Tavago (NZ)
New Zealand-bred and trained gelding Tavago sprang something of a surprise in scoring an easy win in the $2m 2016 Australian Derby-Gr.1 (2400m) at Randwick.... Read More
The Missing Years 1935-1936
Only those with an in-form crystal ball could possibly have foreseen the 1936 Cups double of Northwind and Wotan, which provided the ultimate skinner... Read More
When Is The Right Time to Judge a Stallion?
Caption: Choisir (Danehill Dancer (IRE)-Great Selection by Lunchtime (GB)) One of the main topics of conversation at Inglis Easter 2016 was about the second season... Read More
Nyquist’s Derby Highlights His Exceptional Sire
The spring classics in the US and in Europe have provided some fascinating results. This column examines the pedigrees of the winners, many of great... Read More
Foal-Sharing, the Reverse Shuttle and Sires to Watch
Caption: Street Cry (IRE) (Machiavellian-Helen Street by Troy) One of the major tasks for stud managers is to attract the right mares and clients for... Read More
Pins Worthy to Continue Sceptre’s Legacy
Caption: Pins (Snippets-No Finer by Kaoru Star) An impressive achievement by a sire at stud in New Zealand occurred in successive races at the feature... Read More
Victoria Derby, in Defence of Tradition
The Victoria Derby run in spring over 2500m is an elusive race. It takes a precocious stayer to win and pushes trainers to the edges... Read More
Rosehill Guineas 1996 The Big O Becomes The People’s Champ.
Each month we will present a famous finish from our official photographer Steve Hart’s extensive library of great moments on Australian racetracks. Steve has been... Read More
Top of the class
Caption: Danehill (USA) (Danzig (USA)-Razyana (USA) by His Majesty). “Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.” Paul... Read More
Slipper Imprint on Holler’s Pedigree
Caption: Holler (Commands-Shouts by Strategic) Darley’s home bred Holler (Commands-Shouts by Strategic) was one of the first new stallion announcements for 2017 and Victorian breeders... Read More