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F is for FALVELON: Australia’s International Flag-bearer…
The following was published in The Thoroughbred Racing History Association Inc newsletter written by Mark Mazzaglia Falvelon wasn’t the only stable star for fledging trainer Danny Bougoure in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The stunning stallion was...
Spring is in the air!
It was glorious weather in Brisbane over the weekend and I could have sworn that the horses knew that winter was over and spring was in the air. The colts in the main barn were all absolutely focused on watching the fillies on the walker and calling out in the...
Stable Hand position
We urgently require an experienced stable hand to join our team. Must have good horse skills and knowledge of racehorse injuries. If you are interested please contact Marybeth 0400 674 323
Experienced Track Work Rider Position
With the recent expansion of our numbers of horses in training we have a need for an experienced track work rider. If you are interested please call Marybeth 0400 674 323
Happy Birthday
All thoroughbred horses celebrate their birthdays on the same date. In the Southern hemisphere the birthday date is the 1st August in the Northern hemisphere it is the 1st January. The reason they all have the same birthday is so that their ages can be...
Racing Colts
It was bought to my attention over the weekend how unusual it is that Danny has so many colts in work. These days’ most racing stables can hardly wait to geld straight after the yearling sales. A lot of trainers believe that having any but the best...
SHARES FOR SALE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING A SMALL SHARE IN A RACEHORSE PLEASE CONTACT US AS WE HAVE ONLY A FEW SHARES LEFT IN THE FOLLOWING YEARLINGS
Longport Retired
Longport affectionately known as “Lucy” has retired to begin her new career as a broodmare based at Yarraman Park Stud Scone. Owner Steve Gillard is weighing up stallion options but as you could imagine there is quite a bit of interest from stallion...
Dan Bougoure 2014 Inductee Doomben 10,000 Fraternity
Danny was recently honoured as the 2014 Inductee into the Doomben 10,000 Fraternity for his efforts in training Falvelon to win back to back Doomben 10,000’s. Falvelon remains the only entire to have won the Doomben 10,000 twice (2001-2002) and he still...
Hurry only a couple of shares left – Tycoon Ruler x What’s It Like Colt
With a purchase price of only $28,000 (plus GST) this colt stood out as an outstanding type from the moment that we first saw him at the recent Magic Millions Gold Coast (QTIS) Yearling Sale. He is an August foal and is eligible for both the Magic Millions...
Nearly Sold only a couple of shares left – Falvelon x Doubleblack Velvet Colt
Purchased at the recent Magic Millions Gold Coast (QTIS) Yearling Sale for $20,000 (plus GST) this colt really appealed. He is the perfect combination of his sire, twice awarded Australian Champion Sprinter, Falvelon and his maternal sire Queensland Leading...
Golden Slipper Bound
I never thought I would be the type to indulge in racing superstitions but I have to confess to being a little wary to write an update on how Oakleigh Girl is progressing towards the 2014 Tooheys New Golden Slipper. The big day will dawn tomorrow and I must...