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Jun92025

The Weekend Wrap 9 June

By DesireeJune 9, 2025

A third win on the weekend for STAY HUNGRY colt Fasting (bred by V & B Hancock and M Allamby), clocking 1:53.9 for a 6.2m…

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Jun62025

The Midweek Report 6 June

By DesireeJune 6, 2025

Five winners for our star sire – who has just ticked over North American progeny earnings of $100,000,000 by the way! – CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week,…

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Jun22025

The Weekend Wrap 2 June

By DesireeJune 2, 2025

A Group 3 QBred Breeders Classic victory in 1:53.8 at Albion Park for three-year-old CAPTAINTREACHEROUS filly Arrive (bred by John Polson) this weekend, making for…

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May302025
Captaintreacherous Conformation

The Midweek Report 30 May

By DesireeMay 30, 2025

Congratulations to the connections of Catch A Wave (Victorian Aged Pacing Entire or Gelding of the Year 2024) and Perfect Class (Victorian 4YO Pacing Entire…

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May262025

The Weekend Wrap 26 May

By DesireeMay 26, 2025

What a few days for our boys! The QBred Breeders Classic 3YO heats were run at Albion Park and four of them were captured by…

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May232025

The Midweek Report 23 May

By DesireeMay 23, 2025

Another impressive win this week from STAY HUNGRY filly Wontyoustaywithme (bred by D Golinski and K & C Turpin), clocking 1:55.7 at Albion Park to…

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May192025

The Weekend Wrap 19 May

By DesireeMay 19, 2025

Another highlight for STAY HUNGRY this weekend with Beaudiene Hunter (bred by WD Kennedy) saluting at Alexandra Park, a new winner for the sire and…

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May162025

The Midweek Report 16 May

By DesireeMay 16, 2025

It’s been a week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS three-year-olds! Filly Crusader Miss (bred by Mal Moody) posted 1:55.2 at Newcastle to take her bank to $60,000. Colt…

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May122025

Cool Captain filly too classy in NSW Oaks

By DesireeMay 12, 2025

From Harness Link (Tony Milanese, published 10 May 2025) Queensland filly Cool and Classy (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) lived up to her top class two year old reputation…

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May122025
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Captain colt takes SA St Leger

By DesireeMay 12, 2025

From Harness Link (Tony Milanese, published 11 May 2025) On Saturday night Globe Derby’s main event was the time honoured South Australian Ladbrokes St Leger…

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May122025

Mistress given perfect trip by Captain Williamson

By DesireeMay 12, 2025

From Harness Link (Bruce Stewart, published 10 May 2025) While other fillies were staking their claims to be top of the tree in the three…

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May122025

The Weekend Wrap 12 May

By DesireeMay 12, 2025

Two GROUP 1 winners this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Captains Mistress (bred by Taffy Ltd) clocking 1:55.6 to take the New Zealand Sires Stakes 3YO…

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May92025
Captaintreacherous Conformation

The Midweek Report 9 May

By DesireeMay 9, 2025

A handy midweek double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with filly Arrive (bred by John Polson) making it four wins from nine starts with her win…

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May52025

The Weekend Wrap 5 May

By DesireeMay 5, 2025

Another new two-year-old winner for TALL DARK STRANGER this week and what a winner! Colt Sols Me Name (bred by J Cockshutt & B Cooper)…

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May22025

The Midweek Report 2 May

By DesireeMay 2, 2025

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS had a new three-year-old winner this week with Yankee Captain (bred by S, P & G Kelly, D Millerd, B Maher, T Noonan, P…

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Apr282025

The Weekend Wrap 28 April

By DesireeApril 28, 2025

STAY HUNGRY filly Our Dance Monkey (bred by R & D Micallef and D & M Grace) was victorious at Forbes in the Lee Memorial,…

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Apr252025

The Midweek Report 25 April

By DesireeApril 25, 2025

A solid treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with three-year-old Its Electrifying (pic, bred by Les Whiteside) taking his fifth consecutive win, posting 1:52.1 at Albion Park with…

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Apr212025
Catch A Wave

Catch A Wave draws first blood

By DesireeApril 21, 2025

From Harness Link (Tony Milanese, published 19 April 2025) Outstanding Victorian pacer Catch A Wave (Captaintreacherous) staked his claim for a back to back Nullabor…

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Apr212025
Catch A Wave

The Weekend Wrap 21 April

By DesireeApril 21, 2025

A great Easter for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with five big name winners! Catch A Wave (bred by Benstud and P & Z O’Shea) set a 1:55.3 mile…

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Apr182025

The Midweek Report 18 April

By DesireeApril 18, 2025

STAY HUNGRY three-year-old Heeza Malteeza (Rob Xerri) continues to build on his impressive record, taking his bank over $41,000 with a 1:52.2 win at Menangle,…

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Apr142025

Path To Greatness all the way

By DesireeApril 14, 2025

From Harness Link (Tony Milanese, published 12 April 2025) Queensland harness racing visitor Path to Greatness (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) lived up to his promise when he led…

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Apr142025

The Weekend Wrap 14 April

By DesireeApril 14, 2025

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS once again proving his mettle with eight winners including the Listed Classic Nutrien Sales Classic 3YO C&G Final for Path To Greatness (bred by…

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Apr112025

Your last chance to secure a commercial yearling…

By DesireeApril 11, 2025

The final drafts of lots offered by our standout sires TALL DARK STRANGER, STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS will go under the hammer this Sunday at…

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Apr112025

The Midweek Report 11 April

By DesireeApril 11, 2025

Some exciting results this week with TALL DARK STRANGER recording his first Australasian winner in two-year-old gelding, Mydnight (bred by Justin Kahlefeldt), taking a 5m…

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Apr72025

The Weekend Wrap 7 April

By DesireeApril 7, 2025

A new winner this weekend for STAY HUNGRY with filly Melfield Soryt (bred by S & N Dickson) taking a win at Newcastle while seasoned…

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Apr42025

The Midweek Report 4 April

By DesireeApril 4, 2025

Five winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS locally and in the US at Yonkers, a 1:53 victory in a leg of the MGM Borgata series for STAY HUNGRY…

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Apr12025

Captaintreacherous baby takes GR1 glory

By DesireeApril 1, 2025

From Harness Link (Tony Milanese, published 30 March 2025) Prominent horseman David Hewitt won his first Group 1 event as a harness racing driver when…

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Apr12025

The Weekend Wrap 1 April

By DesireeApril 1, 2025

What a massive few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, securing an incredible TWELVE winners in AUNZ including a GROUP 1 and Group! STAY HUNGRY was represented at…

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Mar282025
Captaintreacherous Conformation

The Midweek Report 28 March

By DesireeMarch 28, 2025

Ourtreacherous Reign (bred by David Kennedy) represented CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (pic) this week with his 1:55.5 win at Penrith to bring up $69,000 in stakes earnings. ROCKNROLL…

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Mar242025

The Weekend Wrap 24 March

By DesireeMarch 24, 2025

STAY HUNGRY continues his good year in both hemispheres – filly My Ultimate Sassy (bred by L & M Vagg) added a three-year-old win to…

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Mar212025

The sales continue in SA this weekend…

By DesireeMarch 21, 2025

More lots continue to be offered by our standout sires TALL DARK STRANGER, STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS at the remaining APG and Nutrien sales in…

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Mar212025

The Midweek Report 21 March

By DesireeMarch 21, 2025

Super fast this week was STAY HUNGRY filly Hunger Strike (bred by Kate Baring) who clocked 1:53.3 to reach $116,000 in stakes at Newcastle where…

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Mar172025

The Weekend Wrap 17 March

By DesireeMarch 17, 2025

A big weekend in New Zealand for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with a treble at Addington, new winners galore, and a sizzling 1:51.9 for Ruby Roe (bred by…

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Mar142025
Smooth Buckeroo Coffee Photography

The Midweek Report 14 March

By DesireeMarch 14, 2025

Two brand new winners for STAY HUNGRY this week as Autumn arrives – two-year-old Smooth Buckeroo (bred by R & J Hayes) on debut at…

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Mar102025

The Weekend Wrap 10 March

By DesireeMarch 10, 2025

A big victory for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Jorge Street (bred by Mathew Day), taking the 2025 Carrick Cup by a whopping 17m margin in track record…

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Mar72025
Captaintreacherous Conformation

The Midweek Report 7 March

By DesireeMarch 7, 2025

Three solid midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with three-year-old Its Electrifying (bred by Les Whiteside) putting two together after a 1:54.3 win at Albion Park by…

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Mar32025
Madrigal

The Weekend Wrap 3 March

By DesireeMarch 3, 2025

Three solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend. At Melton, Captain Bellasario (bred by John Munnerley) claimed his tenth lifetime victory to smash $169,000 in earnings,…

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Feb282025

The Midweek Report 28 February

By DesireeFebruary 28, 2025

A brand new CAPTAINTREACHEROUS winner this week at Newcastle in the form of two-year-old colt San Sebastian (bred by Alf la Spina & Brooklyn Lodge),…

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Feb252025

The Weekend Wrap 25 February

By DesireeFebruary 25, 2025

What a big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS!Eight winners including two new three-year-old winners – Party Central (bred by Breckon Farms) at Newcastle in 1:55.8 and Its…

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Feb212025
PrincessLulu

The Midweek Report 21 February

By DesireeFebruary 21, 2025

A new winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week in three-year-old IM HANK (bred by Charlene Gusman) who saluted easily at Shepparton. His sales season also continued…

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Feb172025

Captaintreacherous smashes Australasian yearling record

By DesireeFebruary 17, 2025

From NZB, published 15 February 2025 The Auckland Session of the 2025 National Standardbred Yearling Sale  was one for the history books when 130 lots…

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Feb172025

The Weekend Wrap 17 February

By DesireeFebruary 17, 2025

Some big names for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS on the winner list this weekend with Captain Hammerhead (bred by Roger Bazeley Syndicate) taking out the 2025 Albury Cup…

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Feb142025

A big weekend for yearlings…

By DesireeFebruary 14, 2025

Our standout sires TALL DARK STRANGER, STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS stand out in the catalogues for the NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka and the…

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Feb142025

The Midweek Report 14 February

By DesireeFebruary 14, 2025

Two big sales coming up this weekend starting on Saturday with the NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka and followed on Sunday in Sydney with…

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Feb102025

The Weekend Wrap 10 February

By DesireeFebruary 10, 2025

A huge one for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Crowned New Zealand Pacing Sire of the Year for 2024, he was also represented by eight winners headlined by mare…

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Feb72025

The Midweek Report 7 February

By DesireeFebruary 7, 2025

Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with three hitting the magic $100,000 mark! Mare Highly Respected (bred by Alex Smith & Russ Woods) claimed hers…

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Feb32025

The Weekend Wrap 3 February

By DesireeFebruary 3, 2025

STAY HUNGRY has an exciting three-year-old to watch after Go Without (bred by Rhiannon Park) secured back-to-back wins by clocking 1:54.5 at Geelong this week!…

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Jan312025

2025 Yearling Season is Here

By DesireeJanuary 31, 2025

In 2025 the quality of yearlings on offer across Australasia by our standout sires TALL DARK STRANGER, STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS is truly outstanding –…

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Jan312025

The Midweek Report 31 January

By DesireeJanuary 31, 2025

A brand new three-year-old winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week headed a midweek trifecta for the sire. French Fries (bred by Solid Earth) took a 5.6m…

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Jan272025

The Weekend Wrap 27 January

By DesireeJanuary 27, 2025

It was the ladies heading CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ list this weekend with a trifecta for the sire in the GR2 Premier Mares Championship at Addington. Lakelsa (bred…

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Jan242025

The Midweek Report 24 January

By DesireeJanuary 24, 2025

Three solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined by $60,000-earning mares Melody Banner (bred by Banner Bloodstock) who posted her third win to hit $65,000…

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Jan202025

The Weekend Wrap 20 January

By DesireeJanuary 20, 2025

Two mares represented CAPTAINTREACHEROUS in New Zealand on the weekend, both at Blenheim – new winner Copenhagen Girl (bred by Express Yourself Pty Ltd) and…

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Jan172025

The Midweek Report 17 January

By DesireeJanuary 17, 2025

Another win for STAY HUNGRY son Go Without (bred by Blanche & Dean Poole at Rhiannon Park), who clocked a smoking 1:52.7 to claim an…

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Jan132025

The Weekend Wrap 13 January

By DesireeJanuary 13, 2025

This weekend has seen CAPTAINTREACHEROUS represented five times across Australasia, headlined by Skyfall Benchmark (bred by Dacar Newcastle) who clocked a smoking 1:53.7 on Shepparton…

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Jan102025

The Midweek Report 10 January

By DesireeJanuary 10, 2025

STAY HUNGRY‘s first three-year-old winner has arrived in the form of filly Digby Joy (bred by Cameron Spencer) who won her maiden at Redcliffe this…

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Jan62025

The Weekend Wrap 6 January

By DesireeJanuary 6, 2025

Seven good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend led by Bainbridge (bred by Alex Smith & Russ Woods) who secured a heat of the New Year…

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Jan32025

The Midweek Report 3 January

By DesireeJanuary 3, 2025

Another terrific win for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughter, Treacherous Gall (bred by WD Kennedy), picking up the Listed Sires Stakes Fillies & Mares Classic in 1:54.8 at…

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Dec302024
We Always Have Faith

The Weekend Wrap 30 December

By DesireeDecember 30, 2024

EMPIRE’S WEEKEND WRAP To five-year-old representatives of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS in the money again this weekend – Keayang Moroccan (bred by M Lee & J Craven) took…

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Dec272024

The Midweek Report 27 December

By DesireeDecember 27, 2024

A brand new two-year-old winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Cheer The Captain (bred by Taffy Ltd) taking a win on debut at Waikato, while…

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Dec232024

The Weekend Wrap 23 December

By DesireeDecember 23, 2024

Seven big winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by the smashing 1:52.2 win by two-year-old colt Captain Perfect (bred by Durham Park) in the Vicbred Platinum Home…

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Dec202024

The Midweek Report 20 December

By DesireeDecember 20, 2024

STAY HUNGRY daughter Kittykat Cutie (Wyndown Stud) did it again this week, claiming another win to make three in total for the two-year-old filly. The…

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Dec162024

The Weekend Wrap 16 December

By DesireeDecember 16, 2024

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ trotting daughter does it again! Perfidious Sue (bred by SC Bloodstock) took her third win on the trot in TR1:59.3 at Melton to bring…

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Dec132024
Seven Colors

The Midweek Report 13 December

By DesireeDecember 13, 2024

STAY HUNGRY has had a huge week with two brand new two-year-old winners and topping the First Season Sires table for progeny average earnings here…

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Dec92024

The Weekend Wrap 9 December

By DesireeDecember 9, 2024

A big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS kids this weekend… A second Inter Dominion qualifying heat for Captains Knock (bred by John Rutter), the four-year-old entire taking…

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Dec62024

The Weekend Wrap 6 December

By DesireeDecember 6, 2024

A huge week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with the super sire securing ten winners for the week plus a big two-year-old feature in America! Heading the local…

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Nov292024
Captaintreacherous Conformation

The Midweek Report 29 November

By DesireeNovember 29, 2024

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was represented in both hemispheres this week – locally mare Highly Respected (bred by Alex Smith & Russ Woods) became the latest of his…

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Nov252024

The Weekend Wrap 25 November

By DesireeNovember 25, 2024

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS just keeps producing, with five winners across the weekend headlined by Cool And Classy (bred by Solid Earth) taking out the $125,000 Sunshine Stars…

