TBWA News

Perfect six for six by Scandal Keeper

Tuesday, 15th May 2012

Yarradale Stud sire Scandal Keeper is a perfect six-for-six after Royal Butler landed the Liston Landers Maiden Plate (1350m) at Donald on Sunday.  His first six starters are all winners!

Scandal Keeper (Danzig) has a handful of three year-olds from his first crop that were conceived at Darley.  All four to race have won headed by brilliant sprinter Zamorar.

Following that one-off season, Darley sold Scandal Keeper to Yarradale owner Ron Sayers.  There have been just two of his Sunspeed bred two year-olds appear this season – Keeper Quiet and...

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Four for Mungrup at Belmont

Wednesday, 9th May 2012

Mungrup Stud and its clients celebrated the start of winter racing with a four-timer at Belmont on Saturday.

Ascot trainer Paul Jordan got straight into the winning groove with Right Time in the Gene Nicholson Birthday Hcp (1000m). After setting the pace first-up after 10 weeks, he lasted to score by a nose.

Right Time (3g Snippetson - Quite Right by Dolphin Street) was born and raised at Mungrup and was catalogued through Mogumber Park at the Perth Magic Millions. His dam Quite Right won 9 sprints in South Australia and her latest foals include a filly and a colt by...

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More Muskets at Yarradale Stud Sale

Tuesday, 1st May 2012

The Inglis Melbourne Autumn Yearling Sale finished at Oaklands on Monday with a Musket colt topping the two-day auction at $58,000.

Musket was formerly based at Darley and is now part of an emerging roster at Yarradale Stud in Western Australia.  He is a Redoute's Choice three-quarter brother to Makybe Diva and was a G2 winner of the STC Shannon Stakes and three other races from just 14 starts.

That same cross unearthed another star of the future when Wales won on debut at Caulfield last Saturday.  The Team Williams colt is by Redoute’s Choice from a...

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ROCKET MAN WINS FOURTH LION CITY CUP

Monday, 30th April 2012

MM Media Release


Champion Singapore sprinter Rocket Man showed he was the horse to beat in the upcoming KrisFlyer International with a fourth straight win in the Group One Lion City Cup (1200m) on Sunday evening.Read More



WEST AUSTRALIAN THREE YEAR OLDS STAR IN MALAYSIA

Thursday, 26th April 2012

 

The first legs of the Malaysian Three Year Old Challenge races were run on Sunday and both won by West Australian sales graduates.

The first by RICH & ROYAL a good looking 3yo by VISCOUNT out of ESTABLISHMENT purchased for $80,000 by Mr. Chong from vendor Yarradale Stud. Rich & Royal has now won 3 races from 7 starts.

The second leg was won by FEISTY LEO by Blackfriars out of Speed School, he was purchased by Mr. Chong for $26,000 from Durham Lodge (as agent) and has a heap of ability. He was ...

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ROHAN'S DERBY WIN A TIMELY SALE BOOST

Monday, 16th April 2012

MM Media Release

Rohan handed his connections their biggest win and provided some outstanding pedigree boosts on the eve of the Perth Thoroughbred Sale with a brilliant win in the Group Two WATC Derby (2400m) at Ascot.
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WYNYARD HALL TOPS PERTH SALE

Monday, 16th April 2012

MM Media Release


Stakes performed mare Wynyard Hall topped Sunday's Magic Millions Perth Autumn Thoroughbred Sale at Belmont.

A daughter of leading WA based sire Blackfriars, Wynyard Hall was snapped up by Victorian based Mileshan Nominees for $130,000 after a flurry of bids.

The mare was the star of the unreserved dispersal of Durham Lodge. Read More



LUKE\'S LUCK FLIES IN KARRAKATTA

Sunday, 1st April 2012

MM Media Release


Highly regarded youngster Luke's Luck emerged as one of Perth's most exciting gallopers with a stunning win in Saturday's Group Two $500,000 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot.

A juvenile son of Show a Heart, Luke's Luck produced a whirlwind finish to come from second last on...

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VALUABLE CLASSIC WIN FOR SAXON FILLY

Monday, 12th March 2012

MM Media Release

Comtesse Le Gran sent her future broodmare value soaring when she did best in a thrilling edition of the listed Western Australian Breeders' Classic (1400m) at Bunbury on Sunday.

