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Greatest Race Horse of Generations Retires - Sound, Fit and In Front

IF Black Caviar's win in the TJ Smith Stakes last Saturday is our lasting memory of her, trainer Peter Moody and her group of owners could not have chosen a grander stage. 
Before a packed Royal Randwick, the racecourse's new grandstand providing a magnificent backdrop, and against one of the best fields of sprinters she has faced during her career, Black Caviar was at her supreme best.
She raced away to another easy win, three lengths this time, collecting two more Australian records in the process - her tally of 15 Group 1 wins eclipsed the previous record set by Kingston Town, and her eighth Group 1 win in succession broke Bernborough's benchmark established nearly 70 years ago.elated Coverage

Black Caviar's name nestles comfortably in the pantheon of all-time greats like Phar Lap, Kingston Town, Bernborough, Tulloch, Carbine, Rising Fast, Might And Power and Makybe Diva.
But Black Caviar did something none of those legends could achieve - she retires unbeaten. Undefeated champions are a rare jewel in racing and only one thoroughbred in world racing boasts a superior record - but you need to go back nearly 150 years to find that horse, Hungarian mare Kincsem, winner of 54 starts.

The Australian wonder mare certainly had nothing left to prove on the racetrack. Moody and her owners were not chasing the dollars, it was never about the money, but they wanted to secure Black Caviar's place in racing history by preserving her famous unbeaten winning streak and not sending her to the races one time too many.It happened to America's champion mare Zenyatta, who lost her final race after winning her first 19 races. It won't happen to Black Caviar.

Black Caviar is a rising seven-year-old mare and for every race win, she was moving closer to a potential loss.That she retained her phenomenal speed and power over four years of racing at the highest level despite suffering some potentially career-ending injuries is testament to Moody's management of the mare, and her own desperate will to win.This was never more evident than the day Black Caviar conquered the world at England's famous Royal Ascot carnival last June.I have been privileged to watch Black Caviar race many times but I rank her English victory as perhaps the greatest of her 25 wins.Black Caviar wasn't at her best that day but she was still able to beat the Northern Hemisphere's best sprinters.She was going to win comfortably by more than a length when Luke Nolen misjudged the winning post and began easing down on the great mare. They were nearly caught by France's Moonlight Cloud.For a few strides, a whole nation held its breath before Nolen realised his error, shook the reins at Black Caviar in the final three strides and she held on to score a narrow win.It wasn't until after the race that we learned how Black Caviar managed to conjure a win under duress.She has suffered some severe leg and back muscle injuries that would have prevented any other horse from stretching out fully - but not this equine phenomenon.As always, Black Caviar found a way to win.

As a sports tragic, I still feel that Black Caviar's effort at Royal Ascot is one of the great Australian sporting moments, right up there with Australia II's America's Cup win in 1982, Cadel Evans' win in the 2011 Tour de France, Don Bradman's 99.94 Test batting average, tennis great Rod Laver's dual Grand Slam wins in 1962 and 1969, Shane Warne's ball of the century to Mike Gatting in the 1993 Ashes series, Cathy Freeman's 400m gold medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Makybe Diva's third Melbourne Cup in 2005, swimming legend Dawn Fraser's hat-trick of Olympic 100m gold medals, and Phar Lap's 1932 win in the Agua Caliente Handicap.

And like all those champions, Black Caviar transcended her sport, bringing a whole new audience to watch her race.

Ray Thomas Daily Telegraph

 

 

 

from Boneo Park News Letter

 

