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high at yearling sales (you wouldn’t be in this industry if you didn’t dream!) but Karaka’s final figures were much, much better than anticipated.

Where to from here? The Inglis Melbourne Premier is about to kick off and will be followed up by the Adelaide Magic Millions and the QTIS 600 on the Gold Coast.

Can we expect that the parting of the clouds in the land of the long white cloud will see similar sunshine in Australia? Let’s put it this way, the quality of catalogues in Melbourne, Adelaide and the Gold Coast would indicate that purse strings will loosen for the athletic types, while anything below par should probably stay at home.

Which is basically the way it should be: on either side of the Tasman.

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A highly emotive issue which is rapidly drawing battle lines, the video – produced by Thorough Media Solutions – was very balanced, speaking to protagonists on both sides of the fence, plus some ‘swinging votes’.

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It was a toss up in terms of who to single out for Horse

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Sale looming, one of its star graduates in Black Caviar got the nod.

Plucked from the Oaklands Junction sale ring two years ago, for the princely sum of $210,000, she is one of eight stakes

winners to evolve from that ‘class’ and – potentially – may end up dux despite the Group One winning deeds of Starspangledbanner.The big difference between the two is that Black Caviar has yet to taste defeat in five starts and, for that matter, hasn’t looked like getting beaten.Sadly, she was injured two days prior to the Group One William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley for which she was raging hot favourite in a field full of winners at racing’s most elite levels.Now we’ll just have to wait for the spring …

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ACCORDING TO Moody Racing’s foreman, Jeff O’Connor, Black Caviar took to stable life from day one and has always been an

“excellent (track)worker”.

Although her track toil gave some indication as to Black Caviar’s promise, Jeff said it wasn’t until the filly stepped out in a

trial at Cranbourne in March last year that gave Team Moody and inkling to just how good this horse was.

(In fact, it was some morning for the stable with recent stakes winner Set For Fame – another Melbourne Prem purchase [$75,000] and part owned by Jeff – won her first trial some 20 minutes later).

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Less than three weeks later, Black Caviar contested a 1000m event at Flemington and won by a whopping five lengths: the black cat was literally out of the bag now.

Given a crack at the Black Sapphire Stakes-LR on 18 May, this time Black Caviar won by six panels and as if that wasn’t enough, the second horse Demerit has since won a Guineas Prelude-G3 and was beaten just over a length in the Coolmore Classic-G1, while third placegetter, Carrara, would win four of his next starts – all at stakes level – including the Bill Stutt Stakes-G2 before finishing second to Starspangledbanner in the Caulfield Guineas.

Out for four months, Black Caviar resumed in the Arrow Training Services Plate-LR at Moonee Valley and was again a comfortable winner before shaping up for the VRC Danehill Stakes-G2 at Flemington in early September.

Stumbling at the start, Black Caviar quickly recovered to record her fourth win on the trot – defeating stablemate and subsequent Lightning Stakes-G1 runnerup Wanted – but a torn chest muscle from the near fall put paid to further spring aspirations.

This time Black Caviar was on the sidelines for 20 weeks, during which time she recuperated and

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undertook some schooling in the barriers. Hardly a barrier rogue – well, not in the general sense – her major problem, says Jeff, is “she tries to get out of them (barriers) too fast”.

Suitably warned, a barrier blanket was employed on her return, this time in the MVRC Australia Day Stakes-G2 on 22 January. This was Black Caviar’s first tilt at weight for age and although the field was small, the filly was her usual dominant self winning by two lengths from 6-time black type winner Here de Angels, spring stakes winner La Rocket and Standish-G3 hero (and previous Horse of the Month) Royal Ida.

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A brilliant 2YO who won his first five starts including the Blue Diamond Stakes-G1, Bel Esprit went on to capture the Doomben 10,000-G1 at three before retiring to stud.

A $9,000 yearling purchase in his own right (eventually winning over $2 million in stakes), Bel Esprit has been well

sought out since heading to Eliza Park, covering 1273 mares in seven seasons, including a then record 266 in 2007 (his harem tally was 251 last spring, second only to Fastnet Rock).

With his oldest runners now five year olds, Bel Esprit notched up his 140th individual winner in early February and his headliners – apart from Black Caviar of course – include Group One winner Bel Mer, Belcentra, Gabbidon, Vivacious Spirit, Mooring and 2010 stakes winners Silver Bullion and Beltrois.

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Royal Academy – Bespoken

Champion; 8 wins inc. Blue Diamond S-G1, Doomben 10,000-G1 etc.; Champion Victorian Sire for past 2 seasons; 140 winners (59.5%) & 8 SWs (1 G1) inc. Bel Mer (Robert Sangster-G1), Black Caviar, Gabbidon, Vivacious Spirit and Beltrois (2010 MRC Doveton S-LR), Silver Bullion (2010 VRC Kensington S-LR); yearlings have sold up to $460,000 (2010 yearling ave: $45,500); covered 251 mares in 2009 (Fee: $16,500).

DAMHELSINGE Bay 2001-Stud 2005

Desert Sun – Scandinavia

Dam of 3 foals, 1 to race (Black Caviar); 2nd foal (by Bel Esprit) sold for $75,000 at 2009 Inglis Melbourne Premier (in training with Team Hawkes); produced Casino Prince colt (21 September 2009) and in foal to Redoute’s Choice.

Half sister to Group One winner and sire, Magnus and multiple Group winner Wilander.

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poised to rattle and roll in the William Reid but did a suspensory on the Thursday prior to the race and now won’t be back until at least the spring.

The Reid would certainly have been a huge milestone: the field consisted of eventual winner Turffontein (who had won the Sir Rupert Clarke-G1 in the spring), Nicconi and Sniper’s Bullet – Group One winners at their previous starts – Caulfield Cup winner Master O’Reilly, Mentality (3-time Group

One winner), Light Fantastic (Australian Guineas-G1), Group Two winner Shellscrape plus Group One runnerup and stablemate Wanted.

Victory would surely have vaulted Black Caviar into superstar status but trainer Peter Moody is confident she’ll come back just as good as ever.

Despite her setback, the aura remains and for Black Caviar the world remains her oyster … or should we say, her roe to hoe!


No matter what happens to Black Caviar, nothing will depreciate her residual value as a broodmare. There's only upside.

It appears that applies to relations as well with her family one of the hottest in the Australian Stud Book: Black Caviar’s dam – Helsinge – was unraced but she is a half sister to both Group One winner Magnus (who also stands at Eliza Park, in conjunction with Yallambee Stud) and Darley’s exciting sprinter, Wilander (4 wins including MRC Schillaci Stakes-G2).

Incidentally, Helsinge is by Desert Sun – Eliza Park’s foundation stallion – who was recently retired from stud duties after producing 450 winners including the immortal Sunline.

Black Caviar’s granddam, Scandinavia was a dual Group winner and four times Group One placed and is, in turn, a half sister to 10 winners including stakes winners Russian Tea Room, Midnight Sun and Frosty The Snowman.

Their dam, Song of Norway – who died in January – is out of the Danish mare, Love Song who was imported to Australia by David Hains.

A few years prior to Love Song, Hains imported another mare from Europe called Ada Hunter who would go on to produce a horse called Kingston Town.

As luck would have it, Hains raced Kingston Town after he was passed in at the 1978 equivalent to the Melbourne Premier … for $5,000 off a reserve of $8,000!

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THERE IS LITTLE question that the best form of marketing for any yearling sale is its

graduates.

As a consequence, statistics are often bent, twisted and distorted beyond recognition to promote sales and while it’s not difficult to suss out why, you do wonder just how much bearing does a week’s accommodation at a sales complex have on a racehorse’s prowess?

That said, the Inglis Melbourne Premier always has an incredible

strike rate with its graduates … a fact borne out in the week leading up to the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley on 13 February, one of Australasian racing’s most memorable sprints.

Earlier in the week we heard that one of the highly rated nominees – Starspangledbanner – was giving the William Reid a flick pass.

Starpangledbanner was the 3YO star of last spring, winning four from five including the MRC Caulfield Guineas-G1. The son of Choisir was sold for $120,000 at the 2008 Melbourne Premier.

With his omission, the unbeaten filly Black Caviar firmed into even tighter favouritism before doing a suspensory at trackwork and scratching on the Thursday. Black Caviar was sold at the 2008 Prem too – for $210,000.

Eventually, when the field of eight lined up on Saturday, only one Premier grad remained … Turffontein, the Johannesburg 5YO whom Anthony Cummings had snatched for just $70,000 at the 2006 Premier.

Sure enough, Turffontein lobs, making it a Group One pair after his victory in the Sir Rupert Clarke last spring.

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At A GlAnceKAPHERO 5YO Bay Horse (7 August 2003)

oWner: Lakeview Resources Pty Ltd, Fairview Resources Pty Ltd

trAiner: Leon Corstens (Kilmore)

Bred By: Swettenham Stud, SA

rAce record: 28 starts, 10 wins, 4 seconds, 2 thirds – $784,045

sire: dAnzeroBay 1991-Stud 1995, Danehill (USA) – Confidentially by Kaoru Star4 wins-3 at 2, STC Golden Slipper S-G1. Champion Aust. Sire of 2YOs, 2003-04. Sire of 646 rnrs, 408 wnrs, 31 SW, inc. Dance Hero, Fairway, Jymcarew, Niconero, Danni Martine, Danglissa, Masked Assassin, Soar, Sanziro, etc.

dAM: KAPchAt (nz)Bay 1990, Centaine (AUS) – Kapelle Lady by Bandmaster (IRE)SW of 6 races inc. STC Winfield Classic-G1. Dam of 9 foals to race, 5 winners inc. SWs Kaphero, Princesa & SPs Keeneland, Wasimah. ½ sister to SW Noble Hero and closely related to SW Hunza, dam of Golden Slipper winner Courtza (dam of Champion Sire O’Reilly), Our Pompeii etc.