Prepared at the track by Warwick Bradshaw, Comtesse La Gran edged out the hot favourite Watermans Bay to win by a head. Kyra Yuill had the filly well positioned off the speed for much of the race before coming with a perfectly timed run to hit the front not far short of the finish and then hold out the favourite to win. The win was the second in nine runs for the Saxon filly - but...

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DERBY AMBITION FOR FLAG OFFICER

Monday, 5th March 2012

MM Media Release

West Australian Derby dreams for classy Perth three-year-old Flag Officer were given a boost at Ascot on Saturday when he scored a stylish all the way win in the listed TJ Smith Trophy (1600m).

Flag Officer ($7) was full of...

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DUE SASSO COLT TOPS FINAL PERTH SESSION

Sunday, 19th February 2012

MM Media Release

A lovely colt by former outstanding juvenile Due Sasso topped the fourth and final session of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale on Saturday night.
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Like An Eagle Wins Hareeba Stakes

Thursday, 16th February 2012

WA's Mungrup Stud-based stallion Oratorio (Stravinsky-Express A Smile, by Success Express) added a black-type success (& 6th individual stakes-winner) when 4YO gelding Like An Eagle (Oratorio-Stormy Business, by Metal Storm) scored a 1-length victory in yesterday's $100,000 Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) at Mornington. Like An Eagle (ridden by Damien Oliver for trainers Ross & Clint Price) defeated 6YO gelding Eight Bills (Octagonal-Typhoon Billie, by Rory's Jester) & 6YO mare Marveen (Orientate-Shiny, by Forest Glow). Like An Eagle took his record to 6 wins & 2...

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TOP TRAINERS SWOOP AT BELMONT

Thursday, 16th February 2012

MM Media Release

Two yearlings shared the honours during the third session of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale at Belmont today.

A filly by Oratorio and a colt by Blackfriars were the day's top sellers - both being picked up by leading local stables for $110,000.

Trevor Andrews, bidding on behalf of Craig Thompson's Mt Hallowell Stud, was delighted...

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MYBOYCHARLIE FILLY TOPS PERTH SELECT SESSION

Thursday, 16th February 2012

MM Media Release

A filly by former French champion juvenile Myboycharlie topped the second select session of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale at Belmont.

Catalogued as lot 248, the filly was offered at the sale by Korilya Stud, acting as agent, and was knocked down to Malaysian interests.

Local trainer and agent Joe Byrne bid to $75,000 to...

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SNITZEL COLT STARS AT PERTH YEARLING SALE

Tuesday, 14th February 2012

MM Media Release

A colt by Snitzel topped today's Premier Session of the 2012 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale at Belmont.

The colt, a member of a quality packed Oakland Park Stud draft, was purchased by local bloodstock agent Damien Wyer for $240,000.

In a fierce...

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NIGHT WAR ALL CLASS IN MAGIC 3YO FEATURE

Sunday, 12th February 2012

MM Media Release

Quality Perth filly Night War added another feature race to her growing list of achievements when she scored a popular win in today's $100,000 R.M.Williams Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (1400m) at Ascot.Read More



Perth Yearling sale calender guide

Sunday, 12th February 2012

Sunday 12 February: 

TBWA BBQ - 5pm onwards all welcome;

Magic Millions Yearling Inspection Day, Belmont Park Sales Complex, Perth

Monday 13 February:

Magic Millions Cocktail Party - Invitiation only;

Magic Millions Yearling Inspection Day, Belmont Park Sales Complex, Perth

Tuesday 14 February:

Magic Millions Yearling Sale - Premier Session Lots 1 to 130, Select Session Lots 131 to 190 - Belmont Park Sales Complex, Perth Commencing at 11.00am

Wednesday 15...

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Spit Roast BBQ this Sunday 12th February 5pm - 7pm

Sunday, 12th February 2012

This Sunday (12th February) TBWA will be hosting a Spit Roast BBQ at the Belmont Park Sales Complex for all buyers, breeders, vendors and their staff.

Sunday is expected to be a busy inspection day at the complex with buyers taking the opportunity to view the many yearling drafts on offer at the sale and we look forward to welcoming you all along to enjoy some TBWA hospitality towards the end of the day.

