Kristen Manning

Jan 21, 2025 | ttrausnz.com.au | Kristen Manning

Cover image courtesy of New Zealand BloodstockLucky for some is the number 13 and hopefully that is the case for buyers and sellers at the upcoming New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale; that being the number of first season sires represented in Book 1 of the internationally respected sale. “We are rapt with our select bunch of first season sires,” said NZB’s Bloodstock Manager Kane Jones.

Jan 9, 2025 | turftalk.co.za | Kristen Manning

Picture: Donovan wins on five-year-old gelding Mellenkamp in just his second meeting as a permanent resident in Australia. Former KZN champion apprentice Donovan Dillon and his wife Tayla have secured permanent residency in Australia and this has given Donovan the freedom to go freelance. He said, “It was a huge relief to get our permanent residency.

Jan 7, 2025 | ttrausnz.com.au | Kristen Manning

Cover image courtesy of Magic Millions•Four horses fetched seven-figure sums on Day 1, the same number as last year’s opening session, with Segenhoe Stud standing on top of the vendors' standings by gross after selling nine horses for a total of $4,370,000. •The opening session had an average of $278,549 which was down slightly from last year’s Day 1 record of $281,767. The median, at $200,000 was also slightly down on the 2024 Day 1 median of $210,000.

Dec 10, 2024 | ttrausnz.com.au | Kristen Manning

Cover image courtesy of Widden StudThe breeding statistics for 2024 are not in yet but in recent years there have been between 12,500 and 13,300 foals born each season in Australia. Breeders and stud masters look forward each spring to seeing the fruits of their mating plans, watching those foals progress and figuring out future plans.

Dec 9, 2024 | ttrausnz.com.au | Kristen Manning

Cover image courtesy of the Hong Kong Jockey ClubIt has been a fun sight at racetracks over the last few decades watching David Hayes enjoy his racing. He has maintained a passion for the sport he was born to shine in, right from the Better Loosen Up (Loosen Up {USA}) days through to his current (second) stint in Hong Kong. Racegoers have seen him cheer his winners home with joy and passion, something his sons at Lindsay Park are also known for, making them great ambassadors for our sport.