Despite Swettenham’s purchase, Kaphero will remain with Leon Corstens and be targeted at the Schillaci Stakes-G2 at Caulfield on 11 October before a tilt at the Lightning-G1 and Oakleigh Plate-G1 in the autumn.

Villager ‘Walter’ wouldn’t “hesitate sending a bigger mare needing some speed over her” and reckons he “would be a great horse to breed to at about $5,000-$6,000”.

‘bradjm’ concurred, saying $5,000 to $6,000 for a Group One winning son of Danzero would be a fair and reasonable price.”

Five to six grand? ‘Bomba’ – aka Darryl Kerrigan – told ‘Walter’ and ‘bradjm’ they were “dreaming” but also asked why Kaphero would have to win a Group One to be a stallion?

“Kaphero could go to stud and show up a lot of stallions … a good 2YO that went wayward but is now a genuine, honest racehorse. I do hope he gets a good chance …”

With the way the Corstens stable is firing at the moment and as Swettenham is one of Victoria’s ‘go ahead’ studs, it’s fairly safe say ‘Bomba’

that you’re prayers will be answered.

In a press release, Swettenham Stud’s owner Adam Sangster said he was thrilled to be able to purchase the Danzero sprinter.

“It’s great to know that Kaphero is coming back to Swettenham,” Sangster said. “We bred him from one of our most successful families. Swettenham Stud has purchased three quarters of Kaphero, while his long time owners will retain the other quarter for his future stud duties.”

Word is that Kaphero will stand at around $15,000 inc. GST. Naturally, if he comes out and wins the Oakleigh and Lightning, that figure could change. The astute may well choose to phone Ian Rimington at Swettenham on 0419 887 184 before the Autumn!

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It was certainly timely with the 2010 Melbourne

Premier mere weeks away.

Still, there’s a bit of pressure this time around as it’s the first real test of the market since the New Zealand Nationals at the start of February … a sales series that exceeded all expectations.

Inglis will have done its darndest to get everyone into town for the week and while a number of players will be missing, the catalogue appears to have tightened up a fair bit with Session 1 entries down to 554 from 613 last year.

Yes, there’s a bit of catching up to do after the sale dropped from a record high average of $84,494 in 2008 to $55,370 last year but the quality – on paper anyway – is certainly present.

All up there are 78 yearlings from stakes winning mares – seven of them Group One winners – and

74 youngsters that are either half, three quarter or full relations to stakes winners. And 10 of the 74 are Group One winners, most notably Turffontein (Lot 432).

Inglis chief, Mark Webster, can quickly roll with further figures, claming that the Premier is Australia’s “growth sale”.

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“Premier graduates won 35 stakes races in Australia last season, but the 2009-10 crop are on target to totally eclipse that mark, with 24 stakes wins to the end of January.

“Of particular pride this season are the performances of the Premier 3YO crop.

“Set For Fame became the eighth individual Premier three-year-old to win at stakes level this season when taking the Listed Kevin Hayes Stakes on Australia Day and joins star filly Black Caviar, Group One placed Carrara, Shamoline Warrior, Excuse My French, Viking Legend, It’llbefantastic and of course Starspangledbanner.”

The question is … out of the 724 entries for this year’s Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale at Oaklands Junction from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 March, who will become the ‘banner’ horse?

BOTTOM LINE 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005Catalogued 613 602 504 516 490Sold 422 467 375 382 385Passed In 142 90 83 87 58Withdrawn 49 45 46 47 44Overall Ave $55,370 $84,949 $67,100 $64,126 $58,151Median $45,000 $65,000 $50,000 $50,000 $42,250Avg Colts $56,583 $84,673 $68,218 $62,743 $63,736Avg Fillies $53,384 $85,304 $65,766 $65,933 $51,379Top Colt $365,000 $750,000 $420,000 $320,000 $480,000TopFilly $200,000 $490,000 $400,000 $570,000 $260,000Top Price $365,000 $750,000 $420,000 $570,000 $480,000Gross $23,366,272 $39,671,000 $25,162,000 $24,496,250 $22,388,500

HIGHLIGHTS

5 Rock of Gibraltar filly from Champion South African mare Battle Maiden

30 Fusaichi Pegasus ¾ sister to G1 winner Floral Pegasus

35 Deep Impact ½ brother to dual G1 winner Tawqeet

48 Commands colt from G1 winner Chlorophyll

71 Elvstroem full brother to G2 winner Carrara

180 Nadeem filly from G1 winner In Joyment

182 Fusaichi Pegasus ½ sister to G2 winner Infinite Grace

223 Charge Forward ½ brother to G1 winner Nothin’ Leica Dane

254 Redoute’s Choice filly from G2 winner Maze

268 Elvstroem ½ brother to G1 winner Miss Danehill

285 Encosta de Lago ½ sister to G2 winner Past Express

432 Churchill Downs ½ sister to dual G1 winner Turffontein

434 General Nediym filly from G2 winner Spurn

536 Singspiel colt from Champion South African mare Almah

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UNDER THE RADARUNDER THE RADARSince the Melbourne Premier catalogue was distributed, the following ‘enhancements’ have taken place:

LOT 71Bay colt, Elvstroem – Crystal SpriteG2 winning brother Carrara has twice been runnerup in stakes races at Caulfield; their dam’s half sister, Crystal Lily, has won the MRC Blue Diamond Preview, while another half sister – Crystal Wit – is the dam of stakes placed Fast Talker, a dual Melbourne winner since the catalogue’s release!

LOT 368Bay filly, Choisir – Rouge FemmeRouge Femme’s second foal, Chance Bye, won her second – at Randwick – in December and followed up with a $171,000 Inglis Classic victory at Rosehill on 23 January.

LOT 474Bay filly, Rock of Gibraltar – Trick or TreatingTrick or Treating’s first foal to race – Tricky Tricky – was stakes placed on debut in the VRC Talindert S-LR at Flemington on 30 January.

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Lot 28 b.c Hussonet – Brecon Rose (by Honor Grades): 1/2 brother to winner Pockets from a stakes placed multiple city winning daughter of the Gr.3 mare SONJA HENEE.

Lot 116 b.c Fusaichi Pegasus – Dutch Vision (by Semipalatinsk): 1/2 brother to 2 winners, full brother to recent winner Vision of One from city winning ¾ sister to Gr.1 mare PALATIOUS – dam of DANELAGH, in turn dam of VENGEANCE OF RAIN.

Lot 313 b.c Lonhro – Our Lady Grace (by Commands): line-bred to Eight Carat, he is out of a ½ sister to the dam of Grp winner MAGIC ALBERT.

Lot 413 b.c Flying Spur – Skoozi’s Girl (by Tuscany Flyer): 1/2 brother to winner Miss Skoozi, from a city winning ½ sister to Grp winner SKOOZI from Gr.1 family of VINAKA & CONFLUENCE.

Lot 427 b.f Anabaa – Sparkling Shiraz (by Marscay): Full sister to s’p Geyser Peak out of ½ sister to Gr.1 mare STARSTRUCK.

Lot 491 b.f Lonhro – Vee For Victory (by Victory Dance): dam is stakes winning ½ sister to s’w COME ON LADY from family of multiple Gr.1 winner SHOW EGO.

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Lot 266 Bay Filly Flying Spur/ Miss Hillary (Quest For Fame)

By champion Australian stallion whose grand dam MIAMORE won the Blue Diamond Prelude G3. City placed full sister sold for 460k as an Easter Yearling.

Lot 267 Bay Filly Elvstroem/ Miss Marion (Success Express)

3rd foal of a multiple metropolitan winning mare. From the family of G1 winning juvenile GOLDEN UNICORN. Reset half sister sold for 120k Melbourne Premier 2009.

Lot 274 Bay Colt Al Maher/ Misty Lane (Last Tycoon)

Dam by Last Tycoon and a half sister to the outstanding NOTOIRE (Salinger G1), and Magic Millions 3yo winner TEMPEST TOST.

Lot 430 Bay Colt Flying Spur/ Spinnaker (Nashwan)

Dam a member of a top European family, whose members include REBUFF and Breeders Cup juvenile-G1 heroine GO FOR WAND.

Lot 488 Chestnut Colt

Stratum/ Umoya (Nashwan)First foal of a full sister to Sir George Turner. From strong international black type family inc. INCHMURRIN, INCHINOR.

Lot 510 Bay Filly Choisir/ Withers (Famous Star)

Half Sister to Bulldozer 7 wins. Closely related to LOOK WHO’S TALKING NZ Derby G1 and South African sire GIGANTIC.

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Lyle is firmly of the belief that Eden awaits those who are prepared to cast a glance at opportunities in China and that the wait is almost over.

Indeed, the trickle toward the opening of Wenjiang racecourse in November 2010 should turn into a flood by 2011.

Lyle reckons a good way to book yourself a pozzie on the Ark is by attending the Chengdu International Equine Trade Show this June.

“China is, without question, horse racing’s most anticipated frontier. With over 1.4 billion people – the world’s largest and most populous country – the imminent commencement

LYLE PLUMB IS one of life’s great ‘networkers’. And while that, in current parlance, might

conjure a view that Lyle is more style than substance, nothing could be further from the truth.

Lyle has spent his entire career involved with horses. He was a jockey – admittedly many kilos ago but still good enough to land international contracts … he was a trainer … he was a studmaster … he was a pre-trainer … he is a bloodstock agent … he is an entrepreneur … and if you’re a who’s who in the thoroughbred zoo, chances are he knows you.

of horse racing is seen to be a lifeline to many struggling enthusiasts,” Lyle enthuses.

“The demand for breeding stock, racehorses, feed, medical supplies and expertise in many other areas, will create opportunities never seen before. The Chinese officials are being very diligent in their approach to this introduction, and it is important that the new industry will have high standards from the beginning.

