Author Archives: Emma Cully

‘We were on top of the world on Saturday’: Martin thrilled with Espiona and Chrysaor Written by Keely McKitterick – The Thoroughbred Report AusNZ 31/10/2023 The Thoroughbred Report caught up with Denise Martin of Star Thoroughbreds, who celebrated a super Saturday, with Martin’s star mare Espiona (Extreme Choice) claiming the $2 million The Invitation. At […]

At Royal Randwick on Saturday two of our talented performers won rich Spring Carnival races within 40 minutes of each other to give Star one of our most memorable race days ever. ESPIONA announced herself as a highly talented filly two years ago at Flemington with a huge win on VRC Oaks day and since then […]

New Zealand import SKYLON (NZ) benefitted from a change in tactics with a plan to have him ridden in a more forward position and this resulted in a determined win yesterday at Ipswich for the gelding over the 2,180 metres trip. The son of Niagara jumped with the intention to lead, but others contested the pole position so jockey Jake […]

TTR AusNZ – Keely McKitterick – 4 October Champion Trainer Chris Waller will be doubled-handed in the $20 million The Everest as Tuesday saw Chris Waller Racing announce Espiona (Extreme Choice) and Coolmore select Shinzo (Snitzel) in the feature. Shortly after Espiona (Extreme Choice) was announced as the representative for Chris Waller Racing in The […]

Imported gelding BORN A KING (GB) was victorious on Saturday at Mornington when winning the Listed R.M. Ansett Classic over 2,400 metres. The son of superstar Frankel (GB) began well from an outside draw and was a touch keen before settling in the back half of the field through the early stages with Beau Mertens aboard. It was […]

ESPIONA recorded her 5th Stakes win taking her prize money to more than $1 million when winning the Group 2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill Gardens over 1,400 metres on Saturday. The daughter of Extreme Choice ran a gallant second first up this preparation in the 1,200 metres Group 2 Sheraco Stakes with jockey Nash Rawiller aboard and it […]

Lightly raced 4 year old gelding BRASCO broke through for a comfortable win at Doomben yesterday second up this preparation. The son of Street Boss has taken some time to mature and if yesterday is anything to go by, he may now be learning just what racing is all about.BRASCO began well and settled midfield in the 1,200 metres event where […]

A seventh career win by KALINO from 22 starts and a first at Stakes level saw the 5 year old gelding by Pierro take his career earnings to just over $650,000. It was perfect placement by Chris and a 10 out of 10 ride by jockey Jye McNeil. KALINO settled at the rear of the field and once they had raced […]

BOLERO BELLE resumed in terrific fashion at Kembla Grange yesterday with a strong win over 1,300 metres on a good track. The 3 year old daughter of I Am Invincible jumped on terms from barrier 9 to settle in a midfield position where she raced comfortably through the early and mid-stages. As a result of a slow tempo up front, jockey Jeff […]

Star racemare KIKU has been purchased by one of the world’s leading thoroughbred breeders for $1.46 million. Katsumi Yoshida of Japan’s famed Northern Farm is the proud new owner of the Zoustar mare after a hotly contested auction.The sale of the mare was delayed until 6pm (AEST) after technical difficulties on the Magic Millions Online platform prevented […]