With only 4 days until the Dubai World Cup and racing fans from all over the world pouring into the city, excitement is certainly mounting. Australian World Cup hopefuls in SEPOY and HELMET appear to have both settled into their new environment, and both pleased their trainer Peter Snowden at track work yesterday morning. Both horses will run under the colours of Sheik...
Learn MoreWe have just had the most wonderful day being chaffeur driven to Abu Dhabi the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and the largest of the 7 states with nearly 80% of the total land mass. The city itself has a population of around 900,000 and like Dubai seems to be constantly under construction. The road to the capital is 8 lanes all the way and virtually straight. High...
Learn MoreYesterday after spending the morning on an old wooden dhow exploring the Dubai Creeek, we met up with fellow Tasmanian Nick Hay who has spent the last 2 years as a Darley Flying Start team member. Nick is currently working in Dubai at the Millenium Stables at the new Medyan Racecourse, as well as assisting local farrier Rob in tending to the needs of racehorses here in...
Learn MoreGreat to see another Tasmanian horse win interstate! The Brunton team has done it yet again with LOS SKYBO (Savoire Vivre – Sky Boat) winning a 1200m handicap at Moonee Valley yesterday. And on Super Saturday both LADY LYNETTE and LIFE TO THE FULL ran in stakes races and acquitted themselves very well, with LIFE TO THE FULL (Savoire Vivre – Sinizzor) running...
Learn MoreAnother 3 winners for Armidale on Wednesday evening at Mowbray with ALL GONE (Telesto – Exit Light), LADALI (Ladoni – Ali’s Blessing) and SPEED CONTROL (Tough Speed – Black Cent) all winning. Congratulations to all the connections of these horses. Big day tomorrow with both LADY LYNETTE and LIFE TO THE FULL racing at FLEMINGTON . Lady Lynette is...
Learn MoreWell I am back in my office finding time to write after a very hectic 2 weeks with the Tasmanian Yearling Sale on 21st February, closely followed by the Inglis Premier Sale in Victoria which concluded on 1st March! Armidale offered 10 yearlings at the Tassie sale and sold them all (7 went interstate!) at an average of just over $17,000. In Victoria we sold 5 yearlings for...
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