“There have been some amateur forms of racing, but as you can well imagine, there needs to be stringent controls before allowing any type of wagering in a population this size. Learning from other countries mistakes

Perhaps it’s a hangover from growing up on a glut of Kung Fu flicks, but whenever discussion turns to China’s thoroughbred industry – such as it is – I’m reminded of the movie, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’.For years there have been rumblings about the El Dorado that mainland China promises when racing (and breeding) finally gets into full stride, but prospectors are going blue in the face with the wait.However, according to Lyle Plumb, the ‘next big thing’ is just around the corner and pretty soon Chengdu won’t sound like something you order with fried rice.

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will ensure a structured and well timed introduction of this exciting project.

“Equestrian clubs are springing up everywhere, to help introduce horse knowledge and acceptance amongst the people.

“Land is being provided for new projects with a view to creating a breeding industry that will rival any in the world. International Horse Forums and Trade Shows are being planned, as well as construction of some magnificent courses and venues.

“This is the main reason for my presence here: to take advantage of the new market and to try to provide skills in certain areas. My role is very broad and active, and I want to help any companies keen to gain a foothold. At present, it is not a bed of roses it is very challenging to live in a totally foreign environment … but I believe there is a great future for the industry here in China.

“It will help if you can hop on the elevator from the ground floor.”

For more information on racing in China you can Lyle a bell on 0011 86 15228859644 or email [email protected]

HORSE RACING HAS BEEN banned in the People’s Republic of China since Chairman Mao became the country’s chief steward in 1949.

One can only assume it had something to do with racing’s capitalist core, but without wishing to draw an oversimplified analogy, the thoroughbred industry has flourished offshore – largely unmolested – in Hong Kong for the past 170 years (with the exception of a couple of seasons following Japan’s invasion during WWII).

Horse racing in Hong Kong commenced in 1841 with the arrival of the British, who immediately set about draining a malarial swamp to form a racetrack at Happy Valley.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club was founded in 1884 and switched from an amateur to professional organisation in 1971. A second racecourse was opened at Sha Tin in 1978.

While we don’t have exact turnover figures on hand for the 700 odd races staged between September and June, a fair guideline is the amount of tax the Hong Kong Jockey Club forks out to government: HK$12,976 million in 2008/09, or about 6.8% of all taxes collected by the Government's Inland Revenue Department.

As a result of its not-for-profit structure, the HKJC has donated an average of one billion Hong Kong dollars every year to hundreds of charities and community projects: one of the biggest charity donors in the world.

The Club is also one of the largest employers in Hong Kong, with some 5,300 full-time and 21,000 part-time staff.

Now mathematics was never a strong point during those two days I spent at school, but if a crowd of 7 million – 95% of which are ethnic Chinese – can generate that kind of income, what will 1.4 billion people do?

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mare She Wishes – and although it was outside the parameters of Neville’s budget, Lyle considered the colt the best Pentire in the sale and eventually forked out NZ$170,000 for the privilege.Suggesting that Neville send the horse to Sydney as an unraced 3YO, Lyle’s son, Ryan – an accomplished jockey in his own right – hopped on board and reported to his dad that the neddy was ‘top shelf ’.Although caught up in the EI outbreak, the Pentire – subsequently named Rangirangdoo – was sent to Chris Waller on Lyle’s recommendation. The rest, as they say in the classics, is history.Rangirangdoo has now raced on 15 occasions for eight wins and six placings including victories in the Tramway-G3 and Crystal M i l e - G 2 , a l o n g w i t h

IN A PAST LIFE, LYLE WAS a dab hand at the training caper and is still sought out by a burgeoning list of clients keen to tap into his

bloodstock selection prowess.

Just how ‘prow’ was obvious at Rosehill at the start of February when Rangirangdoo took out the $200,000 Expressway Stakes-G2 at Rosehill.Trained at Rosehill by Chris Waller, Rangirangdoo is owned by Brisbane businessman, Neville Morgan.Lyle trained his first city winner for Morgan – the applicably named, Still Friends, at Doomben in 1984 – and Neville has owned some outstanding gallopers over the years including The Grouch (multiple stakes placed), Sir Pentire (VRC St Leger) and Damigos (a dual stakes winner out of Still Friends).Early in 2006, Neville asked Lyle to head to New Zealand to buy him a Pentire at the National Sales.Lyle spied Lot 53 – from the multiple stakes placed Kenfair

a whisker second to Rock Kingdom in last October’s Epsom Handicap-G1 at Randwick.Rangirangdoo has now won over $630,000 and it’s fairly safe to assume that Neville has forgiven Lyle for overspending at Karaka!

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WHAT’S IN A NAMERangirangdoo, a ditty he came up with during his time at Changi.The story goes that one of the senior officers in Changi, Adrian Curlewis, later Sir Adrian, was involved in the surf lifesaving movement before he departed for war duties and he came up with an idea to help pass the time and stay positive in the period of horrific internment.Evidently some 30 lifesavers formed a group to do beach drills and dream of surfing the waves, calling themselves the Changi Surf Club.

IT APPEARS THAT Ranirangdoo is thus monikered in remembrance of Changi prisoner of war, Charlie Taylor, who died five

years ago at the age of 86.

As Nev Morgan told the Courier Mail’s Bart Sinclair late last year, both he and Charlie (and quite a few mates) used to share a drink or three at the Burleigh Heads Surf Lifesaving Club – often culminating in a singalong.One of Charlie’s songs was called

Seems Nev Morgan was no slouch in the surfing department: raised in Towoomba, he made the trek to the Gold Coast every weekend and holiday to perform duties as a lifesaver eventually becoming Australian Beach Sprint Champion in 1978-79.Nev’s obviously slowed down a tad in the last 30 years, but 5YO Rangirangdoo still clearly has plenty of toe.

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Glen Eden’s 2010 Melbourne Premier draft…

Lot 92 ch.c Royal Academy – Denise Margaret (by Flying Spur): ½ to promising Ruby Slippers out of an imported winning ½ sister to s’w COBOURG LODGE.

Lot 182 ch.f Fusaichi Pegasus – Infinite Charm (by Tristino): ½ to 6 winners incl tough Gr.2 winner INFINITE GRACE out of a stakes placed citywinning ½ sister to FIELDS OF OMAGH.

Lot 641 b.f Elusive Quality – Monaco Princess (by King’s Best): second foal of a winning ½ sister to FIELDS OF OMAGH, MALCOLM, KING BRIAN & TIMELESS GRACE.

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• Breeding: To our Stallions Lago Delight, Golden Snake & Desert King, and or walkout service.

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• Breaking In: Breaking in and flat work

• Spelling Short and long term available

Lot 263 b.c Fastnet Rock – Mise En Demeure (by Red Ransom):1st foal of a ¾ sister to US Gr.1 winner BAIL OUT BECKY from family of leading sire MORE THAN READY.

Lot 317 b.f Delago Brom – Pals (by Palace Music): full sister to s’p Class Prevails, ¾ sister to s’p Palzago & ½ sister to s’p Jennifer out of daughter of Gr.1 mare PALACE REVOLT.

Lot 468 b.c Al Samer – Tiger Belle (by Sports Works): ½ to city winners Liger & Piece Of The Sky out of a city winning ½ sister to APACHE CAT.

Lot 580 b.c Al Samer – Country Lass (by Helissio): ½ to 8 times winner Dangerous Terrain from family of Gr.1 winners SHE’S COUNTRY & MERCEDES WON.

Lot 637 ch.f Barely A Moment – Mehter (by Align): out of a city winning daughter of s’w SHOWZAM from family of top stallions SHOWDOWN & RED RANSOM.

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2010 MAGIC MILLIONS ADELAIDE YEARLING SALE

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There is no better property to grow out a horse thanour limestone hills and flats.

Special attention to soundness problems.

With the very best of individual careAll services provided:foaling, walk on to stallions, weaning, education, preparation to sales or trainer

AS A CONSEQUENCE of avarice from interstate raiders and diminishing prizemoney, the

once vibrant South Australian thoroughbred industry has struggled to keep pace in recent years.

Ironically, that may well and have worked in favour of the state’s annual yearling sale showpiece, given that buyers – blokes like Mark Kavanagh and Shane Fliedner – still flock to the sale knowing they won’t have to pay a premium for quality.

After all, despite the aforementioned ‘pillaging’, South Australian breeders continually produce – with remarkable consistency – horses that more than hold their own on the national stage.

Champion mare Divine Madonna was an $82,500 purchase out of Adelaide and, after her four Group One victories, sold for $2.7 million.

The ill-fated yet incredibly gifted, Mummify, was sold out of Adelaide … so was Young Centaur … Devil Moon too … Undoubtedly was another … and Hard To Get who, at $60,000, was actually easy to get.

While, admittedly having paid his dues in South Australia, Melbourne Cup winning trainer Mark Kavanagh is a huge fan of the Adelaide Magic Millions, having purchased Divine Madonna, Blue Diamond winner Undoubtedly and his South Australian Derby winner Hard To Get all out of his home town auction.

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RIVA RIDGE – ADELAIDE MAGIC MILLIONSAn exciting group of youngsters by popular proven and up-and-coming stallions…

Lot 169 blk/br.c Written Tycoon – Winning Team (by Danehill Dancer): ½ sister to promising Ragazza Veloce out of daughter of city mare Ginty.

Lot 185 b.c Strategic – Baggage (by Desert Prince): son of a city winning ½ sister to O’LONHRO – daughter of MAMZELLE PEDRILLE.

Lot 194 b.c Gonski – Blazing Sky (by Hurricane Sky): ½ to city winner Blazing Stars out of ½ sister to SI SENOR & BELLO SIGNOR.

Lot 237 br.f Written Tycoon – Holiday Time (by Jeune): out of a city placed ½ sister to s’p Langarza and Miss Snip.

Lot 276 b.c Face Value – Organdie (by Barathea): out of a ½ sister to dam of DOTTORESSA.

