Inglis Easter graduate Chautauqua cemented his place in history overnight delivering an absolutely phenomenal victory in the $1 million Group 1 MVRC Manikato Stakes over at Moonee Valley over1200m ahead of Srikandi and Rebel Dane.
Rod Northam wants to train more two-year-olds and after providing the best advertisement for it has already targeted the lucrative Scone Guineas next year.
The strength of the racing industry in the upper region of the Hunter Valley was showcased by the first three home in the inaugural running of the $300,000 Country Championship Final at Randwick on April 6, the opening day of the Australian Championships.
The Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders today welcomed the decision of the NSW Planning Assessment Commission that the economic benefits of the Drayton South project do not outweigh the potential demise of the Hunter Valley’s equine industry and that the project is not in the public interest.
Scone, an Upper Hunter town of less than 5000 people, but one recognised as where the racing and breeding industries meet, is poised to stage what challenges as the world's richest, biggest and most glamorous country Cup carnival.
Hundreds of breeding and racing folk are certain to flock to Scone, the thoroughbred capital of Australia, and other centers in the Upper Hunter, later this week for a mini festival showcasing the region’s involvement in the industry.
HUNDREDS of breeding and racing folk are certain to flock to Scone, the thoroughbred capital of Australia, and other centers in the Upper Hunter, for a mini festival showcasing the region’s involvement in the industry.
Next week's inaugural 2-day 2011 Scone Race Carnival has more than racing up its sleeve; the HTBA Scone Yearling Sale also offering 2 days of horse sales for those on the lookout for the next Hot Danish.
Mick Tubman has always maintained "it's not about the money" - and yesterday he proved he is a man of his word knocking back $340,000 for his beloved filly Chance Bye at the Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale in Sydney.
AUCTION REMINDER - Trevannah, Blandford. Auction to be held at 9.00am, Thursday 7th April in the Newmarket Room, Inglis Sales Complex, 1 Young Street, Randwick.
Halting the proposed Bickham coal mine near Murrurundi is only the first step in achieving sustainable long-term land management across the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW.
Speaking at the PAC public hearings held in Scone, John Messara advocated against the Bickham Coal Mine proposal and called on the NSW Government to make an early decision on the matter.
SOME of the country's biggest thoroughbred studs are leading a protest against a coal-mining company that wants to operate in the breeding heartland of the Hunter Valley.
Gerald Ryan was bullish on the chances of $13 shot Ready To Lift in the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday and the 6yo mare lived up to the expectations to provide the Rosehill based trainer with a winning treble on the day.