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Nov222024

The Midweek Report 22 November

By DesireeNovember 22, 2024

Two winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, in two different gaits! Trotting mare Perfidious Sue (bred by the Murphy family) bumped her bank up to $56,000…

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Nov182024

The Weekend Wrap 18 November

By DesireeNovember 18, 2024

A GROUP 1 victory for two-year-old CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughter Captains Mistress (bred by Taffy Ltd) at Addington was the highlight for our statesman sire this weekend,…

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Nov152024

The Midweek Report 15 November

By DesireeNovember 15, 2024

STAY HUNGRY with yet another two-year-old winner was the star first season sire’s highlight this week – Victree Busta (bred by J & K Norrish),…

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Nov112024

The Weekend Wrap 11 November

By DesireeNovember 11, 2024

And what a weekend it was! STAY HUNGRY filly Kittykat Cutie (bred by Wyndown Stud) went back-to-back to claim the Seymour Ladyship Stakes at Globe…

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Nov82024

The Midweek Report 8 November

By DesireeNovember 8, 2024

A new winner for STAY HUNGRY this week with Kittykat Cutie (bred by Wyndowne Stud) taking victory by over 20m at Globe Derby Park. CAPTAINTREACHEROUS…

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Nov42024
Captain Ravishing

The Weekend Wrap 4 November

By DesireeNovember 4, 2024

Super speed from CAPTAINTREACHEROUS stock this weekend! Leading the charge was Captain Ravishing (bred by Sloys Co) who took the 2024 Navy Cup at Gloucester…

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Nov12024

The Midweek Report 1 November

By DesireeNovember 1, 2024

Four solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week headlined by Listed Sires Stakes Sophomore Classic winner, the three-year-old Dreams Are Free (bred by Studholme Bloodstock) who…

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Oct282024

The Weekend Wrap 28 October

By DesireeOctober 28, 2024

STAY HUNGRY still tops the Australian First Season Sire table for average progeny earnings, and no wonder with the winners continuing to come fast from…

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Oct252024

The Midweek Report 25 October

By DesireeOctober 25, 2024

STAY HUNGRY two-year-old Stay Foolish (bred by Medowie Lodge) was in the money yet again this week, taking his third win at Bathurst, while in…

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Oct212024

The Weekend Wrap 21 October

By DesireeOctober 21, 2024

STAY HUNGRY quinellas were the trend across the globe this weekend! At Wagga it was two-year-old colt Fasting (pictured, bred by V & B Hancock…

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Oct182024

The Midweek Report 18 October

By DesireeOctober 18, 2024

It was quite the week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughters with four of this hitting the winner’s list across Australasia! A new two-year-old winner in New Zealand…

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Oct142024

The Weekend Wrap 14 October

By DesireeOctober 14, 2024

Another massive weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Starting in Addington, he saw a three-year-old double, headlined by Chase A Dream (bred by Studholme Bloodstock) taking the GROUP…

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Oct112024
Chart Topper

The Midweek Report 11 October

By DesireeOctober 11, 2024

Another big haul for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including the winner of the Listed Canola Cup, Chart Topper (bred by Lauriston Bloodstock) AND the Canola Cup…

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Oct72024

Captaintreacherous filly delivers in $233,000 Glen Garnsey Memorial division

By DesireeOctober 7, 2024

Published 5 October 2024, by Ray CotoloPhoto: Amanda Stephens Photography Favourite ROCKET DEO (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) both delivered power-packed performances to take her division of the $233,000…

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Oct72024

Captaintreacherous Metro winner sets sights on Stallion Stakes

By DesireeOctober 7, 2024

Published 5 October 2024, by Ken WeingartnerPhoto: New Image Media FALLOUT (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) is heading to Saturday’s International Stallion Stakes at Lexington’s Red Mile with a…

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Oct72024

The Weekend Wrap 7 October

By DesireeOctober 7, 2024

EMPIRE’S WEEKEND WRAP Two top flight two-year-old winners this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Youretheonethatiwant (bred by G & K Wash) taking her earnings past $92,000…

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Oct42024

The Midweek Report 4 October

By DesireeOctober 4, 2024

This week’s highlight was a new personal best for STAY HUNGRY two-year-old Heeza Malteeza (bred by R Xerri) who clocked 1:53.5 in his NSW Breeders…

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Sep302024
Keayang Tokyo

The Weekly Wrap 30 September

By DesireeSeptember 30, 2024

Another big one for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, recording eight winners across the country and a few North American stars but we’ll start with yet another impressive two-year-old…

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Sep232024

Captaintreacherous trifecta in million-dollar Metro Pace

By DesireeSeptember 23, 2024

Published 23 September 2024, Standardbred Canada The win is also the first Jug victory for trainer Daley, who previously won the Jugette in 2017 with…

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Sep232024

The Weekend Wrap 23 September

By DesireeSeptember 23, 2024

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS is just on fire at the moment – it’s no wonder his progeny earnings worldwide now top $110,000,000! The 2024 $1m Metro Pace for…

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Sep202024

25th anniversary of Jet Laag’s Jug world record

By DesireeSeptember 20, 2024

Published in Harness Racing Update by Bob Hayden On Jug Day, Sept. 19, 1999, JET LAAG, a 6-year-old son of Laag trained by Linda Toscano…

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Sep202024
Amanda Stephens Photogrpahy Captain Albano

2024 Little Brown Jug to Captaintreacherous son

By DesireeSeptember 20, 2024

Published 19 September 2024, Standardbred Canada CAPTAIN ALBANO (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) prevailed off a perfect pocket trip in the final heat to capture the 79th edition of…

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Sep202024

The Midweek Report 20 September

By DesireeSeptember 20, 2024

A big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week in both hemispheres!The headline is undoubtedly three-year-old colt Captain Albano winning the $525,000 2024 Little Brown Jug at…

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Sep162024
Mick Danger

The Weekend Wrap 16 September

By DesireeSeptember 16, 2024

Look at CAPTAINTREACHEROUS go – nine winners from the last few days, and three big race elimination winners in Canada! His more mature horses are…

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Sep132024
Sarasota Hanover

A big week for Stay Hungry

By DesireeSeptember 13, 2024

Both at home and overseas our superbly-bred sire STAY HUNGRY has recorded more outstanding results this week. The son of SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE had a small debut…

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Sep132024

The Midweek Report 13 September

By DesireeSeptember 13, 2024

Another massive week for STAY HUNGRY with an eleventh two-year-old winner at Menangle in colt Fasting (bred by V & B Hancock and M Allamby)…

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Sep92024
Amanda Stephens Photogrpahy Captain Albano

Captaintreacherous latest multi-millionaire an Australian marvel

By DesireeSeptember 9, 2024

8 September 2024, from Tony Milanese The brilliant but unpredictable CATCH A WAVE (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) was on his best behaviour to take out the time honoured…

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Sep92024
Amanda Stephens Photogrpahy Captain Albano

Captaintreacherous in top North American weekend

By DesireeSeptember 9, 2024

8 September 2024, from Ray Cotolo & Frank Cotolo, and The Meadowlands. CAPTAIN OPTIMISTIC (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) and driver Yannick Gingras and ROCKET DEO (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) won their…

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Sep92024
Catch A Wave

The Weekend Wrap 9 September

By DesireeSeptember 9, 2024

What a huge couple of days for our boys! STAY HUNGRY gelding Snowiewillrev extended his unbeaten streak to four when he secured the 2024 2YO…

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Sep62024

The Midweek Report 6 September

By DesireeSeptember 6, 2024

A second win for the exciting son of STAY HUNGRY, Stay Foolish at Bathurst this week added to the North American two-year-old result for our…

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Sep22024
Sure Thing Captain

The Weekend Wrap 2 September

By DesireeSeptember 2, 2024

It’s been a big few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! With the richest harness race in the world coming up next weekend, the dominant sire has THREE…

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Aug302024

The Midweek Report 30 August

By DesireeAugust 30, 2024

A midweek double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS at each end of the crop – two-year-old Hezatreacherous went back-to-back with a win at Penrith to take his earnings…

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Aug262024
Captain Tom Menangle

The Weekend Wrap 26 August

By DesireeAugust 26, 2024

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS progeny new and old on the board this weekend, headlined by two-year-olds Path To Greatness who kept his unbeaten streak in tact with a…

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Aug232024

The Midweek Report 23 August

By DesireeAugust 23, 2024

Two new two-year-old winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with My Ultimate Freddie (1:55, Menangle) and Takara Wikiwiki (on debut at Penrith) both in the money this week.…

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Aug192024
Amanda Stephens Photogrpahy Captain Albano

Captaintreacherous dominant in 2024 Max Hempt series

By DesireeAugust 19, 2024

17 Aug 2024, from Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager CAPTAIN ALBANO (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) moved to the outside from the pocket coming off the final turn…

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Aug192024

Upset in $200K race by Stay Hungry son

By DesireeAugust 19, 2024

18 Aug 2024, from Steve Wolf, Quebec Jockey Club With one of the gutsiest performances of his career, 14-1 REDWOOD HANOVER (STAY HUNGRY) and driver…

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Aug192024

The Weekend Wrap 19 August

By DesireeAugust 19, 2024

Big results for our boys STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend in both hemispheres… A GROUP 1 for Cool And Classy, the daughter of Captaintreacherous…

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Aug172024

The Midweek Report 17 August

By DesireeAugust 17, 2024

A massive week for our boys across both hemispheres. CAPTAINTREACHEROUS reached a terrific milestone with two-year-old filly Treacherous Belle becoming his 200th Australian winner following…

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Aug122024

Stay Hungry daughter spoils favourite’s party

By DesireeAugust 12, 2024

12 Aug 2024, from Standardbred Canada Driver James MacDonald and trainer Anthony Beaton combined for one of their many wins on Friday, Aug. 9 at…

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Aug122024

The Weekend Wrap 12 August

By DesireeAugust 12, 2024

What a huge weekend for STAY HUNGRY! London Baby did it very easily at Albion Park, the filly clocking 1:57.4 with ease in her Qbred…

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Aug92024

The Midweek Report 9 August

By DesireeAugust 9, 2024

A clutch of winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the age ranges – a new two-year-old winner on debut came at Redcliffe as Path To…

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Aug52024
Treacherous Gall

The Weekend Wrap 5 August

By DesireeAugust 5, 2024

Some big money progeny of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS were back in the winners’ circle this week across Australia and New Zealand – star mare Jewel Melody is…

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Aug22024

The Midweek Report 2 August

By DesireeAugust 2, 2024

Let’s start the week with TALL DARK STRANGER‘s latest batch of Kentucky winners after the exciting new sire secured three filly winners at The Red…

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Jul292024

The Weekend Wrap 29 July

By DesireeJuly 29, 2024

Five solid local winners and a few American superstars for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend. At home, we saw Benbullan put two together to take a clean…

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Jul262024

The Midweek Report 26 July

By DesireeJuly 26, 2024

Four solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – three-year-old Jorge Street took another win, this time at Albury, Queen Treacherie claimed her fifth at Tamworth,…

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Jul222024
Mick Danger

The Weekend Wrap 22 July

By DesireeJuly 22, 2024

Two wins from three starts after the weekend for STAY HUNGRY two-year-old Coniston who saluted yet again, keeping the exciting sire on top of the…

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Jul192024

The Midweek Report 19 July

By DesireeJuly 19, 2024

A Gloucester Park double kicked off CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ week which included new three-year-old winner Miss Shahja by 15m and seasoned campaigner Rascal who took his bank…

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Jul162024
Karma Ken Weingartner Photo

Tall Dark Stranger sees his first big money earner in Kentucky

By DesireeJuly 16, 2024

15 July 2024, from Oak Grove Racing Trainer Ron Burke had a stunning win when KARMA (TALL DARK STRANGER) with driver Todd McCarthy surged by…

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Jul152024

Caviart Belle takes Silverman Memorial

By DesireeJuly 15, 2024

By Frank Cotolo, HarnessLink, 15 July 2024 CAVIART BELLE (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) won the first division of the $100,000 Jerry Silverman Memorial, for 3-year-old harness racing filly…

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Jul152024

The Weekend Wrap 15 July

By DesireeJuly 15, 2024

STAY HUNGRY saw his first $100,000+ earner this weekend after filly Hunger Strike went back-to-back to win the $156,000 APG Sales Graduate 2YO Final at…

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Jul122024

The Midweek Report 12 July

By DesireeJuly 12, 2024

Five solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including a new three-year-old winner in Destiny Stride, a filly who took her first 3YO win at Penrith.…

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Jul82024

The Weekend Wrap 8 July

By DesireeJuly 8, 2024

STAY HUNGRY remains firmly on top of the Australian Freshman Sires’ table on overall winners – ten from just 19 starters including now dual-winning filly…

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Jul52024
Captains Pick

The Midweek Report 5 July

By DesireeJuly 5, 2024

Up at Redcliffe it was CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Captains Pick in the winners’ stall for the 18th time, his victory tipping his bank almost to $150,000!…

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Jul12024
Captain Hammerhead

The Weekend Wrap 1 July

By DesireeJuly 1, 2024

What a huge weekend for our world class sires! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was the sire of no fewer than eleven winners across Australasia and an exciting 1:49.3…

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Jun282024
Benbullan

The Midweek Report 28 June

By DesireeJune 28, 2024

Six solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week but first things first – TALL DARK STRANGER had his first big winner in the US this week…

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Jun242024
Encipher

Empire sires well represented in 2023 Victorian Horse of the Year winners

By DesireeJune 24, 2024

Harness Racing Victoria’s Horse of the Year awards for the 2023 season were announced at Melton on Saturday night, and Empire sires were well represented…

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Jun242024
Madrigal

The Weekend Wrap 24 June

By DesireeJune 24, 2024

Good features and great times for progeny of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, headed by Captain Tom’s win in the Temora Cup. Mare Madrigal took The Western…

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Jun212024
Captains Pick

The Midweek Report 21 June

By DesireeJune 21, 2024

Four solid winners as usual for leading Australian 2YO Pacing Sire on earnings and average earnings and All-Age Pacing Sire on average earnings, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this…

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Jun172024
Sure Thing Captain

The Weekend Wrap 17 June

By DesireeJune 17, 2024

A solid weekend from our boys in both hemispheres…. CAPTAINTREACHEROUS secured three new winners – three-year-olds at Addington Magician and Captain Kobe, and at Shepparton,…

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Jun142024

The Midweek Report 14 June

By DesireeJune 14, 2024

Yet another salute by a STAY HUNGRY two-year-old puts him well in the lead for first crop sires in Australia on winners, now with nine…

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Jun112024

Tall Dark Stranger dines out at Meadowlands’ Breakfast with the Babies

By DesireeJune 11, 2024

From Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment 8 June 2024 Breakfast with the Babies, 2024 edition got underway on a perfect Saturday morning at Meadowlands, the sky…

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Jun112024
Captains Knock

The Long Weekend Wrap 11 June

By DesireeJune 11, 2024

Some solid wins for CAPTAINTREACHERUOS stock over for the King’s Birthday weekend, capped off by a massive 17.89m performance in the 2024 Warragul Pacing Cup…

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Jun72024

The Midweek Report 7 June

By DesireeJune 7, 2024

Three solid winners for the champion sire who’s progeny in Australia average a whopping $76,615, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – Skipper brought up $56,000 in earnings with a…

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Jun32024
Perfect Class

The Weekend Wrap 3 June

By DesireeJune 3, 2024

Four solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, including a speedy Melton treble! Perfect Class clocked 1:54.7 to win just ahead of fellow CAPTAIN son Jillibyjacksparrow,…