We hope to see you there and wish everyone well for a successful 2012 Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

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HISTORY AS CONNECTIONS COMPLETE MAGIC DOUBLE

Sunday, 12th February 2012

MM Media Release

Trainer Simon Miller and jockey Patrick Carbery made history at Ascot in Perth today when Darlington Abbey won the $250,000 Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1100m).Read More



Blackfriars Family in Premier Spotlight

Wednesday, 8th February 2012

Breednet - Media Release

ANOTHER Perth treble for leading Western Australian sire Blackfriars, one which occurred at Perth's Ascot last Saturday, throws the spotlight on two Soldier's Tale fillies in the draft from Adam Sangter's Swettenham stud booked into the Inglis Melbourne Premier yearling sale scheduled for February 27, 28, 29, March 1.

They are lots 13, one of the earliest born yearlings, a July 31 foal, to be offered in Australia this year and the first out of the Redoute's...

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ENTRIES FOR PERTH MAGIC FEATURES CLOSE TOMORROW

Monday, 6th February 2012

MM Media Release

Owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the two feature Magic Millions races in Perth this Saturday close tomorrow at 9.30am (WA time).

The $250,000 Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the $100,000 R.M.Williams Magic...

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List of the yearlings that are out of Black type mares - Perth MM Sale 2012

Friday, 3rd February 2012

PERTH MAGIC MILLIONS – 14th to 18th FEBRUARY 2012

Lots out of Group 1 winners:

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Final Season Stud Book Stats

Monday, 30th January 2012

The keeper of the Australian Stud Book, Michael Ford, has reported on thoroughbred mating figures for the 2011 season with the key statistic that they are significantly lower than those for the 2010 season. To date, 21,550 mares have been reported as being mated for the covering season, which officially commenced on 1 September 2011.

In 2010, 24,140 mares were mated, while in 2009, 24,610 mares were covered. While the 2011 matings are currently 10% less than the 2010 figures, Ford expected the difference to be 7% after late reports are lodged for a total of 22,500 mares to be...

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Captain Obvious rules Dubai

Monday, 23rd January 2012

 

MM Media Release
Saturday, 21 January, 2012


Steven Burridge's winning run in Dubai continued overnight when quality Asian galloper Captain Obvious won the Al Naboodah Construction Group (1200m) at Meydan.

A West Australian bred son of Verglas, Captain Obvious made it two wins at the Dubai...

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Night War takes Lee-Steere Classic

Sunday, 11th December 2011

MM Media Release

Star Perth three-year-old Night War bounced back to her brilliant best at Ascot yesterday with an outstanding come from behind win in the Group Three $125,000 Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (1400m).

Cleverly ridden off the...

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Playing God reigns in Kingston

Monday, 5th December 2011

MM Media Release 

Western Australia's reigning Horse of the Year Playing God gave the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale a terrific boost when he scored a resounding win in Saturday's Group One Kingston Town Classic (1800m).

In bouncing back to his best, Playing God has able to defend his title in the race which shot him to prominence by winning as a three-year-old a year ago.

A son of leading WA based sire Blackfriars, Playing God was given a perfect ride by Steven Parnham and he zipped clear on...

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KING SAUL CROWNED IN GUINEAS

Sunday, 20th November 2011

MM Media Release
Saturday, 19 November, 2011

Outstanding Perth three-year-old King Saul will clash with the older horses in the Kingston Town Stakes after he scored a brilliant win in Saturday's Group Two Western Australian Guineas (1600m).

Sent out the second favourite, King Saul relished the step up to 1600 metres and was able to produce a barnstorming finish...

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RISING STAR WINS DRAMA FILLED RAILWAY

Sunday, 20th November 2011

MM Media Release

Luckygray was confirmed as one of the country's rising stars when he was awarded Saturday's $1 million Group One Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot in Perth.

Originally second past the post, a long neck behind kiwi raider He's...

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1st Winner For Freshman Sire Husson Lightning

Wednesday, 16th November 2011


WA Heytesbury Stud’s Gr3-winning & Gr2-placed freshman stallion Husson Lightning (Hussonet-Snip Snip, by Snippets) recorded his 1st winner (plus the runner-up) when 2YO colt Tempestuous Strike (Husson Lightning - La Lollabrigida, by Dauberval) scored on debut over 1000m at Ascot for trainer Trevor Andrews.

