Record breaking First Crop

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. Even that number was…

ByJohn BoyceMarch 26, 20210Comments

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Brett Cavanough

Brett Cavanough 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 remains larger-than-life is…

ByBluebloodsMarch 26, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Tyreel Stud

Tiger of Malay Tyreel Stud's name has been synonymous with Easter success for years and under the leadership of the Monds family the famed Hawkesbury Valley farm continues to excel. At last year's Easter sale Tyreel Stud sold five horses for a total in excess of $2.4 million and already those youngsters are making their mark with…

ByKristen ManningMarch 16, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Invincible eleven – Yarraman Park bring 11 of ‘Vinnies’ best to Easter

I Am Invincible “The best of Shadwell breeding” is how Yarraman Park’s Harry Mitchell describes the famed international stud’s twelve yearlings heading to Easter, a unique opportunity to secure some of Australia’s most successful bloodlines. “The cream” meanwhile is Shadwell’s racing manager Angus Gold description of the draft and it seems apt with each of the youngsters…

ByKristen ManningMarch 16, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Vinery Stud

Artorius Vinery Stud has an exceptional record as a proven source of Gr.1 winners and in the last three years have sold the winners of three of the biggest 2yo races in the country: Exhilarates (2yo Magic Millions Classic), Farnan (Gr.1 Golden Slipper Stakes), and Artorius (Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes). Their record from the Inglis Easter…

ByRenee GeelenMarch 16, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Lime Country

In the short time Lime Country has been in operation in Australia, they have attracted a solid client base of Gr.1 producing farms. Lime Country believe that a young racehorse needs three things to maximise their success on the track; they need to be well-grown, sound, and properly educated. Bluebloods spoke to Lime Country owner…

ByRenee GeelenMarch 16, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Kia Ora Stud

Wild Ruler With Kia Ora's 2020 Easter graduates being in such capable hands as the stables of Hawkes, Busuttin & Young, Chris Waller, Price & Kent, Kris Lees, Peter & Paul Snowden and Annabel Neasham, there is much to look forward to for the farm that presents another stellar draft in 2021. "I could not be happier…

ByKristen ManningMarch 16, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Highgrove finest at Riverside for Easter 2021

Litchfield County Ron and Debbie Gilbert’s Highgrove Stud sits not far from Toowoomba at Westbrook on Queenslands fabled Darling Downs. Since its first venture to Easter in the year 2000 with six yearlings, a lot has changed in the industry, but the fire to keep producing premium drafts for the major sales has remained a constant…

ByBluebloodsMarch 16, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Cressfield

The Easter Sale and Cressfield were made for each other as both brand names are synonymous with the best pedigrees in the nation, and quality racehorses. With Gr.1 winner Personal (Fastnet Rock-Personify, by Galileo) and group placed winner Cellsabeel (Hinchinbrook) from their Easter 3YO class, Cressfield continues to build on their reputation as a Gr.1…

ByRenee GeelenMarch 16, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Quality to continue Corumbene’s fantastic year

Samantha 2021 has seen a changing of the guard at Corumbene Stud. Long standing Farm Manager Toby Frazer’s retirement at the end of last year has created an opportunity for respected horseman Trent Hewitt to steer Corumbene for the years to come. And after successful sales on the Gold Coast and Inglis Classic, now it is…

ByBluebloodsMarch 15, 20210Comments

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