well-deserved win in Saturday’s $125,000 Group 3 De Bortoli Wines Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill. Melito Claims A Golden Slipper Saturday, 28 February 2009 Redoute’s Choice sired his second consecutive winner of the $200,000 Group 2 Franklins Supermarket Silver Slipper Stakes and like last years edition the race was shrouded in controversy. Stokehouse Heads Great Day for Saturday, 28 February 2009 A stakes-winner at Flemington last spring, the David Hayes trained Anabaa (USA) three year-old Stokehouse returned to top form with a dashing all the way win in the Group Two MRC Autumn Classic at Caulfield on Saturday over 1800 metres. Australian Cup Aim for Road to Saturday, 28 February 2009 Encosta de Lago four year-old Road to Rock scored the best win of his career when coasting away to take the Listed MRC Sportingbet Victoria Gold Cup over 2000 metres at Caulfield on Saturday by more than three lengths. Group Three Win for Record Pri Saturday, 28 February 2009 Blue-blooded More Than Ready (USA) filly Colour posted her first Black Type success when sent across to Adelaide by Lee Freedman for the Group Three SAJC Breeders Stakes over 1200 metres at Morphettville on Saturday. Sire Tracker Action Saturday, 28 February 2009 New Zealand prospect Alamosa could be heading for another Australian Group One win in today’s MRC Futurity Stakes at Caulfield, further cementing his position as a Triple AAA rated candidate on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker. Premier Colt Leads Juvenile To Friday, 27 February 2009 How fitting that on the eve of the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale we now have a graduate of that very sale sitting atop the Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 following the win of Exceed and Excel colt Reward for Effort in last Saturday’s Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes. I Want to Buy... Friday, 27 February 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and the focus this week is on the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (March 1- 4), where we will attempt to highlight five yearlings that ON PAPER at least, appeal as being suitable for a specific goal and this week we’re looking for a filly with a pedigree and some residual value. Seventh Winner for Denon Friday, 27 February 2009 Young Victorian based shuttle sire Denon (USA) continues to do a good job in the Northern Hemisphere posting his seventh winner from 16 starters in Europe this year. Tipped to Top Friday, 27 February 2009 At any yearling sale in Australasia it’s usually a fairly safe bet it will be topped by a youngster whose sire is either Redoute’s Choice or Encosta de Lago, so we thought we should show you what the champion stallions have on offer for the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale starting on Sunday. Best On Breeding Thursday, 26 February 2009 The Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes is a tough spot to break your maiden, particularly when opposed to the Golden Slipper favourite More Joyous, however Patinack Farm’s Onemorenomore (Red Ransom (USA) x Palia (Last Tycoon (IRE)) flagged his ability at his only start when third behind the top-class Real Saga in the Listed Breeders’ Plate at Randwick on October 4. Premier Withdrawals Thursday, 26 February 2009 The 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale kicks off on Sunday with a bumper catalogue of 780 lots and the majority of horses now available for inspection at Oaklands. Four Aussie Winners at Kenilwo Thursday, 26 February 2009 The Kenilworth meeting in South Africa on Wednesday featured four Australian winners by Street Cry (IRE), Quest for Fame (GB), Peintre Celebre (USA) and Flying Spur. New Twist to Southern Cross Br Thursday, 26 February 2009 Southern Cross Breeders has become a well-known brand at yearling sales as the marketing banner for Hunter Valley based Ashleigh Thoroughbreds, Byerley Stud and Riversdale Farm, the group heading to Melbourne this week for the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale with a draft of 11 youngsters, 10 of which are being prepared for Victorian based breeders Tim and Di Dennis of Glenwood. Zavite Claims Launceston Cup Wednesday, 25 February 2009 Despite a torrid float trip in which he took skin off both hips, honest campaigner Zavite led at very call to capture Wednesday’s $300,000 Group 3 