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May312024
Amanda Stephens Photogrpahy Captain Albano

The Midweek Report 31 May

By DesireeMay 31, 2024

Five local winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including a new one in Whitbys World who saluted at Pinjarra. At Canberra, Carbineer made it three wins…

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May272024
The Lost Storm

The Weekend Wrap 27 May

By DesireeMay 27, 2024

A solid Melton double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with The Lost Storm going back to back to win the Bold David FFA in 1:53.9 and bring his…

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May242024

The Midweek Report 24 May

By DesireeMay 24, 2024

A solid week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS on the track and in the sale ring. Gelding Keayang Tokyo posted a track record time of 1:55.0 at Terang…

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May202024

The Weekend Wrap 20 May

By DesireeMay 20, 2024

Another rising star filly for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Cool And Classy clocking 1:55.5 at Albion Park to win the QBred Breeders Classic 2YO Fillies Final this…

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May172024

The Midweek Report 17 May

By DesireeMay 17, 2024

At home, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS remains at the top of the Australian All-Age Sires table for average progeny earnings, and dominates both the 2YO and 3YO tables…

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May132024

The Weekend Wrap 13 May

By DesireeMay 13, 2024

A huge weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with eight winners including two Group victories! An Addington double started with 3YO colt Chase A Dream securing the GROUP…

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May102024
Mick Danger

The Midweek Report 10 May

By DesireeMay 10, 2024

Three good local winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – Mick Danger took a win at Bathurst, while at Wagga, his progeny took heats of the…

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May62024

The Weekend Wrap 6 May

By DesireeMay 6, 2024

Three lovely winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS on the weekend – filly Cool And Classy remaining unbeaten after claiming the 2024 2YO Classic at Albion Park, Captain…

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May32024

The Midweek Report 3 May

By DesireeMay 3, 2024

Seven good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including a new 2YO winner in colt French Fries who saluted at Albion Park in just his second…

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Apr292024
Catch A Wave

The Weekend Wrap 29 April

By DesireeApril 29, 2024

Seven winners from just twelve starters now for our rising star sire STAY HUNGRY after 2YO colt Go Without (pic) took the Sapling Stakes at…

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Apr262024
Amore Infida Menangle

The Midweek Report 26 April

By DesireeApril 26, 2024

Some good results for our boys this week at home and abroad – STAY HUNGRY mare Zanetta hit the $650,000 mark with her 1:50.4 leg…

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Apr222024
Catch A Wave

Nullarbor rematch just days away

By DesireeApril 22, 2024

From Harness Racing Victoria 22 April 2024 The epic $1.25mil Group 1 Nullarbor left us wanting a rematch, and it’s coming in just a few days.…

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Apr222024
Catch A Wave

Weekend Wrap 22 April

By DesireeApril 22, 2024

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS just continues to produce the results, with three big-end winners of his eleven winners over the past week. Catch A Wave boosted his earnings…

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Apr152024
Treasure Me

The Weekend Wrap 15 April

By DesireeApril 15, 2024

Another flying filly for the statesman sire of flying fillies CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Captains Mistress taking out the GROUP 2 Entain 2YO Fillies Pace at Winton…

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Apr122024

Midweek Report 12 April

By DesireeApril 12, 2024

Well it was CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ week as his progeny’s earnings in Australia hit $17m – an incredible average of $72,000 each, a figure to keep in…

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Apr82024

Your last chance to pick up a quality sales yearling

By DesireeApril 8, 2024

The grand finale of the 2024 yearling sales circuit takes place this weekend in our home state of Victoria, with Nutrien closing out the season…

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Apr82024

The Weekend Wrap 8 April

By DesireeApril 8, 2024

Three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend – an NZ Sires Stakes heat for 3YO colt Chase A Dream at Addington, a 10m margin for Beach…

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Apr52024

Stay Hungry’s Appetite for Winners Unsated

By DesireeApril 5, 2024

05 April 2024 | Nutrien Equine The win of My Ultimate Sassy at Albion Park on Tuesday gave her sire Stay Hungry his seventh individual…

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Apr52024

Midweek Report 5 April

By DesireeApril 5, 2024

Another week has only seen STAY HUNGRY‘s stats continue to improve… From a debut crop of just 46, he has so far had ELEVEN starters…

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Apr12024

The Weekend Wrap 1 April

By DesireeApril 1, 2024

STAY HUNGRY moves further ahead on the first season sire table with Snowiewillrev on debut in the Launceston Stanely Debutante taking his winner tally to…

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Mar292024

Midweek Report 29 March

By DesireeMarch 29, 2024

The Bathurst carnival is off to a cracking start for our boys with STAY HUNGRY filly London Baby heading an Empire trifecta in the Gold…

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Mar252024

The Weekend Wrap 25 March

By DesireeMarch 25, 2024

Another day, another GROUP 1 winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! All You Need Is Me made it six wins from seven starts with her victory in the…

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Mar222024

Midweek Report 22 March

By DesireeMarch 22, 2024

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS sons and daughters just keep doing their thing this Autumn… Two-year-old filly Bittersweet clocked 1:54.7 at Bathurst to take a heat of the Gold…

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Mar182024

Pick up a yearling bargain in time for Easter

By DesireeMarch 18, 2024

The Bathurst Gold and Redcliffe yearling sales are always a great place to find a bargain, especially with the quality of these lots sired by…

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Mar182024

The Weekend Wrap 18 March

By DesireeMarch 18, 2024

A massive Group-heavy weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, notching up nine winners headlined by GROUP 2 winner, filly All You Need Is Me taking the Caduceus Club…

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Mar152024

Midweek Report 15 March

By DesireeMarch 15, 2024

STAY HUNGRY stay well clear on top of the Australian First Season Sires’ table after 2YO colt Stay Foolish saluted on debut this week at…

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Mar112024

The Weekend Wrap 11 March

By DesireeMarch 11, 2024

Another winner for STAY HUNGRY with two-year-old Heeza Malteeza saluting in 1:57.5 on debut at Newcastle – that’s now three winners from his first five…

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Mar82024
Iam The Captain

Midweek Report 8 March

By DesireeMarch 8, 2024

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS does it again with another solid haul of winners for the week including a new 3YO winner at Pinjarra in Kabochon who won by…

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Mar42024

Back in Sydney for a fine range of yearlings

By DesireeMarch 4, 2024

Next stop on the yearling sales circuit sees a big draft of Empire stallion sired yearlings back in Sydney, this time for the Nutrien sale…

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Mar42024

The Weekend Wrap 4 March

By DesireeMarch 4, 2024

A solid seven for CAPTAINTREACHOUROUS this weekend, headlined of course by the GROUP 1 Chariots of Fire win at Menangle by Frankie Ferocious in 1:49.4!…

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Mar22024

Empire trifecta in the Tommy Reay Memorial

By DesireeMarch 2, 2024

So thrilled to see our boys sire the trifecta in the main race on our Newcastle sponsored meeting, the Tommy Reay Sapling Memorial Final for…

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Mar12024
Sugar Rush Bathurst HRC

Midweek Report 1 March

By DesireeMarch 1, 2024

Yes, that’s another winner for STAY HUNGRY! Filly Sugar Rush easily put paid to her rivals at Bathurst on debut, winning by more than 10m…

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Feb272024

The Weekend Wrap 27 February

By DesireeFebruary 27, 2024

A big week for our boys with STAY HUNGRY gelding Louie Vee remaining unbeaten to take a heat of the 2YO C&G WA Sales Classic…

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Feb262024

Go West for a perfect pacing yearling

By DesireeFebruary 26, 2024

STAY HUNGRY lots are sure to be in demand at Perth on Sunday with his first Australasian starter and WINNER, Louie Vee (Gloucester Park, 1:55.6)…

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Feb192024

The Weekend Wrap 19 February

By DesireeFebruary 19, 2024

New Zealand was where it was all happening this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – rising star colt Chase A Dream took the Listed NZB Harness Millions…

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Feb162024
Ima Grumpee Possum

McAlister Breaks the Mould

By DesireeFebruary 16, 2024

Story courtesy Australian Pacing Gold, published 15 February 2024 Jonathan McAlister is heavily involved with thoroughbreds, but he could not resist putting in a bid…

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Feb162024

Sydney to open its yearling sales account

By DesireeFebruary 16, 2024

The first of the two Sydney yearling sales take place Sunday 25 February at Inglis Riverside, with APG offering a range of stunning lots by…

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Feb162024
Louie Vee Robbie Williams Pacing

Midweek Report 16 February

By DesireeFebruary 16, 2024

A momentous week for our exciting sire STAY HUNGRY, with his very first starter in Australasia, two-year-old Louie Vee, very quickly becoming his first WINNER…

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Feb122024

New Zealand offers top class yearlings by our world class sires

By DesireeFebruary 12, 2024

New Zealand takes it’s turn this Sunday in the schedule of 2024 yearling sales and there are an exciting offering of lots by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, TALL…

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Feb122024
Gordons Bay

The Weekend Wrap 12 February

By DesireeFebruary 12, 2024

Another good haul for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, netting eight winners across Australasia. Ruby Roe took a heat of the Southern Oaks at Winton in 1:55.8,…

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Feb92024

Stars are out for this weekend’s yearling sales

By DesireeFebruary 9, 2024

This Sunday there will be multiple opportunities for buyers to pick up a quality Empire stallion-sired yearling with dedicated sales race series with sales in…

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Feb92024
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Midweek Report 9 February

By DesireeFebruary 9, 2024

Win #3 for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS mare Divine Angel, who saluted at Rangiora this week, joined in the winner’s circle by gleding Treacherous Rock who won at…

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Feb52024
Frankie Ferocious

The Weekend Wrap 5 February

By DesireeFebruary 5, 2024

A massive weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by the Group 2 4YO Bonanza at Melton, won by Frankie Ferocious (third consecutive win to bring up $135,000…

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Feb22024

Melbourne APG Yearling Sales

By DesireeFebruary 2, 2024

Yearling sale season hots up in Melbourne… Four Empire sires will be represented by a quality draft of yearlings at Inglis Oaklands thanks to APG…

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Feb22024

Midweek Report 2 February

By DesireeFebruary 2, 2024

Two four-year-old winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – a new winner on debut at Geelong in Keayang Jigsaw and at Menangle in 1:55.2, Bravo Stride.…

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Jan292024
Encipher

The Weekend Wrap 29 January

By DesireeJanuary 29, 2024

Two great results at Melton for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the weekend of his seven winners overall… Perfidious Sue trotted TR1:56.7 to win the Vicbred Platinum Trotting…

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Jan262024

Midweek Report 26 January

By DesireeJanuary 26, 2024

Three good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – his trotting daughter Perfidious Sue took a heat of the Vicbred Platinum Trotting Mares Sprint in TR1:59…

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Jan222024
Captains Knock

The Weekend Wrap 22 January

By DesireeJanuary 22, 2024

A big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with eight of his progeny securing nine wins! Tokyo Rose took a win from Millwood Indie at Blenheim and then…

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Jan192024

Tasmania & Gold Coast Yearling Sales

By DesireeJanuary 19, 2024

Next weekend sees the launch of the 2024 yearling sale season and there are a wonderful range of Empire stallion-sired lots on offer for those…

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Jan192024
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Midweek Report 19 January

By DesireeJanuary 19, 2024

Big finish alright, just look at that CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughter fly at Cobram, a new three-year-old winner for the super sire with Sophies Scooter charging over…

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Jan152024

The Weekend Wrap 15 January

By DesireeJanuary 15, 2024

The 2024 Oberon Cup at Bathurst claimed by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Iam The Captain, now with over $135,000 in the bank, one of four good winners…

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Jan122024
Yearling Sales

Yearling season about to start for 2024

By DesireeJanuary 12, 2024

Another season of yearling sales is about to begin and Empire are proud to see a huge list of lots on offer from astute vendors…

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Jan122024
Captaintreacherous

Midweek Report 12 January

By DesireeJanuary 12, 2024

Happy hunting at Pinjarra for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, claiming a double with new winner Justmorebling and Beach Captain taking his fourth victory. The lead of…

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Jan82024
Captain Wilson Melton Entertainment Park

The Weekend Wrap 8 January

By DesireeJanuary 8, 2024

New year, new results for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, six winners for the super sire who closed out his 2023 account by topping the all-age ($43,703), 2YO ($50,830)…

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Jan52024
#318 Captaintreacherous Imaginary Bet Colt

Midweek Report 5 January

By DesireeJanuary 5, 2024

Two CAPTAINTREACHEROUS winners over the ditch this week – Millwood Indie brought her earnings past $54,000 with this win at Roxburgh, while at Central Otago…

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Jan12024
Captaintreacherous

The Weekend Wrap 1 January

By DesireeJanuary 1, 2024

High five for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS mare, Niki Nah Nah, her Bendigo win making for five in a row and cracking $80,000 in stakes! Big margins on…

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Dec292023

Midweek Report 29 December

By DesireeDecember 29, 2023

A big week in NZ for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week ahead of his 21 lots going through the NZB sales in February… At Invercargill, 3YO filly…

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Dec252023
Madrigal

The Weekend Wrap 25 December

By DesireeDecember 25, 2023

A merry Christmas for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with four winners, including two new ones! Letsgocaptain made for a new 3YO at Mildura and Keayang Crippa took his…

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Dec222023
Iam The Captain

Midweek Report 22 December

By DesireeDecember 22, 2023

Three good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week!Iam The Captain put his earnings past $120,000 with a win at Bathurst, Lanai took a 1:56.4 win at…

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Dec182023
Madrigal

The Weekend Wrap 18 December

By DesireeDecember 18, 2023

A handy weekend double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – Jillibyjacksparrow in consecutive wins at Melton, taking the 1200m sprint trip in 1:23.5, while at Redcliffe 3YO Madrigal…

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Dec152023
Blackjack Beth Dan Costello

Midweek Report 15 December

By DesireeDecember 15, 2023

Some great juvenile results for the king of juveniles this week – CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Still at the top of the AU average earnings table for 2YO,…

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Dec112023
Frankie Ferocious

The Weekend Wrap 11 December

By DesireeDecember 11, 2023

Winners across the age spectrum for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend – a new 3YO winner at Geraldine in Stubing and bumping up to $92,000 stakes at…

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Dec82023
Beach Captain Northam Harness

Midweek Report 8 December

By DesireeDecember 8, 2023

In a week where CAPTAINTREACHEROUS can claim the highest average Australian progeny earnings in every age group – 2YO ($50,721), 3YO ($36,759) and All-Age ($44,144),…

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Dec42023
Millwood Nike

The Weekend Wrap 4 December

By DesireeDecember 4, 2023

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was well represented once again, with a good spread of five winners. At Addington, that outstanding filly MIllwood Nike proved her chops yet again,…

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Dec12023
Micaitlin Denario Monica Toretto Photography

Midweek Report 1 December

By DesireeDecember 1, 2023

Win #3 for Micaitlin Denario, saluting at Invercargill this week to make a 3YO double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Beach Captain joining the ranks of his…

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Nov272023
Perfect Class

The Weekend Wrap 27 November

By DesireeNovember 27, 2023

A big win locally for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Perfect Class clocking 1:55.5 at Melton to win the $150,000 Breeders Crown 3YO Colts & Geldings Championship, while…

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Nov242023
Captain Nemo

Midweek Report 24 November

By DesireeNovember 24, 2023

A speedy pair of midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Captain Nemo dominating at Albion Park to win in 1:52.3 for his lucky #13…

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Nov202023
Catch A Wave

The Weekend Wrap 20 November

By DesireeNovember 20, 2023

A magic dozen for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, securing 12 winners headlined by a sire quinella in the Breeders Crown Championship at Melton, millionaire CATCH A…

