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More renowned these days as the sire of champion mare Black Caviar, it was the 2002 Blue Diamond Stakes when Bel Esprit made his mark winning his maiden Gr.1. Nineteen years on, rider Wayne 'Smokey' Treloar joined Tuesdays with Terry to reflect on the performance of the John Symons-trained galloper who boasted an unbeaten record going into the race. Bel Esprit had won the Blue Diamond Preview and ...
Unbeaten filly Enthaar eased slightly with Sportsbet but remains the $2.30 favourite (out from $2.20) for Saturday's Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) after it was confirmed that Ciaron Maher and David Eustace's 2YO will jump from barrier 14. The barrier draw, which was televised live on Racing.com on Tuesday evening, provided mixed results for trainer James Cummings, whose three horses - Arcaded ...
Grandview Stud’s Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap hero Under The Louvre became the 21st first season stallion to get off the mark when his son Cadboll ground out a gutsy win in a maiden over 1100m at Sale on Friday. Beaten less than two lengths when sixth at Moonee Valley at his career debut on January 21, Cadboll found plenty under Michael Poy to defeat the heavily backed favourite Tramontana (Toronado) ...
The 2021 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale is taking place at Quercus Park, Launceston on Monday 22 February. Magic Millions is continually monitoring the current COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria following the announcement of the five day lockdown commencing in Victoria today. At present the 2021 Tasmanian Yearling Sale is proceeding as scheduled with no change. Magic Millions, Tasracing and Ta ...
The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained import Starcaster (GB) made it two consecutive wins over the 2500m at Moonee Valley in Friday nights Listed Torney Night Cup. Given a positive ride by Jamie Kah, Starcaster (GB) travelled sweetly on the outside of the pacesetting Vadiyann (FRA). The only horse on the bridle coming around the home turn, the 6yo son of Dansili was untroubled to defeat Stars Of C ...
One of the most recognisable sets of colours in Australian racing - Shadwell Stud's blue and white - are set to disappear south of the equator following an announcement in Europe overnight on Thursday. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum's racing manager, Angus Gold, revealed that Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd would be disbanded, citing the inability of Sheikh Hamdan to be as closely involved as ...
The looming Inglis Premier Sale at Oaklands Junction will signal the end of an era following news that one of the breeding industry's longest-serving employees is about to retire. Inglis on Friday morning announced that Simon Vivian will hang up his gavel after 44 years of industry service. His replacement will be former Inglis employee and outgoing Woodside Park CEO James Price. Vivian has been ...
The coronavirus pandemic impacted just about everything in 2020, including sports across the globe. Thoroughbred racing was certainly impacted, but by May racetracks started reopening with limited or no fans allowed and the horses and those who care for them got back to business. Not surprisingly, the pandemic also impacted the Eclipse Awards, honoring the champions of 2020. The awards ceremony t ...
The Irishman's new Hong Kong based-have transferred him to the care of Sydney conditioner Mark Newnham. While he will spend the immediate future in Australia, Newnham said he will likely head to Hong Kong at some point. The Irishman had three starts in New Zealand for former trainer Tony Pike, for whom he won on debut at Avondale in September and finished runner-up in the Listed Uncle Remus Stake ...
Handsome and beautifully conformed son of Deep Impact and three-time Gr.1 winner Fierce Impact will stand his first season at stud at Leneva Park Seymour after the completion of his 2021 autumn racing campaign. The proven WFA horse was a A$900,000 foal when sold at the 2014 Select Sale in Japan. He began his racing career in the United Kingdom where he was a precocious 2YO winner on debut and pla ...