Run The Numbers – Bjorn’s babies shine as Gai and Adrian's juvenile fortunes decline
In the space of one season, Bjorn Baker had gone from a bit-part player in Australia’s juvenile ranks to the leading two-year-old trainer in the country. The changing state of the two-year-old training ranks is front and centre in this week’s Run The Numbers.
Second-season sire fill-up at Pakenham
The progeny of second-season stallions were to the fore at Monday's meeting at Pakenham with five of the nine races taken out by horses by sires from that crop.
Yankee Rose and Mosheen progeny sought after at Japan Select Sale
Progeny of Australian Group 1 winning mares were in hot demand on the opening day of Japan’s biggest bloodstock sale, with one colt fetching in excess of A$4.3 million.
Olentia follows Espiona's Magic route
Star Thoroughbreds is hoping to repeat the formula which led to a $4.15 million windfall for Espiona last August when it offers Group 1-placed Olentia at next month’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale.
Cartwright confirms NZ return for 2025/2026 season
Victorian jockey Matt Cartwright is preparing for a return to New Zealand racing, hoping to build on a successful 2024/25.
Stallion nomination auction to boost Sunline Trust
Nominations to three of New Zealand’s top stallions will be auctioned later this month to raise funds to support the long-running Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship.
Time's right for trainer Kneebone
Tauranga’s race meeting in New Zealand on July 6 marked the beginning of an exciting new venture for Nick Kneebone.