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Nov172023

NZ GROUP 1 double for Captaintreacherous

By DesireeNovember 17, 2023

New Zealand Cup day in 2023 was a hallmark day for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with three winners on the biggest race card of the season, including two…

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Nov172023

Midweek Report 17 November

By DesireeNovember 17, 2023

A big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with six winners – all juveniles – including a dominant treble on NZ Cup day at Addington… 3YO My Captain…

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Nov132023
Treacherous Baby Purdon

The Weekend Wrap 13 November

By DesireeNovember 13, 2023

A good spread of juvenile winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, with 5YO Treacherous Saint the outlier, saluting at Mt Gambier by nearly five metres. Two…

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Nov102023
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Midweek Report 10 November

By DesireeNovember 10, 2023

Three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headed by new two year old winner RUBY ROE who saluted on debut at Oamaru. At Pinjarra, Peligroso went…

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Nov62023
Star Lavra PacePix

The Weekend Wrap 6 November

By DesireeNovember 6, 2023

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS represented by three juveniles this weekend – Star Lavra crowned the WA Derby Consolation winner, one of a Gloucester Park double with filly Castella…

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Nov32023

Midweek Report 3 November

By DesireeNovember 3, 2023

Four more 3YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, further cementing his position on top of the Australian 3YO Sires table for both overall earnings ($2.53m)…

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Oct302023
Lux Aeterna

The Weekend Wrap 30 October

By DesireeOctober 30, 2023

Such a big weekend of results for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Lux Aeterna maintained her unbeaten run with a 1:49.9 victory in the GROUP 1 NSW Breeders Challenge…

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Oct272023
Captain Ritchie

Midweek Report 27 October

By DesireeOctober 27, 2023

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS continues to top the Australian 3YO sires table with 52 winners securing over $2.41m this season for an average of $32,216 per runner including…

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Oct242023
Captains Knock

The Weekend Wrap 24 October

By DesireeOctober 24, 2023

Some nice winners this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS including six three-year-olds! His sole 2YO winner was filly Treacherous Love who took a Sires Stakes heat in…

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Oct242023

Stay Hungry daughters in Breeders Crown & Kindergarten headlines

By DesireeOctober 24, 2023

It’s been a good few days for STAY HUNGRY with his star filly Zanatta downing Twin B Joe Fresh in her Breeders Crown Elimination at…

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Oct202023
My Ultimate Carter

Midweek Report 20 October

By DesireeOctober 20, 2023

A half-dozen for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS locally this week and some exciting results in America too for both him and STAY HUNGRY. First though – a Redcliffe…

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Oct162023
Petracca

The Weekend Wrap 16 October

By DesireeOctober 16, 2023

And what a weekend it was! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS sired the trifecta in the $200,000 GROUP 1 Victoria Derby, headed by Petracca and followed in by Perfect…

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Oct132023

Midweek Report 13 October

By DesireeOctober 13, 2023

A good spread of winners across AUNZ this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! New 3YO winner at Wyndam Rustenberg joined more seasoned young campaigners on the winners…

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Oct92023
August Moon

Midweek Report 9 October

By DesireeOctober 9, 2023

Perhaps CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ quietest achieving daughter is August Moon and this weekend the filly claimed the GROUP 1 WA Oaks at Gloucester Park, taking her earnings…

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Oct62023

No Stranger to success at Lexington

By DesireeOctober 6, 2023

With all the TALL DARK STRANGER and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS lots now through the ring at the 2023 Lexington Sales it’s safe to say that the multi-millionaire…

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Oct62023

Midweek Report 6 October

By DesireeOctober 6, 2023

We’ll take a look at the incredible Lexington Sales results for TALL DARK STRANGER and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS separately but for now, CAPTAIN‘s local winners are a…

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Oct22023

Stay Hungry son equals 1:49.1 stakes record

By DesireeOctober 2, 2023

September 29, 2023, by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association Brue Hanover made up 1-1/2 lengths in the Lightning Lane and scored in…

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Oct22023

The Weekend Wrap 2 October

By DesireeOctober 2, 2023

Four solid juvenile winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – two new two-year-old winners in Jorge Street at Wagga and Chase A Dream in just his…

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Sep292023
Sarasota Hanover

Midweek Report 29 September

By DesireeSeptember 29, 2023

More exciting STAY HUNGRY fillies on the march in the US – two $96,000 Bluegrass 2YO Fillies Series divisions were won by his daughters this week -…

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Sep292023

Lyons Legend upsets Blue Pacific in Bluegrass Stakes

By DesireeSeptember 29, 2023

From Harness Link, (Ray Cotolo 29 September 2023) LEXINGTON, Ky.— Driver Tim Tetrick worked steady early fractions for Lyons Legend (Stay Hungry) to force her…

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Sep252023
Captains Quarters New Image Media

Captaintreacherous colt too tough in $970K Metro

By DesireeSeptember 25, 2023

From Harness Link, (Nicholas Barnsdale, 23 September 2023) CAPTAINS QUARTERS (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) fought all the way home to seize victory in the $970,000 Metro Pace, North…

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Sep252023
Allywag Hanover Derby Dean Gillette Photography

Classic finish in Derby for Captain son

By DesireeSeptember 25, 2023

From Harness Link, (Steve Wolf, 23 September 2023) In a four-horse race to the finish, ALLYWAG HANOVER (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) and driver Todd McCarthy was able to…

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Sep252023
Captains Quarters New Image Media

The Weekend Wrap 25 September

By DesireeSeptember 25, 2023

THE WEEKEND WRAP A huge weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS both here and abroad… In Canada, 2YO colt Captains Quarters became this year’s $970,000 Metro Pace winner…

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Sep222023
Lux Aeterna

Midweek Report 22 September

By DesireeSeptember 22, 2023

Let’s start with the STAY HUNGRY results out of the USA – wins in their respective $100K Kentucky Commonwealth Series Finals were 3YO filly Hungry…

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Sep182023
Captain Bligh PacePix

The Weekend Wrap 18 September

By DesireeSeptember 18, 2023

Such a big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with his eight winners including three GROUP 1 champions! Melton saw the Finals of the GR1 $150,000 Vicbred Super…

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Sep152023
Lux Aeterna

Midweek Report 15 September

By DesireeSeptember 15, 2023

Three juvenile winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – back-to-back wins for filly Goodtime Libby with her salute at Warragul, 3YO Captain Bligh put 14m on…

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Sep112023
August Moon

The Weekend Wrap 11 September

By DesireeSeptember 11, 2023

Eight solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with exciting times on the Vicbred horizon. He had seven runners in the top six of each Vicbred Super Sires…

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Sep82023
Blondieintheback

Midweek Report 8 September

By DesireeSeptember 8, 2023

Four new 3YO winners in among CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ six midweek results – Scuttlebutt at Pinjarra, Goodtime Libby at Geelong, Perfect Potion at Wyndham and at Redcliffe…

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Sep42023
Seven Colors

Stay Hungry boys clean sweep PASS series

By DesireeSeptember 4, 2023

Standardbred Canada After reeling off wins in the Milstein Memorial and the last PASS preliminary, STAY HUNGRY colt SEVEN COLORS delivered a powerful punch in…

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Sep42023
Encipher Eureka

The Weekend Wrap 4 September

By DesireeSeptember 4, 2023

What a huge couple of days for our headline sires, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and STAY HUNGRY! STAY HUNGRY sired the winners of both the Pennsylvania Sires Stakes…

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Sep12023
Petracca

Midweek Report 1 September

By DesireeSeptember 1, 2023

Eight good winners for the star CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with his sons and daughters dominating the Vicbred heats across Victoria. Rising star colt Stormryder made…

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Aug282023
August Moon

The Weekend Wrap 28 August

By DesireeAugust 28, 2023

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was well represented at Melton this weekend with Captain Pins taking a heat of the Rising Stars and Tough Tilly holding her place as…

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Aug252023
Captain Ritchie

Midweek Report 25 August

By DesireeAugust 25, 2023

Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headed by a 1:54.5 for 3YO Captain Ritchie at Menangle, with wins also for Treacherous Times at Bendigo, Eternal…

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Aug212023
Captain Hammerhead

The Weekend Wrap 21 August

By DesireeAugust 21, 2023

Another massive few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with nine winners locally and four big race winners in America. Feature races went to Captain Hammerhead who won…

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Aug182023
Stay Hungry

Midweek Report 18 August

By DesireeAugust 18, 2023

A brand new 2YO winner this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Destiny Stride taking a win at Maryborough, while at Melton, Treacherous Reign set a smoking…

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Aug142023
Seven Colors

Record win in $300,000 race for Stay Hungry colt

By DesireeAugust 14, 2023

12 August 2023 – Standardbred Canada Purchased privately following a runner-up performance in the Cane Pace at The Meadowlands, SEVEN COLORS (STAY HUNGRY) showed his…

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Aug142023
Lux Aeterna

The Weekend Wrap 14 August

By DesireeAugust 14, 2023

And what a weekend it was for STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Eleven winners in Australasia for our proven sire and the $300,000 Milstein winner in…

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Aug112023

Midweek Report 11 August

By DesireeAugust 11, 2023

Four midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – 3YO Venturesome Arden picked up yet another win, saluting at Cambridge, at Penrith another 3YO in Captain Ritchie, at…

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Aug72023

The Weekend Wrap 7 August

By DesireeAugust 7, 2023

Slick times for seven good winners this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS including 2YO NSW Bred Final winner I Told You, in 1:54.3. School Captain clocked 1:52.9…

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Aug42023
Sure Thing Captain

Midweek Report 4 August

By DesireeAugust 4, 2023

Three winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, including two Nutrien Equine – Standardbred Series 3YO heat winners! At Tabcorp Park Menangle, Sure Thing Captain posted 1:55.6…

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Jul312023
De Goey

The Weekend Wrap 31 July

By DesireeJuly 31, 2023

Seven winners across the weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, Australia’s leading pacing sire this season by average earnings for 2YOs, 3YOs and All-age! Four of his winners…

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Jul212023
August Moon

Midweek Report 21 July

By DesireeJuly 21, 2023

A couple of nice three year old winners over in the west for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with August Moon taking out the Daintys Daughter Country…

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Jul172023

The Weekend Wrap 17 July

By DesireeJuly 17, 2023

Seven big winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend – five of them 3YOS! The Lost Storm in 1:55.2 by a 17m margin at Albion Park…

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Jul142023
Ibbin Nadia

Midweek Report 14 July

By DesireeJuly 14, 2023

Win number eight for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS gelding Ibbin Nadia, saluting at Bathurst this week and pushing his earnings ever closer to $50,000. Good results for our…

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Jul102023
Jewel Melody

The Weekend Wrap 10 July

By DesireeJuly 10, 2023

While we’re very excited to have announced our newest stallion to the roster in BULLDOG HANOVER, the results just keep coming in for our established…

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Jul82023
Bulldog Hanover

Fastest Horse in History for Empire Stallions

By DesireeJuly 8, 2023

Empire Stallions is pleased to announce the addition of the phenomenal pacing sensation Bulldog Hanover p,2,1:50.2; 3,1:48; 4,1:45.4-’22 ($2,419,000) to its world class stallion roster…

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Jul72023
Franco Encore

Midweek Report 7 July

By DesireeJuly 7, 2023

Another big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, with seven winners across Australia and New Zealand… A new 2YO winner in the west with Franco Encore saluting at…

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Jul32023
Redwood Hanover

Strong Triple Crown start for Captain juvenile

By DesireeJuly 3, 2023

July 1 2023 – Standardbred Canada The first Triple Crown jewels went to Yonkers Trot champion Up Your Deo and Messenger Stakes winner Captain Batboy…

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Jul32023
Franco Sinatra

The Weekend Wrap 3 July

By DesireeJuly 3, 2023

A big few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with eight local winners and a headline victory in North America. New Zealand was CAPTAIN‘s this weekend, with doubles…

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Jun302023
Captain Ritchie

Midweek Report 30 June

By DesireeJune 30, 2023

Five handy midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with mare Let It Linga and Peligroso making a double at Gloucester Park, Norms Lady taking a…

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Jun262023
Gordons Bay

The Weekend Wrap 26 June

By DesireeJune 26, 2023

Six good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week! Topping the list was Gordons Bay, claiming his fourth consecutive win in 1:51.7 at Menangle. Mare Arma Renegade…

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Jun232023
Captain Shuffles

Midweek Report 23 June

By DesireeJune 23, 2023

Two nice winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with three-year-old Sahara Breeze saluting at Yarra Valley and at Redcliffe, Captain Shuffles strolled it in by 8.2m.…

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Jun192023
Franco Sinatra

The Weekend Wrap 19 June

By DesireeJune 19, 2023

Three three-year-olds for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – Franco Sinatra at Addington, De Goey in Hobart and Our Lady Jen at Central Wheatbelt. In Canada, his…

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Jun162023
Ibbin Nadia

Midweek Report 16 June

By DesireeJune 16, 2023

A big list of seven midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with wins for three-year-olds Juggernaut (Globe Derby), Burton (Ballarat), Sure Thing Captain (Albion Park)…

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Jun122023
Treacherous Miss

The Weekend Wrap 12 June

By DesireeJune 12, 2023

Two brand new 3YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Treacherous Miss saluting on debut at Addington, and Verlander taking a handy win at Invercargill.…

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Jun92023
Sure Thing Captain

Midweek Report 9 June

By DesireeJune 9, 2023

Three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with a duo of 5YO mares – Let It Linga at Gloucester Park & Arma Renegade at Redcliffe –…

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Jun52023
Redwood Hanover

Stay Hungry pair shape up well for the Somebeachsomewhere

By DesireeJune 5, 2023

June 3 2023 – Standardbred Canada Last year’s two-year-old pacing colt of the year, Stockade Seelster, and two colts from the first crop of STAY…

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Jun52023
Redwood Hanover

The Weekend Wrap 5 June

By DesireeJune 5, 2023

Two new 3YO winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and impressive ones they were too! High Above put 38m on his rivals at Bendigo to stop…

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Jun22023
Captains Pick

Midweek Report 2 June

By DesireeJune 2, 2023

While Juggernaut made for a new 3YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS at Gloucester Park this week, it was his seasoned campaigners who secured all other wins.…

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May292023
Gordons Bay

The Weekend Wrap 29 May

By DesireeMay 29, 2023

It was three consecutive wins for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Gordons Bay when he took out the $100,000 TAB Regional Championship State Final at Menangle this weekend,…

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May152023
Exciting Times

The Weekend Wrap 15 May

By DesireeMay 15, 2023

Two nice three-year-old filly winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend – Frenwood Miracle at Mildura and Exciting Times in 1:55.7 at Albion Park. Ten of…

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May122023

Midweek Report 12 May

By DesireeMay 12, 2023

Four good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week! Filly Lochinvar Xena posted her fifth win in a row, saluting at Penrith where new winner Castella Dellacqua…

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May82023
Rascal

The Weekend Wrap 8 May

By DesireeMay 8, 2023

Another weekend, another big money winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! This time is was filly Sahara Breeze, taking the $100,000 APG Gold Bullion 3YO Fillies Final at…

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May52023

Midweek Report 5 May

By DesireeMay 5, 2023

A new 3YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Burton in the money at Hamilton this week, while the 3YO fillies continued their march – Lochinvar Xena…

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May12023
Eye Believe

The Weekend Wrap 1 May

By DesireeMay 1, 2023

THE WEEKEND WRAP Another strong weekend of results for the star, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by his 2YO daughter, Eye Believe who took out the $400,000 APG…