AAMI Launceston Cup (2400m). $11,000 Scone Purchase Proves Wednesday, 25 February 2009 Consistent Magic Albert mare Fabella broke through for her first metropolitan win when she saluted at Warwick Farm on Wednesday in the restricted fillies and mares event over 1100 metres. Patinack Score With Another Ge Wednesday, 25 February 2009 Patinack Farm tasted stakes success with General Nediym filly Pergram in Adelaide two weeks ago and were back in the winner’s circle at Warwick Farm on Wednesday with another daughter of the Widden Stud based sire in So Anyway. Huxssen Impresses Wednesday, 25 February 2009 Newly gelded Hussonet (USA) three year-old Huxssen maintained his unbeaten form this preparation when he looked ultra impressive in cruising home at Sandown on Wednesday in a Ratings 68 event over 1400 metres. Siblings to Stars Wednesday, 25 February 2009 The Inglis Premier Yearling Sale gets underway on Sunday with 780 lots to be offered over four days including many babies with notable relations including a half-sister to arguably the best sprinter in the land, does she look like her famous brother? read on to find out. Tasmanian Magic Millions Down Wednesday, 25 February 2009 When an auction house declines to put out a media release at the conclusion of a yearling sale we can only conclude it must have been particularly bad and it certainly seems to have been tough going at the 2009 Tasmanian Magic Millions Yearling Sale on Monday where the aggregate fell by 51%. Brilliant Debut for Redoute’s Tuesday, 24 February 2009 The John O’Shea stable has produced a string of promising types in recent weeks and added another to the list when Redoute’s Choice filly Whatever Happens scored a last to first debut win at Canterbury on Tuesday. Impressive Win for Nanda Kot Tuesday, 24 February 2009 Improving Encosta de Lago filly Nanda Kot, relished a step to 1900 metres when she showed some real staying talent in dashing away to win at Canterbury on Tuesday by more than four lengths. Premier Preview Tonight on Tho Tuesday, 24 February 2009 TVN’s popular Thoroughbreds program will tonight feature a preview of some of the Victorian yearlings heading to the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale starting on Sunday with youngsters showcased from leading vendors Makybe, Blue Gum Farm, Fulmen Park and Yallambee Stud, who sold brilliant filly Rostova at last year’s sale. Surprises on the Sire Tracker Tuesday, 24 February 2009 Last weekend at Caulfield we saw two stallion prospects take the quantum leap to the top of the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker, but they were not the two most people were expecting. Port Vell Provides Premier Upd Monday, 23 February 2009 The famous gold, black and red colours of Cox Plate hero El Segundo featured at Bendigo on Sunday aboard another promising Colin Little trained son of Pins in Port Vell, whose brother will be offered at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale next week. Mossman Filly Flies for Prime Monday, 23 February 2009 Joe O’Neill’s Prime Thoroughbreds have been enjoying a winning run this month, the prominent blue, white and red colours carried to victory at the Gold Coast on Saturday by runaway debut winner Our Moscato, while at Cheltenham first starter Danseda finished a close second in the open juvenile event. Conquering Tasmania Now for th Sunday, 22 February 2009 With the stock market in freefall, more than a few highflyers would be envious of the $13,000 a week Tasmania’s star galloper Conquering has returned owner-trainer Charlie Goggin over the past seven months. Marchelle Belle Captures Tassi Sunday, 22 February 2009 Quality Anabaa (USA) filly Marchelle Belle maintained her unbeaten winning streak this preparation when she took out the listed Tasmanian Oaks at Launceston on Sunday afternoon. Another Eye Catching Juvenile Sunday, 22 February 2009 Darley’s Exceed and Excel might have won the Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes with Reward for Effort on Saturday, but Vinery Stud’s More Than Ready (USA) maintains a narrow lead on the two year-old sires list by earnings and added a new winner to his tally on Sunday when Common Interest bolted in at Bendigo over 1000 metres carrying the prominent colours of Blue Sky Thoroughbreds. Aussie Winners in South Africa Sunday, 22 February 2009 Aussie bred horses scored a double at Turffontein on Saturday