Lot 291 b.c Not A Single Doubt – Rapidfire Lady (by Torrential): 2nd foal of a city winner from Gr.1 family of KELTRICE, RED DAZZLER & TOLTRICE.

Lot 359 ch.c Face Value – Barossa Can Can (by Jeune): dam is a city placed ½ sister to GOLDEN DELICIOUS.

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“This (Adelaide Magic Millions) is always a good sale where you’ll find plenty of value,” Mark enthuses. “Divine Madonna, for instance, just had that ‘look’ about her. Very athletic … and very typical of yearlings offered in Adelaide.”

Victorian trainer, Shane Fliedner, concurs. Shane snapped up Bel Esprit sprinter, Tollesprit for just $26,000 at the 2008 Adelaide sale and the 3YO has since won almost a quarter million in stakes. The Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on 6 March is now definitely marked on the dance card.

“Adelaide offers you excellent value for money … it allows you to shop at the top end of the market.

“Tollesprit was a very nice walker as a yearling and has a lovely manner about him. Probably would have made a lot more at another sale.”

One thing is for sure – the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale, like the state it represents – prides itself on offering value for money.

Come 9 and 10 March at the Morphettville Sales complex you will have 369 yearlings to choose from: they are by some of the leading sires in the land and are bred by – you’d better believe it – some of Australia’s best breeders in the land.

You know there are plenty of winners between the catalogue’s red covers … it’s just a matter of finding them.

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Sired by or in foal or foal at foot by at present Rock of Gibraltar,

General Nediym, Viscount, Lonhro, Redoute’s Choice,

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Lightning, Artie Schiller, Commands,

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Recent broodmare success includes WA yearling sales. Mare purchased Melbourne Sales for $2,000, resultant

foal sell for $35000 by Written Tycoon.

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Recent winners include:

QLDBrisbane Treble (Eagle Farm)Elusive Quality gelding Elusive Port (inspected + purchased Sydney Sales)

now 7 runs 4 wins 2 placings 1.5 lengths off Saturday Brisbane. Has won double purchase price 7 starts.

Guiscard mare La Chance Finale (ex Albury) now 6 starts all Brisbane 6 cheques. Has won 12 times purchase price.

Octagonal mare Rogues (ex W’farm) inspected & purchased as an unraced 2yo. Has won 3 of last 6, one by 7 lengths one by 4 lengths.

Towoomba winner. Perugino gelding Pietro Vannucci. Inspected & purchased as a 6yo now 8yo. 4th Toowoomba win. Also won Sunshine Coast has won over 10 times purchase price.

North + Western Winners incl:Giants Cuaseway gelding Great Music (ex Melbourne) 2nd win & has won 8

times purchase price. Nothin’Leica Dane gelding Laertes (ex Randwick) now 8 wins & backs

upTexas Cup with Jandowae Cup.King of Roses mare Sofie Fatale inspected & purchased Melbourne Sales.

Has now won 6.

SINGAPOREElmoxie gelding Lucky Ocean (inspected & purchasedas a unraced 3yo

gleding Melbourne Sales $1200. One of 11 winners since December purchased from $500 to $1750. 3 of them city, one of those $750 Saturday Brisbane.

NSWWalcha Cup Day TAB winner Jan Murray mare Susan Jane $1500 yearling

purchase Magic Millions. Now 3 wins & 13 placings.

SA King’s Best gelding Dantes Best (ex Taree) won over double purchase price

in one start sold as 7yo.

NT End Sweep gelding Snoop (ex Caulfield) 4th win & has won over 10 times

purchase price.

WA Perth winner King of Roses filly Ciera first start (inspected & purchased as

unraced 2yo Melbourne Sales). Won over 7 times purchase price in a 3yo HCP.

Pinjarra winners, by 2.5 lengths over 1400m led from start to finish Way of Light mare Zwelgjes Kerstmis sold as a unbroken 2yo (ex Muswellbrook).

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>> Strong early type with faultless conformation.

>> Descendant of the famed matriarch SELENE

>> By outstanding sire of 290 winners inc. Golden Slipper, Derby, Stradbroke and Epsom.

>> Full brother to the stakes placed city winner Adnocon – a last start third in the Magic Millions Stayers Cup; winner of over $175,000

>> Half brother to the metropolitan winning 2Y0 Supertred & the seven times winner St Gwenn

>> Out of a Danehill ½ sister to the dam of the US s’winner INDIGO GIRL

>> Grandam is a half sister to the influential stallion STAR WAY from the family of SIR TRISTRAM

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QTIS 600 YEARLING SALE PREVIEW

SHOCKING RESULT PUTS QTIS ON MAPBUT LUCK IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

AS THE CURRENT NAME WOULD suggest, the QTIS 600 yearling sale was created to fill a specific niche: to showcase Queensland horses.

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We refer to, of course, last year’s Melbourne Cup winner Shocking who was originally consigned by Ilala Stud to the 2007 Gold Coast Premier Yearling Sale (now QTIS 600) before being knocked down to Washpool Lodge for $45,000.

One of Queensland’s finest pinhooking operatives, Washpool then on-sold the colt at the Gold Coast National Horses in Training Sale when snapped up by Laurence Eales for $64,000.

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machine which largely got its mojo back with the last two Golden Slipper winners and, as recently as the last first Tuesday in November, a Melbourne Cup winner.

Perhaps the best illustration of the QTIS 600 however – and arguably its main purpose – is the comparatively unsung filly Tough Luck who was purchased for just $9,000 at the 2009 chapter.

This gal is pure banana bender! Tough Luck is by Kingmambo horse, Zaha, who stands at Clear Mountain Fairview in the Darling Downs … she is out Gudwill, who was bred by Clear Mountain Fairview’s founder and Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland President Bob Frappell (Bob also bred Gudwill) … she is a half to Queensland sprinter/miler Merry Pierce … and

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australian easterYearling Sale Draftlot 98 Bay filly redoute’s Choice - personify

lot 129 Bay Colt redoute’s Choice - river dove

lot 183 Bay filly flying spur - star satire (nZ)

lot 337 g. filly flying spur - Casigris (usa)

lot 345 Bay Colt redoute’s Choice -Champagne (nZ)

lot 358 Bay filly redoute’s Choice - Countess Christie

lot 428 Ch. filly flying spur - flouze

lot 542 Bay filly snitzel - erin Bee

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TOUGH LUCK($9,000 yearling price : $235,250 in stakes)

“I liked her because, for starters, she looked like an early comer … very big and athletic. The mare has also been a good producer and I was very familiar with her first three foals, including Rob Heathcote’s Merry Pierce.” - Caloundra trainer, Robert Bradshaw

HIGHLIGHTS59 Not a Single Doubt colt from G2 winner Zeya

137 Nadeem colt from G2 winner Catnipped

201 Ferocity ½ brother to G2 winner Vanquished

210 Chateau Istana ½ sister to G1 placed Tripitz

236 All Bar One colt from G1 winner Hold That Smile

265 Ferocity ½ sister to G1 placed Tick By from G2 winner Klokka

335 Markane ½ brother to to G3 winner Cosmic Strike

420 Hidden Dragon ½ sister to G3 winner Eskimo Dan


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26 Falvelon

26 Ferocity

22 Red Dazzler

21 Jet Spur

19 All Bar One

19 Bradbury’s Luck

19 Markane

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she is raced by Leigh and Leith Wanless, a name synonymous with waste management (and fast horses) in Queensland.

The Wanless’ certainly didn’t waste too much on Tough Luck, their $9,000 investment now returning $235,250 from eight starts under the guidance of Caloundra trainer Robert Bradshaw.

Robert has certainly set the filly a task with seven of those starts in 67 days (averaging a run every nine days) – undoubtedly belying his ‘trotting’ roots – but one can’t argue with the results: four wins and two placings for almost a quarter mill in the tank.

Sure, the dream of a Melbourne Cup victory is what keeps everyone coming to sales, but it’s the tough and enigmatic

search for a slice of Queensland luck that will have buyers heading to the Gold Coast at the end of March.

Take your pick – there’s 462 to choose from … good luck!

The QTIS 600 yearling sale will be staged at the Magic Millions complex at Bundall on Sunday 21 and Monday 22 March, commencing at 11am.

BOTTOM LINE 2009 2007 2006 2005Catalogued 469 468 426 649Sold 333 310 287 414Withdrawn 55 75 67 102Passed 80 83 72 132Sold % 81 79 79 76Aggregate $6,135,500 $5,409,500 $5,064,250 $6,280,173 Average $18,424 $17,450 $17,645 $15,170 Top Price $130,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000

* Sale not conducted in 2008

2010 INGLIS MELBOURNE PREMIER

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The first graduate from Eliza Park's state-of-the-art sales complex RUN FOR WILSON won the 2009 AJC Breeders' Plate-LR at Randwick on debut. Sold by Eliza Park at last

year's Inglis Melbourne Premier, there's plenty more where he came from! Read on.

The victory of John Thompson’s precocious colt – Run For Wilson – in last October’s AJC

Breeders’ Plate-LR at Randwick was a huge milestone for Eliza Park.

With a mission to provide clients with every professional thoroughbred service – a one

stop shop if you will – Eliza Park developed a property at Nagambie, in Central Victoria,

dedicated to preparing sale horses.

Literally building this property from the ground up and quickly growing into what is

now Victoria’s pre-eminent sales facility, Smithfield became the third leg of Eliza Park’s

property triumvirate.

What separates Smithfield from the Kerrie headquarters and sister property at Nagambie

is that it’s purely for sales horses: there is no mix of equine population, nor diversity of its

mission. SALES ONLY!

Situated on the banks of the Goulburn River, Smithfield was purpose built and we employ a

specialised agronomist to determine feeding regimes for individual sales horses.

Not surprisingly, response to Eliza Park Smithfield's professionalism, resources and

competitive pricing has resulted in a large number of additional entries for 2010

yearling sales..