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Apr282023
Leaving A Legacy

Midweek Report 28 April

By DesireeApril 28, 2023

More solid results from CAPTAINTREACHEROUS stock this week, with a new two-year-old winner, and two 3YO APG Gold Bullion heat winners. In the 5YO ranks,…

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Apr242023
Treacherous Gall

The Weekend Wrap 24 April

By DesireeApril 24, 2023

Two solid 3YO filly winners in New Zealand this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – first star Millwood Nike secured a Sires Stakes Heat at Alexandra Park,…

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Apr212023
Madrigal

Midweek Report 21 April

By DesireeApril 21, 2023

Four winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with the babies starting to really hit their straps – 2YOs Eye Believe and Stormryder were both in the…

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Apr172023
Madrigal

The Weekend Wrap 17 April

By DesireeApril 17, 2023

Four solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the weekend! Lochinvar Xena secured a 26.4m win in a Newcastle double for our star sire with Majic Moment…

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Apr142023
Star Lavra

Midweek Report 14 April

By DesireeApril 14, 2023

Six winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, including new winners 2YO Stormryder, smashing it on debut at Maryborough to win by 35m and 3YO Glaucus at…

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Apr102023
Franco Sinatra

The Weekend Wrap 10 April

By DesireeApril 10, 2023

An exciting new CAPTAINTREACHEROUS winner on debut at Addington this weekend in 3YO Franco Sinatra, one of three for the champion sire along with a…

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Apr72023

Midweek Report 7 April

By DesireeApril 7, 2023

THE MIDWEEK REPORT Four handy winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headed by two 3YO fillies – Treacherous Gall took a heat of the Southern Oaks…

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Apr42023
Carlas Pixel colt by Captaintreacherous

Captaintreacherous dominates 2023 sales season

By DesireeApril 4, 2023

The yearling sale season for 2023 is now complete and we’ve had some exciting results across Australasia for our world class sires. Heading the list,…

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Apr32023
Star Lavra

The Weekend Wrap 3 April

By DesireeApril 3, 2023

A new winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend with 3YO colt Star Lavra saluting at Gloucester Park. Off the track, CAPTAIN continued his outstanding run of…

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Mar312023
Captain Cassini

Midweek Report 31 March

By DesireeMarch 31, 2023

Five winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week… A Vicbred Platinum Home Grown 3YO heat winner in Gawn who saluted at Bendigo in 1:55.9, new 3YO winner…

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Mar272023
Lux Aeterna

The Weekend Wrap 27 March

By DesireeMarch 27, 2023

What a massive few days for our star sire CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Eleven winners all together, with seven of those all coming on Friday night and including…

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Mar242023
Scarlet Ribbon

Midweek Report 24 March

By DesireeMarch 24, 2023

A big week for the CAPTAINTREACHEROUS ladies this week with four filly and mare winners to add to 5YO gelding Captain Pins who surged past…

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Mar202023
Chart Topper

The Weekend Wrap 20 March

By DesireeMarch 20, 2023

Three exciting winners over the weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! 3YO filly Millwood Nike made it a perfect ten form line with her win in the GROUP…

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Mar172023
Lux Aeterna

Midweek Report 17 March

By DesireeMarch 17, 2023

The Bathurst Gold Carnival is underway and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS fillies were prominent in the 2YO Gold Tiara heats this week. Pink Bonnet winner Lux Aeterna dominated…

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Mar132023

The Weekend Wrap 13 March

By DesireeMarch 13, 2023

A very handy win for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS colt Captain Hammerhead, notching up another victory this time at Tabcorp Park Melton. For our past sires it was…

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Mar102023
Catch A Wave

2023 Off To An Incredible Start For Our Sires

By DesireeMarch 10, 2023

2023 off to an incredible start for Empire's world class sires Campaign URL Copy Twitter 0 tweets Subscribe Past Issues RSS Translate English العربية Afrikaans…

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Mar102023
Jewel Melody

Midweek Report 10 March

By DesireeMarch 10, 2023

Four solid midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined by Jewel Melody who with a 1:51.2 win at Tabcorp Park Menangle looks ready to extend…

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Mar62023
Catch A Wave

The Weekend Wrap 6 March

By DesireeMarch 6, 2023

What a weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Twelve of his lots sold through the Nutrien Equine Sydney Yearling Sales and aside from an average of $72,208 he…

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Mar32023
Treacherous Reign

Midweek Report 3 March

By DesireeMarch 3, 2023

Three nice midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Highly Respected taking the Ladyship Pace at Newcastle, 3YO Captains Catch resuming with a win at…

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Feb272023
Lux Aetera

The Weekend Wrap 27 February

By DesireeFebruary 27, 2023

More solid results for sire-of-the-moment, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, with 2YO filly Lux Aeterna securing the GR3 Pink Bonnet in 1:54.3 at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Jilliby Willow took…

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Feb242023
Rumble Stride

Midweek Report 24 February

By DesireeFebruary 24, 2023

Five good winners for the hottest sire around, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, this week. Rumble Stride put 13m on rivals at Tabcorp Park Menangle to win in 1:53.4.…

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Feb202023
Catch A Wave

The Weekend Wrap 20 February

By DesireeFebruary 20, 2023

No other sire need be mentioned this weekend except for our star CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! With seven winners – including a Group 1 quinella, Group 3, listed…

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Feb172023
Fashion Icon

Midweek Report 17 February

By DesireeFebruary 17, 2023

Don’t forget, the opening day of the NZB National Standardbred Sale is this Sunday – take a look HERE for a preview of the quality…

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Feb132023
August Moon

The Weekend Wrap 13 February

By DesireeFebruary 13, 2023

The first 2YO race of the season in NSW and no surprises that CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was involved! His daughter Lux Aeterna clocked 1:55.5 to take the…

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Feb102023
Stay Hungry

Make a wise investment in a future star…

By DesireeFebruary 10, 2023

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS is the king of juveniles, and you’ll have opportunities to invest in one of his yearlings at the upcoming sales… Keep an eye out…

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Feb102023
Stay Hungry

Hungry for exciting new stock?

By DesireeFebruary 10, 2023

STAY HUNGRY is the exciting new sire on the block with a brilliant first season in North America, and you’ll have opportunities to invest in…

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Feb102023
Go Away Again

Midweek Report 10 February

By DesireeFebruary 10, 2023

Two new 3YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Go Away Again clocking 1:54.2 on debut at Tabcorp Park Menangle and Gina Del Ray taking…

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Feb72023
Honolua Bay

Summer glory for Empire’s sires

By DesireeFebruary 7, 2023

The final Summer of Glory night for 2023 presented a sea of Empire-sired winners, proving yet again that Empire’s roster always has been and continues…

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Feb62023
Captain Ravishing

The Weekend Wrap 6 February

By DesireeFebruary 6, 2023

A huge weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with six winners including two Group races! Dominating the GR2 4YO Bonanza in 1:50.9 was Captain Ravishing, putting 21m on…

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Feb32023

Midweek Report 3 February

By DesireeFebruary 3, 2023

Another win this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son, Barbarossa, who saluted at Cambridge this week. Of our past sires, a big week for WESTERN TERROR with…

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Jan302023
Sure Thing Captain

The Weekend Wrap 30 January

By DesireeJanuary 30, 2023

Another Group winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS as 3YO Sure Thing Captain made it three wins in a row with the GROUP 2 Simpson Memorial in 1:52.1…

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Jan272023
Blackjack Beth Dan Costello

Midweek Report 27 January

By DesireeJanuary 27, 2023

Four handy winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with a Kilmore double – 3YO Captain Tom (the Australian one, after the NZ one took a great…

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Jan232023
Jilliby Dynamite

The Weekend Wrap 23 January

By DesireeJanuary 23, 2023

Five serious winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, starting with the CAPTAIN trifecta at Ballarat, headed by Jilliby Dynamite in 1:54.9! Trotting mare Double Delight ticked…

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Jan212023

Exciting times with Stay Hungry’s first AU yearling to go under the hammer

By DesireeJanuary 21, 2023

Tomorrow will see the very first yearling by STAY HUNGRY (Somebeachsomewhere) to go under the hammer in Australasia at Australian Pacing Gold’s Gold Coast sale.…

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Jan202023
Sure Thing Captain

Midweek Report 20 January

By DesireeJanuary 20, 2023

A pair of handy 3YOs in the money this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Sure Thing Captain going back-to-back at Albion Park in a sizzling 1:52.8…

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Jan172023

Captain Leading Sire of Juveniles in Australia for 2022

By DesireeJanuary 17, 2023

Empire are pleased to see our very own Captaintreacherous named in Harness Racing Australia’s 2022 IRT Globe Derby Awards. CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was the Australian Leading Sire…

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Jan162023
Queen Treacherie

The Weekend Wrap 16 January

By DesireeJanuary 16, 2023

Two very solid winners on the Apple Isle for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – Zeus Dan by a whopping 28m at Launceston and 10.3m for 3YO filly Queen…

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Jan142023
Sure Thing Captain

Midweek Report 14 January

By DesireeJanuary 14, 2023

Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined but impressive new 3YO, Sure Thing Captain who clocked 1:55.9 at Albion Park to win by 4.5m. Another…

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Jan92023
Captain Nemo

The Weekend Wrap 9 January

By DesireeJanuary 9, 2023

Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend, including 3YO filly Queen Treacherie at Hobart, mare Captains Cote at Albany, his first 5YO winner, Spirit King…

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Jan62023
Keayang Tokyo

Midweek Report 6 January

By DesireeJanuary 6, 2023

Three handy winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – new 3YO winner Keayang Tokyo who saluted on debut at Geelong, 3YO Madrigal made it two in…

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Jan22023

The Weekend Wrap 2 January

By DesireeJanuary 2, 2023

Only three results for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend but what results they were – three GROUP 1 winners at Tabcorp Park Melton!The Lost Storm blew…

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Dec302022
Madrigal

Midweek Report 30 December

By DesireeDecember 30, 2022

Two new 2YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, both fillies and both contributing to his continuing status at the top of the 2022 Sires by…

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Dec262022

The Weekend Wrap 26 December

By DesireeDecember 26, 2022

A shorter one with no racing on Christmas day, but CAPTAINTREACHEROUS still managed to post five handy winners, including three Vicbred Super Series Semi Final…

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Dec232022
We Always Have Faith

Midweek Report 23 December

By DesireeDecember 23, 2022

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with two lovely juvenile winners this week – a new 2YO winner with filly Queen Treacherie on song to take victory on her debut…

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Dec192022
Tough Tilly

The Weekend Wrap 19 December

By DesireeDecember 19, 2022

Two talented mares on the board this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – his highest earning Australasian runner, Tough Tilly ($530,000) in a heat of the Vicbred…

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Dec162022
Catch A Wave

Midweek Report 16 December

By DesireeDecember 16, 2022

Seven good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, including three terrific 2YO winners, and plenty of Vicbred achievers. Two-year-old colts The Lost Storm (1:55) and Perfect…

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Dec122022
Miss Chantilly

The Weekend Wrap 12 December

By DesireeDecember 12, 2022

A pair of very handy 3YO fillies representing CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – Miss Chantilly in 1:51.6 at Tabcorp Park Menangle, and at Dubbo, a heat…

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Merry Christmas from Empire Stallions

By DesireeDecember 10, 2022

Empire's world class sires continue to produce results… Campaign URL Copy Twitter 0 tweets Subscribe Past Issues RSS Translate English العربية Afrikaans беларуская мова български…

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Dec92022
My Ultimate Carter

Midweek Report 9 December

By DesireeDecember 9, 2022

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with two impressive new 2YO winners this week. Captain Tom set a track record in his debut at Winton, clocking 1:53.9 for the win,…

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Dec52022
Millwood Nike

The Weekend Wrap 5 December

By DesireeDecember 5, 2022

Another terrific few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined yet again by his brilliant 2YO daughter Millwood Nike making it 8 wins from 8 starts in the…

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Dec22022
Smooth Bon Bon

Midweek Report 2 December

By DesireeDecember 2, 2022

Three nice winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – 3YO filly Smooth Bon Bon in the Ladyship Pace at Bathurst, gelding Captain Pins at Horsham and…

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Nov282022
Zanatta

Clean sweep of $428,000 series for Stay Hungry filly

By DesireeNovember 28, 2022

by Frank Cotolo, Meadowlands Media Relations Zanatta and driver Daniel Dubé took advantage of hurried shuffling and a strong first-over attack to win the $428,400…

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Nov282022
Chevrons Bypass

The Weekend Wrap 28 November

By DesireeNovember 28, 2022

A big winner for STAY HUNGRY in the north – 2YO filly Zanatta took the $428,000 Three Diamonds Final at the Meadowlands in 1:50.1! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS…

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Nov252022
Rakamurph

Midweek Report 25 November

By DesireeNovember 25, 2022

King of the kids, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS represented by five winners this week – four 2YOs and a 3YO! Hez All The Rage made back to back…

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Nov212022
Captain Ravishing

The Weekend Wrap 21 November

By DesireeNovember 21, 2022

And what a weekend it was for our dominant sire, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Nine winners across three days, and three of them GROUP 1 wins… The Breeders…

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Nov182022
Mick Danger

Midweek Report 18 November

By DesireeNovember 18, 2022

Three big margin wins for 2YO sons of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the country this week! A new 2YO winner in Hez All The Rage who took…

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Nov142022
Millwood Nike

The Weekend Wrap 14 November

By DesireeNovember 14, 2022

Another blinder for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, recording eight winners including two Group races and two new 2YOs…Star NZ filly Millwood Nike extended her unbeaten streak…

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Nov112022
Captain Braveheart

Midweek Report 11 November

By DesireeNovember 11, 2022

A nice double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with 2YO rising star, Captains Catch, extending his unbeaten streak to three after a 9.3m win at Leeton,…

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Nov82022
Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry tops pacing lots on Harrisburg opening day

By DesireeNovember 8, 2022

As the last lot left the ring on the opening day of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company’s 2022 yearling sale at Harrisburg, it was our…

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Nov72022
Lighting Dan

The Weekend Wrap 7 November

By DesireeNovember 7, 2022

Well, a massive few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, notching up eight winners including two 3YO Breeders Crown heats, and a trifecta in a 2YO Breeders Crown…

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Nov42022
Warloch

Midweek Report 4 November

By DesireeNovember 4, 2022

Three handy winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with 3YO filly La Vista in by 6.8m at Penrith, mare Come On Sloopy saluting at Globe Derby…

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Oct312022
Treacherous Dragon BC

Captaintreacherous filly snags Breeders Crown Glory

By DesireeOctober 31, 2022

Published Standardbred Canada, 31 October 2022Photo: New Image Media Treacherous Dragon found room late and hauled down favourite Niki Hill in the final strides to…

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Oct312022
Captains Knock

The Weekend Wrap 31 October

By DesireeOctober 31, 2022

And what a weekend it was for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Two Group 1 winners locally and in Canada, a Breeders Crown filly!The finals of the NSW Breeders…

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Oct282022
My Captain Oro

Midweek Report 28 October

By DesireeOctober 28, 2022

A brand new 2YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with My Captain Oro clocking 1:56.1 to notch a win on debut at Horsham while at…

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Oct242022
Petracca

The Weekend Wrap 24 October

By DesireeOctober 24, 2022

A GROUP 2 for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS colt Petracca when he took the Tatlow Stakes at Tabcorp Park Menangle this weekend, while up in Newcastle, Captain Dorian…

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Oct212022
Benbullan

Midweek Report 21 October

By DesireeOctober 21, 2022

Another great week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS juveniles… A new 2YO winner (on debut) in Benbullan who took an 8m victory at Cranbourne. He’s the fourth horse…

