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Maldivian Takes CF Orr at Caulfield

Maldivian Takes CF Orr at Caulfield

The past two Cox Plate (Aust-I) winners clashed in the seven furlong CF Orr Stakes (Aust-I) on yet another day wracked by intense heat. The event was held Feb. 8 at Caulfield racecourse.

 Sunday, February 08, 2009
El Segundo Thunders to Cox Plate Victory

El Segundo Thunders to Cox Plate Victory

This year's WS Cox Plate (Aus-I) at Moonee Valley Oct. 27 proved as stunning as the equine influenza problem in Australia has been devastating. The Australian Weight For Age heavyweight championship, this year worth AUS$3 million, was taken out by the brilliant El Segundo (Pins-Palos Verdes), who was ridden a treat by Luke Nolen in a staggering 46.5 seconds.

 Saturday, October 27, 2007

Gold Edition Proves Her Mettle in Manikato

It took a few dramatically unsuccessful attempts for connections to realize that Australia's former champion 3-year-old filly, Gold Edition, would be a senior superstar too, if simply allowed to run. She did that and won the Manikato Stakes Sept. 15.

 Saturday, September 15, 2007
Australia and  New Zealand Annual Classifications Announced

Australia and New Zealand Annual Classifications Announced

The many outstanding performances by Australian Thoroughbreds, both domestic and abroad, have been officially crowned in Australia. The 2006-2007 ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) Classifications were released, reflecting the best individual performances by Southern Hemisphere-bred horses in the past 12 months.

 Friday, August 17, 2007

Pompeii Ruler Reigns Over Australian Cup

Sunday Silence grandson Pompeii Ruler made his first major victory an emphatic one in the AUS$1 million Australian Cup (Aus-I).

 Sunday, March 11, 2007

Aqua d'Amore Glides to Aussie Futurity Success

Coolmore-owned mare Aqua d'Amore became the vehicle for Danehill's 80th individual grade I winner in upstaging her Futurity Stakes' rivals at Melbourne's Caulfield oval on March 3.

 Sunday, March 04, 2007

Danehill Dominates Victoria Derby Undercard

Victoria Derby Day at Flemington boasts no less than five grade I events and three of the four Derby support races fell to offspring of Danehill sons Nov. 4.

 Sunday, November 05, 2006

'Omagh Goes Out a Winner in Epic Cox Plate

Fields of Omagh manufactured a sensational career finale with a stunning last-to-first victory in the $3 million (Australian) W.S. Cox Plate (Aus-I) at Moonee Valley on Oct 28.

 Sunday, October 29, 2006