with Usambara and Do It Like Dane, while Hurricane Silver posted his seventh win at Kenilworth. Stakes Double for Carnegie Saturday, 21 February 2009 It was a red-letter day at Rosehill Gardens for Darley Stud’s much maligned stallion Carnegie (Ire) with the ultra-consistent Vision and Power crediting his sire with his 16th stakes-winner in the $100,000 Listed Schweppes Parramatta Cup (2000m), providing a perfect prelude to Carnegie’s champion daughter Tuesday Joy making an exciting return to the racetrack in the $250,000 Group 2 Winning Edge Presentations Classic (Apollo Stakes) (1400m). Swiss Ace Leads Stakes Double Saturday, 21 February 2009 Brilliant Queensland sprinter Swiss Ace was sent to the post unfancied in the Group One MRC Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield on Saturday, but returned a winner and as a four year-old stallion will have his stud future assured with a sprint victory at the highest level. Adelaide Stakes of Interest Saturday, 21 February 2009 The Cheltenham meeting in Adelaide on Saturday featured a couple of Black Type events won by promising three year-olds in Pricked, owned by Patinack Farm and Cardinal Virtue, owned by Darley. Theseo Flawless in St George S Saturday, 21 February 2009 The remarkable rise of Theseo to the top echelon of Australia’s weight for age performers was again underscored by his flawless performance in Saturday’s $200,000 Group 2 Pure Blonde St George Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield. Another Smart 2YO Winner for E Saturday, 21 February 2009 The Gary Portelli trained Encosta de Lago colt Romanus made a good impression at Rosehill on Saturday when surging home late for a stylish win in the open juvenile event over 1200 metres. Hat-Trick for Typhoon Tracy Saturday, 21 February 2009 Brilliant Red Ransom (USA) filly Typhoon Tracy remained unbeaten in posting her third straight win in the open fillies event over 1200 metres at Moonee Valley on Friday night. Debut Win for Blue-Blood Anaba Friday, 20 February 2009 Blue-blooded Anabaa (USA) two year-old filly Avenue, a full sister to dual Group One winner Virage de Fortune, made an impressive debut when she led throughout to score by more than two lengths over 1000 metres at Moonee Valley on Friday evening. 2008 Covering Statistics - Sir Friday, 20 February 2009 The modern thoroughbred descends from three foundation sires – The Godolphin Arabian, The Byerley Turk and The Darley Arabian – and like Sheikh Mohammed’s massive global bloodstock empire that has taken his name, the Darley Arabian is by far the dominant force in figures compiled by Australian Studbook Keeper, Michael Ford. I Want to Buy…. Friday, 20 February 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and the focus this week is on the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (March 1- 4), where we will attempt to highlight five yearlings that ON PAPER at least, appeal as being suitable for a specific goal and this week we’re looking for a VOBIS qualified horse to have some fun with. Merlene de Lago Back With a Wi Friday, 20 February 2009 Unbeaten in South Africa last season at two when bolting in at her only three starts, star Encosta de Lago filly Merlene de Lago was seen back in action overnight at Vaal where she scored a soft three length win. Stylish Debut Win for Encosta Thursday, 19 February 2009 Encosta de Lago featured at the Canterbury night meeting on Thursday when two year-old filly We Betcha scored an easy debut win over 1100 metres. Best On Breeding Thursday, 19 February 2009 Past the half-way mark of the season, Australia’s reigning champion stallion Encosta de Lago is still chasing his first juvenile winner of the season. Thorn Lake Blitzes Rivals Thursday, 19 February 2009 Three year-old Thorn Park gelding Thorn Lake was the talk of Ballarat on Thursday when he bolted in to win his maiden on debut by a widening six lengths. Yarraman Return to Premier Thursday, 19 February 2009 Yarraman Park will return to the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale this year for the first time since 2004 when they sold Group Three winner Belmonte, venturing south from the Hunter Valley with a quality draft of six yearlings. Sire Prospects Contest Blue Di Thursday, 19 February 2009 The Breednet Sire Prospect Tacker has the potential for some major changes this weekend with the running of the Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes and Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield this Saturday. Banana Man Chases Further Cups Wednesday, 18 February 2009 Country cups king Banana Man added more silverware to the trophy case at Mornington on Wednesday with a hard fought win in the $200,000 Listed T’Gallant Mornington Cup (2400m). Testa Rossa Gelding Opens Stak Wednesday, 18 February 2009 Bond Street has made almost as many appearance in the sales ring as he has the racetrack in recent years, however he repaid the faith of trainer Rick Harrison when earning his first stakes-success in Wednesday’s $80,000 Tabcorp Hareeba Stakes (1200m) at Mornington. First Command Does it Again Wednesday, 18 February 2009 A seven length winner at Ballarat on February 4, the Lee Freedman trained three year-old First Command proved that was no fluke when he bolted in by four at Mornington on Wednesday in a Ratings 68 event over 1000 metres. Patinack Farm Support Red Cros Wednesday, 18 February 2009 Patinack Farm has joined the appeal to aid those affected by the devastating Victorian bushfires and is asking breeders to bid on nominations to one of their three foundation stallions with all proceeds directed to The Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal. I Want to Buy Tassie! Wednesday, 18 February 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and while the focus is on the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (March 1- 4), we’ve decided to take a sidestep and take a look at the Tasmanian Magic Millions, which will be on next week on Monday Feb 23 and Tuesday Feb 24. I Want to Buy…. Savoire Vivre Wednesday, 18 February 2009 A short and sweet sale of 200 lots, the 2009 Tasmanian MM Yearling Sale features the progeny of nearly 70 different sires with the biggest draft of 39 youngsters by leading Tasmanian based sire Savoire Vivre (GB). Floats needed for fire affecte Tuesday, 17 February 2009 There are many horses in the Kinglake district who can't be moved due to a shortage of floats. Blue Diamond Sale Mail Availab Tuesday, 17 February 2009 The barrier draw for the Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield this Saturday has seen star filly Rostova firm in the market after she drew gate six, while archrival Real Saga will jump from barrier 11 in a field where eight of the 13 runners were sold by Sydney based auction house Inglis. Stars of Tomorrow – Who Are Th Tuesday, 17 February 2009 The Australasian sales season is in full swing and our Stars of Tomorrow series focusing on yearling photos of successful racehorses will this week feature the trifecta from one of our stakes races over the weekend, plus a young horse destined for Black Type. Bidding Opens on Coolmore Bush Monday, 16 February 2009 There has been a keen response on the first day of bidding on five nominations to Coolmore sires with all proceeds to be given to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Catbird Double in Hong Kong Monday, 16 February 2009 Former Yarraman Park based sire Catbird has always enjoyed plenty of success in Hong Kong and featured on Sunday at Sha Tin with a winning double courtesy of Danzulu and Express Win. More Like Viking Legend Monday, 16 February 2009 The win of smart Gai Waterhouse trained colt Viking Legend at Moonee Valley on Saturday will have been greeted with great enthusiasm by supporters of his sire Elvstroem, whose popularity will be a key factor in the performance of the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale where he has 53 youngsters catalogued for sale. Riverslea Make Inroads at MM P Monday, 16 February 2009 WA based vendors dominated at the 2009 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale last week, but NSW based Riverslea Farm made some big inroads into what has been until now a tough market for interstate vendors to crack. Fastnet Rock Leads Perth MM Si Monday, 16 February 2009 Young Coolmore based stallion Fastnet Rock was the leading sire by average at the 2009 Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale with three youngsters averaging $74,000, while Arrowfield’s Snitzel took the honours among the first season horses with four averaging $57,375. Apache Cat Claims Seventh Grou Sunday, 15 February 2009 Apache Cat is back at the top of his game judging by his demoralising 3-length romp in Saturday’s $400,000 Group I Pulse