From Boneo Park News Letter

 For a second year running Rozzie Ryan and GV Bullwinkle took out the Peter Horobin Big Tour Championship. Rozzie's GV Bullwinkle an ex eventer and Australian Olympic Reserve combination, produced near perfect tests in all three competitions including a 72.125% for their GP Freestyle, proving that this combination is one of the most consistent and capable on the circuit. Rozzie was closely followed by Sheridan Ashwood on her imported Dutch Stallion VDL Prestige, third went to husband Heath Ryan on Regardez Moi.
The Pryde's EasiFeed Small Tour Championship was won by Brett Parbery riding DP Weltmieser gaining a 73.45% in their Freestyle. Second place went to Sara McDonald and Adlanta Rose. Amanda Shoobridge and Ferrero Rocher took third.
Heath Ryan won the Flexible Fit Intermediate II on Utopian Cardinal on a score of 64.105%. Second was Charlotte Pedersen on Come To Me with 63.342%.
Brett Parbery and the stunning mare, Furstin Friendship won the Rowville Novice Championship, with a total score of 58 points. Second was local rider, Jane Crantock on her imported mare Di Maggica with 57 points and third went to Stephanie Spencer on Redskin R with a total of 56 points- a very close competition!
Brett Parbery had a fantastic weekend also winning the Priefert Advanced Championship on Aber Hallo 29, with Maree Tomkinson on Debstar LP, Kerry Mack and Mayfield Be Brave, Heath Ryan and Figo Deluxe and Cornelia O’Mahony on Jive Talkin BP all placing.
The CSG Prix St Georges CDN saw Brett Parbery winning again on Aber Hallo 29 on a score of 69.780%, Maree Tomkinson and Debstar LP on 68.158% and NSW rider Heath Ryan on Figo Deluxe on 64.824%.
The first CDI of the year and what an event it was. We hope all riders enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of Boneo Park and congratulations to all placegetters.

From Boneo Park News Letter.

Keeneland September sale results
2,145 horses sold to date, top price was a Distorted Humour colt purchased by Shadwell Estate Co. for $1,650,000.
Total turnover $214,039,000 Average price $99,785 and a median of $55,000.

Caulfield Opens New Owners Lounge
To encourage Race horse ownership and to entice racing attendance, Caulfield are putting in a lounge for owners and their guest’s...even if they don’t have a runner on the day.
Thoughts on a strappers tent?

Cox Plate update
Peter Moody is set working on getting his star Manighar to the Cox Plate 2012 Moody’s other First acceptances, released 11th September, are Blackie, Sneak a Peak and Moment of Chance.
It will be interesting to follow up and see who is at the starting gate considering that the race will only feature 14 horses.
It is a three-year-old and over race and is run Moonee Valley Racecourse on Saturday 27th of October.

Bruce Springsteen
Not really, just his daughter. She bought the London Olympics hero, Peter Charles’s good horse Murka’s Vindicat.
Jessica Springsteen, we could now say, is well mounted!
She gives us all a Reason to Believe in the The Price You Pay in the Real World (That was a bad Bruce song naming joke that could go on and on and…)

Australian Show Jumping Championship
The 52nd annual Australian Show Jumping Championships are from Thursday unti Sunday this weekend at Werribee Park, Victoria.
They are expecting 260+ riders and about 520 horses.
There is a $60,000 prise money up for the elite show.

Inglis Spring Sale
Entries close 5pm 21st for Inglis' Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale being held at Newmarket next Friday the 28th of September.
For more info Contact wayne@inglis.com.au

Dummy Foals – a problem sometimes faced in the breeding season.
“Dummy” foals or, in vet terms, there are a few forms. Neonatal maladjustment syndrome, perinatal asphyxia syndrome and most commonly hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
All describe newborn foals that have behavioural or neurologic abnormalities that do not have an infectious, toxic, congenital or metabolic cause.
The condition results from decreased blood and oxygen supply to the brain.

Signs
Some foals begin showing signs immediately after birth while others may not show any signs for a couple of days.
Most common signs are an inability or disinterest in sucking, uncoordinated by comparison, floppiness and appearing pretty well 'dumb' to their instincts.
Diagnosis
Generally dummy foal diagnosis is based on clinical signs (just mentioned), history and eliminating other potential causes.
Get your vet to evaluate and rule out any other sinister causes.
Treatment
The amount and level of treatment depends on the severity of the foal’s “Dummy-ness”.
In mild cases, very little treatment may be necessary. If the foal fails to absorb adequate colostrums (first milk from the mare) and is a suspected dummy, plasma will be given.
If the foal is unable to nurse, feeding through a tube or supplementation given intravenously may be needed.
In severe cases, more aggressive therapy is required. Seizure activity needs to be controlled. Medications. In severe cases a vet should be on site for the foals welfare.
Again, consult experienced Horse vets.
Prognosis
The prognosis for survival is dependent of the amount of cellular damage the foal has suffered.
The severity will dictate time and success of recovery along with quick action and observation of the foal’s problems after birth.
Like all problems with babies, the quicker you observe and apply appropriate quality treatment the better the chances of recovery.
Recovery is often without long term damage.