Tempestuous Strike was passed-in for $21,000 on a $25,000 reserve when consigned by Heytesbury at the 2011 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale. He defeated fellow debutant 2YO colt Avuncular (Husson Lightning-Sister Company, by Lord Dane). Their sire Husson...

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FLYING QUEEN BOOSTS PERTH SALE

Tuesday, 25th October 2011

MM Media Release

February's 2012 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale received a boost on Saturday when outstanding filly Karuta Queen streaked to victory in the Group Three Red Anchor...

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NEW CEO FOR THOROUGHBRED PEAK INDUSTRY BODY AND MARKETING ARM

Sunday, 23rd October 2011

MEDIA RELEASE

 

The Boards of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse Marketing are pleased to announce the appointment of Chauncey Morris as the new CEO to head the peak industry body.

Mr Morris has been actively involved with the Thoroughbred industry in the United States for 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. 

Aushorse Marketing Chairman Antony Thompson said “We are delighted Mr Morris is joining us in Australia.  We know he will make a significant contribution to the...

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KING SAUL FLIES FOR PEGASUS

Tuesday, 18th October 2011

MM Media Release

Exciting young Western Australian based sire Flying Pegasus notched his maiden stakes winner at Ascot on Saturday when quality colt King Saul easily won the listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m).

Sent out a $5 chance with bookmakers after an impressive city win at his only previous racing preparation, King Saul was able to race clear late and beat Flying Affair by a length and a...

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SHOCK VALUE COMPLETES TAYLOR'S KEY DOUBLE

Monday, 3rd October 2011

MM Media Release
Monday, 3 October, 2011

In form Perth trainer Jim Taylor wrapped up a big Belmont...

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Red Hot Sax looks the goods

Monday, 26th September 2011

Red Hot Sax (Saxon) showed that she may be a force to be reckoned with in the feature races this spring after taking out the Westspeed 3YO HCP at Belmont Park on the weekend. Red Hot Sax held off a spirited Shady Bet (Bletchley Park) to win by a long neck.

The Belgravia Stakes (1200m) is the first 3YO stakes race for the season, to be held on opening day for Ascot.

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MM CATALOGUES JOIN OUTSTANDING IPAD APP

Monday, 26th September 2011

Media Release

Monday, 26 September, 2011

Magic Millions in conjunction with The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc., are delighted to announce the release of the 2011 Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale catalogue for the iPad.

The app will...

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Black George takes out Hannan's Handicap

Friday, 16th September 2011

Blackfriars progeny Black George romped home to win the $130,000 Hannan's Handicap over 1400m at Kalgoorlie Boulder yesterday. Black George, ridden by Shaun O'Donnell, beat Our Old Fella (Halo Homewrecker) by a length and a quarter in a race that had plenty of early pace. It was the seven year old gelding's first stakes win and takes his career earnings to $248,410 after winning 9 from 32 starts.

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MOMENT OF CHANGE ROMPS HOME AGAIN

Thursday, 15th September 2011

MM Media Release


Runaway Murtoa debut winner Moment of Change stepped up to Melbourne grade at Sandown this afternoon and the exciting young galloper did it in style with...

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MEGA STEEL IMPRESSES IN FARNLEY

Sunday, 4th September 2011

MM Media Release
Saturday, 3 September, 2011

Mega Steel doubled his stakes win count and got in his trainer's good books when he scored a somewhat surprise win in...

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Planet Five Settles In

Sunday, 4th September 2011

Western Australian breeding ranks have been given a significant boost by the news that Group II winning sprinter Planet Five (USA) has arrived safely at Touchstone Farm from Europe.

Planet Five is by one of the world's true breed shapers in Storm Cat who won 7 Champion 2YO Sire titles along with Champion Sire honours in the USA, Great Britain, Ireland, and France.

"And the Champion tag doesn't end there,” said Touchstone Farm owner Glenn Martin. "He is also out of a Champion mare, from a Champion sire's family and beat...

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Perth Yearling Sale graduates break through over east

Tuesday, 30th August 2011

Perth Yearling Sale graduates Tamanu Park (Bletchley Park) and Moment of Change (Barely a Moment) both recorded big wins in the eastern states for syndicator Rob Slade.

3yo Moment of Change broke his duck with a 10 lengths win over 1200m at Murtoa, and now has his sights set on a Melbourne track before...

