Sires With Winners - Friday December 23

Trainer Stephen Marsh believed he had two live chances going into the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie on New Years Day, and that judgement proved spot on as his lightweight runner Bourbon Empress downed a talented line-up of milers to claim victory.

There was an overload of racing right around the country on New Year’s Day and rightly so given our national interest in horse racing as a sport to be enjoyed over the holiday break and there was a winner that did catch my eye, but until now have not had a chance to put my thoughts into a story.

Wexford Stables are hoping their purple patch of form can continue at Trentham on Saturday where they will line-up three runners in two of the feature events on the card.

We’re less than two weeks out from the big Magic Millions day so who are they key horses and what do we think of them? Also our best moments of 2024 and what to look forward to in 2025- also get the latest update on my project ex-racehorse, New Mandate, on track to go out competing in 2025!!

At this time of the year, racing related taxation releases from the ATO or relevant court decisions tend to be hard to find.

The Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards proudly announce the commencement of nominations, welcoming you to appreciate, celebrate and motivate individuals shaping the future of our industry. This is your chance to show your gratitude as we honour the commitment and passion displayed by the backbone of our industry and great sport.

Frostfair will be given her first tilt at stakes level later this month after she recorded her third successive win at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day in the Barfoot & Thompson 1400.

When there’s a target race run at the same period every year, history is often a reliable guide so we’ve delved into the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and it points to this weekend’s races at the Gold Coast as being must watch events.

Here is the full list of 48 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

A Group One target is in the offing for exciting three-year-old Poetic Champion following his victory in the TAB 1200 at Ellerslie on New Year's Day.