Wirragulla Polo
October 27 and 28, 2012 will see the staging of the annual Wirragulla Polo Club Tournament, promoted as the Hunter Polo Challenge.
All the major clubs such as Windsor, Ellerston, Scone and Sydney will enter teams in the Hunter Polo Challenge competing for the Mackay and Alison Cups.
Any lover of Polo is welcome to enter or have a day out.
For more information contact:
Beau Blundell - 0411 413 741741 beau.blundell@bigpond.com or
Jaime Mackay - 0428 499 231 cangon@ceinternet.com.au

Jason Leitch School
Two time winner of the NCHA Futurity, Jason Leitch, is running a Horsemanship Clinic from the 4th of January to the 6th 2013 at the Mudgee showgrounds.
All levels welcome, there will be general riding, mechanical cow and cattle available but limited.
For more info contact:
Jamie Inglis - 0412 064 442 or
Sarah Inglis - 0417 512 556 email s.inglis@bigpond.com

The Giggle
A jockey was riding the favourite at a race meeting, and was well ahead of the field.
His horse rounded the final corner, when suddenly the jockey was hit on the head by a turkey and a string of sausages.
He managed to keep control of his mount and pulled back into the lead, only to be struck by a box of Christmas crackers and a dozen mince pies as he went over the last fence.
With great skill he managed to steer the horse to the front of the field once more when, on the run in, he was struck on the head by a bottle of sherry and a Christmas pudding. Thus distracted, he succeeded in coming only second.
He immediately went to the race stewards to complain that he had been seriously hampered...

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Whobegotyou Moves onto the Big Paddock

A year after he retired, Whobegotyou (Street Cry-Temple Of Peace, by Carnegie) died suddenly at his home on Monday.
He was trained by Mark Kavanagh and won the Gr1 Caulfield Guineas and Gr1 Yalumba Stakes. He also placed in 6 Gr1's including the Victoria Derby and the Cox Plate behind So You Think.
Crowned Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2009, Whobegotyou finished his career with 10 wins from 29 starts (27 in stakes class) for earnings of $3,263,450... always a favourite.

Ortensia Returns

Ortensia, you know - Paul Messara’s good horse that’s over in England, well she is on her way home.
She sustained a little cut to the sesamoid last race but Paul says she’ll be fine.

Keenland September Sales top 5 lots

0131	C	Distorted Humor	Mushka	Eaton Sales, Agent	Shadwell Estate Company, Ltd.	$1,650,000
0045	F	Smart Strike	Untouched Talent	Brookdale Sales, Agent for Audley Farm Equine LLC	Donato Lanni, Agt. for Sikura and Lunsford	$1,300,000
0131	F	A.P. Indy	Moonlight Sonata	Mill Ridge Sales, Agent	Whisper Hill Farm, LLC	$1,100,000
0094	C	War Front	Mushka	Claiborne Farm, Agent	Jane B. Dunn, Agent	$1,050,000
0041	C	Street Cry (IRE)	Tizso	Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent LXXIV	Charles and Maribeth Sandford, LLC	$1,000,000

Keenland 1st Session Sale Stat’s

75 horses sold, average price was $403,867 and the total was $30,290,000.

Tina Fletcher Tumbled

International Jumper Tina Fletcher suffered a serious ankle injury after falling from Hello Sailor while competing in Canada.
After falling to the ground, she was dragged along after her leg caught in the reins.
Fletcher, who was travelling reserve with Hello Sailor for the Olympics, has ridden in more than 20 Nations Cup competitions... after a quick surgery she’ll be right.

Double your Chances

A mare from Merlo Downs Stud in Queensland dropped twin foals last week.
The mare, Gilded Tiara, gave birth to a colt and a filly by the stud's resident stallion El Nino (USA).
After a 55 day scan (normally done at 45) they spotted the rascal’s.
Up and running and doing fine now with matching blaze and white leg.