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Mr Darren McAullay new TBWA Executive Officer

Wednesday, 24th August 2011

Media Release - 23/08/11

Thoroughbred Breeders WA.

 

The Thoroughbred Breeders WA have pleasure in announcing the appointment of our new Executive Officer; Mr Darren McAullay.

Darren brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to the role, much of which has been obtained from being one of Australia’s leading race callers, Bloodstock Auctioneers and also as the Executive officer of the WA Racehorse Owners Association, a position that he will retain.

Our Association sees this as a critical appointment and very much aligned with our...

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Heytesbury Stud Open Day 2011

Thursday, 18th August 2011

Heytesbury Stud held it’s Annual Open Day last Sunday August 14th. With approximately 250 people in attendance enjoying the occasion, this year’s Open Day for the stud was unique for it is also the 40th Anniversary of the famed stud’s operation as a thoroughbred farm.

To celebrate this memorable achievement, various memorabilia was on display for the day including the 1984 Melbourne Cup won by the Heytesbury bred and owned Black Knight.

The main event of the day of course was the parade of the stud’s resident stallions, Lord Dane, Husson...

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Playing God WAROA Horse of the Year

Monday, 8th August 2011

Playing God took out the title of Horse of the Year at the WA Racehorse Owners Association Awards held over the weekend. The Blackfriars progeny also took out the champion three year old category after a five win season including the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic. 

Other winners on the night included locally bred stallion Famous Roman (4yo+ category - winner of the Gr2 WAROA Le Steere Stakes) and Gr2 Karrakatta Plate victor Night War (best 2yo).

 

WA HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS 

(MM Release)

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Blackfriars 2010/11 Sires Champion, Saxon Premier 2YO Sire

Wednesday, 3rd August 2011

Blackfriars has taken out the 2010/11 WA stallions premiership in a canter. Progeny by Blackfriars earned $3.37 million in the season, comfortably more than second place Viscount with $2.1million. Blackfriars had 56 individual winners in 2010/11 including top earner Playing God, winner of the Group 1 Kingston Classic. The stallion stands at Durham Lodge at a service fee of $11,000 and is expected to be in high demand in the spring stud season.

Heytesbury Stud's Group 2 winning 9YO freshman stallion Saxon recorded his 7th 1st-crop metropolitan winner when 2YO gelding Gracetown...

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Magic Millions February 2012 Yearling Sale Nominations

Wednesday, 3rd August 2011

Reminder to all members that the nominations for the February 2012 Perth yearling sales close this Friday, 5th August. Details and the nomination form are below:

Magic Millions 2012 Perth Yearling sale
14th to 19th February 2012
(Nominations close: Friday 5th August 2011)
Session 1 Nomination Fee: $1,375 (inc. GST)
Sessions 2-3 Nomination Fee: $1,100 (inc. GST)
Sessions 4 Nomination Fee: $ 660 (inc. GST)

Nomination Form

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FLEMING SON TOPS PERTH SALE

Monday, 1st August 2011

Media Release
For immediate release


Value selling continued at the Belmont Park Sales Complex today when the second session of the Magic Millions Perth...

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VISCOUNT FILLY TOPS PERTH SALE OPENER

Sunday, 31st July 2011

Media Release

A filly by Rocket Man's sire Viscount topped the opening session of the Magic Millions Perth Winter Thoroughbred Sale this evening.

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AGM REMINDER

Thursday, 28th July 2011

A reminder to all members that the TBWA AGM will be held  Monday 1st August at the Rose & Crown Hotel, Guildford. Proceedings begin 5.30pm, all members are welcome and it will be a great opportunity to farewell a few longstanding contributors to the association.

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Notice from Ian Riley

Thursday, 28th July 2011

Dear Breeders;

You will have recently received your yearling sale entry forms from Magic Millions in the mail and noticed that the session one entry price has increased to $1375 incl GST.

This is particularly disappointing given we specifically wrote to Magic Millions in April this year requesting a reduction in entry fees given this very difficult period for breeders in WA.

The question to be answered now is how will Magic Millions use this additional income. The Perth yearling sales require greater depth of buying bench and this can be best achieved by...