Already Eliza Park has enjoyed a successful sale on the Gold Coast with yearlings sought

out by a large domestic and international buying bench, while we also consigned a draft,

for the first time, to the New Zealand National Yearling Sales, selling up to $260,000: the

most expensive Fusaichi Pegasus sold across the Tasman in three years.

Now Eliza Park is offering buyers the opportunity to select from a quality draft of yearlings

entered for the 2010 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale at Oaklands Junction from

1-4 March.

Offering a broad spectrum of athletic, well bred – and certainly well prepared – yearlings,

sires represented include Champion Victorian Sire, Bel Esprit, the second crop of Redoute’s

Choice’s Caulfield Guineas hero God’s Own and exciting first season sire Written Tycoon,

E l i z a P a r k ' s ‘ F i e l d ’ o f D r e a m s

E l i z a P a r k ' s ‘ F i e l d ’ o f D r e a m s

- CAMERON CROUCHER, CEO

In line with its 'One Stop Shop' policy, Eliza Park also offers breaking in facilities and last year

educated over 100 racehorses on behalf of Australia's leading owners and trainers.

Past graduates of our Racing Division include Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler and dual

Group One winner Gallica to name just two that have tasted success at racing’s highest level.

While this division is already in full swing for recent sale graduates, we are offering a SPECIAL

DISCOUNT to new owners of yearlings purchased from any Eliza Park draft in 2010.

For further information on ‘giving yourself a break’, phone Eliza Park General Manager Racing

Sue Ellis on 0407 517 324.

along with the crème de la crème of Australasia’s stallions: Al Maher, Bianconi, Canny

Lad, Choisir, Churchill Downs, Commands, Danasinga, Elusive Quality, Elvstroem, Excites,

Fastnet Rock, Fusaichi Pegasus, General Nediym, Keep The Faith, Magic Albert, Mossman,

Not A Single Doubt, Oratorio, Pins, Reset, Starcraft, Strategic, Stratum, Testa Rossa and

Undoubtedly.

These yearlings will be available for inspection from 9am on Wednesday 24 February.

We hope you’ll join us at the Eliza Park sales marquee outside of Barn G at Oaklands

Junction where you can arrange an inspection and enjoy

some refreshments.

For further information please phone David Somers on

0428 440 330 or Mark Lindsay on 0416 334 338 or

visit our website www.elizapark.com.au where you can

read comments and pedigree information, plus view

photographs and videos of each yearling.

Happy hunting!

Ch C, CANNY LAD – BORN WESTERNHalf brother to 3-time city winner Nullarbor Crossing;

by sire of 45 SWs from SW half sister to The

Heavyweight, Zedrich etc.

LOT 26

B F, FASTNET ROCK – CALL ME PRETTY (USA)By sire of G1 winner Irish Lights, from close relation of

multiple G2 winner A.P. Warrior.

LOT 39

B C, MOSSMAN – DANARIHalf brother to 2 winners from inc. Danari (2nd Blue

Diamond S-G1), a three quarter sister to Melbourne

G2 winner Spurn.

LOT 75

B F, STARCRAFT (NZ) – DREAMING ONHalf sister to Hunka Burnin’ Love from SP half sister

to Brisbane SW and Golden Slipper-G1 runnerup How

Funny.

LOT 111

B/Br C, COMMANDS – CHLOROPHYLLHalf brother to 3 winners inc. multiple SP Innovation

(8 wins), from G1 winner Chlorophyll (11 wins).

LOT 48

B/BR C, ELVSTROEM – COSTA GRANDEHalf brother to [Dec ‘09] Moonee Valley winner Bel

Shoes (5 wins); by Derby winning sire of Carrara etc.

LOT 61

B F, DANASINGA – EMMAAGHHalf sister to multiple winner Missylaluke from half

sister to G2 winner Blur and GW 2YO Shrewd Rhythm.

LOT 120

B C, WRITTEN TYCOON – GRAMMY AWARDHalf brother to 5 winners from 5 to race; by exciting first

season sire (Group winning 2YO) from prolific family.

LOT 160

B C, CHURCHILL DOWNS – JAVA SIANG (NZ)Half brother to 3 winners; by Danehill’s Group 2

winning first season sire from multiple stakes placed

mare.

LOT 189

B/BR C, STRATUM – LADY HELISSIOBy Golden Slipper winner and leading first season sire

from half sister to 3 stakes winners.

Ch F, CHOISIR – HERMIAHalf sister to classy South African sprinter Royal

Reigns (3 wins to 2009/10) and closely related to G1

winner Northern Drake.

LOT 171

B C, GOD’S OWN – IN A TEACUPHalf brother to 2 winners (from 2 to race) inc.

Caulfield winner Tassology and this season’s city

winner Storm Brewing.

LOT 178

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LOT 209

Gr F, FUSAICHI PEGASUS (USA) – LADY JEWEL (NZ)Brother to Xanthos from a half sister to Malaysian

Horse of the Year Confluence (12 wins).

LOT 210

B C, CHOISIR - LANADEEHalf brother to 4 winners inc. Flemington stakes

winner Secret Flyer (9 wins to 09/10) and, Supreme

Class (5 wins in Hong Kong).

LOT 215

B/Br F, BEL ESPRIT – MISS DOOPSYHalf sister to 3 winners from 8-time winning sister to

dam of VRC Oaks-G1 winner Hollow Bullet, 2YO SW

Red Hot Mama etc.

LOT 264

B F, MAGIC ALBERT – MS BOWIEHalf sister to multiple winner from G2 placed sister

to NZ G1 winner Imananabaa and closely related to

multiple Group winner Rostova.

LOT 279

B C, BEL ESPRIT – LESSIEFirst foal of a multiple winning half sister to Bel

Esprit Group winners Bel Mer (2009 Robert Sangster

S-G1) & Mooring.

LOT 225

B F, GOD’S OWN – LUVYA BABESecond foal of a multiple winning half sister to NZ

Champion 2YO Ballroom Babe, dam of Group winners Just

Dancing, Hidden Dragon, Tahni Girl etc.

LOT 237

Ch C, STRATUM – MY GEORGIA GIRLSecond foal of winning half sister to Champion

racehorse and sire, Bel Esprit; closely related to Blue

Diamond S-G1 winner Mahaasin.

LOT 281

B C, BEL ESPRIT – NEZZIEBy Victoria’s Champion Sire from 5-time winning half

sister to STC BMW-G1 winner Blutigeroo and Group

winner Catapult.

LOT 287

Br F, BEL ESPRIT – PROTECTIONHalf sister to 2 winners inc. Twenty Million (5 wins to

2009/10) from half sister to Champion 2YO Victory

Vein (12 wins) & Singapore SW The Jolly Roger.

LOT 340

B C, GOD’S OWN – SANTANAYA (IRE)Half brother to Sydney winner Marienkirche and

closely related to French G1 winner Treizieme.

LOT 383

B F, TESTA ROSSA – ON COSMOSBy prolific sire (70% winners to runners) from three

quarter sister to stakes winner Good Control (9 wins

to 2009/10).

LOT 306

B F, CHURCHILL DOWNS – POMPEII GLORY (NZ)Half sister to 5 winners inc. multiple Group One

placed Solar Antiquity, I’m Notti (5 wins), Romantic

Dane (4 wins) etc.

LOT 330

Ch C, PINS – SHE’S INNOCENTFirst foal of a half sister to brilliant sprinter/miler Mr

Innocent (14 wins, inc. Doomben 10,000-G1) & dual

SW Verdict Declared (10 wins).

LOT 401

B/Br C, RESET – SHOWERYHalf brother to 3 winners inc. Melbourne SW Highclere

(10 wins) and SP Sunny Skies from dual SW.

LOT 406

B/BR C, STRATEGIC – VILLA LANTEFrom a winning half sister to Great Glen (6 wins,

inc. SAJC Breeders’ S-G2) and SP Mont Fleuri,

Silverthorne (13 wins) etc.

LOT 495

B C, STRATUM – AFTER BEUNEHalf brother to Encosta de Lago winner, Latest Flame,

from stakes winning half sister to SW Elathea.

LOT 527

B C, STARCRAFT (NZ) – TWO UNDER PAR (IRE)By highly promising young sire from a sister to

French G2 winner Ocean Ridge; outstanding European

black type family

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B/Br C, GOD'S OWN - ZERGO2nd foal of a winning three quarter sister to dual

Australian Horse of the Year Might And Power

Photo Not Available

LOT 482

LOT 521

B C, NOT A SINGLE DOUBT – ANTIETAMFirst foal of a half sister to US Group 2 winner Ubiquity;

outstanding North American black type family.

LOT 545

Ch F, STRATEGIC – BRIGHT JADEHalf sister to 5 winners inc. Eagle Farm winner &

successful producer Greenstone (inc. Bismuth : 4

wins to 2009/10).

LOT 569

B C, FUSAICHI PEGASUS (USA) – ANY DANE NOWSecond foal of 3-time winning Danehill mare; 2nd

dam, Kenbelle, won AJC Australian Oaks-G1.

LOT 546

B F, CHURCHILL DOWNS – BARELLA SORELLASecond foal of a half sister to 6 winners (from 6 to

race) inc. Lemon Fantasy (7 wins); family of How

Proud, Lemon Sorbet etc.

LOT 558

B F, KEEP THE FAITH – COURT DANCERHalf sister to 3 winners inc. Hong Kong sprinter

Sky Walker (3 wins to 2009/10) from dual stakes

placegetter.

LOT 581

B F, ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) – CRYTOPGRAPHYBy Champion US sire from a dual winning half sister to

Royal Code (6 wins, inc. MVRC Norman Carlyon S-G2 &

multiple G1 placed).

LOT 583

B C, AL MAHER – GROUPFrom sister to stakes winners Spirit of Westbury (5 wins)

and 2YO SW Duke of Westbury, plus SW half sisters Lucky

Diva (11 wins) and Gina Lollawitcha.