Scanning Pregnant Mares

Ultrasound is a technology used for diagnosing, among other things, pregnancy in mares.
An ultrasound examination can accurately diagnose pregnancy at 14-18 days after a mare’s last breeding.
Broodmares also need to be checked again before they are 40-45 days pregnant.
This is critical due to early embryonic death losses occurring in the first 40-days of pregnancy - you will want to know that so you can recycle her and not feed her like a mare in foal for 300 days and go broke for nothing.
You will also discover all the little surprises like twins etc, and manage them as you wish with information to work with.
Once diagnosed as pregnant, mares are often not observed as closely or consistently.
The old rule of thumb for gestation of a mare is 11 months and 11 days.

Western Pleasure

“Smoochin” has foals on the ground at Carolyn Johnson's “Rockin Horse Ranch” – for more info go to http://www.rockinhorseranch.com.au.

The Giggle

A trainer was given an eye test and was presented with a new pair of glasses.
The optician said they would cost $200.
"Too much!" cried the trainer.
"They're bi-focal" said the optician.
"I don't care if they're by Danehill. It's too much."

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Late mail

Day-3 at Keenland September sale produced a US$1.55 million, Bernardini yearling colt the second-highest-priced yearling so far.
He was purchased by Coolmore and sold by Valkyre Stud.

Priefert have extended their stable panel special into September.
Call 1800 609 669 and get 10% off all standard sized stable panels - or click here.

The owner of Vinery Stud, Dr Tommy Simon is putting his entire United States thoroughbred operation, Vinery Ltd, up for sale.
He will retain his interest in Vinery Stud in the Hunter Valley however,  and it will be business as usual here in Australia.
Dr Simon has been quoted saying that the passion is just not there anymore. 
Good luck Dr Simon, you have bought alot to the industry over the years.

Zara Phillips MBE, Eventing Olympian and former European and World Champion, has been announced as the first Magic Millions Racing Women Ambassador.
She will visit Australia in early January 2013 for the week-long Magic Millions Carnival.
This is a much welcome step up from the engagement of Tara Reed’s services a few years back...

Moonee Valley Race Club is putting in a permanent 160 square metre LED screen.
It will cost $1,000,000 and is being subsidised by the Vic Government $500,000, Moonee Valley Race Club $400,000 and Racing Victoria $100,000.

Fiona Mcnaught has been awarded an elite athlete travel grant by the Victorian Government to help fund her National Dressage Championships campaign. 

Seventy-eight riders and 77 horses (two riders will be using the same horse) competing over six days.
The athletes are divided into five grades (Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, V) with 11 sets of medals up for grabs - two per grade and the overall team medals.

After nine rounds of competition, Edwina Tops-Alexander maintains her strong lead on the position of overall leader of the Global Champions Tour - the world’s most prestigious Show Jumping event.

ABCRA National Finals Fox Sports coverage is now available on DVD, only $22.00.
Place your order today, call ABCRA Head Office 02 6766 5863 or sally@abcra.com.au.
National Finals unedited DVDS - $22 per night.
(Wed 25/1/12) (Thurs 26/1/12) (Fri 27/1/12) (Sat 28/1/12)

Cushing’s Syndrome is a hormone disorder created by a hyper-stimulated pituitary gland over-communicating with the adrenal glands, which cause high levels of cortisol in the blood.
Cushing’s syndrome exists in the endocrine system, which is comprised of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body.
Symptoms:
Poor hair coat, long guard hairs, wavy coat, lack of shedding, excessive sweating, cresting neck and a generally depleted immune system.
Can occur in horses of all ages or breeds.
Cause:
Stress is sighted as the most common cause either through physical, mental, nutritional or environmental
Treatment:
Drugs. Find an experienced vet who has equine resources at hand and they should be able to diagnose, treat and or give you a prognosis to work with.
Most of us agree that it is important to find vets who specialise in equine matters to treat your horse.

Why did the man name his horse Flattery?
Because it got him nowhere!

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Priefert have extended their stable panel special into September.
Call 1800 609 669 and get 10% off all standard sized stable panels - or click here.

Jason Leitch has won his second NCHA Cutting Horse Futurity on Sunday riding Lil Rey of Hope for owner Forrest Saunders.
Jasons won the 2010 Tamarang Open Futurity Champion riding Windradeen Whiskey Cat. Jason is a member of the NCHA trainers hall of fame.

