It’s easy to see why sires are the center of attention regarding breeding. Compared to dams, sires have a far higher lifetime reproductive output. Although it’s not a given that a champion sire would produce another champion offspring, several of the sport’s most incredible horses have become notable sires whose talents have been passed down […]
Blue Diamond favourite Enthaar kicked off her Autumn campaign with a consummate performance, taking out the Group III MRC Chairman’s Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield last Saturday. The daughter of Written Tycoon did all she was supposed to do, railing beautifully and maintaining a comprehensive lead over her rivals. There are bigger things in store for […]
The 2015 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale reached great heights through three tremendous days of selling at Newmarket this week, as the Session I statistics hit seven year highs and Session II set more records. “As stated throughout the Inglis Easter marketing campaign a lot goes into realising a champion, but it is thanks our […]
Australian and international investors raised the competition on Day Two of the 2015 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, pushing the average price past $290,000 as the clearance rate continues to rise. “The diversity of buyers, sires and vendors represented at the top of the yearling market is a great indicator for the overall confidence in […]
Australian and international buyers locked horns on the opening day of the 2015 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale purchasing 132 of the region’s best yearlings at a great average of $291,667. “There has been an incredible buzz around the sale, and day one has certainly lived up to that,” said Inglis’ Managing Director Mark Webster. […]
Since the news broke on 4 February that Better Than Ready (BTR) is headed to Lyndhurst to commence his stud career, the interest in this Randwick record breaking high class speed horse has been astounding. Applications for share documents have been going out at an exciting rate. Judging by the response which extends even to […]
Four time Gr.1 winner All Too Hard and his first foals will highlight the Vinery Open days in August. The Champion 3yo’s initial book at Vinery last year included 18 Group 1 winners and the dams of 12 Group 1 winners. Several first crop foals will be on show when Vinery showcases its extensive roster of […]
Vinery Stud announced an outstanding roster of stallions for 2014 and made champion sire More Than Ready (USA) one of the most attractive stallions in the country. Sharing top honours on the roster this year are multiple Golden Slipper and Breeder’s Cup Juvenile producing sire More Than Ready and boom young sire All Too Hard, […]
Myboycharlie joined the elite team at Vinery when his filly Peggy Jean won the G1 ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Peggy Jean (2f Myboycharlie – Lady Of Love by Lago Delight) banked $670,000 for her connections with a half-length victory over Scratch Me Lucky (Snitzel) and Cornrow (Duporth). “We bypassed the Golden Slipper […]
FIORENTE, the Gai Waterhouse stallion who brought joy to the world when he attoned for his second in last year’s Melbourne Cup when he thundered to victory this year, is by Monsun, a now deceased German champion racehorse who has the opportunity in Europe of becoming a vehicle to strengthen the genetic structure of the […]
10 Major races at Del Mar this coming September
Del Mar Racetrack is unstoppable this summer season. As their first racing season is underway, many horse racing events have been scheduled on the racetrack. August alone holds many races that will satisfy a bettor and fan alike. However, many horse race fans and bettors are still looking for significant horse racing events for next […]
10 Surprising facts about The Test of the Champions
The Belmont Stakes, also known as the “The Test of the Champions,” is set to happen this coming June 10, 2023, at Belmont Park, Elmont, New York. The Test of the Champion is the final leg of the highly-coveted Triple Crown Series. Moreover, it is one of the most followed races competed by the fastest […]
Grand National 2023 favourites
On Saturday, 15 April, all eyes will be on Aintree near Liverpool, England. The Grand National takes place, and it’s an event that attracts a huge amount of interest worldwide. Can Noble Yeats make it two wins in a row? Let’s look at the likely winners for 2023. Noble Yeats The Grand National regularly produces […]