Pharmacy Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday, in a timely update for his half-sister who is to be offered at the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. Jack Blows Them Away in Royal Saturday, 14 February 2009 Youthful Jack is making believers out of his most strident critics following another scintillating performance in Saturday’s $150,000 Group 2 McGrath Estate Agents Royal Sovereign Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. Hot Danish Makes Triumphant Re Saturday, 14 February 2009 February 14 - Reunited with regular partner Tim Clark, crowd favourite Hot Danish overcame driving rain and a determined Belong To Many to land Saturday’s $150,000 Group 2 Breeders Classic (1200m) at Randwick. New Stakes-Winner for Magic Al Saturday, 14 February 2009 Grey skies and a track rated a slow six were not enough to dampen the turn of foot showed by Magic Albert three year-old Marchinski, who zoomed clear to win the Group Three AJC Frederick Clissold Stakes by nearly two lengths at Randwick on Saturday. Encosta 3YO on Track for AJC D Saturday, 14 February 2009 Quality Encosta de Lago three year-old Pre Eminence showed his class when proving too good in the Group Two MVRC Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Stakes Double for Patinack Far Saturday, 14 February 2009 General Nediym posted a new stakes-winner at Cheltenham on Saturday when the Patinack Farm owned filly Pergram did best in a driving finish to win the Listed SAJC Sky Blue Queen Adelaide Stakes over 1000 metres. Tickets Stamps His Class In Ca Saturday, 14 February 2009 Two royally related colts fought out the finish of Saturday’s $100,000 Listed Canonbury Stakes (1100m) at Randwick with the Redoute’s Choice debutant Tickets overpowering Redoute’s Choice’s half-brother Manhattan Rain. Coolmore Bushfire AUCTION RULE Friday, 13 February 2009 Victorian Bushfire Stallion Nomination AUCTION RULES (All proceeds to go to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal). Sire Tracker Action This Weeke Friday, 13 February 2009 Boom Encosta de Lago colt Von Costa de Hero had a throw at the Group One wicket last Sunday in the Group One MRC CF Orr Stakes and came up short in finishing fifth and this weekend another blue-blood will have a crack at Group One glory with Redoute’s Choice colt Time Thief an acceptor in the Group One MVRC Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley over 1200 metres. I Want to Buy…. Friday, 13 February 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and the focus this week is on the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale (March 1- 4), where we will attempt to highlight five yearlings that ON PAPER at least, appeal as being suitable for a specific goal and this week we’re looking for a Blue Diamond contender. Real Saga Shoots to Top of the Friday, 13 February 2009 Unbeaten Tale of the Cat (USA) colt Real Saga has taken over at the top of the Arrowfield Stud sponsored Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 after scoring a dominant three length win in the Group Three MRC Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield last Sunday. Best On Breeding Thursday, 12 February 2009 Former grand racemare Staging has the opportunity for a stakes double at Randwick on Saturday when her 2yo Redoute’s Choice colt, Tickets, makes his racetrack debut in the $100,000 Listed Canonbury Stakes (1100m) and Golden Rose (G2) hero Duporth makes his 2009 bow in the $150,000 Group 2 Royal Sovereign Stakes (1200m). Debut Win for Record Priced MT Thursday, 12 February 2009 Vinery Stud’s More Than Ready (USA) hit new heights of popularity at the yearling sales last year with a new record price for his progeny established by a filly from stakes-winner Regrowth who made a winning debut at Ballarat on Wednesday under the name of Colour. Fastnet Rock Australia’s Busie Wednesday, 11 February 2009 Figures released by Michael Ford, Keeper of the Australian Stud Book, show that Thoroughbred coverings for 2008 will be around 26,100 mares with Fastnet Rock (pictured) the busiest of all stallions last spring covering 248 mares at Coolmore in the Hunter Valley. Metro Treble for Tale of the C Wednesday, 11 February 2009 Tale of the Cat (USA) has been enjoying a very good season and posted three metropolitan winners on Wednesday with wins for Nine Tales (Sandown), Visit the Queen (Warwick Farm) and juvenile debut winner Comparison (Ascot). Record Priced Anabaa Filly Mak Wednesday, 11 February 2009 Talented Anabaa (USA) filly Marchelle Belle maintained her perfect record this preparation when she posted her fourth consecutive win at Sandown on Wednesday for the Lee Freedman stable. General Filly Wins for Storm Wednesday, 11 February 2009 General Nediym posted a new metropolitan juvenile winner at Warwick Farm on Wednesday when the Storm Thoroughbreds colours were carried to victory aboard the John O’Shea trained filly Military Gal. Lord Monty Continues Prime Win Wednesday, 11 February 2009 In-form four year-old Lord Monty made it back-to-back wins when scoring a narrow victory in the $80,000 Sale Quality on Monday carrying the well-known colours of Prime Thoroughbreds. Stars of Tomorrow – Who Are Th Wednesday, 11 February 2009 The Australasian sales season is in full swing and our Stars of Tomorrow series focusing on yearling photos of successful racehorses will this week feature three winners from the weekend in Sydney and Melbourne, plus one rising star from Hong Kong that saluted at Sha Tin on Sunday. Leading Sires at Classic Tuesday, 10 February 2009 At the conclusion of the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, Vinery Stud based Testa Rossa emerged as the leading sire by average with three youngsters averaging $59,000, not a bad figure from a sale that averaged $26,557. Patinack Dominate Classic Buye Tuesday, 10 February 2009 Nathan Tinkler’s Patinack Farm was the leading buyer at the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale securing 16 lots for $888,500 including the sale-topper. Widden Number One at Classic Tuesday, 10 February 2009 Widden Stud were the number one vendor at the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale by aggregate selling 26 youngsters for $977,500, while Kitchwin Hills led the vendors by average selling five at an average $67,100. Patinack Purchase Top Seller o Monday, 9 February 2009 Not even a spending spree from Patinack Farm could arrest the decline in trade on day two of the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale with the clearance rate slumping to 71%. Clean Sweep For Homebreds On H Monday, 9 February 2009 The Darren Weir-trained Gotta Keep Cool earned his biggest payday in Monday’s $400,000 Group 3 AAMI Hobart Cup (2200m), crediting his trainer with the third success in the last four years. Red Arrow Wins in US Again Monday, 9 February 2009 Australian bred Red Ransom (USA) entire Red Arrow made it back-to-back wins at Santa Anita when scoring by three-quarters of a length over six and a half furlongs in an allowance race on Sunday. Gai’s Bluebloods Trial in Styl Monday, 9 February 2009 Boom filly More Joyous and superstar colt Northern Meteor both looked in good order at Randwick on Monday as they strode away to score impressive wins in their respective barrier trials. Aussie Up and Comers in Hong K Monday, 9 February 2009 There were some interesting results at Sha Tin on Sunday with wins for promising Aussie bred four year-olds in Dream Team, Happy Zero, Lucky Quality and Dynamic Blitz, who won by more than six lengths. Maldivian Back With A Bang Sunday, 8 February 2009 Reigning Cox Plate hero Maldivian had not won first up in five previous attempts but few were surprised when the Zabeel gelding fought on tenaciously to land a Group 1 laden $400,000 Group 1 Sportingbet Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Red Element Oakleigh Plate Bou Sunday, 8 February 2009 Royally-bred Red Element further enhanced his stallion potential with a battling victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Listed Menere’s BMW Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield. Rostova Stays Perfect Heading Sunday, 8 February 2009 The Steve Richards-trained Rostova kept her record at a perfect three for three with another dominant performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Arrowfield Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) for fillies at Caulfield on Sunday. Real Saga Rolls Melbourne Colt Sunday, 8 February 2009 Brilliant Tale of the Cat (USA) juvenile Real Saga took his best Sydney form to Melbourne on Sunday for the Group Three MRC Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield and emerged victorious, charging home to win in a dominant performance and earning high praise from his trainer John Hawkes, who declared the colt – ‘the