A beautiful moving colt by EXCELEBRATION – he has all the attributes Nigel loves in a racehorse
This week at the Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne, we purchased a colt by the brilliant racehorse and exciting young sire, EXCELEBRATION.
Lots of runners ahead, including our Guineas-bound colt
Activity in the stable has really stepped up in recent weeks, with a lot of younger horses trialling and older horses back into work targeting some Autumn races. But none are more interesting that INSIDE AGENT.
By Ocean Park, this filly has scope and athleticism, without the price tag
On the first day of the Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne, and very early in the sale, a filly by five-time Group 1 winner OCEAN PARK was offered as lot 12. When she became available for purchase at just $40,000 (no GST), Nigel simply had to have her.
Strength, a deep girth, good length of hip and a cool attitude to match
Into our stable this week, we welcome the brother to the highly talented Group-winning filly, SHEES FLAWLESS.
Four great yearling purchases at Karaka
After a week-long reconnaissance mission in November, and seven days at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling sale last week, we are proud to be coming home with four really nice yearlings.
A race-to-race double at Geelong
There was a lot of cheering in Geelong, Melbourne and New Zealand when the stable scored a race-to-race double with Big Pat’s Pontiac and Sorenata at Geelong on Sunday.
The 2017 NZ Bloodstock Karaka sale
Due to personal travel, Nigel will be bypassing the Magic Millions Gold Coast sale this year and is first focusing on the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales series in late January.
A quieter ride, a stronger finish for Electric Aura
Since her maiden victory at Moe in October, Electric Aura put in three fair efforts. But ridden quieter at Sale, she stormed home for a comfortable second victory.
Victoria Prizemoney boost
From 1st February 2017, the minimum prizemoney for all two-year-old, three-year-old and open handicaps at Saturday metropolitan meetings will increase to $100,000.
Grand Handicap Series
Really quite pleased to hear about Racing Victoria’s Grand Handicap Series initiative in 2017.
Manapine set for return from long layoff | RACING.COM
The outstanding SA Derby class of 2015 could continue to impact feature races in Australia and overseas in 2017 with the impending return to racing of Manapine.
Week in review, and a look ahead
Seven runners for the stable over the past week, with some good performances. First, three of our team raced at the good Bendigo meeting on Wednesday. Distant Sky returned to the track after a winter spell. It was pleasing to see Distant Sky first take a run on the inside when back in the rear of […]