Russian Revolution - New Winner

Two trials at Rosehill on Wednesday morning featured juvenile winners by Russian Revolution and Snitzel, while we also got a first look at the $1.7million full brother to Group I ATC Flight Stakes winner Apocalyptic.

Back in May of this year I was very pleased to share details of a tax case that held that a farmer need not pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the subdivision and sale of his 10-acre holding. CGT was avoided as it only applies to capital assets acquired on or after 19 September 1985.

Two smart Russian Revolution debutants fought out the finish of the Fantasy Cocktails Maiden Plate (1112m) on a bleak day at Sale on Tuesday, but unfortunately for punters, it was the $71 chance Don’t Russia, turning over the favourite Supervise.

The Australian breeding industry was in the spotlight at Flemington yesterday as Half Yours — bred by Janice and the late Colin McKenna — stormed to victory in the 165th running of the $10 million Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200 m) under a superbly judged ride from Jamie Melham.

Melbourne Cup day always draws a huge crowd out to Perth's beautiful old Ascot racecourse, and 2025 was no exception!

Here is the full list of 30 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

Talented 3YO Equerry (Snitzel) will continue his racing career in Hong Kong after topping today’s Inglis Digital November (Early) Online Sale.

It is with deep sadness that Blue Gum Farm announces the passing of our young stallion Sejardan, who suffered a sudden and catastrophic injury earlier today.

Sometimes a stallion comes along and leaves all too quickly, leaving us wondering if things could have turned out very differently.

Robbie Patterson unveiled a star three-year-old at Wednesday’s New Plymouth meeting last year, and 12 months down the track, another daughter of Derryn made a sparkling debut on his home track.