New blood, old formula for Peters’ next generation
Bob Peters has bred and raced champion after champion over the past 30 years, but a substantial yearling investment spearheaded by his grandson Liam looks set to shape the next generation of stars in the cerise and white.
Botti aims Presage Nocturne at Melbourne Cup
Group-winning French stayer Presage Nocturne is being prepared for a shot at the 2025 Melbourne Cup by his trainer Alessandro Botti.
The money and The Gun – Why Hong Kong suits Brenton Avdulla just fine
In a couple of years in Hong Kong, Brenton Avdulla’s fortune and fame have exploded. But while he is enjoying the rock star profile, he tells Matt Stewart that there are other charms of working in one of world racing’s most competitive jurisdictions.
Mulcaster and Waller on board at Tatts
A lightly raced three-year-old maiden with form in Ireland will join the Chris Waller stable later this year.
Straight Talk Podcast - Changes at the ATC, a $10m Melbourne Cup, a foal registration dispute and an interview with Stuart Boman
In this week's edition of Straight Talk, sponsored by Darley and Inglis, Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe talk Peter McGauran's departure from the ATC, Racing Victoria's prize money changes, plus a chat with bloodstock agent Stuart Boman.
Welfare forum, AI bolsters Equate seminar
The second annual Equate innovation seminar, organised by thoroughbred industry entrepreneur Tom Seymour, has been boosted by an additional two forums.
NZ sprint star aims up for summer
Group 1-winning New Zealand sprinter Crocetti has returned to Danny Walker and Arron Tata’s Byerley Park stable to be prepared for some lofty summer targets.