Breeding and Bloodstock

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Arrowfield boss John Messara is bullish about the spring prospects of The Autumn Sun's progeny, what Keeneland's September Sale means for the US industry and a quandary for Yulong with luckless Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes runner Angel Capital.

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have put forward a strong hand for the early Sydney two-year-old features, winning six of the nine trials at Randwick on Monday, including the fastest heats for both the fillies and colts.

Twelve months into his tenure as Godolphin Australia managing director, Andy Makiv says the success of the local arm of the global powerhouse rides on the back of Darley’s revitalised stallion roster.

Kia Ora’s Farnan could hit the ground running with seven second crop two-year-olds entered for Monday’s official juvenile barrier trial session in Sydney while Newgate’s first season sire Stay Inside has six accepted across the nine-heat card.

Inglis links with China Horse Owners Alliance to tap into growing

Only a select number of horses have won Group 1 races in five consecutive Australian racing seasons. Mr Brightside became the fourth in the past 35 years with his victory at Flemington on Saturday.

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim reflects on the influence of Galileo after his final Classic runner, Jamie Richards and Deep Field off to a flyer in Hong Kong and a shining star in Thailand commemorated in song.