breednet.com.au

Studs Look to Sponsor Riders for Equimillion

Tara Madgwick - Tuesday July 30

Arrowfield Stud have announced they will sponsor two riders for Equimillion and are seeking expressions of interest from riders that compete on Arrowfield Stud bred horses, meanwhile Widden Stud have found the perfect representative in the shape of South Coast rider Lily-Rose Baxter, who competes on classy Sebring gelding Foxhill Cruise aka Pitcrew.

Advertisement

Rising 14yo Foxhill Cruise (Pitcrew) was bred by Widden in partnership and was paraded as a foal at the Widden Stud open days in 2010 as one of the first foals by Golden Slipper winner Sebring.

Sebring colt from Pine Away (USA) was a star at the Widden Stud open days in 2010.

He was then offered at Magic Millions by Widden where Gai Waterhouse and James Harron Bloodstock secured him for $360,000 and he went on to win three metro races from eight starts retiring in 2015 with earnings topping $125,000.

Racing as Pitcrew, he won three races for the Gai Waterhouse stable.

Widden were involved in the re-homing of Pitcrew to Kala Wicks for re-training and then in time he found his way to Lily-Rose Baxter, who has had a fantastic run on this multi-talented gelding under the coaching of Team Priestley on the South Coast of NSW.

Lily-Rose Baxter and Foxhill Cruise (Pitcrew) are a winning team!

This combination are looking forward to flying the Widden flag at Equimillion in October.

That freckled face is unmistakable!

Advertisment
More Reading...
One to Watch – Geelong
A well-bred Written Tycoon gelding made a super impressive winning debut at Geelong on Tuesday when trotting up to win by four lengths with the victory sure to be of interest to the purchasers of his three-quarter brother at Magic Millions last week.
Timely Results for Proisir
Rich Hill Stud’s outstanding resident stallion Proisir has given further timely reminders of his on-track and sales ring prowess.
Via Sistina Retired - Dubawi Her First Mating
Chris Waller has announced the retirement of Champion mare Via Sistina after returning for her autumn campaign not “her normal highly energetic self”.
Shamus Award Filly Lands Mega Maiden Bonus for Te Akau
The Karaka Millions and NZB’s National Yearling Sale are among the most important dates on the calendar for Te Akau Racing, and they kicked off the big week on a perfect note on Monday with first-starter Bolli Belle (Shamus Award) striking a NZB Mega Maiden bonus at Wanganui.
Geese That Lay Golden Eggs – What’s in the Future?
The 2026 Magic Millions Yearling Sale was highlighted by 15 yearlings that sold for $1million or more which was two more than last year when just 13 hit the magic mark, but still considerably down on 2024 which saw 23 millionaires sold following on from 20 in 2023.
Magic Millions 2026 – Pinhook Winners
The Magic Millions Yearling Sale last week was fertile ground for pinhookers with 23 yearlings selling for $100,000 or more above their weanling purchase price in Book 1.
Millions of Reasons to Buy Yearlings at Karaka 2026
With a global reputation built up through 100 years of high-quality graduates, there should be no shortage of reasons for buyers to flock to Karaka later this month for the NZB National Yearling Sale. But if anyone needs any extra convincing, there are some lucrative incentives to make it well worth getting involved during Karaka 2026.
Sires With Winners - Monday January 19
Here is the full list of 21 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
More Choice, More Opportunity at the New-Look MM March Sale
The best incentive sale in Australasia is set to deliver even more for buyers in 2026 with a quality packed catalogue for the Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale now online
Pedigree Updates Add to Karaka 2026 Excitement
Anticipation has been rapidly building in the countdown to the milestone 100th New Zealand National Yearling Sale, and a series of significant pedigree updates have only added to the hype.