October 22, 2014
Two yearlings by Swettenham Stud shuttler Equiano made 75,000gns when Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Sale wrapped up on Wednesday.
His colt out of Bold Bidder (Indesatchel) and filly from Mina (Selkirk) both made the equivalent of AUD 143,950.
Musley Bank trainer Richard Fahey had last say for the Bold Bidder colt. He prepared Equiano’s first winner when Moving Melody scored on debut at Newca...
October 22, 2014
Promising filly Balsamine, a close relation of Swettenham Stud bred Group 1 winner Trust In A Gust, opened her account for Sheikh Mohammed in France on Thursday.
Balsamine (2f Street Cry – Balanchine by Storm Bird) won the Prix de Saint Lyphard (1700m) second time out at Pornichet. She had been placed on debut behind subsequent Group 3 winner Alea Iacta (Invincible Spirit) at Longchamp on Septemb...
October 14, 2014
Trust In A Gust has pulled up well after a crowd-pleasing victory in the G1 Toorak Handicap and he will be firing on all cylinders for the G2 Crystal Mile at Moonee Valley on Saturday, October 25.
“He was a bit flat the day after the Toorak,” managing part-owner David Speechley revealed. “That’s understandable because he had to dig deep at the furlong. But he was back on his game by Monday.”...
October 12, 2014
Hosting treated Caulfield’s on-pace bias with contempt in the LR Weekend Hussler Stakes (1400m) on Saturday.
The progressive son of Swettenham Stud sire Host (Chi) came from last with a whirlwind finish to nail the front-runners right on the line. “I was a bit worried and thought Kerrin (McEvoy) had him too far back,” Eurell admitted. “But the hot pace up front helped and I was very happy with t...
October 9, 2014
Swettenham Stud stallion Host sired his latest maiden winner at Swan Hill on Monday and his next black-type winner could come as early as this Saturday at Caulfield.
Holy Host (4g Host – She Lago by Encosta De Lago) broke through in the AG Farm Maiden winning by four lengths eased down by Brad Rawiller. It was his first time stretching out to 1600 metres and made the long trip to Sunraysia worthw...
October 9, 2014
Equiano has been rewarded for a successful flat season in Europe during Book 1 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale at Newmarket.
The Swettenham Stud shuttler had a colt from USA bred mare Fabulously Fast sell for 120,000gns (AUD 230,515) on Wednesday.
The colt was purchased by Adam Sangster’s brother Sam for clients of trainer Brian Meehan. The Manton based conditioner has prepared two Equi...
October 2, 2014
Leading Tasmanian broodmare La Quita has foaled an Americain colt for her owners Paul and Elizabeth Geard.
The Geards own GeeGee Stud at Broadmarsh in Tasmania.
La Quita (Grand Lodge) has been named Tasmania’s Broodmare of the Year three times thanks to her top-class stayer Geegees Blackflash who has won 19 races including the 2010 Tasmanian Derby, 2011 Newmarket Hcp, 2012 Hobart Cup and 2013...
October 1, 2014
Exciting Swettenham Stud graduate Khutulun returned to racing with a brilliant victory in the Askin Hcp (1300m) at Sandown Hillside on Saturday.
The Luke Oliver trained mare will now be set for the $100,000 TAB Rewards Trophy (1700m) on Melbourne Cup day at Flemington. She was bred and sold by Swettenham owner Adam Sangster in conjunction with leading Perth breeder Ron Sayers and cost $16,000 at...
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