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Oct172022
Millwood Nike

The Weekend Wrap 17 October

By DesireeOctober 17, 2022

What a week it has been across the valleys – we send our love to clients across the country who have been and continue to…

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Oct142022
Iam The Captain

Midweek Report 14 October

By DesireeOctober 14, 2022

2-3-4 for CAPATINTREACHEROUS this week: ? New 2YO winner at Young with Captains Catch saluting by 13.9m? A 3YO NSW Breeders Challenge heat at Bathurst…

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Oct102022
Encipher

The Weekend Wrap 10 October

By DesireeOctober 10, 2022

What a weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Three of his six local winners were Group races (including a GROUP 1 and a new 2YO track record at…

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Oct102022
Allywag Hanover

Son of Captain upsets the Bulldog in record Red Mile performance

By DesireeOctober 10, 2022

Published Standardbred Canada, 9 October 2022Photo: Amanda Stephens ALLYWAG HANOVER upended Bulldog Hanover’s latest world record attempt as he shot past the sport’s fastest Standardbred…

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Oct72022
Treacherous Gall

Midweek Report 7 October

By DesireeOctober 7, 2022

Treacherous Gall, a daughter of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, claimed a heat of the Sires Stakes this week at Addington, taking her record to 4-3-1! CAPTAIN was also…

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Oct32022
Lyons Surfing

The Weekend Wrap 3 October

By DesireeOctober 3, 2022

What a massive weekend for our superstar sire, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Ten winners across Australasia this weekend, including seven on Friday, a Derby heat winner, and five…

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Sep302022
Rakamurph

Midweek Report 30 September

By DesireeSeptember 30, 2022

Three solid 2YO winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with The Lost Storm and Perfect Class both taking heats of the Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic…

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Sep262022
Millwood Nike

The Weekend Wrap 26 September

By DesireeSeptember 26, 2022

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with another GROUP 1 winner – filly Millwood Nike kept her unbeaten streak in tact to win the GR1 Caduceus Classic at Alexandra Park,…

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Sep232022
Captain Pins

Midweek Report 23 September

By DesireeSeptember 23, 2022

A handy local treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – GR1 winner Lightning Dan was back in action, taking a win at Ballarat, Captain Pins clocked…

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Sep192022
Treachery

The Weekend Wrap 19 September

By DesireeSeptember 19, 2022

Four handy winners for our star sire CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, headlined by mare Treachery taking the GROUP 3 Tailamade Lombo in 1:55.0 at Tabcorp Park…

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Sep162022
Millwood Nike

Midweek Report 16 September

By DesireeSeptember 16, 2022

Two fine 2YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – filly Millwood Nike clocked 1:55.3 at Alexandra Park to extend her unbeaten run to three, while…

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Sep122022
Catch A Wave

The Weekend Wrap 12 September

By DesireeSeptember 12, 2022

Some eye-popping results for progeny of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend! In the Holloway 3YO Classic at Ballarat, it was Captain Ravishing then daylight, then more daylight……

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Sep92022
Captain Braveheart

Midweek Report 9 September

By DesireeSeptember 9, 2022

A handy three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week!A new 2YO winner, with Rakamurphy (by that very handy ROCKNROLL HANOVER mare, Rakarazor) taking victory on debut…

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Sep52022
Aye Aye Captain

The Weekend Wrap 5 September

By DesireeSeptember 5, 2022

Four terrific winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – new 2YO winner, filly Takeitout who clocked an incredible 1:52.4 to win the Wills Memorial at Ashburton, a 4YO…

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Sep22022
My Ultimate Skeeta

Midweek Report 2 September

By DesireeSeptember 2, 2022

Four solid local juvenile winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and another fine $80,000 Kentucky Championship Series leg for filly Boudoir Hanover at the Red Mile.…

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Aug292022
Catch A Wave

The Weekend Wrap 29 August

By DesireeAugust 29, 2022

Three solid weekend winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by a GR3 Vicbred Championship Final win for star 3YO Catch A Wave. Rascal saluted at Gloucester Park…

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Aug262022
Captn Me

Midweek Report 26 August

By DesireeAugust 26, 2022

Another big six for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS off the back of a weekend that included two Group 1 winners! Some exciting youngsters starting to hit their straps…

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Aug222022
Jewel Melody

The Weekend Wrap 22 August

By DesireeAugust 22, 2022

A huge weekend yet again for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS starting off with two GROUP ONE winners at Albion Park in Jewel Melody who claimed the GR1 Qbred…

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Aug192022
Petracca

Midweek Report 19 August

By DesireeAugust 19, 2022

An outstanding effort from CAPTAINTREACHEROUS 2YO Petracca in his Nutrien Equine 2YO C&G heat, winning the race and recording an equal track record fastest final…

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Aug152022
Captain Shuffles

Weekend Wrap 15 August

By DesireeAugust 15, 2022

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS in the results yet again – 3YO Captain Shuffles put his third win in a row on the board with a salute at Albion…

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Aug122022
Frankie Ferocious

Midweek Report 12 August

By DesireeAugust 12, 2022

A promising juvenile treble this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! 2YO colt Frankie Ferocious was very impressive at Albion Park, winning his Qbred Triad 2YO C&G heat…

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Aug82022
Captain Shuffles

Weekend Wrap 8 August

By DesireeAugust 8, 2022

Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the weekend, headlined with a 1:53.6 win on debut for 2YO Bravo Stride at Wagga! Captain Shuffles made it back…

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Aug52022
Uhura

Midweek Report 5 August

By DesireeAugust 5, 2022

Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, including a 3YO double – new 3YO winner Dieu Le Vuet won by 5.3m at Young and Uhura posted…

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Aug12022
Slick Sophie

Weekend Wrap 1 August

By DesireeAugust 1, 2022

Six winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend, including a 2YO double! The group were headlined by mare TREACHERY who took the GR3 Jane Ellen at…

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Jul292022
Captain Shuffles

Midweek Report 29 July

By DesireeJuly 29, 2022

Big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – at home, a 3YO double at Redcliffe with Captain Shuffles in 1:55.5 and The Weapon both saluting, joining Captain Braveheart…

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Jul282022

A strong roster of world class stallions in 2022

By DesireeJuly 28, 2022

It is with great pleasure that Empire Stallions welcomes back a high quality list of stallions in 2022 and we look forward to discussing your…

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Jul252022
August Moon

Weekend Wrap 25 July

By DesireeJuly 25, 2022

A new 2YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with filly August Moon breaking through after a string of seconds for a win at Gloucester Park. He was…

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Jul222022
Killara Shogun

Midweek Report 22 July

By DesireeJuly 22, 2022

Locally, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was represented by three solid winners – a new 2YO winner at Cambridge in Treacherous Reign, three wins in a row after a…

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Jul222022
Annapolis Hanover

Stay Hungry babies keep collecting the big money

By DesireeJuly 22, 2022

From Harness Link International (21 July 2022) ERVIN HANOVER (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – Eloquent Grace) is now a double Pennsylvania Sire Stakes winner in his young career…

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Jul182022
Jewel Melody

Weekend Wrap 18 July

By DesireeJuly 18, 2022

Another big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with eight winners on the board including:* Two 2YOs on debut in Captain Hammerhead (Shepparton) and Gandalf (Alexandra Park)* A…

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Jul152022
Uhura

Midweek Report 15 July

By DesireeJuly 15, 2022

A big six winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, including five 3YOs! Treacherous Lass made it two on the trot with a salute at Bathurst, Nineteenth…

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Jul112022
Jewel Melody Prelude

Weekend Wrap 11 July

By DesireeJuly 11, 2022

A big SIX winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined by 2YO filly Jewel Melody who claimed the Albion Park Gold 2YO Prelude by 14m in…

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Jul82022
Captain Barnato

Midweek Report 8 July

By DesireeJuly 8, 2022

Trebles this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with wins for 3YO fillies Treacherous Kiss (Bathurst) and Uhura (Redcliffe) and for Treacheroustimes in by 5.4m at Charlton, and…

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Jul42022
A Classical Act

Weekend Wrap 4 July

By DesireeJuly 4, 2022

Trebles for both BETTING LINE and HESTON BLUE CHIP this weekend! Two consecutive wins on the board for BETTING LINE 2YO Our Rebel Yell (Wagga)…

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Jul12022
Our George Boston

Midweek Report 1 July

By DesireeJuly 1, 2022

3YO son of BETTING LINE took his sixth career victory this week, scoring at Bathurst and taking his earnings to over $40,000. At Redcliffe, our…

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Jun272022
Hungry Angel Boy

Already satisfying the hunger for success

By DesireeJune 27, 2022

STAY HUNGRY, a son of SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE, has had a brilliant start with his first crop in North America, his juveniles quick to start putting runs on…

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Jun272022
Soho Seraphine

Weekend Wrap 27 June

By DesireeJune 27, 2022

A huge weekend for BETTING LINE, a stunningly athletic sire really starting to hit his straps with SIX winners! 2YO filly Soho Seraphine headlined with…

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Jun242022
Incognito

Midweek Report 24 June

By DesireeJune 24, 2022

Trebles for both BETTING LINE and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week!The son of Bettor’s Delight had a new 2YO winner at Wagga in Atworthy-bred Our Rebel Yell,…

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Jun202022
Honolua Bay

Empire sire progeny shine at Horse of the Year awards

By DesireeJune 20, 2022

The Victorian Horse of the Year awards took place on Sunday for the 2021 season, and the sons and daughters of Empire sires were very…

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Jun202022
Treacherous Dragon

Captaintreacherous daughter too hot

By DesireeJune 20, 2022

Story from Standardbred Canada (18 June) Remaining undefeated in 2022, TREACHEROUS DRAGON roared off cover in the stretch and held off a stubborn stablemate late…

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Jun202022
Treacherous Dragon

Weekend Wrap 20 June

By DesireeJune 20, 2022

The stars of this week were CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ outstanding daughters with Treachery clocking 1:53.5 to take the GROUP 3 Cinderella Stakes at Tabcorp Park Melton and…

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Jun172022
Blackjack Beth Dan Costello

Midweek Report 17 June

By DesireeJune 17, 2022

Five winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including a new 2YO winner in Blackjack Beth (Albion Park) and in the APG Eastern Challenge, Captain Bellasario who…

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Jun132022
Captain Foxtrot

Weekend Wrap 13 June

By DesireeJune 13, 2022

Another terrific couple of days for our boys! HESTON BLUE CHIP‘s double included the rising WA star, Seeryanfly, who added a fourth consecutive win to…

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Jun102022
Our George Boston

Midweek Report 10 June

By DesireeJune 10, 2022

BETTING LINE 3YO Our George Boston made it two in a row, and four wins from 16 starts with a win at Bathurst this week…

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Jun62022
Millwood Nike

Weekend Wrap 6 June

By DesireeJune 6, 2022

A very nice double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend with 2YO filly Millwood Nike taking the GR3 Helen Pope Stakes at Ashburton and mare Treachery clocking…

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Jun32022
Lady Digby

Midweek Report 3 June

By DesireeJune 3, 2022

A lovely treble for BETTING LINE this week with a new 2YO winner in Lady Digby (Albion Park), Luvbite saluting at Horsham, and at Bathurst,…

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May302022
La Captain

Weekend Wrap 30 May

By DesireeMay 30, 2022

A handy little treble for #Captaintreacherous over the weekend! Rising CAPTAINTREACHEROUS star, La Captain, claimed the GROUP 3 Vicbred Metro Final in 1:53.1 at Tabcorp…

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May272022
Heaven Island

Midweek Report 27 May

By DesireeMay 27, 2022

A handy 3YO double for BETTING LINE this week with Whos The Dad taking an 18m win at Pinjarra and Comet Crusader saluting at Newcastle.…

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May232022
Linedrive Hanover

Betting Line Star Sets Canadian Record

By DesireeMay 23, 2022

Story from Standardbred Canada (22 May) The inaugural edition of the $273,500 Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup was a race for the history books as Linedrive…

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May232022
Captain Crusader

Weekend Wrap 23 May

By DesireeMay 23, 2022

A HUGE weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with six of his 4YO progeny claiming victory! The headliner was mare Treachery who took the GRROUP 3 Richmond Lass…

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May202022
Cash Em In Shannon

Midweek Report 20 May

By DesireeMay 20, 2022

Doubles this week for two of our boys – CAPTAINTREACHEROUS pair Ibbin Nadia (Bathurst) and NZ star We Always Have Faith at Albion Park, and…

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May162022
David & Donna

Weekend Wrap 16 May

By DesireeMay 16, 2022

Our big news this weekend was the naming of SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS as the Victorian 2YO & 3YO Pacing Sires of the Year in the…

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May132022
Saint Veran

Midweek Report 13 May

By DesireeMay 13, 2022

BETTING LINE continues to put runs on the board, recording five winners this week! Dominant in NSW, 3YO Saint Veran added win number 9 to…

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May102022
Betting Line

Betting Line son seemingly unstoppable

By DesireeMay 10, 2022

Story from Standardbred Canada (8 May) Linedrive Hanover (BETTING LINE) rung another win onto his record to nab his 10th straight victory when taking a…

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May92022
Tough Tilly

Weekend Wrap 9 May

By DesireeMay 9, 2022

It was ladies first for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with four of his five weekend winners being fillies and mares – and what mares they are!Tough…

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May62022
Double Delight

Midweek Report 5 May

By DesireeMay 6, 2022

A massive week for the star CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, represented by eight individual winners including a Group winner! 3YO filly Double Delight claimed the GROUP 3 Northern…

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May22022
Aurora Joy Dan Costello

Weekend Wrap 2 May

By DesireeMay 2, 2022

Four each for two of our favourite boys this weekend! BETTING LINE was represented by GROUP 2 APG QLD Gold Bullion 2YO Fillies Final winner,…

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Apr292022
Betting Line

Nine in a row for unbeaten Betting Line son

By DesireeApril 29, 2022

Story from Standardbred Canada (25 April) Linedrive Hanover continues to rack victories to his card at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The Anthony Beaton trainee registered his…

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Apr292022
Well Said

Midweek Report 29 April

By DesireeApril 29, 2022

A handy treble for HESTON BLUE CHIP this week, with Ashleys Blue Chip and Don Heston both saluting on the Hobart card, and at Tamworth,…

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Apr252022
Double Act Harness Pacing Horse

Weekend Wrap 25 April

By DesireeApril 25, 2022

What a weekend for HESTON BLUE CHIP, securing four winners across the country – Roclea Ruler in a Tomlin Memorial Heat at Newcastle, Mummys Boy…

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Apr222022
Aurora Joy Harness Racing

Midweek Report 22 April

By DesireeApril 22, 2022

Five winners for super sire CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, kicking off with star 3YO, Catch A Wave resuming to take the Tontine at Hamilton in 1:55.1.…

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Apr182022
La Captain

Weekend Wrap 18 April

By DesireeApril 18, 2022

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS enjoyed Easter with four winners across the weekend, including Bray Country Clubs Final winner, La Captain (pic) by 10.6m at Tabcorp Park Melton. His…

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Apr152022
Jalaneel

Midweek Report 15 April

By DesireeApril 15, 2022

Congrats to Victorian driver, Sofia Arvidsson, who drove a treble this week at Bathurst – her wins included HESTON BLUE CHIP‘s first winner this week,…

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Apr112022
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 11 April

By DesireeApril 11, 2022

Three four-year-old winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend – Arma Renegade at Wagga in 1:53.5, Atreacherous at Globe Derby and at Bendigo, a CAPTAIN double…

