Jessica Owers

Total 39 Posts

How Matt Laurie's gamble on a first-season sire can turn into a massive Blue Diamond windfall

Matt Laurie's punt on a new sire to the Australian stallion ranks will pay off in spectacular style if Coleman can win the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.

Whittingham crunches the numbers as breeding venture takes shape

In tough times for the small-scale breeder, Adrian Whittingham‘s ambitions for his recently established Cross Park operation are firmly rooted in reality.

Star mares, OAMs and yearling sales - busy Begg attacks another autumn

Ahead of a busy autumn, Jessica Owers caught up with Grahame Begg to talk about his stable star Magic Time, the importance of good owners and how his father Neville’s OAM came as a complete surprise.

It’s Go time as NZ investors aim to match strides with racing powerhouse

The signs are already there of a transformation in the confidence of investors and owners in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry, according to leading syndicator Go Racing.

Affordability and opportunity underpins growth in Classic Sale

The profile of the Inglis Classic Sale has grown significantly over the past decade, but increased competition and market headwinds means the late-summer sale faces as many challenges as it does opportunities.

A glimmer of light emerges following dark times for South Australian racing

The South Australian racing industry is showing signs of recovery and a strategic plan has been implemented to build on that momentum.

Have horses, will travel - Williams leaves Newgate for Aussie adventure

Tony 'Tubba' Williams has ended his latest stint at Newgate Farm to travel a small team of racehorses throughout Australia.
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