Each week, ‘Sectionally Speaking’ has a look at the ratings that sit alongside the future of our breeding stock.
October 16th 2024
There was plenty of juvenile action at the trials on both sides of the Tasman as Lucky Vega (Ire) produced another trial winner and a well-bred daughter of I Am Invincible showed she had no issues with a Heavy track at Warwick Farm. Several others turned heads despite the wet weather.
October 16th 2024
Australia and New Zealand's leading thoroughbred pedigree provider Arion Pedigrees announced today that it will not be recognising the recent upgrades to Group 1 status of The Everest and The All-Star Mile. We had a chat to Managing Director Kyla Johnston as to the reasons behind this decision.
October 15th 2024
Around 150 juveniles are due to make their way through the ring at Inglis' Riverside Stables on Tuesday. We had a chat with Sebastian Hutch, Inglis Bloodstock CEO about his expectations on the eve of the sale.
October 15th 2024
“Broadening opportunities for young riders” is the catchphrase as Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) and Pony Club Australia (PCA) again combine to promote riding to young people across the country.
October 15th 2024
Purchased for NZ$70,000 at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Sale, Here to Shock (NZ) (Shocking) has pushed his earnings beyond $1.9 million after his recent victory in the $1.5 million Alan Brown S. at Rosehill. Racing in Slade Bloodstock’s colours, the 7-year-old gelding claimed his 11th win. Here to Shock is now set to target the $3 million Big Dance at Randwick.
October 15th 2024
As we edge closer to Hong Kong's big international race day in mid-December the quality of the racing at Sha Tin is improving and there were some very nice winners at Sunday's meeting, including an impressive first up performance by the classy Galaxy Patch (Wandjina).
October 15th 2024
Racing in the Te Akau-Fortuna colours, Bellatrix Star (Star Witness) was one of the impressive stakes winners at Caulfield on Saturday; strutting around the parade ring as though she owned it before recording a dominant victory in the G2 Schillaci S. We had a chat with Rob Dunnett, breeder of the exciting filly who has won five of her nine starts.
October 14th 2024