Saturday sees the biggest day in Virginia racing with the running of the international Arlington Million Stakes and Beverley D Stakes at Colonial Downs, in the âFestival of Racing.â And can Godolphinâs US based Irishman Brendan Walshe make it back-to-back âMillionsâ with Santin stepping up to the traditional Arlington Million… Read More »
âI feel like they actually relate to me, and the same second chance that they’re given and I feel like I’m getting.â said inmate Joel Kuck on the benefits of working with former racehorses. Joel is just another story of the medium security Wallkill Correctional Facility in New York, that… Read More »
Pony Racing is up and going across the nation with the first of the National Pony Racing Series to be conducted at Brisbaneâs Eagle Farm Racecourse on Saturday 12 August. Staged under the banner of the Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) and Pony Club Australia (PCA), its TIC Chief Executive Officer… Read More »
Itâs the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes, and itâs the Epsom Derby one-two Auguste Rodin and King of Steel who have staged a duelling Betr wagering war. With both swapping favouritism since betting opened, its the Epsom and Irish Derby hero Auguste Rodin who is the $3.40 Betr… Read More »
Well, Royal Ascot is about the Majestyâs taking home the King George V trophy, Frankie Dettori with another Ascot Gold Cup, but itâs also about Royal Ascot Fashion heroine Iola Gilder. Winner of the Royal Ascot Fashion Design âCup,â the 15 year-old Iola Gilder had highly impressed judges with the… Read More »
âIt takes âspeed and gutsâ to win the Group 1 Blue Diamond,â says Twin Hill Stud who this season stand the super-slick juvenile hero Daumier who defeated Jacquinot all three times. âIn being on the board in the Gr1 Golden Slipper and Gr1 Inglis Sires, this 26 November foal won… Read More »
With news that the new King Charles III Stakes will be run annually at Royal Randwick, it was the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes that broke the World Pool race turnover at Royal Ascot. The inaugural $5m King Charles III Stakes will be run at The Everest Carnival on Saturday,… Read More »
What a magnificent record the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes has, with Coolangatta to the sixth race winner that can go onto claim the Kingâs Stand Stakes of 5 furlongs at Royal Ascot. In coming off a last start victory in the Black Caviar Lightning of 1000m at Flemington, she is… Read More »
It’s June, and inaugural BASET Thoroughbred Endeavour Award has been made to Grace McBeath, a talented young equestrian from New South Wales, Australia. âI am really thankful for this amazing opportunity and I look forward to expanding my knowledge internationally,â said Grace. âThis is a huge change for a girl… Read More »
Is it history in the making, with Japan and Hong Kong trained horses being first, second, third, fourth and equal fifth in the June issue of the Longines Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings. In fact, the 2022 Japan Horse of The Year in Equinox still holds his top 129 Ranking from… Read More »
Just seven months since opening its doors Kick Up will be staging its first workshop on this Friday 9 June at 12noon, in the Royal Randwick Racecourse Owners Pavilion. âSince the launch of Kick Up in November 2022, we have been inundated with requests to help from those within our… Read More »
âA true titan of Australian racing, âCrewieâ stands as a symbol of dedication having devoted his life to the thoroughbred,â voiced the Australian Stud & Stable Awards for 2023. âIn celebrating a remarkable 70-year milestone marked by commitment and passion,â the 86 year-old John âCrewieâ Brady is recipient of the… Read More »
For those âyoungâunsâ wishing to step-up in the Thoroughbred industry then its free admission for all those 36 and under to join the TBA Next Crop in your home state. âThoroughbred Breeders Australia believe there is a chance to create a network where young people who are already in the… Read More »
Itâs the month of May in the Hunter Valley, the Season of Giving, and its Julianne Christopher who has been awarded Administrator of The Year by the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders In receiving the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association Employee of The Year Administration Award for 2023 Julianne was formally the HTBA… Read More »
In being a first, next yearâs 33rd Olympic Games in Paris will recognise all Thoroughbreds competing in the Equestrian disciplines of dressage, show jumping and eventing. Now recognised in the starting lists and results, all retired Thoroughbred racehorses competing were listed only as âbreeding unknownâ in past Olympic Games and… Read More »
âWherever your horse ends up, there should be a life after racing,â stated IFRA Chair Di Arbuthnot on the highly successful 7th International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses. Conducted with the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 14 February in Melbourne, Ms Arbuthnot expressed âin addition to the success achieved,… Read More »
Its round six of the Australian Turf Club Foundation, and incoming Chair Angela Belle McSweeney will be handing out $151,500 to racing and community-based charities. âWe are delighted to continue the work of the ATC Foundation in reaching many parts of NSW, and charities and organisations who share common values… Read More »
Yes, itâs an Asian white-wash of the April 2013 edition of the Longines Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings with Japan and Hong Kong having the top seven international rated horses. In fact, so dominant was Equinox in his 3½ length all-the-way victory in the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic that he was… Read More »
Itâs Anamoe whoâs at $2.50 with Betr for the $5m Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick, and heâll again be ridden by the Longines Worldâs Best Jockey in James McDonald. With Anamoe being on 59kg, heâll jump from Gate 8 of 13 runners for trainer James Cummings and Godolphin,… Read More »
âA good reputation does not just happen, it must be earnedâ that makes an extremely proud Milburn Creek Stud highly excited going into the Australian Easter Yearling Sale on 3, 4 April. With 16? high-quality yearlings by leading sires Snitzel, I Am Invincible, Exceed and Excel, Written Tycoon, Toronado, Zourstar… Read More »