ultimate two year-old’. Group Three Victory for Anneso Sunday, 8 February 2009 Six year-old Rubiton mare Annesong claimed a valuable Group Three victory in the MRC Hyderabad RC Stakes at Caulfield on Sunday, finishing doggedly down the middle of the track to score by the best part of a length. Nicconi Claims First Stakes Su Sunday, 8 February 2009 Progressive 3yo Nicconi remains on track for the Group 1 Cadbury Guineas after dispatching a quality field in Sunday’s $100,000 Listed Wellington RC Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Another Stakes Success for Bol Sunday, 8 February 2009 The Kentucky Derby aspirations of Friesan Fire remain well and truly alive after the AP Indy colt strolled home in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade 3 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds. Brilliant Fresh Win for Arms W Sunday, 8 February 2009 Smart Encosta de Lago filly Arms Wide Open put her problems behind her when resuming from a spell with a powerful win at Caulfield on Sunday over 1200 metres. Intriguing Winners for Fupeg Sunday, 8 February 2009 Haradasun's sire Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) featured with a couple of interesting winners on Saturday for prominent owners Tony Santic and Nathan Tinkler. Choisir Winners Continue to Fl Sunday, 8 February 2009 Former champion sprinter Choisir is the leading third crop sire in Australia this season by individual winners with 58 on the tally including metropolitan winners Beaucoup at Rosehill on Saturday and Ambassador at Randwick on Friday. Sequinella Resumes in Style Sunday, 8 February 2009 Talented Catbird mare Sequinella resumed from a spell with an exciting all the way win in the Ratings 86 event for fillies and mares over 1400 metres at Rosehill on Saturday. Further Stakes Success for Tar Saturday, 7 February 2009 Neville Parnham’s money making machine Tarzi was only the punters sixth choice in Saturday’s 7-horse Listed Jim Kidd Sports Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot but he won like a short-priced favourite, much to the surprise of his delighted trainer. Fleet Footed Burdekin Blues Ca Saturday, 7 February 2009 While his flood-bound owner Tom Sheahan watched from his home town of Ingham, Burdekin Blues, a 4yo gelding that had yet to race in stakes company, blew away some of the best Sydney could muster in Saturday’s $200,000 Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m) at a blazingly hot Rosehill. New Kiwi Stakes-Winner from Au Friday, 6 February 2009 Talented Van Nistelrooy (USA) mare Princess Annaliese broke through for her first Black Type success when she flew home from near last to take the Listed First Sovereign Trust Breeders Stakes over 1600 metres at Tauherenikau in New Zealand on Friday. Smart Win for Bel Esprit Half- Friday, 6 February 2009 The Gai Waterhouse trained Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) colt Hashasan ran up to what he’d previously shown in trackwork when powering home for a dominant two and a half length win over 1400 metres at Randwick on Friday. I Want to Buy.... Friday, 6 February 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and the focus this week is on the 2009 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale (Feb 11, 12 & 13) next week, where we will attempt to highlight five yearlings that ON PAPER at least, appeal as being suitable for a specific goal and this week we’re looking for the next superstar from the West. Caulfield Card Can Spark Sire Friday, 6 February 2009 A crackerjack program at Caulfield on Sunday could spark some movement in the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker with one boom colt trying for his first Group One victory, a couple of smart three year-olds laying claim to the Australian Guineas and several juvenile colts out to improve their standing for the Group One MRC Blue Diamond Stakes. Guineas Colts at Classic Friday, 6 February 2009 The Guineas success of Inglis Classic graduates such as Whobegotyou, Tell a Tale, God’s Own and company has prompted one breeder to nominate their Classic colt as a Guineas prospect so we decided to highlight this one and look for a few more. Another Aussie Double at Vaal Friday, 6 February 2009 Aussie bred gallopers again posted a double at Vaal in South Africa on Thursday with wins for Giant’s Bounty and Fuzzy Cuzzy, whose half-sister by Snippetson is entered in