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The Quarterback another Gr.1 for Dark Jewel

Photo: The Quarterback (Street Boss (USA)-Soorena by Encosta de Lago) The Quarterback, who provided his sire Street Boss (USA) with his first Australian Gr.1 winner with his success in the $1.25m Newmarket Handicap down the straight 1200m at Flemington, hails from a pretty illustrious family. He is yet another star in the Dark Jewel firmament, that…

ByBluebloods MediaMay 30, 20180Comments

Bluebloods Family Matters

French Import Makes Her Mark on Sofia’s ATC Oaks

Caption: Sofia Rosa (NZ) (Makfi (GB)-Bislieri by Encosta de Lago (AUS)) While New Zealander Lib Petagna enjoyed a special day with victories by Sofia Rosa (NZ) (Oaks) and Lucia Valentina (NZ) (Queen Elizabeth Stakes) at Randwick on April 9, the Australian Oaks-Gr.1 winner brought back memories of former Pokey Hill Stud owner, the late Pam Rose.…

ByDavid BayMarch 2, 20180Comments

Bluebloods Personality Profile

Greg Bennett

The surf breaks of Sydney’s northern beaches are a world away from the farming country at Walcha, but Greg Bennett made the transition in his early teens and soon became involved in the world of horses and pony clubs before graduating to became one of Australia’s most respected horse breakers. Now a highly successful trainer…

ByGraeme KellyFebruary 22, 20180Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

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. The son of Tavistock (NZ) (Montjeu (IRE)) relished the soft conditions on the day to defeat last spring’s VRC Crown Oaks winner Jameka (Myboycharlie (IRE)). In third spot was Tally (Street…

ByLes YoungFebruary 22, 20180Comments

Bluebloods Horse of the year Pedigree Analysis

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 for doubles bookmakers of the day when the pair came home at odds of 66/1 and 100/1 respectively. Certainly no one, clairvoyant or otherwise, has come forward in the 80 years…

ByJohn HutchinsonFebruary 22, 20180Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

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 sires. While vendors with yearlings to sell have a good reason for asking buyers to be cautious in their judgement, buyers want to see fast results for the big prices they…

ByRenee GeelenFebruary 13, 20180Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

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 interest to breeders in Australasia thanks to the sire shuttle. Kentucky Derby GOING into the Kentucky Derby-Gr.1, there was not much doubt that undefeated Nyquist the previous year’s champion two year-old was…

ByAlan PorterFebruary 12, 20180Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

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 young, first-season stallions. To fill a young sire’s book requires persistence, salesmanship and a strategy to attract mares with specific bloodlines and hopefully mares with above average performance. Everyone knows how important…

ByKen McLeanFebruary 9, 20180Comments

Bluebloods Family Matters

Sadler’s Line Provides Gr.1 Double for Darley Sires

Caption: Astern (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)-Essaouira by Exceed and Excel). September 10 2016 proved a red-letter day for Darley and Sheikh Mohammed’s Sadler’s Wells line sires Medaglia d’Oro (USA) and Teofilo (IRE) with Gr.1 wins from Astern in the Golden Rose and Palentino in the Makybe Diva Stakes. Both sires are on the roster at Kelvinside, Aberdeen,…

ByDavid BayJanuary 30, 20180Comments

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