Jason attributes the 6 horse Priefert walker as part of his winning formula. 

 Inglis Easter Thorough Bred Sale Statistics - Session Breakdown

Session 1 Totals Lots 1 - 190, 191 - 380, 381 - 451
Lots		Amounts / Prices
Catalogued	451	Gross Amount	$72,825,000
Sold	330 (83%)	Highest (Lot 200)	$2,600,000
Passed In	68 (17%)	Average	$220,682
Withdrawn	53	Median	$160,000

11am, Day 1, Session 1, 10th April 2012 Lots 1 - 190
Lots		Amounts / Prices
Catalogued	190	Gross Amount	$29,557,500
Sold	144 (82%)	Highest (Lot 94)	$1,000,000
Passed In	31 (18%)	Average	$205,260
Withdrawn	15	Median	$150,000

11am, Day 2, Session 1, 11th April 2012 Lots 191 - 380
Lots		Amounts / Prices
Catalogued	190	Gross Amount	$30,865,000
Sold	132 (82%)	Highest (Lot 200)	$2,600,000
Passed In	29 (18%)	Average	$233,826
Withdrawn	29	Median	$180,000

11am, Day 3, Session 1, 12th April 2012 Lots 381 - 451
Lots		Amounts / Prices
Catalogued	71	Gross Amount	$12,402,500
Sold	54 (87%)	Highest (Lot 445)	$1,200,000
Passed In	8 (13%)	Average	$229,676
Withdrawn	9	Median	$160,000

 

Day 3, Session 2, 12th April 2012 Lots 452 - 579
Lots		Amounts / Prices
Catalogued	128	Gross Amount	$6,481,000
Sold	88 (83%)	Highest (Lot 463)	$360,000
Passed In	18 (17%)	Average	$73,648
Withdrawn	22	Median	$55,000

 

For more information go to www.inglis.com.au

 

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The 20% off special has bought the SHK13 ( one of our most popular shelter/stables ) from $5,618.00 down to $4,494.40 gst inc saving $1,123.60

The features of this product are long but a few are:

Choice of any colour tin, Ply interior, Utility walk thru panel stable front, .2m awning for extra protection, 180km wind rating.

Price includes all the hard ware needed to build from scratch to completion, any handyman can build.

No C channel used anywhere in horse contact. 

All heavy duty rounded edge RHS used only in structural columns, 3.6m x 3.6m.

 Add-on sections to create 2 or more shelters/ stables is only $3,876.00 per unit.

 The 2012 Inglis Classic Sale unveiled the first Australian yearlings by crack sprinter READY’S IMAGE (USA) and the hype was well justified; the stallion ending the sale as the leading first season sire (by median and average).

Astute judges paid up to US$150,000 for the first Northern Hemisphere bred Ready’s Image yearlings last season and the results from the stallion’s first Southern Hemisphere crop could not have been more impressive.

Top priced yearling was the magnificent colt out of Topsinga (consigned by Lincoln Farm) that made $100,000 to the bid of renowned pinhookers BC3 Thoroughbreds. BC3 also secured the first foal – a colt - out of Bye Bye Tata consigned by Kitchwin Hills for $52,500.

"The Topsinga colt spent more time out of his box than in it when he got to Sydney," reported said Lincoln Farm proprietor Nick Posa. "We have always had a huge rap on the horse so we were glad the market agreed with us!"

Another colt – a half brother to stakes placed Yaqubi out of the Gr 2 Western Australian Oaks winner MYSTIC CHANTRY - brought a final bid of $65,000 to Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock whilst Bendaree Park at Appin sold the colt out of Daloot to Rapture Farm for $57,500.

"The market responded favourably to good looking horses by the stallion in a tough selling environment," said Posa. "The stallion throws to type and across the board in 2010 we saw good legged, strong bodied, athletic and forward foals and this translated into sales ready yearlings this year."

"Breeding can be a very tough game for many participants and it is just so great to see this stallion’s supporters so well rewarded for their belief in the horse." The son of Champion Australian Sire More Than Ready, Ready’s Image ensured breeders pocketed many multiples of the 2009 service fee ($11,000) with the 5 yearlings sold this week averaging $60,500 (median $57,500).