the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale starting on Sunday. Best On Breeding Thursday, 5 February 2009 The colts and geldings division of Sunday’s Group 3 Arrowfield Stud Blue Diamond Prelude shapes as the most intriguing race for juveniles this season. Orr Stakes Meeting to Sunday Thursday, 5 February 2009 The Sportingbet CF Orr Stakes meeting will now be held on Sunday after RVL and the Melbourne Racing Club decided not to race on Saturday due to predicted temperatures in the mid 40s for Victoria. Maiden Win for Royally Bred Co Thursday, 5 February 2009 Highly rated three year-old colt Coubertin, the half-brother by Redoute’s Choice to champion gallopers Elvstroem and Haradasun, cast off maiden status at Seymour on Thursday when he strode clear to win by nearly two lengths. Value for Money - Magic Albert Thursday, 5 February 2009 Yarraman Park based Magic Albert is the most represented of the proven sires at the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale and with close to 40 winners this season of $1,2million in prizemoney, he is both a reliable and affordable commodity for yearling buyers so it’s well worth taking a look at some of his youngsters. Redoute's Choice 3yo's Open Th Wednesday, 4 February 2009 Redoute’s Choice had two impressive maiden winners on Wednesday that came from opposite ends of the price spectrum. First Commands Rivals Wednesday, 4 February 2009 Three year-old Commands gelding First Command dished a out a galloping lesson at Ballarat on Wednesday, thrashing his rivals in the 1100 metre maiden to win by seven lengths. Aussie Winners at Vaal Wednesday, 4 February 2009 Two Aussie bred winners featured at Vaal in South Africa on Tuesday in Da Vinci’s Legacy and the impressive Dan de Lago, who bolted in by four lengths. Stars of Tomorrow – Who Are Th Wednesday, 4 February 2009 The Australasian sales season is in full swing and our Stars of Tomorrow series focusing on yearling photos of successful racehorses features two stakes-winners from the weekend and two horses that will hopefully be winning stakes races sooner rather than later. Southern Cross Breeders Look t Wednesday, 4 February 2009 February 4 - Smart stakes-winning Choisir filly Sara’s Choice was snapped up from the Southern Cross Breeders draft at the 2007 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for just $25,000, so when the Southern Cross team arrive in Sydney their 2009 Classic draft will be a must see for those starting inspections on Thursday morning. Redoute’s Choice Filly Impress Tuesday, 3 February 2009 Redoute’s Choice filly Melito made a good impression at her first public barrier trial at Rosehill on Tuesday morning when she skipped away to win by six lengths in quick time for the 900 metres. Phelan Ready Half-Sister a Cla Tuesday, 3 February 2009 Kitchwin Hills recently had the honour of selling Phelan Ready, winner of the recent Magic Millions Two Year Old Classic and his half-sister by General Nediym is a highlight of their draft for the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale starting this Sunday, so to see this lovely filly read on. Sebring Farewell – Dream and B Monday, 2 February 2009 The last chapter in the racing career of Champion Two Year Old and Golden Slipper winner Sebring was played out at Tulloch Lodge on Sunday when an adoring crowd of owners and fans said goodbye to the handsome chestnut colt for the last time. Inspiration Bounces Back Monday, 2 February 2009 Flying Spur gelding Inspiration scored a surprise win in the Group One HK International Sprint back in December and recaptured that form when taking out the Centenary Sprint Cup HK Gr 1 at Sha Tin on Sunday. South African Action Monday, 2 February 2009 Action in South Africa from the weekend included a Group One placing for an Aussie bred, a catalogue update for an Inglis Premier entry and an impressive win for $40,000 Southern Cross Breeders graduate. Willow Park Encosta Quinella Sunday, 1 February 2009 Smart Encosta de Lago four year-olds Largo Lad and Road to Rock indicated they will be in for good autumn carnivals when they powered home to run the quinella in the open sprint at Flemington on Saturday. Bhutane Dane Back in Form Sunday, 1 February 2009 Winner of the Listed STC Heritage Stakes last spring, smart Danehill DAncer (IRE) gelding Bhutane Dane bounced back to top form with a strong win at Rosehill on Saturday.