Payne daring to dream after Proxima Dea’s ‘special’ Oaks win
Proxima Dea had every right to falter at the 2500m staying distance of the VRC Oaks but her superior staying qualities have her veteran trainer David Payne pondering a Melbourne Cup.
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🔒 🔒 From Elite to liquidation – Syndication company collapses
NSW syndicator Elite Thoroughbreds has gone into liquidation, with documentation showing unsecured creditors, including Inglis and Magic Millions, are owed over $400,000 and owners potentially left out of pocket.
Chris Waller fined $50,000 and Asterix scratched from Melbourne Cup after race-day treatment
Racing Victoria stewards have ordered the Melbourne Cup scratching of the Chris Waller-trained Asterix because of a breach of race-day treatment rules,. resulting in a $50,000 fine for the champion trainer.
Ryan stood down, vet embroiled as stewards adjourn DPO inquiry
Nick Ryan did not attend Monday's stewards inquiry, forcing its adjournment, as Racing Victoria officials also heard evidence from veterinarian Dr Luke Campbell following the discovery of syringes containing a prohibited substance at the trainer's Flemington stables on Saturday.
Rowe On Monday – Hatton savours Derby victory as Kieran and Tom Moore complete rare family double
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Ross Hatton's reveals his broodmare band of 30 at his South Australian farm includes Rose Memory and Seracena, who are the dams of first and second in this year's Victoria Derby, while Kieran and Tom Moore are enjoying their rare Derby connection and Louis Mihalyka says Militarize has proven to be a good moneyspinner despite his infertility.
Sky’s the limit for Golden Eagle winner amid Sheza Alibi’s horror show
Golden Eagle favourite Sheza Alibi was stuck behind horses with nowhere to go, but her unfortunate luck was to the benefit of high-class sprinter-miler Skyhook who clinched a breakthrough Group 1 win on Saturday.
Vinery secures controlling interest in Warwoven as Kia Ora keeps its stake
Vinery Stud has agreed to buy a controlling interest in Bjorn Baker-trained Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas winner Warwoven, who will stand at the farm on retirement. Breeder Kia Ora Stud, a Vinery shareholder, keeps its interest and the colt is set to race on in the autumn.
🔒 🔒 Laurel Oak full of hope for Coolmore upset with Marffiano
Louis Mihalyka has a longshot chance of winning the Coolmore Stud Stakes, but the Laurel Oak Bloodstock principal believes his Home Affairs three-year-old Marffiano is capable of causing an upset.
No buyer for Sandblom’s Primetime Emmy at Breeders’ Cup Championship Sale
Australian breeder Matthew Sandblom will remain the sole owner of Extreme Choice filly Primetime Emmy when she runs at the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland this weekend after a share in the two-year-old failed to meet the reserve.
Maher to the fore at Tatts with Tyrrhenian Thunder purchase
Trainer Ciaron Maher's team topped day three of the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale with 600,000-guinea juvenile Tyrrhenian Thunder, then paid 375,000 guineas for stayer Organ, who will ship straight to Australia.
