Bhima

Four Moves Ahead (Nash Rawiller) trained by John Sargent wins the Sweet Embrace Stakes (Group 2) at Randwick on February 27, 2021 - photo by Martin King/Sportpix copyright It was Mark Twain who said the famous words; “while history doesn’t repeat itself, it often rhymes.” Mid-way through 2021, Mike and Kate Fleming, with the team from thoroughbred…

ByBluebloodsDecember 8, 20210Comments

MMGC 2022

Baramul Stud

Royal Descent Baramul Stud Manager Paul Thompson is looking forward to the 2022 Magic Millions, confident that the famed stud’s draft is a high quality one of great appeal. “It is a good draft with a mix of early foaling two year-old types and some later foals who will continue to improve.” Having seven colts by star stallion…

ByBluebloodsDecember 8, 20210Comments

MMGC 2022

Arrowfield

Profondo One after another this Spring, Arrowfield’s Magic Millions graduates came out to play, and by the end of Cup Week at Flemington, one thing was guaranteed for this year’s Sale. The Stud’s 73-lot Class of 2022 will be very busy indeed as soon as they start parading at the Gold Coast on 4 January. First out was…

ByBluebloodsDecember 8, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Personality Profile

Brett Cavanough

[Published Bluebloods Jan/Feb 2021] Since the advent of political correctness about 50 years ago much of the western world’s population seems to have been sapped of individual personality. This is particularly evident in the thoroughbred industry, which has been littered with characters through much of its 200 year-plus history in Australia. But one man who…

ByAndrew ReichardNovember 3, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

Record breaking First Crop

[Published Bluebloods Jan/Feb 2021] One of the undoubted highlights of last season in Europe was the performance of first-crop sire Mehmas, who ended the year with no fewer than a record-smashing 56 winning two-year-olds. TO put that achievement into perspective, the previous record holder, Darley’s Iffraaj, amassed 38 in his first season over ten years ago.…

ByJohn BoyceNovember 3, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

A Pivotal name in modern pedigrees

[Published Bluebloods Nov/Dec 2020] The autumn in Europe has been very wet, with racecourse surfaces turning soft or even heavy. There is no doubt that soft underfoot conditions change the complexion of racing, not all for the better. Good horses defect from good races and those that stand their ground are frequently compromised to one…

ByJohn BoyceNovember 3, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Movers & Shakers

Steve Brown

[Published Bluebloods Nov/Dec 2020] Since the reign of King Charles II and the acknowledged birth of modern racing circa 370 years ago, the number of truly innovative changes to our sport can, arguably, be counted on one hand. History will judge if micro-ownership will be added to that list and if it can, then MiRunners and…

ByGlen LathamOctober 25, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

Border Bounty Family

[Published Bluebloods Nov/Dec 2020] As one might expect there are relative few examples of horses bred in Denmark exerting an influence on international racing. There are, however, some notable exceptions. One from the latter part of the last century, the mare Rossard, was not only bred in Denmark, but was by a Danish stallion (Glacial, a son…

ByAlan PorterOctober 25, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Stallion Profile

Savabeel

[Published Bluebloods Nov/Dec 2020] One of the finest representatives of the Sir Tristram sire line via that legendary stallion’s outstanding son Zabeel, Waikato Stud’s 19-year-old Savabeel continues to shine with seven different horses winning stakes races in the first half of the season. Savabeel’s excellent start to 2019/20 was heralded by a barnstorming Rowley Mile-Listed, 1600m victory…

ByKristen ManningOctober 18, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

Battle of the Sexes

[Published Bluebloods Sept/Oct 2020] GENETIC COMPATIBILITY BREEDING the thoroughbred racehorse remains an inexact science, despite interesting genetic research by professional companies. Simon Marsh, general manager of Watership Down Stud since 1992 for Lord and Lady Webber, stated in an interview: “If you have the greatest stallion in the world and the best mare in the world, there’s…

ByKen McLeanOctober 18, 20210Comments

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