"It is not just the good sale results we are delighted about," continued Posa. "The yearlings have gone to some of the best homes possible and will get every chance. When a stallion has a small crop representing him this is essential."

Ready’s Image stands at Lincoln Farm at Blandford, NSW for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season. He resides at Walmac Farm in America for the Northern Hemisphere season.

The stallion’s oldest progeny are 2YO’s of the current USA season and are widely expected to be well represented at breeze up sales in the next few months.

For more info on Lincoln Farm, Ready's Image go to www.lincolnfarm.com.au

 The Arena Rascal® Pro is the ideal personal arena groom for Dressage, Jumping, Equestrian and Cow Horse professionals that don’t want to mess with a 3-point tractor. If you are done with the old gate and rail iron, this is the tool for you. Have a browse over our new arena groom button to learn more.

 WE ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING OUR OCTOBER SALE OF INSTOCK ITEMS - CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ROUND YARDS, PANELS, GATES, LOADING RAMPS AND MORE. SELECTED STOCK ONLY

 Top movers

 

Keeneland Yearlings Top Buyers

• John Ferguson: 36 lots for US$8,870,000
• Besilu Stables: 13 lots for US$8,175,000
• Shadwell Estate: 17 lots for US$6,355,000
• Ben Glass: 21 lots for US$5,225,000
• Adena Springs: 44 lots for US$4,574,000

Keeneland Yearlings Top Consignors

• Lanes End Farm: 335 lots for US$27,437,000
• Taylor Made Sales Agency: 293 lots for US$23,420,500
• Gainesway: 104 lots for US$12,065,200
• Hill n' Dale Sales Agency: 95 lots for US$10,074,900
• Three Chimneys Sales: 113 lots for US$8,665,100

 

 Crystal Lily has died during trackwork at Flemington. The outstanding mare won the world's richest race for two-year-olds, the $3.5 million Golden Slipper Stakes,in 2010. She  suffered a suspected heart attack during a  jump-out on the track.

From the ABC interview with Simon Zahara, co Trainer - "She's part of the family for most people here, she gave everyone a great thrill in racing," he told the ABC.

"From the strapper to the owners to the staff, everyone's devastated and they become your world.

"She was probably halfway through the trial and started to drop out suddenly and then collapsed to the ground."Zahra said there were no indications that the mare had any health problems.

"She's never had any issues in her whole life, from day one," he said.

A sad day in Racing.

 Priefert was contracted to Manufacture and install the stables for the new development of Boneo Park Equestrian Centre. Now considered to be one of if not the most prestigious equestrian centres in Victoria.

The 2011 Futurity was won by Clint Allen of Wetherford Texas on John Breckelmans horse Ducks Dux with  an exciting run score of 152 by the American judges.

The Priefert Gelding incentive was won by Heath Sinclaire of QLD and the Classic was won by Priefert man Jason Leitch of JRL Stud QLD. Todd Graham won the Open Classic and Phil Dawson won the Gold Cup, both of QLD.

April / May Sale Only.                        

15% OFF All Shelters & Utility Barns.

10% OFF Horse Stocks purchased with Platform.                                       

5% OFF Every Paddock Feeder Purchased After the First.

Fabrication lead on some stock so get in now. Deposit required on all items on sale per order

Priefert Australia is very excited about our latest  stable installation project.

It comprises of 82 3.6m Premier Poly Fill Stables installed at  the Boneo Park Eqestrian Center in Victoria. The equestrian Centre is one of Victorias more prestigious equstrian facilities.
With a focus on dressage and headed up by Fiona McNaught this facilty demonstrates Prieferts equipment to be versitle, functional, durable and very aesthetically pleasing.

Visit Boneo Park at www.boneopark.com.au

After much work, our web site team have nearly completed the new web site. Even though it is up and running there are still new exciting features popping up everyday and will so for the most of January and February. More picture galleries, more close up features and easy navigation. Stay tuned to our site and send it onto your friends as there is a lot more to come, more products for you stables, more paddock and yard equipment and we have introduced our amazing Diamond Series Stable for the first time to Australian horse breeders and competitors. Please contact our office on 1800 609 669 for more information or how to purchase Priefert equipment any time.