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Apr82022
#318 Captaintreacherous Imaginary Bet Colt

Captain of the sales ring in 2022

By DesireeApril 8, 2022

With the 2022 Yearling Sales complete across Australasia, it’s gratifying to see the results for our sire, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS. Coming off a stellar 2021 for his…

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Apr82022
La Captain

Midweek Report 8 April

By DesireeApril 8, 2022

Six winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by 4YO La Captain taking a heat of the Bray Country Series at Yarra Valley! Other 4YO winners…

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Apr42022
Betting Line

Linedrive Hanover looking like his dad

By DesireeApril 4, 2022

Stories from Standardbred Canada (full stories 29 March HERE & 9 April HERE). UPDATE: The 4YO son of BETTING LINE is now eight from eight,…

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Apr42022
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Weekend Wrap 4 April

By DesireeApril 4, 2022

A big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with five winners across Australasia and headlined by a blistering 1:54.1 win by 40m at Tabcorp Park Melton by exciting…

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Apr12022
Betting Line Le Spatacus

Midweek Report 1 April

By DesireeApril 1, 2022

A new 3YO winner for BETTING LINE this week at Tabcorp Park Melton with Le Spartacus saluting in fine fashion, while HESTON BLUE CHIP gelding…

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Mar282022
Jewel Melody

Weekend Wrap 28 March

By DesireeMarch 28, 2022

It was the big Bathurst weekend and 2YO fillies did their sires proud! The GROUP 1 Gold Tiara Final was an Empire trifecta – won…

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Mar252022
Saint Veran Steve Turnbull

Midweek Report 25 March

By DesireeMarch 25, 2022

A HUGE week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with eight winners including two heats of the 3YO Bathurst Gold Bracelet & Chalice series. Iam The Captain…

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Mar212022
Petracca by Captaintreacherous at Bathurst

Weekend Wrap 21 March

By DesireeMarch 21, 2022

A weekend treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by serious 2YO colt, Petracca, who cleared out in his Gold Crown heat in Bathurst by 17.4m, and joined…

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Mar182022
Jewel Melody by Captaintreacherous

Midweek Report 18 March

By DesireeMarch 18, 2022

Three of the five Bathurst Gold Tiara heats were taken out by our boys’ 2YO fillies this week – a CAPTAINTREACHEROUS double in Jewel Melody…

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Mar142022
Rocknroll Hanover

Retirement for champion son of Rocknroll Hanover

By DesireeMarch 14, 2022

Story from Harness Racing Victoria, by Tim O’Connor (full story HERE). King Of Swing has been retired following his historic third Miracle Mile success. The…

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Mar142022

Weekend Wrap 14 March

By DesireeMarch 14, 2022

Winners this weekend for BETTING LINE with 3YO Comet Crusader saluting at Newcastle and HESTON BLUE CHIP whose daughter Forget The Wallet smashed rivals at…

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Mar112022
Captaintrecherous - Paddock Footage

Midweek Report 11 March

By DesireeMarch 11, 2022

A midweek 3YO double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Captn Me in by 14.8m at Bathurst and at Bendigo, Be My Star continued undefeated with a 10m…

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Mar72022
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 7 March

By DesireeMarch 7, 2022

An impressive weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Peligroso in by 9.9m at Northam, and a double at Winton – Meghan Markle and heading a CAPTAIN treble…

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Mar42022
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Midweek Report 4 March

By DesireeMarch 4, 2022

Get yourself a sire who can do both! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS filly Be My Star took an 8.2m win on debut in the 3YO Trot at Kilmore…

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Feb282022
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 28 February

By DesireeFebruary 28, 2022

A premier double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, with Hot And Treacherous taking a second consecutive GR3 Summer Cup at Alexandra Park, and 3YO filly Captains…

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Feb252022
Betting Line

Midweek Report 25 February

By DesireeFebruary 25, 2022

Three-year-old doubles this week for BETTING LINE (Commander Buzz in 1:55.6 at Cranbourne & Pocket Line at Temora by 10.6m) and for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (Lanai in…

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Feb212022
Betting Line - Promotional Video

Weekend Wrap 21 February

By DesireeFebruary 21, 2022

While we were all focused on the inaugural Sydney Nutrien sale, there was some terrific racing happening across the weekend with winners for BETTING LINE…

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Feb182022
Betting Line

Midweek Report 18 February

By DesireeFebruary 18, 2022

A nice 3YO double for BETTING LINE this week, with filly Our Lola Mae taking her second win in a row at Shepparton and remaining…

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Feb142022

Captain crowned at 2022 NZ National Sale

By DesireeFebruary 14, 2022

The star at yesterday’s outstanding Karaka NZ National Standardbred Yearling Sale was undoubtedly CAPTAINTREACHEROUS after the quality of his young stock shot him to the…

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Feb142022
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Weekend Wrap 14 February

By DesireeFebruary 14, 2022

Three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by One Two Many in the Albury Pacing Cup, and joined by 3YOs Iam The Captain (Blayney) and Chevrons Bypass…

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Feb112022
Betting Line

Midweek Report 11 February

By DesireeFebruary 11, 2022

And what a week it’s been! Another treble for superstar juvenile sire, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, including a 2YO double at Bathurst – Captain’s Knock by 13.5m &…

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Feb72022
Huntsville

Weekend Wrap 7 February

By DesireeFebruary 7, 2022

HUNTSVILLE takes the early lead on the First Season Sires Table with another winner in 2YO filly Flametree taking a dominant 8.3m win in Albany…

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Feb42022
Huntsville

Midweek Report 4 February

By DesireeFebruary 4, 2022

Well, it didn’t take long! The first 2YO winner for HUNTSVILLE (pic) is now on the board after a win on debut for Rocket City…

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Jan312022

Weekend Wrap 31 January

By DesireeJanuary 31, 2022

Daughter of HESTON BLUE CHIP Forgot The Wallet was successful in her heat of the Jane Ellen at Launceston this weekend, while CAPTAINTREACHEROUS mare Sahara…

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Jan282022

Midweek Report 28 January

By DesireeJanuary 28, 2022

3YO BETTING LINE filly Sovrana put two together with a win at Pinjarra this week. A winner for HESTON BLUE CHIP with Arma Miss successful…

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Jan242022
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 24 January

By DesireeJanuary 24, 2022

The Group 2 Raith Memorial at Tabcorp Park Menangle went to Just Remember Me, a 3YO filly by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS who clocked 1:51.8 and one of…

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Jan212022
Betting Line

Midweek Report 22 January

By DesireeJanuary 21, 2022

A brilliant 3YO treble for BETTING LINE this week, with colt Bet On The Tiger saluting at Cambridge, Rebline at Albion Park and Deadline at…

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Jan172022
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Weekend Wrap 17 January

By DesireeJanuary 17, 2022

Two starts for two wins, and what a win it was for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son, Captain Ravishing – the 3YO posted 1:52.5 to win by 17m…

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Jan142022

Midweek Report 14 January

By DesireeJanuary 14, 2022

A nice treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with 3YOs Kaptain Kidd (Kilmore) and Captn Me (by 14.5m at Bathurst), and Treacheroustimes (Bendigo) all saluting. BETTING…

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Jan102022

Weekend Wrap 10 January

By DesireeJanuary 10, 2022

A sensational treble for HESTON BLUE CHIP this weekend: ⭐ Cheyella by 11.9m on Bendigo Cup night⭐ Girl From Oz by 16.4m at Albion Park⭐…

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Jan72022
Betting Line

Midweek Report 7 January

By DesireeJanuary 7, 2022

A handy juvenile treble for BETTING LINE this week – 2YO Bet On The River (Pinjarra), and 3YOs My Purple Patch (9.1m, SA) and Rebline…

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Jan32022
Captaintrecherous - Paddock Footage

Weekend Wrap 3 January

By DesireeJanuary 3, 2022

Happy New Year!Don’t forget – there’s still a month left to breed your next champion – call us today to set a date for your…

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Dec312021
Betting Line Main

Midweek Report 31 December

By DesireeDecember 31, 2021

Winners each this weird mid-Christmas-New-Year week for BETTING LINE (Operative Line, Hamilton) and HESTON BLUE CHIP (Seeryanfly, Gloucester Park), and a double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with…

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Dec272021
Heston Blue Chip Conformation

Weekend Wrap 27 December

By DesireeDecember 27, 2021

A short racing weekend with Christmas bang in the middle but still plenty of great results for our boys with HESTON BLUE CHIP taking a…

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Dec242021

Midweek Report 24 December

By DesireeDecember 24, 2021

A new 2YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with colt, Captain Ravishing, saluting on debut by 11.3m at Tabcorp Park Melton! SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE had a huge…

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Dec202021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 20 December

By DesireeDecember 20, 2021

A big pre-Christmas weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS securing four 2YO winners – and four 3YO winners! A massive eight progeny saluted across Australasia for the outstanding…

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Dec172021
Captaintrecherous - Paddock Footage

Midweek Report 17 December

By DesireeDecember 17, 2021

A lovely trio of juvenile winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – 2YO filly Smooth Bon Bon notched another with a 6.7m win at Bathurst, 3YO…

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Dec132021
Betting Line

Weekend Wrap 13 December

By DesireeDecember 13, 2021

BETTING LINE fillies had a great weekend, with Alliyahs Hope up in Canberra and at Newcastle, Spirit Inside put two together to take the Ladyship…

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Dec102021

Midweek Report 10 December

By DesireeDecember 10, 2021

HESTON BLUE CHIP lead the way this week, with a treble – 2YO Puzzle Piece grabbed a Humbletonian Day win at Maryborough, and at Tabcorp…

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Dec62021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 6 December

By DesireeDecember 6, 2021

Two impressive trebles for our boys this weekend: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughters were flying – the GROUP 2 Southern Cross 2YO Fillies Final for Encipher, and the…

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Dec32021
Heston Blue Chip Conformation

Midweek Report 3 December

By DesireeDecember 3, 2021

This week’s results are headlined by a GROUP 3 win for BETTING LINE son Saint Veran, clocking 1:55.4 to win the NSW Breeders Challenge Western…

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Nov292021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 29 November

By DesireeNovember 29, 2021

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS secured a good handle on the Southern Cross series in South Australia with his daughters, 2YO Encipher and 3YO Treachery taking their heats by…

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Nov262021
Heston Blue Chip Conformation

Midweek Report 26 November

By DesireeNovember 26, 2021

A double this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – 2YO Master Charles at Redcliffe and by 9m at Canberra, 3YO filly Highly Respected.HESTON BLUE CHIP son Only…

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Nov222021
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Weekend Wrap 22 November

By DesireeNovember 22, 2021

What a weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS!Both the 2YO series finals of the GROUP 1 Breeders Crown were secured by progeny of the outstanding sire – Encipher…

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Nov192021

Frozen semen prevails in Breeders Crown semi finals 2021

By DesireeNovember 19, 2021

Of the eight Breeders Crown semi-finals held for two and three-year-old pacers at Tabcorp Park Melton on November 13, a remarkable five of the winners…

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Nov192021

Midweek Report 19 November

By DesireeNovember 19, 2021

A big four for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with some exciting series milestones. La Vista took her heat of the NSW Breeders Challenge Regional 2YO Fillies…

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Nov152021
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Weekend Wrap 15 November

By DesireeNovember 15, 2021

A new 2YO winner for BETTING LINE – Lucky Zara saluted at Blayney over the weekend!CAPTAINTREACHEROUS squared away four winners – two very talented back-ups…

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Nov122021
Captaintreacherous

Midweek Report 12 November

By DesireeNovember 12, 2021

A solid 9.2m win at Newcastle for HESTON BLUE CHIP filly, Girl From Oz this week, while CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was represented four times – 2YO Always…

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Nov82021
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Captaintreacherous progeny on fire!

By Empire StallionsNovember 8, 2021

It was an incredible weekend for the champion stallion CAPTAINTREACHEROUS including progeny in seven of the eight pacing races on Saturday night at The Meadowlands, including…

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Nov82021
Betting Line

A safe bet in 2021…

By DesireeNovember 8, 2021

ABUCKABETT HANOVER defeated the best of his generation en route to winning the prestigious $500,000 Tattersall’s Pace for three-year-old colts at The Red Mile. Driver…

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Nov82021
Heston Blue Chip

Weekend Wrap 8 November

By DesireeNovember 8, 2021

Results for our boys headlined this week by HESTON BLUE CHIP filly, Shes Miss Devine, who claimed the GROUP 3 Qbred 3YO Fillies Feature at…

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Nov52021
Betting Line

The Midweek Report 5 November

By DesireeNovember 5, 2021

Doubles all round for our boys this week: BETTING LINE – 2YO fillies Big Black Betty (Globe Derby Park) & Younggiftedandblack (Yarra Valley)CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – 2YOs…

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Nov22021
Rocknificent

Rocknificent reigns in Breeders Crown Final

By DesireeNovember 2, 2021

Rocknificent (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) picked up the most significant victory of her career so far by winning Saturday afternoon’s $330,000 Breeders Crown Mare Pace final at the…

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Nov22021
Betting Line

Weekend Wrap 1 November

By DesireeNovember 2, 2021

Winners across the weekend for BETTING LINE (2YO Betting Star by 7.1m at Parkes), HESTON BLUE CHIP (3YO Roclea River at Newcastle) and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (2YO…

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Oct292021
Captaintreacherous Conformation

The Midweek Report 29 October

By DesireeOctober 29, 2021

A big six for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – have you called about booking your mare for 2021 yet?Two 2YO winners, with filly La Vista up…

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Oct252021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 25 October

By DesireeOctober 25, 2021

Two 3YO winners for our boys this weekend – Captain Crusader by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS took a semi final of the rich NSW Breeders Challenge series in…

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Oct232021

The Midweek Report 23 October

By DesireeOctober 23, 2021

Yet another 2YO winner for BETTING LINE this week, with filly Elsamay saluting at Bunbury, while at West Wyalong, HESTON BLUE CHIP son Nichel Blue…

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Oct182021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 18 October

By DesireeOctober 18, 2021

Another four for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – and what a four! Two NSW Breeders Challenge series winners, and a slick Maryborough winner…Captain’s Queen was the standout performer…

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Oct152021
Captaintreacherous

The Midweek Report 15 October

By DesireeOctober 15, 2021

A big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (don’t wait – book in now!) with five winners across the country, headed by Captain Crusader who posted 1:52.9 to…

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Oct112021
Captaintrecherous - Paddock Footage

Weekend Wrap 11 October

By DesireeOctober 11, 2021

A double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with 2YO Catch A Wave by 11.8m at Tabcorp Park Melton, retaining his unbeaten streak, and Captain Nemo yet again at…

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Oct82021
Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry yearlings debut at Lexington

By DesireeOctober 8, 2021

The exciting young sire Stay Hungry will see his first North American sired colts and fillies hit the sales ring at the Lexington Selected Yearling…

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Oct82021
Captaintreacherous

King hopes Lyons continues to roar

By DesireeOctober 8, 2021

Hightstown, NJ — In 2019, harness racing trainer Jim King Jr. saw his pacing mare Shartin N spend every week ranked No. 1 in the…

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Oct82021
Captaintreacherous

Captaintreacherous yearlings dominate opening night at Lexington Sale

By DesireeOctober 8, 2021

Captain was the leading sire of both pacers and trotters with his 14 yearlings averaging a remarkable $225,500 at the Lexington Selected Sale on Tuesday,…

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Oct42021
Betting Line

Weekend Wrap 8 October

By DesireeOctober 4, 2021

A big week for our boys in both hemispheres this week! A local double for BETTING LINE with Saint Veran taking a heat of the…

