The G1 Lightning Stakes at Flemington was billed as a race for the ages and so it transpired with the Chris Waller trained pair Home Affairs (I Am Invincible) and Nature Strip (Nicconi) engaging in a titanic duel down the 1000m straight. At the line, it was the 3YO Home Affairs who prevailed by the narrowest of margins to complete an Inglis quinella and confirm his standing as one of the most exciting colts in the world.
Hong Kong held home turf as Dashing Fellow (124lb) made all the running and earned his first win in pattern company, taking the HKG3 Hong Kong Macau Trophy (Handicap) this afternoon, Sunday, 6 March, at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Would the introduction of Artificial Insemination (AI) improve overall fertility in the Thoroughbred herd? Would AI cause a narrowing of the Thoroughbred gene pool?
THE Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) and other staying events have traditionally provided the “best theatre” in Australian racing, but their numbers and distances are steadily diminishing.