Paul Courts

Perfect mix of sentiment, tradition and success

Perfect mix of sentiment, tradition and success

THERE’S a whole lot of sentiment, tradition and success mixed into Daniel Cordina’s yearlings in the 2025 APG Sydney Yearling Sale on February 16. Cordina will offer a filly (Lot 249) by super sire Captaintreacherous from outstanding race mare Scarlett Babe (1.52.1, $222K), which was bred

The report of my death was an exaggeration!

The report of my death was an exaggeration!

DESPITE reports of his demise, we are pleased to set the record straight that Rex Hocking is still alive. News of Hocking's passing filtered through to our office yesterday, with a tribute written this morning and was seconds away from being published when it was discovered by chance,

Aussies claims top Kiwi awards

Aussies claims top Kiwi awards

RECENTLY retired champion Just Believe has added another feather to his cap after being named New Zealand Horse of the Year. Becoming the first Australian to claim the Shaky Isles' top award in more than four decades, Just Believe won five of his six Kiwi starts, while finishing second

Boom youngster maintains perfect record

Boom youngster maintains perfect record

BOOM youngster Always Hot maintained his perfect record with an exhilarating victory at Club Menangle last night. Second-up from a four-month spell, Always Hot treated his rivals with contempt in the Simpson Memorial to stretch his undefeated status to six. Naturally pleased with the performance, trainer Emma Stewart believes the

Mitch hoping his stable stars are 'on song'

Mitch hoping his stable stars are 'on song'

Is Instant 'Carmer' gonna get you?

Is Instant 'Carmer' gonna get you?

Superstar claims slice of history

Superstar claims slice of history

BECOMING just the second dual Cranbourne Cup winner moments ago, superstar Leap To Fame will now be given the opportunity to join a very select group of champions next month. Successfully defending the title he secured in the provincial feature last season, Leap To Fame is the first to win