French horse Americian took out the 150th Melbourne Cup with Maluckyday 2nd and So You Think 3rd.

The heavily backed So You Think started as one of the shortest price favourites in history but the Bart Cummings trained horse looked to win the race. He seemed to labour in the last 100m of the race, some are saying that the jockey may have been at fault letting the big stallion race too early. Americain ran a very smart race on a track that suited the European to a tea and he closed in on the leaders in the last 100m to easily win by 2-3 lengths.
 

2010
Rider Horse Owner
Gold Cup
1st Ben Hall Perfect Son Ken Frost
2nd John Mulcahy Stratton Gran John Mulcahy
3rd Peter Grills Rumour Peter Grills
4th John Mulcahy Baywatch John Mulcahy
5th Jack Gallagher C J Tucker J & M Gallagher
6th Kimberley Sammon Pistol Packin Lena Kimberley Sammon
Leon Schwager Keewong Combat Mick Gough
8th Mac Shann One More Daddy M & G Shann
9th Peter Connor Takimpter Grouse Pete Connor
10th Hugh Philp Soda Louise H & S Philp
Highest Cut out 1st rnd Dick Northcott Knights Lassiter Dick Northcott
Highest place reg ASH Ben Hall Perfect Son Ken Frost
Highest reg Quarter Horse Kimberley Sammon Pistol Packin Lena Kimberley Sammon
Supafloats Canning Downs
1st John Hoath Docs Legacy Ian Winks
2nd Dick Northcott Drumora Radiant G & L Maynes
Nigel Kable Sandy N & C Kable
Nigel Kable Chevin Ivory N & C Kable
5th Peter Glenwright Jackson P & D Glenwright
6th Steve Comiskey Pussyfoot Q Hornery
7th Paul Pownall Tecoma Magic P & W Pownall
Jim Daley Westons Yakka J & K Daley
9th Robyn Paine Feral Cheryl A & R Paine
Pete J Comiskey Ranch & Romance L & H Smith
Highest Cut out Jonathan McDonald Sheeza Destiny
Highest Assoc Rider Ben Maytom Milbrook Cascade M & S Maytom
Highest place reg ASH John Hoath Docs Legacy Ian Winks
Stallion Draft
1st Jim Daley Westons Yakka J & K Daley
2nd Dean Hann Heatwave P & K Carlon
3rd Barry Johnson Soda Thompson B & K Johnson
4th Ken McCarthy Brown Vintage D Hardes
5th David Reiter Classic Doc Steve Haydon
Allan Young Acres Liberty Beau Allan Young
Stephen Hill Greenpark McCallister M & S hill
Troy Palmer Impressive Destiny Troy Palmer
9th Gavin Roberts Salute Gavin Roberts
10th Michael Wilson Soda Justice Willdraft Partnership
Highest Cut out Nigel Kable Chevin Ivory N & C Kable
Highest place reg ASH Jim Daley Westons Yakka J & K Daley
Ladies Draft
1st Jaye Hall Lex B & J Hall
2nd Jackie Knudsen Marsha J & K Harris
3rd Kay Radke Wish S & K McNamara
4th Bryony Puddicome Emma P & S Howard
5th Bryony Puddicome Lu Diamond Phillips N & G Stark
6th Jane Lee Little Rex C & J Lee
7th Amanda Reiter Brown Acres D & A Reiter
8th Megan Rogan Anna J & M Rogan
9th Laura Macintosh Kirkby Stud Flash Evan Acton
Alex Hindle Rambo L & B Hindle
Highest Cut out Sherri Philp Soda Louise H & S Philp
Highest Place ASH Jaye Hall Lex B & J Hall
Champion of Champions
1st David Gillett Little Jimmy David Gillett
2nd Ian Atthow Kirkby Stud Omaha I & D Atthow
3rd Jackie Knudsen Excpected Barrister J & K Knudsen
J H S Barnes Memorial Jim Daley Westerns Yakka J & K Daley
Jack Craike Memorial Meagan Hopkins Tomboy Meagan Hopkins
Agg Saddle Kimberley Sammon Pistol Packin Lena Kimberley Sammon
May Scott Memorial
Highest Agg over 3 drafts