Yulong joins syndicate of Marsh-trained NZ filly Well Written
Yulong has purchased a 50 percent share in outstanding New Zealand prospect Well Written with welcome news that she will remain in the care of Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh for […]
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Dwyer eyes Royal Ascot prize with Tatts purchase Skiathos
Henry Dwyer has bought three European horses at Tattersalls this week, with a lightly raced son of Wootton Bassett the latest horse who will eventually join his Ballarat stable.
Derby destiny – Godolphin on brink of turning blue blood into Classic glory
Godolphin’s quest for a Victoria Derby triumph rests with Observer and Options, two colts who carry the hopes of finally ending the global powerhouse’s enduring drought in the famous race.
‘Horse first, catalogue second’ – How George Smith revolutionised Australian bloodstock
George Smith, who died this week aged 91, left an indelible mark on the Australian thoroughbred industry. Matt Stewart reflects on the life of a man of very humble origins whose astute eye for a potential champion underwrote the success of some of Australian biggest trainers.
Share sale values top US sire Not This Time at US$150 million
Hill ‘n’ Dale’s John Sikura paid US$3 million for a 2 per cent share in top-class US stallion Not This Time, a son of the late Giant’s Causeway, at the Keeneland Championship Sale in California.
Matt Laurie the latest Aussie to get on the board at Tatts
Group 1-winning trainer Matt Laurie has joined in the buying action during the third session of the UK Autumn Horses in Training Sale at Newmarket.
Vin Cox’s next move: Star Thoroughbreds secures former Yulong boss in key bloodstock role
Vin Cox, who departed Yulong earlier this year, will fulfil a key bloodstock advisory role for syndicator Star Thoroughbreds.
Thrice the appetite – Waterhouse-Bott in Tattersalls triple play
Three sons of Wootton Bassett fit the bill for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale at Newmarket, while Annabel Neasham uncovered her Cups horse for 2026.
Run The Numbers – Plate quinella creates more history for Fastnet Rock
Just months after his death, Fastnet Rock continues to create history with a first sire quinella in the Cox Plate in 77 years. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at the recent record of sires with the first two home in Australian Group 1 races.
Aussies active at Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale on day one
Trainers Ciaron Maher, Chris Waller and Henry Dwyer have all addied European prospects to their stables during the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale at Newmarket.
Dwyer eyes Royal Ascot prize with Tatts purchase Skiathos
Henry Dwyer has bought three European horses at Tattersalls this week, with a lightly raced son of Wootton Bassett the latest horse who will eventually join his Ballarat stable.
Derby destiny – Godolphin on brink of turning blue blood into Classic glory
Godolphin’s quest for a Victoria Derby triumph rests with Observer and Options, two colts who carry the hopes of finally ending the global powerhouse’s enduring drought in the famous race.
‘Horse first, catalogue second’ – How George Smith revolutionised Australian bloodstock
George Smith, who died this week aged 91, left an indelible mark on the Australian thoroughbred industry. Matt Stewart reflects on the life of a man of very humble origins whose astute eye for a potential champion underwrote the success of some of Australian biggest trainers.
Share sale values top US sire Not This Time at US$150 million
Hill ‘n’ Dale’s John Sikura paid US$3 million for a 2 per cent share in top-class US stallion Not This Time, a son of the late Giant’s Causeway, at the Keeneland Championship Sale in California.
Matt Laurie the latest Aussie to get on the board at Tatts
Group 1-winning trainer Matt Laurie has joined in the buying action during the third session of the UK Autumn Horses in Training Sale at Newmarket.
Vin Cox’s next move: Star Thoroughbreds secures former Yulong boss in key bloodstock role
Vin Cox, who departed Yulong earlier this year, will fulfil a key bloodstock advisory role for syndicator Star Thoroughbreds.
Thrice the appetite – Waterhouse-Bott in Tattersalls triple play
Three sons of Wootton Bassett fit the bill for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale at Newmarket, while Annabel Neasham uncovered her Cups horse for 2026.
Run The Numbers – Plate quinella creates more history for Fastnet Rock
Just months after his death, Fastnet Rock continues to create history with a first sire quinella in the Cox Plate in 77 years. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at the recent record of sires with the first two home in Australian Group 1 races.
Aussies active at Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale on day one
Trainers Ciaron Maher, Chris Waller and Henry Dwyer have all addied European prospects to their stables during the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale at Newmarket.