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Saxon on fire

Thursday, 14th July 2011

Let’s talk about Sax
by JOEL MARSHALL


It’s been a great start to the sire career of young Danehill stallion Saxon and those who aren’t already on the bandwagon would be well advised to jump aboard. The leading WA first-season sire has rewarded the many breeders who put their faith in him when he debuted at Heytesbury Stud back in 2007.
Saxon covered 138 mares that spring, and backed up with a book of 115 the following year, which means he’ll have every opportunity to keep the momentum rolling in the next 12
months. With a...

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Saxon leads the way!

Tuesday, 5th July 2011

First season sire sensation Saxon yet again hit the headlines with his sixth two year old individual winner on Saturday My Bonny Lad.  Sazon is now 4th on the Australian Leading two year old sires, an outstanding result for all concerned.

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TBWA - AGM

Wednesday, 29th June 2011

To be held Monday 1st August Rose & Crown Hotel, Guildford - all members welcome

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STALLION TENDER SCHEME

Monday, 27th June 2011

Save up to 35% on stallion fees.

Closing date extended to Monday 11th July - if you haven't received a book ring 9277 9880 today

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Heytesbury Stud Open Day

Tuesday, 14th June 2011

Heytesbury Stud Annual Open Day, Sunday 2011 August 14th 11 a.m.

 

Heytesbury Stud will hold its Annual Open Day, Sunday August 14th @ 11 am. In what’s become a regular event in recent years, the Heytesbury Stud Open Day this year will be significant in as much as it will also be Heytesbury’s 40th Anniversary as a Thoroughbred Stud Farm.

 

To help celebrate this memorable occasion there will be stud memorabilia on display, including the 1984 Melbourne Cup won by the Heytesbury bred and...

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CONNECTIONS OF SCENIC SHOT

Monday, 23rd May 2011

Another outstanding effort to win the Gr. 1 Doomben Cup 2200m. This outstanding 8 year old showed what a true champion he is by scoring a thrilling win from My Kingdon of Fife.

Congratulutations to breeders Anita Vale Stud, Len and Danny Morton and all the owners- once again Sceni Shot did WA proud.

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Heytesbury Stud Stallions

Wednesday, 18th May 2011

 

Heytesbury Stud - Today announced its resident sires Saxon and Husson Lightning's 2011 service fees.

Saxon is the leading first crop sire in Western Australia by number of individual 2 year old winners. He is the sire of a quartet of Ascot 2 year old winners which include the talented stakes performers Valley Girl and Red Hot Sax. " There has been considerable interest in Saxon's service fee amount for the
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Sunspeed Racehorse- TB-WA's Breeding and Racing Magazine

Wednesday, 4th May 2011

Booking deadline closing end of May make sure your stallions details go to

broodmare owners who will be making bookings

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Vital Equines first winner in UK

Thursday, 28th April 2011

26/04/11 Impressive First Winner For Vital Equine ORTEA turned in an impressive performance in the 5f maiden at Nottingham to become the first winner for 2,000 Guineas runner-up Vital Equine. The David Evans-trained colt was making his second start following an encouraging fourth at Newcastle 15 days before. Ortea was bred by Bearstone Stud, which stood Vital Equine for a single season following a career in which he won three races for Eoghan O'Neill, including the Group 2 Champagne Stakes. He also ran second in the 2,000 Guineas. The son of Danetime stood his season at Bearstone for...

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SENSATIONAL GROUP 1 WIN FOR SUPER HORSE HAY LIST AND SCENIC SHOT SHINES IN LISTED RACE

Wednesday, 27th April 2011

Hay List Wins Gr1 All Aged Stakes
Eliza Park's Royal Ascot Group-winning shuttler Statue Of Liberty (Storm Cat-Charming Lassie, by Seattle Slew) added a Gr1 triumph when favoured 5YO gelding Hay List (Statue Of Liberty-Sing Hallelujah, by Is It True) scored a 3.25-lengths victory in the $400,000 weight-for-age Gr1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Hay List (ridden by Glyn Schofield for trainer John McNair) defeated 3YO colt Hinchinbrook (Fastnet...

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Stallion Tender Scheme 2011

Tuesday, 12th April 2011

Nominate your stallion now ! Free advertising in a fantastic booklet sent to all Western Australian Breeders, call the office now if you have not received your nomination form for your stallion.