LOT 614

CH C, WRITTEN TYCOON – IMOGEN GRACEBy highly sought out first season sire; first foal of a

half sister to Sydney Cup-G1 runnerup Irazu; closely

related to G1 winner Zaparri.

LOT 620

B F, ORATORIO (IRE) – DEL DU JOURHalf sister to 3 winners inc. Zedaction (9 wins) and

the dam of stakes placed Zeddane (7 wins).

LOT 588

B F, GOD’S OWN – DISCO SLACKSFirst foal of a multiple winning half sister to NZ Champion

mare Princess Coup (12 wins inc. 4 G1s; sold for $3m in

2009).

LOT 592

B F, BEL ESPRIT – LADY FRANC (NZ)By Victoria’s Champion Sire from a half sister to

Champion NZ 3YO Western Red (7 wins, inc. STC

Canterbury Guineas-G1).

LOT 631

GR F, GOD’S OWN – M’LADY’S MANORHalf sister to 2 winners (from 2 to race) out of winning

half sister to WATC Derby-G1 winner Firing Range.

LOT 640

Br C, BIANCONI (USA) – SNAPPOPHalf brother to multiple winner Kallogg (winner in

January ’10), from half sister to Champion NZ Filly

Snap (11 wins, 4 G1s).

LOT 689

B C, EXCITES – RIPPING NICBy Group One winning 2YO and first season sire; half

brother to one winner; granddam is Flemington SP,

Beach Charm.

LOT 672

CH C, WRITTEN TYCOON – SHARP PERCEPTION (USA)Half brother to 4 winners inc. R.T. Gulch (7 wins in

USA). Outstanding North American black type family.

LOT 684

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IT ALL DEPENDS on perspective, but $36,000 for a yearling is not too much to ask.

Sure, if you have $10.40 in your kick and not really sure who that is knocking on your door, 36k is a lot of money: but at a sale where the average weighs in at well over $50,000, picking up a filly you really fancy for 36 is a nice day’s work.

Especially if the yearling is by Choisir whose fillies include Group Two winners Hurried Choice, Gold Water and Champagne Harmony.

Enter Steve Hill, a trainer with a small team just out of Kembla on NSW’s south coast who – among others – spied a Choisir filly from the Mi Preferido mare Prefer An Angel in the NZ Select Yearling Sale catalogue and decided to trek across the Tasman for a Bo Peep.

Might seem a bit like bringing coals to Newcastle, but Choisir fillies had been fetching over $100,000 on the Gold Coast and at the Sydney Classic so Steve was prepared to give it a shot.

“On paper, I had her up high on my short list,” Steve explains.

NSW trainer’s ‘selection’ a question of timing

“And when I had a look at the filly I found her to be a very nice type … really thought I’d have to pay quite a bit more for her.”

Understandable given her breeding. Prefer An Angel won five in Melbourne for Ron Quinton including the MVRC Diamond Jubilee Stakes-G2 and was stakes placed at Flemington and Caulfield as well.

This is also the family of Group One winning milers Silver Chalice and Zvezda.

What’s more, Prefer An Angel has produced five winners from seven to race since retiring to stud, one of them taking out seven in Hong Kong.

“I got a real surprise when they knocked her down to me for only $36,000,” Steve mused when he signed for the filly around 3pm (Auckland time) on Wednesday 3 February.

But the best was yet to come. Just on 72 hours later, Steve’s $36,000 filly multiplied in price without having to even set foot on a racetrack.

On Saturday 6 February, the Tony Vasil trained Psychologist stepped out in the Blue Diamond Prelude-G3 for fillies

at Caulfield and, although she hadn’t previously been sighted in public (scratched from a Kyneton Maiden on 31 January), bookies had her safe in the market – around $6.50: the third line of betting. Fairly standard practice for an Aquanita debutant.

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It was a smart move as Psychologist proceeded to couch her rivals with a spine tingling display, winning the 1100m scamper by a conservative four lengths.

Such was the performance betting shops immediately installed Psychologist as second favourite for the $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes-G1 at Caulfield on 20 February.

But what’s that got to do with Steve Hill’s buy? Turns out Psychologist is by Choisir out of the Danzero mare Miss Conception, who just happens to be a half sister to Prefer An Angel.

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yet with no aspirations to pedigree ‘buff ’ recognition, there shall be no attempt to identify the exact kinship between Psychologist and Steve’s filly, yet it’s safe to say they are very, very close relations. Very close … indeed, if Psychologist comes out and does what a growing number of pundits believe, Steve’s filly will be worth …?

And that’s without her having to leave her box.

Steve knows how to get one right on race day though. Although not exactly a household name, Steve has a darn good strike rate with his mare Bitoflight while his other

winners around the traps in recent months include Danish Dollar, Riebeek and Miraculist … not bad for a bloke with only half a dozen in work.

Steve laughs at the implication he knew something of Psychologist’s prowess prior to the Prelude, pointing out that his network doesn’t extend the 900kms from Caulfield to his Kembla coastal hideaway.

More to the point, he is simply relishing his good fortune and, if you’ll excuse the pun, is ‘psyched’ about his filly’s future.

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SOME TIMES IN life the names of things fit so perfectly.

Take Bonecrusher, the racehorse. You just knew he would be good from his moniker … and he was.

So, when you read of a feed supplement company named HorsePower, you just reckon it has to work.

The marketing is superb, right from the top, but in this case the company has backed a winner too because their products do make your horse perform better. The products are superior to rivals.

None can give power to the horse (racehorse, weanling, yearling or broodmare) like these guys can, and the proof is showing up on the racetrack week after week.

Horses like Samantha Miss: this Champion 3YO Filly has been fueled by HorsePower her entire life.

“What is encouraging to us,” said HorsePower’s National Marketing manager Stephen Lamb, is that we are now seeing multiple generations of horses performing well.

“Horses like All Silent and Phelan Ready and Samantha Miss were not only raced on HorsePower but were reared on it from weanling stage too. We know the big farms that use HorsePower and we know how picky they are and discerning in what staff they have: and in particular what products go into their young horses.

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And they say in life that the best form of compliment is to copy something. In the case of industry leader HorsePower that is very true. Rival feed supplement companies, with no where near the honour roll of star performers, are now trying to capitalize upon the methods employed by HorsePower – both in terms of how they try and make their products and the immaculate marketing approach.

So what is HorsePower and how did it start?

Enter one very astute vet named Dr Mark Greathead BVSc, MRCVS. Not only was he a leader in his field of repairing horses, he had an ‘eye’ for why horses where breaking down and racing below their best. It’s a rare gift and rarer still to find someone prepared to back the gift as Dr Greathead did.

The story goes back to his uni days. Upon graduating from the University of Sydney's veterinary science faculty in 1976, Dr Greathead took it upon himself to explore the world and at the same time experience vet life in different countries. For the next three years, he worked

in various veterinary practices in the United Kingdom and South Africa before returning to Australia and, equipped with the requisite expertise, commenced his own practice – the Racecourse Road Veterinary Surgery – specialising in equine medicine and surgery.


And he excelled at that too. Dr G r e a t h e a d p i o n e e r e d the use of a b r a s i o n ar throscopy for joint surgery on horses … a breakthrough that hundreds of owners and trainers salute to this very day.

As his reputation grew, so did Greathead’s personal desire to help horses and trainers further. His Brisbane practice continued to prosper, and he became increasingly concerned at the number of horses being presented with a variety of clinical symptoms: resulting from, in his thoughts, poor nutrition.

Chief among these problems were horses not gaining weight, horses tying-up, general muscle soreness, nervousness and chewing wood, to name a few.

Knowing these symptoms – most of the time – are precursors to more serious conditions, the Greathead knew poor performance had to follow.

After successfully treating many horses by adjusting diets, Dr Greathead eventually established his own horse-feed business – Equine Nutrition

Systems – which was launched in 1985.

Today’s industry leader, HorsePower, has evolved from that business, flourishing as more and more trainers and studmasters realise the importance of balanced diets and supplementation for their horses.

“We have many of the top trainers such as Anthony Cummings, Kris Lees, Paul Perry, Tim Martin, Graeme Begg and Les Bridge, just to mention a few, who love HorsePower,” added Lamb.

When a company can rightfully boast such superstars as All Silent, Samantha Miss and Phelan Ready as flagbearers, you sense these guys know a thing or two about helping trainers get the best out of their runners.

“HorsePower will provide expert advice and information as part of its package, with the overall health and well-being of the horse always being the primary concern.

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But HorsePower doesn’t stop there.

Online, via its comprehensive website, you’ll find a diet analysis program which will help trainers and studmasters get the right trace elements and minerals into their horses.

“We aim to provide quality equine nutrition products, based on sound, scientific principles, with an emphasis on low-grain feeding and adequate mineral and trace-element s u p p l e m e n t a t i o n ,” added Lamb.

Visit us online at www.HorsePower.com.au or contact Stephen Lamb on 0402 118 558 to find out how you can make your horses healthier and, as a result, run faster!

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CBR Equine LodgeSunshine Coast QLDFirst class agistment for broodmares or spellers Large irrigated, grassy paddocks on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.Facilities include 6m x 4.5m foaling stable, fitted with cameras - the ultimate, safe place for mares to foal.Other services include: - Walkout services - Weaning & handling- Sale preps - Breaking in- Injury and recovery care For all your yearling, handling and sales preparation requirements.

Discounts to long term or repeat customersFor further information contact us onDuncan Wilson – 0412 053 371 or Jenny Wilson – 0423 344 788, QLD

• Dry Mare - $13.50/day • Wet Mare - $14.50/day• Weanling/yearling - $14.50/day • Speller - $15/day• Special needs, Stabling - $20/day• Sales Prep - $40/day, 2% commission on sale• Foaling Down Fee - $250 (free to permanent customers)

prices do not include GST

Onsite equine nurse and vet available 24/7.

