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Eight Carat and the family of Tessa Gillian

VOW and Declare (by Declaration of War), winner of the 2019 VRC Melbourne Cup-Gr.1 and Material Man (by Vital Equine) winner of the 2018 Perth Cup-Gr.1 both trace in direct female line to Royal Charger’s full sister Tessa Gillian, an elite mare who established two very strong branches of the famous Number 9 Family of…

ByKen McLeanJuly 21, 20200Comments

Bluebloods Bluebloods - Feature Article Pedigree Analysis

Pierro always a winner

[FIRST PUBLISHED JANUARY 2020] From its inception in 1957, the Golden Slipper Stakes-Gr.1, 1200m has been a highly respected form guide for future stallion success, its inaugural winner Todman (still regarded as one of the best two-year-olds Australia has produced) setting the path with his 38 stakes winners. Since then 24 Golden Slipper winning colts…

ByDavid BayJuly 21, 20200Comments

Bluebloods Stallion Profile

Star Turn

STAR TURN has all the attributes breeders and yearling buyers love, he is strong and handsome, was a brilliant sprinter and has a pedigree laced with speed. You can be sure that plenty of good judges will be keen to secure one of his first crop yearlings at the sales in 2020. STAR TURN (Star Witness…

ByBluebloodsJuly 21, 20200Comments

Bluebloods Bluebloods - Feature Article Personality Profile

Keith Dryden

Going racing with his hobby trainer Dad in outback Queensland more than 60 years ago ignited Keith Dryden’s love of the thoroughbred and set him on a course that sees him “still learning” at the age of 73. The Canberra-based trainer had his biggest payday when Handle The Truth won the inaugural running of the…

ByBluebloodsJuly 21, 20200Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2020

Widden

For over 150 years Inglis’ and Widden Stud have shared a common goal of offering the type of Thoroughbred that exceeds a buyer’s expectations. Such longevity and common purpose has created a bond that one can’t imagine will ever be broken. And with the flagship Inglis sale fast approaching, Widden’s Antony Thompson gave us his…

ByBluebloodsMarch 31, 20200Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2020

Vinery Stud

Vinery has an enviable record of having one of the best strike rates of Group 1 winners to Lots sold from the Easter Sale. Most recently, Gr.1 winner Aristia (Lonhro) was sold by Vinery Stud at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, from only a small but highly select draft. Aristia won the 2018 VRC Oaks and…

ByBluebloodsMarch 31, 20200Comments

Karaka 2022

Haunui Farm

The list of Champions to come off Haunui Farm always makes impressive reading. Just recently the likes of Melody Belle and Western Empire were raised on Haunui’s pastures, an experience shared by the 62 youngsters that the farm will present at Karaka in March. We spoke with Haunui’s Sales & Marketing Manager Shannon Taylor about…

ByGlen LathamMarch 30, 20202Comments

Karaka 2022

Trelawney Stud

Trelawney Stud’s familiar green, red and gold stylised silks were regular visitors to winners’ stalls both at home and away during the spring carnivals and the historic Cambridge nursery’s colours have continued to shine this year. Brent and Cherry Taylor’s racing team have compiled a series of impressive black type results while sales graduates have…

ByPaul VettiseMarch 30, 20200Comments

Feature Karaka 2022

Sparks Fly at Karaka 2022 Million

For the sixth year in a row, a packed and sun-soaked Ellerslie saluted syndication superstars Te Akau Racing and record-breaking trainer Jamie Richards as the winners of the $1m DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m). “This is special,” said Ellis, who led Dynastic back to scale after Saturday’s superb win. “I was actually quite…

ByJohn HutchinsonMarch 30, 20202Comments

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ByGraeme KellyMarch 29, 20200Comments

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