Tara Talks Racing – Summer Series - New Episode

Tara Madgwick - Monday December 16

We’re talking to the man of the moment from last Saturday at Randwick, Scott Darby of Darby Racing and he opens up about a day to remember at Randwick and how a little investment and a lot of passion can go a long way in the world of bloodstock.

Sebastian Hutch from Inglis presents the winning trophy to Scott Darby after the Inglis Nursery won by within the Law - image Bradley Photography.

We also talk two year-olds and hear what we had to make of the Magic Millions lead up races last week.

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Zousain 3YO Goes Two for Two in Hong Kong

Hong Kong trainer Frankie Lor reached a career milestone of 500 HK wins when his promising three year-old Zousain gelding Salon S made it two wins in as many starts when scoring at Sha Tin on Saturday.

One to Watch – Gosford

Opening the program at Gosford on Sunday was a talented Zoustar three year-old that bolted in for the Joe Pride stable carrying the colours of his breeder Bill Frost’s Pendant Equine.

Angela Jones Headed for Ellerslie

Leading Queensland rider Angela Jones will make her New Zealand debut at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day where she will partner the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-prepared mare Smart Love in the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m).

Cambridge Stud Purchase Brings Christmas Cheer to Te Akau

A barnstorming finish has delivered Te Akau Racing with a stunning late Christmas present as underrated galloper What You Wish For came from last on the home bend to take out the Harcourts Taupo Cup (2000m) in front of a bumper holiday crowd.

Hellbent Colt Downs Favourite to Win G3 BJ McLachlan

The Group III BRC BJ McLachlan Stakes (1200m) has proven a key lead up for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with recent winners Storm Boy and Coolangatta both going on to success at the Gold Coast with the race on Saturday won by unbeaten Hellbent colt Zip Lock.

Hong Kong Derby Aim for King of Thunder

Last seen in Australia running second to his stablemate Maison Louis in the Group I Queensland Derby, Kiwi bred four year-old King of Thunder opened his account at Sha Tin on Saturday racing under his new name Numbers.

Karaka Graduate Klabel Wins Listed Christmas Handicap

New Zealand-bred gelding Klabel capped a consistent run of form with a welcome return to the winners’ circle in the A$120,000 Listed Adelaide Galvanising Industries Christmas Handicap (1200m) at Morphettville on Saturday.

Second Black Type Victory For Darby Owned Amor Victorious

Successful in the G2 Shannon Stakes last year, the Bjorn Baker trained Amor Victorious has been contesting stronger races of late and a drop in class to the $200,000 Listed BRC Seven Members Mile (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday resulted in victory.

Sires With Winners - Saturday December 27

Here is the full list of 88 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

Hidden Wealth Shoulders 60kgs To Listed Falvelon Win

Weight can sometimes stop a train, but Tony Gollan’s Better Than Ready gelding carried top weight to victory in Saturday’s $200,000 Listed BRC Magic Millions Falvelon (1200m) at Eagle Farm with the win securing the gelding automatic entry to the $1m Magic Millions Snippets (1200m) on January 17.