All horses’ needs are catered for on an individual basis.

Mob: 0409 321 796 Ph: 03 53 321 796 Web: www.jassmith.com.au Email: [email protected]

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Garlic and selected natural herbs blend. Can assist with minimising unpleasant odours. Garlic is a natural, effective alternative to chemical products that may improve appetite, coat and skin condition.

Specifically formulated for racing horses,pacers, endurance horses and equestrianhorses to support optimal muscle function and recovery.

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Race a 2yo filly byDESERT SUNDam by Western Symphony Broken In, Currently being spelledNice filly with excellent temperamentTo be trained at Warrrnambool byMatthew Williams

Phone: 0409 705 006 (Matthew) or 0407 518 074 (Jenna), VIC

YEARLING?SELLING YOUR YEARLING?

Sell it where they see it!10% discount on advertising for

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Phone 1300 859 987

APPLE CIDER VINEGARwith FRESHLY CRUSHED GARLIC

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The original Apple Cider Vinegar with Garlic added, naturally fermented, unpasteurized, unfiltered, all nutrients and the “mother” of vinegar retained. Double strength for results.

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Next to Mornington Track15 Large boxes

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Contact Brian on 0438 753 528, VIC


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Symphony Lodgecall Matthew Park on 0402682907, Qld

Professional Horse Breaking & Ready to Run Sales Preparation

Green AcresAgistment Farm

… 70 Acres of irrigated pasture… All new 4 strand Electrobraid fencing… Small and large paddocks… Shared or Private… From $18/day + GST

Bayles VICTORIA

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ARMOUR LININGSKen Lawson: 0408 788 188, 0754 421 466, QLD

Email: [email protected]

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multiple Listed winning mare being set for Salinger Stakes – breeding & racing

proposition $350,000

overseas Gr.1 placed son of HUSSONET – stallion prospect under $150,000

unbeaten 3Y0 gelding in Melbourne - $25,000

half sister to champion multiple Gr.1 winner - under $100,000

Free pedigree & mating advice

Some of the cheapest stallion nominations in Australia

Phone Luke – 0407 451 823Fax – (02) 49 324 093

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Call Don Robb:0418 433 424Ah: 02 43535818fax 02 43537118 NSW

Excellent Facilities

Pre-training, Sales and Yearling Preparation

1000m training track with aluminium running rail, swimming facilities

Experienced and professional staff at your service.

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P. O Box 30, Ferny Creek, Victoria 3786Telephone: 03 9755 2153 • Mobile: 0409 146 768

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Barclays Collar has a switch, that delivers a mild electronic pulse everytime the horse windsucks. If the horse responds to the collar, the habit is broken, and in time.. CAN BE CURED - caught early enough.. it can be “nipped in the bud”, the habit is cured for the life of these horses, which... will then turn around the outcome of a windsucker, back to it’s full potential. Whether this horse, is a Stallion at Stud, a Brood Mare, a Thoroughbred still in training, or a retired racer etc., we can say, we have and do CURE WINDSUCKING.

Horses fitted with Barclays Collar, have been observed to be in no distress or discomfort, in fact have been seen to be a happier horse, joining in the paddock games with the other horses, instead of being the loner on the fence post.

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Phone Bill Lindsey (07)54460938 to discuss your treadmill requirements.

www.classictreadmills.com

RVL Licensed Farrier

Improving Horses Australiawide

Servicing South East Victoria. Limited bookings available.

Brett Atkins - 0431 238 413

Specialising in:Corrective and Remedial Work

Racehorses Yearlings

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Broken & pre-trained 5 individual winners

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BREAKING & EDUCATION» IndIvIdual 24 hour care

» all new facIlItIes

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» PrIvate set of barrIers

03 5798 1386 or 0447 391 849, VIC

GENUINELY UNRACED, BROKEN IN RACEHORSES

DUE TO BREEDER RETIRING

Mare (2004) LACRYMA CRISTI ex Bold ‘n’ Beautiful

Gelding (2006) MONDE BLEU ex Bold ‘n’ Beautiful

Filly (2006) MOOKTA ex Anna’s Girl$7,500 each

RAAMI broodmare with stunning DAMASCUS STORM filly at foot $5,500

All horses in excellent condition and

negotiable as must go, Vet check welcome

For inspection phone Terry 0417 334 696 or Fiona 0431 314 618, Vic

Dave Mee RacehoRse sales Pty ltD

Dave Mee is seeking expressions of interest for the domestic side of his B’stock Agency, in order to concentrate full time on the overseas market.

An opportunity exists for an individual(s) to acquire a profitable Bloodstock Agency, which specialises in Aus racehorses that are bought

and sold both locally and internationally, primarily Asia.

Interested parties will be purchasing:Six years of experience, goodwill and other (in)tangible assets.

Genuine referrals on an on going basis. Unlimited training and support.Fast track knowledge and a solid foothold in the Bloodstock industry.

Dave Mee 0405 129 [email protected]

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Breaking Pre-training Racing

Relaxed, friendly environment

Everything you need for your neddy to succeed!

Training at Pakenham racetrack, stables at Clyde North

Phone Peter on 0418 133 659, VIC

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THE RACEHORSE YARDTWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY, UNBROKENSTRICTLY BALLROOM – THASSOS (by Zephyr Zip)By multiple city winning member of the NIJINSKY II sire lineFull sister to 8 times winner Strictly Fast from family of SIR DAPPERQTIS registered$3,000. Phone: 07 4096 5513, QLD

TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY, UNBROKENSTRICTLY BALLROOM – RUBY’S CUBE (by North Reef)By multiple city winning member of the NIJINSKY II sire lineOut of a ½ sister to the s’placed Marbiton from family of VRC Derby winner ALWAYS THEREQTIS registered$3,000. Phone: 07 4096 5513, QLD

BEST IN BLACK13YO Black gelding [16hh]Lots of flat work – nice typeSelling due to ill health$1,000 ono. Phone: 0419 227 403, NSW

JUMP TO ITWanted … horses to lease or train for jumping careers$4,400 Phone Butch 0417 512 194, or [email protected]

CHAMPION HACK8YO Bay gelding [15hh]Reserve champion hack, also reserve champion led thoroughbred$800 Phone 0419 227 403, NSW

‘TERRIFIC’ BROODMARE8YO mare by Tawrrific½ sister to Prav (dam of SWs Deprave, Our Lona & SP Alastro)Colt foal at foot by Man of IllusionPOAPhone: 03 5484 1493 or 0429 841 490, VIC

• Horsesunder$1000 are FREE 1300 859 987• Horsesover$1000

are $55 per horse

BENICIO 2YOWell bred juvenile filly by Benicio from a winning producing Salieri mare½ brother Ravages (in Singapore with Cliff Brown) a winner & 3 times placed at last 4 starts[15.3hh], girth of 6 foot, 6.5 inches$12,000 Phone: 03 5484 1493 or0429 841 490, Vic

KELTRICE MARE6YO mare by Keltrice out of winning Halo line mareDam of one foal who is now a yearling$2,700Phone: 0419 471 714, VIC

YEARLING PAIRKeltrice yearling colt [$6,000]Aristotle yearling [$3,000]Both yearlings are well grownPhone: 0419 471 714, VIC

STAR BROODMARE

9YO Chestnut mare [15.1hh]PERUGINE STARSire: PeruginoDam: Top Power$980Phone: 0448 535 284

BARGAIN BUYSGenuinely unraced, broken in racehorses available due to breeder retirement5YO Lacyrma Cristi mare & 3YO Monde Bleu gelding – both from Bold ‘n’ Beautiful3YO Mookta filly – from Anna’s Girl$7,500 eachalso Raami broodmare with stunning Damascus Storm filly at foot $5,500All horses in excellent condition and pricing negotiableMust go!Vet check welcome & to arrange inspection Phone: 0417 334 696 [Terry] or0431 314 618 [Fiona], Vic

SUNLINE’S SIRERace a 2YO filly by Desert Sun out of Western Symphony mareFor lease … Broken in … Currently being spelledNice filly with excellent temperamentTo be trained at Warrnambool by Matthew WilliamsPhone: 0409 705 006 [Matthew] or 0407 518 074 [Jenna]

EL MOXIE BROODMAREIn foal to Delago Brom (sire of recent SW Radha Rani)$5,500Phone: 0400 006 619

½ SISTER TO G1 WINNERTrickle Down Rein6YO mare by Favorite Trick from Emerald Rein½ sister to G1 sprinter Pharein & in foal to Primus$2,700Phone: 0419 471 714, VIC

DESIGNER MARE7YO Chestnut mareVAIN STYLESire: KenvainDam: Designer StyleIn foal to Rory's Jester stallion Mutahassin (LDS 6/11/09)$1,650Phone: 08 8531 2110 or 0400 372 196, SA

VAIN STYLESire: KenvainDam: Designer StyleUnraced 7yo mare. Due to foal October to Mutahassin (Rory’s Jester).$1,650Phone: 08 8531 2110 or 0400 372 196, SA

ATHLETIC4YO Bay gelding [15.3hh]KONGFUZISire: NoverreSound, great conformation ... quiet.Multiple winner & 5 placings (from 15 starts)Has had a small bleed$1,500 onoPhone: 0414 330 140, NSW

JOIN THE WINNERSAT ‘THE FARM’

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This outstanding stable complex and house is located right in the heart of Sydney’s famous Warwick Farm racing community.

The property features:• 23 stables• 7 day yards under cover• Horse walking machine• Sand roll• 4 bedroom home

This truly is one of the bestset-ups in Warwick Farmand just a 30-40 minute drive from Sydney’s CBD and major horse properties in Cobbitty, Camden etc.

Phone: 0418 237 960, NSW

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South East Victorian Veterinary PracticeServicing Pakenham, Cranbourne, Mornington and Moe

Dr. Timothy J AhernBSc (Hons) BVSc (Hons) Dip. Reprod. Sci.

