November 25, 2016
Session-topping Toronado-Raskutani Colt
Swettenham Stud shuttler Toronado (Ire) topped Day 2 of the Tattersalls Foal Sale on Thursday with a first-crop colt that made 190,000 guineas (AUD 334,130).
The March 1 foal was purchased by Jim McCartan who was acting for Michael Carty of Kilmoney Cottage Stud. "We thought he was an exceptional foal and we waited for him," said McCartan. "We went to see...
November 23, 2016
Swettenham Stud shuttler Americain (USA) sired his second Kentucky-bred winner when Lizzie’s Way streeted a turf maiden field over 1600m at Golden Gate Fields on Friday.
The Rene Amescua-trained filly was unhurried in the early stages before jockey Juan Hernandez sent her on a searching four-wide rally around the home turn. She collared the leader Silver Minx and then raced away to score by 5 leng...
November 23, 2016
Swettenham Stud homebred Livermore will step up to stakes company following his last-start victory in Launceston.
Part-owner and trainer Brendan McShane will target the LR Conquering Stakes (1400m) on December 7 to evaluate whether the giant gelding is ready to be set for summer features like the Thomas Lyons Stakes (1400m) and George Adams Plate (1600m).
His next lead-up to the carnival will be in...
November 21, 2016
Artistic Design - the most expensive yearling by Group I winning Redoute’s Choice son Master of Design and a half-brother to dual Group I winner Trust in a Gust broke his maiden stylishly at Kilmore on Sunday. He finally had everything his way after a frustrating wait for the spring tracks to settle.
Trained by Lee and Anthony Freedman, Artistic Design was sent out favourite for the 160...
November 15, 2016
Master Of Design 3yo Creative Genius will be given a Group 1 preparation after an amazing victory against older horses in New Zealand on Friday. Watch Race Replay HERE
Creative Genius produced a paralysing finish to nail El Famoso by a nose at Dargaville. Trainer Steven Cole has designs on the Group 1 Levin Classic for the Victorian-bred gelding who made up a minimum of four lengths in the final...