Breeding
The hot run of form from Wrote’s progeny has continued in Hong Kong with the Highview stallion represented by a winning double at Sha Tin on Sunday. He sired the first two winners on the program with the David Hall-trained Flying Amani (NZ) (Wrote) and Jimmy Ting’s
Racing
The buying power of major Australian-based players has been an almost unstoppable force in securing well-bred and stakes-performed New Zealand mares in recent seasons, but this week’s May Premium Broodmare Sale on Gavelhouse Plus bucked that trend. Five mares were offered on the online platform on
Racing
Novara Park has announced its 2026 service fees, with owner Luigi Muollo reinforcing the stud’s commitment to offering breeders quality bloodlines and genuine value across its stallion roster. Sweynesse continues to build momentum following another strong season headlined by Wigmore’s Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) victory. The
Breeding
The Gavelhouse Plus May Premium Broodmare Sale is live featuring five Lots and bidding is set to close from 7pm (NZT) on Wednesday 20th May. Marsh Racing’s recently retired Hitabell (NZ) (Embellish) and Glamour Tycoon (AUS) (Written Tycoon) are the first two Lots in the sale followed by Haunui
Breeding
Award-winning racing photographer Trish Dunell scored a sentimental victory last Saturday when her filly Fringes (NZ) (Niagara) took out the Gr.3 SA Fillies Classic (2546m) at Morphettville. While international stakes success is nothing new to Dunell, Saturday’s win meant more than most, with the filly named after
Breeding
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the remarkable mares whose legacy has shaped the course of our thoroughbred racing history. Eulogy (GB) Ciecero x Kalibia Foaled: 1911 Notable Descendants: Bonecrusher, Vo Rogue, Il Tempo, Zephyr Bay, Show Gate, Beauty Generation, Dundeel Honours: New Zealand
Breeding
Mapperley Stud has added further fire power to their 2026 stallion roster with the acquisition of Champion 3 year-old Savaglee who stands for an introductory fee of $17,500+gst. One of the best credentialed sons of Savabeel to retire to stud, Savaglee joins Armory and Profondo on their
Breeding
Auguste Rodin, the best-of-the-best son of breed shaper Deep Impact, will return to Windsor Park after covering an outstanding first book of mares and is confirmed to stand for his second season at a fee of $30,000 + GST. A leading European 2YO and Champion 3YO, Auguste
Breeding
An upcoming Gavelhouse Plus auction that was already confirmed to contain Haunui Farm-Frantic Bloodstock mares Rondinella, Sudbina and Tinelly has been further boosted by the addition of two stakes winning members of Stephen Marsh’s Cambridge stable. Stephen Marsh Racing will offer Group Two winner Hitabell (NZ) (Embellish) and
Breeding
Novara Park Stud stallion Sweynesse is enjoying a golden run of late, highlighted by his son Wigmore’s victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. The Karlene Murdoch and Shirley M Trust-bred gelding has flown under the radar this season but showed his potential
Racing
Highview Stud have announced the service fees for their quartet of stallions ahead of the 2026 breeding season, headlined by Group One sire Wrote, who will again stand for a fee of $12,000+GST. A Group One winning son of High Chaparral, Wrote is the sire of Gr.1
Breeding
Rich Hill Stud has announced 2026 service fees for its strong roster of proven Group One sires, once again led by champion stallion Proisir. “It has been another exceptional season for our stallions, who continue to deliver outstanding results for breeders both on the racetrack and in the sale ring,