Phone: 0400 144 670, S/E VictoriaFax: (03) 5941 1152

Offering the following services to the Australian racing and breeding industry:

• 24 hr emergency service • Instant digital x-ray machine • Stable and on-farm consultation • Problem mare evaluation

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South East Victorian Veterinary PracticeServicing Pakenham, Cranbourne, Mornington and Moe

Dr. Timothy J AhernBSc (Hons) BVSc (Hons) Dip. Reprod. Sci.

Phone: 0400 144 670, S/E VictoriaFax: (03) 5941 1152

Offering the following services to the Australian racing and breeding industry:

• 24 hr emergency service • Instant digital x-ray machine • Stable and on-farm consultation • Problem mare evaluation

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AGISTMENT & SPELLING

Aristocrat Lodge – VICThoroughbred Spelling747 Sedgwick Rd, SedgwickPh 0414 883 643www.aristocratlodge.com.au

Aylesbury – QLDGrant or Lynne Watters Ph (07) 5543 0653 / 0412 455 961

Bombora – VICPh 0419 534 961

Calgary Park – NSWBirchalls Lane, BerrimaKatherine & Damian StreleinPh 0400 333 114 / 0400 303 090Email: [email protected]

Canny Breeders and Racers – QLDPh 0412 053 371

Cloverfield Agistment – VICPh (03) 5436 8268Email: [email protected]

Golden Grove – NSWDenman NSW 2328Ph (02) 6547 2099 / 0437 472 909

Grantley Park – VICPh (03) 5629 9754

Hollylodge – AVENEL VICPh (03) 5796 2495

Kings Park – MOOROODUC VICPh (03) 5978 8123

AUCTION HOUSES

Magic Millions Ph 1300Millionswww.magicmillions.com.au

InglisPh (02) 8883 1066 / 0418 962 858Email : [email protected]

BLOODSTOCK AGENTS /TRAINERS

Cameron BarnesPh 0402 717 849

Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty LtdPh (02) 9399 7999www.laureloak.com.au

Racing Australiawww.racingaustralia.net

BRANDINGHummelstad’s Custom made, cast bronzefreezebranding ironsPh (02) 66427130Email: [email protected]

Hunter Freeze Branding – NSW/QLDHorse and cattle freeze brandingPh 0408 400 [email protected]

Sale Freeze Branding Horse and cattle freeze brandingPh 0417 451 009 Email: [email protected]

CHAFF CUTTER/ GRAIN CRUSHER

Jas Smith Machinery & Engineering - VicPh (03) 53 321796 / 0409 321 796Email: [email protected]

Matsons Engineering – QLDMini Roller Mill07 4661 8966

FENCING/YARDS

Diamond Mesh Ph 1300 308 186

Horse Rail - WAPh 1800 259 365

Think Fencing Ph 0428 877 362Email: [email protected]

StockguardSuperior fencing made easywww.stockguard.com.auPh 0402 088 866

FLOAT SALES AND TRANSPORT

MLT Transport Melbourne . Sydney . Hunter Valley weekly Ph 0419 115 026 Email: [email protected]

HORSE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Equine Auto Trainer Pty Ltd – SA Ph 1300 783 444 www.equineautotrainer.com.au

Classic Treadmills – QLD Ph (07) 5446 0938www.classictreadmills.com

Irongate Australia Pty Ltd – SA Ph 1300 783 444www.irongateaustralia.com.au

HORSE HEALTH

Ahern & Associates –VIC South East Victorian Veterinary PracticePh 0400 144 670

Destiny Downs Equine Innovations Mendin Tendins & Easy Lead FoalsPh (03) 5829 9237 / 0417 623 949Email: [email protected]

Equine Global Pty. Ltd. Vet supplies at wholesale pricewww.equineglobal.com.auContact Jim BuchananPh (07) 5543 2156 / 0400 198 081

Equine Hair Analysis Kerry Marsh (B.Ed, B.AgSc.)Ph 0402 772 124

Equine Performance Pty Ltd Equiwinner Patch & Flair Nasal Strips1300 886 968www.equineperformance.com.auwww.equineglobal.com.auContact Jim BuchananPh (07) 5543 2156 / 0400 198 081

Feed XL Nutrition Softwarewww.FeedXL.com

Garrards Equine Veterinary Practice1300 791 688

Horse Power Ph 0416 237 665www.horsepower.com.au

Medi-Ice Pak Australia – QLDPh 1800 805 766

Ross Brown Sales Pty Ltd – NSW ETI Infrared Equine ThermometerPh (02) 4883 4800

Southern Cross Feeds Ph 0400 334 230www.southerncrossfeeds.com.au

Stock Health Products – VIC Apple Cider Vinegar1800 255 288

Troy Products – NSW Ph (02) 9604 6266

HORSES WANTED

Adam Buchert – NSW Small fillies to be used for polo0408 078 313

Stallions At Stud – VIC Pretty heads to be used for showing1300 559 838

Advertise in our New business directory: 12 MONTHS $115.00* | 6 MONTHS $65.00** please note all rates are gst inclusive.

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HORSE WEAR

Triple Crown Horsewear – VIC Ph (02) 4373 1688E: enquiry@triplecrownhorsewear.com.auwww.triplecrownhorsewear.com.au

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, WEB & MARKETING

Mibar – NSW Ph 0408 503 979E: [email protected]

Rob Tweedie Racing Web Sites Ph 0417 929 079 www.robtweedie.com.au

INSURANCE

Austbrokers – NSW Ph (02) 9570 8355 Email: [email protected]

Logans – Horse Insurance Ph (02) 9909 1499E: [email protected]

E-Quine Insurance – NSW Ph (02) 9988 4546 / 0412 333 808www.e-quine.com.au

Fitton Insurance Ph (07) 4638 4233Email: [email protected]

MEDIA AGENCIES

Hawkins Media Solutions – QLDPh (07) 3393 6400

PARKING

Jetport Security Parking – VICPh (03) 9330 1744

PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS

Animal Artist Sharon Campbell Ph 0402 639 837 www.sharoncampbellsart.com

Bruno Cannatelli – VICPh 0411 155 724 Email: [email protected] www.ultimateracingphotos.com.au

Heather FitzgeraldPh 0421 035 503Email: [email protected]://www.ozimages.com.au/PWS.asp?MemberID=2633

RUBBER & SURFACES

Armour Lining – QLDPh (07) 5442 1466 / 0408 788 188

Rubber Belt Mat – QLDPh (07) 4633 1640

Rural Rubber – NSWDurable rubber used for Arenas, Round Yards, Floats or Stable Walls.Ph 0447 377 406 (Dragi Micorski)Email: [email protected]

Streu Fex Ph (03) 9372 1006Email: [email protected]

Superior Rubber Surfaces0011 64 7829 7069 / 0011 64 21 949 721www.superiorrubbersurfaces.co.nz

The Horse Shed Shop – VIC Ph 0400 404 740

SALES & YEARLING PREPARATION

Aylesbury – QLDGrant or Lynne Waters Ph (07) 5543 0653 / 0412 455 961

Bileena Stud – QLDPh (07) 4661 2806 / 0429 864 781

Bellina Park – VICSharyneViolet Town, Sales & Yearling Prep Ph (03) 5798 1209 / 0408 582 292

Canny Breeders & Racers – QLD0412 053 371

Forgotton Valley Stud – VICPh (03) 5629 4176 / 0418 397 673

Kedarona – VICPh (03) 5629 4176 / 0418 397 673

Kelana Park – QLDHome of Shadow Creek07 5541 2367 / 0412 748 289www.kelanapark.com

Lakeview Stud – QLDPh 0438 560 363Email: [email protected]

Marlou Park – QLDPh (07) 4686 1261 / 0407 370 865

Riverina Downs – NSWPh (02) 6928 7177 / 0418 618 097

Wimmera Park– NSWPh (02) 6382 4473 / 0420 729 403

Yashraj RacingPh (02) 6545 9955 / 0437 676 093Email: [email protected]

SEWING MACHINES(INDUSTRIAL)

IMS Sewing Machines – NSWNew & used for rugs, canvas, leather & vinyl repairs.Ph (02) 9569 0077

STABLES, SHED AND EQUIPMENT

Needs For Steeds – NSW Ph (02) 4773 9104 / 0428 424 817

Stable Concepts – VIC Ph (03) 5790 4332 / 0428 734 393

STUDS

Bella Park Thoroughbreds – QLD Ph (07) 4978 7669 / 0400 242 611

Bullarook Park Stud – VIC Ph (03) 5796 2166

Burnewang North Pastoral - VICPh 0400 894 506Farm Office: (03) 5484 3592

Burwood Stud – QLD Ph (07) 4693 1309

Cangon – NSWPh (02) 4992 1231 / 0428 499 231Email: [email protected]

Cressfield Stud – NSWPh (02) 6545 0338

Cromartry – WAPh (08) 9575 4045

Eagle Park – NSWPh (02) 6365 4452

Egmont Park – QLD Ph (07) 4691 0134

Emirates Park – VicPh (03) 9746 1444

Hollylodge – VicPh (03) 5796 2495

KedaronaPh (03) 5629 4176 / 0418 397 673

Kooringal Stud – QLD Ph (02) 6924 6422

Lyndhurst Stud Farm – QLD Ph (07) 4661 1588

Millford Thoroughbreds – VIC Ph 0458 962 350

Racetree – QLD Ph (07) 3348 8400Fax: (07) 3348 8477

TuranggaPh (02) 6662 4911

Wimmera Park – NSWPh (02) 6382 4473 / 0420 729 403

TRAINERSRob Tweedie Ph 0417 929 079 www.racehorsetrainer.com.au

TRANSPORT

MLT Transport Melbourne . Sydney . Hunter Valley weekly Ph 0419 115 026 Email: [email protected]


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