Rusty Dreams locks in Starstruck Classic

Rusty Dreams locks in Starstruck Classic

It was a sight to behold at Ascot on Saturday when two world-class jockeys were locked together on the line in the LR Starstruck Classic (1600m). No, Damien Oliver wasn’t involved.  The fairytale climax to his career would come later.  The Starstruck was a tactical...
First metro win for Manhattan Strip

First metro win for Manhattan Strip

Manhattan Strip scored his first metropolitan win at Ascot on Saturday under a perfect ride by visiting jockey Craig Williams in the Bisley Workwear Hcp (1500m). Put straight into the one-out and one-back position by Williams, he levelled up to the leaders at the 200m...
Chaser responds to challenge after Hostile Talk

Chaser responds to challenge after Hostile Talk

Yarradale Stud unveiled Hostile Talk at Ascot last Wednesday week and returned with another talented 3yo winner named Stormchaser in the opening event on Damien Oliver Gold Rush Day. Hostile Talk cruised home by three lengths on debut for Yarradale sire War Chant...
Amelia Park acquires French filly Sivka Burka

Amelia Park acquires French filly Sivka Burka

Amelia Park is prepping its biggest and most diverse draft of 20 yearlings for the 2024 Perth Magic Millions Sale. Diverse is the buzzword with colts by Awesome Rock (Lot 55) and Playing God (Lot 205) the only locally-sired lots heading up from Vasse to the Swan...
Hong Kong update for Ridgeport Farm

Hong Kong update for Ridgeport Farm

Ridgeport Farm sire Rommel has produced the first international pedigree update for the 2024 Perth Magic Millions Sale following the release of the catalogue earlier this week. Rommel’s Hong Kong expat Tourbillon Prince broke through at Happy Valley on Wednesday night...