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HELENUS COME UP TRUMPS WITH GR. 1 BMW WINNER \

Monday, 4th April 2011

Many congratulations to Trevor Delroy and Wyadup Valley Farms on the brilliant win of Cedarberg. Bred by Trevor this talented stayer is by Helenus out of Infrared and he has done West Australia proud -  once again proving we can produce Group 1 winners against the best in the country!!.

Cedarberg Wins Gr1 The BMW
Triple Gr1-winning Independent Stallion Victoria sire & former champion Australian 3YO colt Helenus (Helissio-Worldwide Elsie, by Java Gold) added a Gr1 triumph when 4YO gelding Cedarberg (Helenus-Infrared, by Spectrum) scored a 1.25-lengths victory in the...

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Congratulations to Bob & Sandra Peters and Dreamaway

Monday, 4th April 2011

What a fantastic achievement to win the West Australian Oaks and West Australian Derby with this fantastic filly

Dreamaway Wins Gr1 WATC Derby
Vinery Stud shuttler More Than Ready (Southern Halo-Woodman's Girl, by Woodman) added a Gr1 triumph when favoured daughter Dreamaway (More Than Ready-Legal Consent, by Danehill) notched her 5th successive stakes-win with a 1.5-lengths victory...

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YARRADALE STUD YEARLING SALE & ANNUAL PARADE Sun 8th May

Friday, 1st April 2011

Commencing 1pm. - A great catalogue and always a great day

For more information contact Bernie Hamill on 0400 055 638 or Grant Burns 0410 683 470

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Aushorse Australian Thoroughbreds

Friday, 1st April 2011

Episode 5 commencing 9th May 2011

To be shown of Sky Racing 1

Monday - 0830

Tuesday - 0800

Sunday -2400

Sky Racing World

Monday - 2200

Tuesday - 0930

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Great Interest in WA Breeding Lines

Tuesday, 29th March 2011

A French winning mare in foal to a Newmarket Handicap winner Wanted topped the Magic Millions Perth Autumn Thoroughbred Sale at Belmont on Sunday.  Finishing School, a half sister to Dubai stakes winner Singing Poet, was one of a select group of mares offered at the auction by Mogumber Park as agent for local breeder Paul Fitzpatrick.  The mare eventually went to John Chalmers for $205,000.  Another mare in foal to Wanted, the Group two Guineas winner Moccasin Bend, was the seconf highest of the day, snapped up for $180,000 by Damon Gabbedy's Belmont Bloodstock...

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Yearling Sales 2012

Friday, 4th March 2011

To be held on Tuesday14th, Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th and Sunday 19th  February 2012

Format to be announced at a later date.

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FEEDBACK FROM MEMBERS/VENDORS INVITED

Friday, 25th February 2011

TB-WA has and will be having meetings with Magic Millions' Murray Tillett during the next week or so. TB-WA invite your comments and input

on the sale just run and suggestions for possible changes in format for the 2012 sale.

Your feed back is important - please take the time to email us on info@tbwa.net.au

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WA mare Dream Street wins in South Africa

Friday, 25th February 2011

See International news

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New season sires flying the flag !

Thursday, 24th February 2011

Five of our first season sires have got off the mark in impressive style and the future is looking very bright for these young stallions.  The Leading two year old sires for the season thus far are:

FLYING PEGASUS - Ranked 18 nationally earning $217,588

SAXON  - Ranked 33 nationally earning $138,120

DUE SASSO - Ranked 42 nationally earning $72,500

NATURAL BLITZ - Ranked 52 nationally earning $53,000

ORATORIO -  Ranked 59 nationally earning 44,296 

LORD DANE -  Ranked 61 nationally earning...

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Perth Autumn Thoroughbred Sale 2011

Thursday, 17th February 2011

Magic Millions Autumn Sale 26th and 27th March featuring the dispersal of one of Australia's leading breeders OAKLAND PARK STUD and including a host of top quality mares with the P FITZPATRICK BROODMARE DISPERSAL.

Group and Listed winning mares in foal to some of the country's most commercial sires.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY !

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Buying a Yearling Brochure

Wednesday, 12th January 2011

The Thinking of Buying a Yearling at the Sales brochure is now available. This is an essential guide for new buyers.

If you would like to order a copy, please contact (08) 9277 9880 or email info@tbwa.net.au

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