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Oct12021
Captaintreacherous

The Midweek Report 1 October

By DesireeOctober 1, 2021

A new 2YO winner for BETTING LINE, with Betting Origin scoring by 14.9m at Albion Park this week. HESTON BLUE CHIP also sired a 2YO…

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Sep272021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 27 September

By DesireeSeptember 27, 2021

3YO HESTON BLUE CHIP daughter Lovin Miss Dixie posted 1:55.4 to take the 2021 Pink Diamond Stakes at Tabcorp Park Menangle, making a weekend double…

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Sep242021
Captaintreacherous

The Midweek Report 24 September

By DesireeSeptember 24, 2021

A nice double for HESTON BLUE CHIP with 3YO filly Cheyella adding another win to her record, putting 10.3m on rivals at Maryborough and at…

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Sep202021
Abuckabett Hanover Simcoe

Abuckabett Hanover on top in $176,000 Simcoe

By DesireeSeptember 20, 2021

ABUCKABETT HANOVER won his first Grand Circuit final in more than a year as he crushed his harness racing rivals in the $176,815 Simcoe Stakes…

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Sep202021
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Weekend Wrap 20 September

By DesireeSeptember 20, 2021

A big 12m win in 1:53.8 at Ballarat for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Catch A Wave, claiming the 2021 APG Victoria 2YO Gold Sovereign Final.In the northern…

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Sep172021
Blue Diamond Eyes Amanda Stephens Photo

Captaintreacherous filly sets track alight

By DesireeSeptember 17, 2021

BLUE DIAMOND EYES returned to The Red Mile with a fury on Sunday (Sep 12), scoring a 1:47.2 victory by open lengths in the single…

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Sep172021
Captaintreacherous

The Midweek Report 17 September

By DesireeSeptember 17, 2021

Three lovely juvenile winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week:3YO filly Let It Linga saluted at Terang, resulting in a donation from HRV to the Prostate Cancer…

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Sep132021
Heston Blue Chip Conformation

Weekend Wrap 13 September

By DesireeSeptember 13, 2021

A handy double for HESTON BLUE CHIP over the weekend with Nichel Blue at Wagga, and in Hobart, 3YO filly Syzate claiming the Medhurst Memorial.…

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Sep102021
Captaintreacherous

The Midweek Report 10 September

By DesireeSeptember 10, 2021

A midweek treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined by 2YO, Catch A Wave at Tabcorp Park Melton who clocked 1:55.5 to take his heat of…

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Sep62021
Captaintreacherous

Captaintreacherous domination continues

By Empire StallionsSeptember 6, 2021

With Grand Circuit harness racing now underway in North America and the last of the individuals States, Sire Stakes programs coming to a close, the…

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Sep62021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 6 September

By DesireeSeptember 6, 2021

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS continues his dominance with 3YO filly Chablis taking a win at Cambridge but really firing in North America, with big wins for 2YOs Captain…

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Sep32021
Heston Blue Chip Conformation

The Midweek Report 3 September

By DesireeSeptember 3, 2021

THE MIDWEEK REPORT A double this week for HESTON BLUE CHIP with 3YO A Chip of Impala clocking 1:55.7 at Newcastle and The Big End…

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Aug302021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 30 August

By DesireeAugust 30, 2021

Another treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with a filly double at Wagga – 2YO Captain’s Queen by 26m and 3YO Atreacherous in 1:55.7 – and a 1:55.9…

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Aug272021
Betting Line

The Midweek Report 27 August

By DesireeAugust 27, 2021

THE MIDWEEK REPORT BETTING LINE baby Lightning Jash continued his great form with a win at Bendigo this week, great story below from Kieran Iles!CAPTAINTREACHEROUS…

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Aug202021

The Midweek Report 20 August

By Empire StallionsAugust 20, 2021

A massive week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, comfortably taking over the mantle of his own sire, Somebeachsomewhere! Five winners, all 3YOs: One To Many in 10.8m and…

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Aug162021
Betting Line

Weekend Wrap 9 August

By Empire StallionsAugust 16, 2021

Congratulations to connections of 2YO BETTING LINE gelding, My Ultimate Levi, (especially breeders L & M Vaag) who with a time of 1:55.6, claimed the…

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Aug132021

The Midweek Report 13 August

By Empire StallionsAugust 13, 2021

A 3YO double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with Captain Pins taking a 15.8m win at Maryborough (below) and Captain Braveheart in 1:56.0 at Tabcorp Park…

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Aug92021
Heston Blue Chip Conformation

Weekend Wrap 9 August

By Empire StallionsAugust 9, 2021

A big few days for HESTON BLUE CHIP with his daughter Shesmybaby claiming the GROUP 3 Vicbred Platinum Mares Sprint Championship at Tabcorp Park Melton…

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Aug62021

The Midweek Report 6 August

By Empire StallionsAugust 6, 2021

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS is starting to match his own sire’s trend for big weekly hauls of winners, notching up six for the week – all 3YOS! Fillies…

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Aug22021

Weekend Wrap 2 August

By Empire StallionsAugust 2, 2021

It was all CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, the sire’s stocks continuing to soar after reaching $2,000,000 in Australian progeny earnings during the week. At Cranbourne, 3YO…

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Jul312021

The Midweek Report 31 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 31, 2021

With four winners this week, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS broke through the $2,000,000 mark for Australian progeny earnings and took his winner-starter percentage to a whopping 72%! 2YO…

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Jul262021
Heston Blue Chip

Weekend Wrap 26 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 26, 2021

A weekend winner for HESTON BLUE CHIP with 4YO gelding Philandering Chief saluting at Wagga. Of our past sires, five were represented this weekend –…

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Jul232021
Captaintreacherous

The Midweek Report 23 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 23, 2021

Double doubles for our boys this week! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS 3YOS:Aye Aye Captain – Albion ParkCall Me Diva – Swan Hill (from a ROCKNROLL HANOVER mare). HESTON…

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Jul192021
Captaintreacherous Conformation

Weekend Wrap 19 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 19, 2021

Trebles for two of our boys this weekend: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS Captain Bellasario, 3YO, at Geelong Captain Dan, 3YO at Cranbourne Gordons Bay, 3YO at Wagga HESTON…

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Jul162021

The Midweek Report 16 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 16, 2021

Four midweek mare winners for HESTON BLUE CHIP this week with No Nay Never (Echuca), My Kinda Justus (Tamworth), Miss Heston (Globe Derby Park) and…

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Jul122021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 12 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 12, 2021

Doubles across the weekend for two of our world class sires, with CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (3YOS Platinum Stride in 1:54.4 at Tabcorp Park Melton & Rwody Rhonda…

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Jul92021

The Midweek Report 9 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 9, 2021

HESTON BLUE CHIP was in the money this week with three winners – Jimmyjoe by 10m at Bathurst, 3YO Orlando Blue at Gloucester Park, and…

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Jul62021
Tall Dark Stranger 4

Horse of the Year for Empire Stallions

By Empire StallionsJuly 6, 2021

Empire Stallions is pleased to announce the addition of the sensational pacing phenom TALL DARKSTRANGER p,2,1:49.1; 3,1:47.1 ($2,020,195) to its world class stallion roster this…

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Jul52021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 5 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 5, 2021

Trebles for two of our world class sires this week, with CAPTAINTREACHEROUS owning the metro Alexandra Park meeting in NZ with his 3YOs – Hot…

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Jul22021

The Midweek Report 2 July

By Empire StallionsJuly 2, 2021

A good week for HESTON BLUE CHIP with the son of American Ideal notching up four winners – 3YO filly Shezabluechip by 10m at Maitland…

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Jun282021
Betting Line

Weekend Wrap 28 June

By Empire StallionsJune 28, 2021

BETTING LINE with a 2YO winning double – Alcopony (by 21m at Northam) and Extrinsic (Hobart) – in the frame, and winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (3YO…

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Jun252021

The Midweek Report 25 June

By Empire StallionsJune 25, 2021

A big week for SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE juveniles this week with wins for 2YO The Rainbow Beach (by 16m at Bathurst) and 3YOs, filly Breivika (by 11m…

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Jun212021
Heston Blue Chip

Weekend Wrap 21 June

By Empire StallionsJune 21, 2021

3YO daughter of HESTON BLUE CHIP, Shes Miss Devine, makes it four in a row with the GROUP 2 Redcliffe Yearling Sales Series Final, in…

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Jun182021

The Midweek Report 18 June

By Empire StallionsJune 18, 2021

A slew of winners for our boys this week, with doubles for: FOUR STARZZZ SHARK – Panther Star (Bathurst) & old marvel Tippitinya (1:51.6, Tabcorp…

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Jun142021

Weekend Wrap 14 June

By Empire StallionsJune 14, 2021

Some cracking results for our boys this weekend, headlined by a GROUP 3 win for FOUR STARZZZ SHARK 2YO, Allstarzzz Frankie, clocking 1:54.5 to win…

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Jun112021

The Midweek Report 11 June

By Empire StallionsJune 11, 2021

Winners for five of our boys this week, headlined by HESTON BLUE CHIP filly Shes Miss Devine who took a heat of the Redcliffe Yearling…

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Jun72021

Weekend Wrap 7 June

By Empire StallionsJune 7, 2021

Another Group One weekend for our boys, with CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE progeny top lining – yet again! 2YO filly Double Delight (Captaintreacherous) claimed the GR1…

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Jun42021

The Midweek Report 4 June

By Empire StallionsJune 4, 2021

A handy double at Gloucester Park this week for BETTING LINE, with Whos The Dad and Whataretheodds securing heats of the 2YO Pearl Classic, the…

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Jun12021

8 Group Wins in One Night for the Empire Sires

By Empire StallionsJune 1, 2021

In the words of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – “Oh What A Night!” And what a night it was for Empire with four…

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May312021

Weekend Wrap 31 May

By Empire StallionsMay 31, 2021

A huge three days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with five winners, including two GROUP 1 and a GROUP 3 in the mix!At Tabcorp Park Melton, Tough Tilly…

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May282021

The Midweek Report 28 May

By Empire StallionsMay 28, 2021

2YO winners abounding this week! Saint Veran for BETTING LINE and Allstarzzz Frankie for FOUR STARZZZ SHARK at Bathurst, and Elegant by 26m at Globe…

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May242021
Heston Blue Chip

Weekend Wrap 24 May

By Empire StallionsMay 24, 2021

HESTON BLUE CHIP had a good weekend double with Eye Can Run clocking 1:54.9 at Tabcorp Park Menangle to take the GROUP 1 TAB Regional…

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May212021

The Midweek Report 21 May

By Empire StallionsMay 21, 2021

Another GROUP 1 winner for SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE with Keayang Kreuzer taking the TAB Regional Championship Final at Bathurst this week, one of a massive nine winners…

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May172021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 17 May

By Empire StallionsMay 17, 2021

Another big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with 2YO filly Enchiper clocking 1:54.9 at Globe Derby Park in the GROUP 1 The Alwood by a margin of…

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May142021

The Midweek Report 14 May

By Empire StallionsMay 14, 2021

Some lovely juvenile winners for our boys this week, including two heat winners in the first round of the APG 3YO Fillies heats at Bendigo…

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May102021

Weekend Wrap 10 May

By Empire StallionsMay 10, 2021

Another big weekend for WELL SAID, collecting four winners headlined by mare Never Been Said who secured at heat of the TAB Regional Championships Riverina…

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May72021

The Midweek Report 7 May

By Empire StallionsMay 7, 2021

The babies were out in force this week with seven juvenile winners sired by our boys: Two years olds Commander Buzz at Kilmore (BETTING LINE)…

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May32021
Well Said

Weekend Wrap 3 May

By Empire StallionsMay 3, 2021

Some nice features for progeny of our boys across the weekend, headlined by the GROUP 2 APG 4YO Consolation Final at Albion Park won by…

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Apr302021

The Midweek Report 30 April

By Empire StallionsApril 30, 2021

What an effort – NINE consecutive wins for daughter of FOUR STARZZZ SHARK, Dibaba at Bankstown this week! She was one of a double for…

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Apr262021

Weekend Wrap 26 April

By Empire StallionsApril 26, 2021

A Group One double at Menangle for our boys this weekend with CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughter Captains Queen taking the Group 1 APG Fillies Gold Bullion Final…

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Apr242021

The Midweek Report 24 April

By Empire StallionsApril 24, 2021

Doubles for both CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and ROCKNROLL HANOVER this week, with Captain 3YOs Bruzer (Penrith) and Tell A Tall Story (Ararat) in the money, and for…

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Apr192021

Weekend Wrap 19 April

By Empire StallionsApril 19, 2021

Another two 2YO winners for BETTING LINE, taking his tally to eight individual winners in Australia for the season already! Fillies Dolly Miss Molly (Launceston)…

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Apr172021

The Midweek Report 17 April

By Empire StallionsApril 17, 2021

A lovely five winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including several heat winners. Frontliner claimed a heat of APG 3YO C&G series at Albion Park, while…

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Apr122021
Captaintreacherous

Weekend Wrap 12 April

By Empire StallionsApril 12, 2021

Another 3YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with filly Commander Cathy saluting in 1:56 at Alexandra Park this weekend. Winners also for HESTON BLUE CHIP (Haytara, Wagga)…

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Apr92021

The Midweek Report 9 April

By Empire StallionsApril 9, 2021

BETTING LINE son, the 2YO Our George Boston, added a second win to his record this week, saluting at Bathurst. In all four of our…

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Apr52021

Weekend Wrap 5 April

By Empire StallionsApril 5, 2021

BETTING LINE 2YO, Lightning Jash remains unbeaten after a 20.7m win in the Stanley Debutante Stakes at Launceston this weekend! Some other headline winners on…

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Apr22021

The Midweek Report 2 April

By Empire StallionsApril 2, 2021

A new 2YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with filly Chevrons Bypass (pic) saluting at Addington this week, joined there in the winners stall later on the…

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Mar292021

Weekend Wrap 29 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 29, 2021

A GROUP 1 win in the Bathurst Gold Chalice for 3YO son of SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE, Idyllic, in 1:52.9, headlining Beach’s weekend treble of Spirit of Arden…

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Mar262021

The Midweek Report 26 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 26, 2021

Handy CAPTAINTREACHEROUS colt La Captain clocked 1:54.6 at Ballarat this week to take a heat of the Vicbred Platinum Home Grown series for 3YO Colts…

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Mar222021

Weekend Wrap 22 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 22, 2021

The Bathurst Crown heats were as big for the colts as it was for the fillies last week! Take Out took one of the heats,…

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Mar192021

The Midweek Report 19 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 19, 2021

Well, it was WELL SAID’s week this week with four winners – Harps in a heat of the Club Menangle Country Series heat at Albury,…

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Mar152021
Well Said

Weekend Wrap 15 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 15, 2021

Some nice minor features on offer around the country this week, and our boys were well represented. WELL SAID 3YO, Royal Speech, claimed the Mt…

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Mar122021
Captaintreacherous

The Midweek Report 12 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 12, 2021

An exciting treble of babies for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with wins for 2YOs Lightning Dan (Horsham) and Smooth Bon Bon (Bathurst) and 3YO Captain Nemo…

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Mar82021

Weekend Wrap 8 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 8, 2021

Another GROUP 1 winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Montanna DJ continuing his picket fence for a win in the GR1 Breckon Young Guns Final at Alexandra;…

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Mar52021

The Midweek Report 5 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 5, 2021

A nice double this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with 2YO filly Captains Queen streeting her rivals at Albury by 12.8m and 3YO colt Treacherous Rock victorious…

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Mar12021

Weekend Wrap 1 March

By Empire StallionsMarch 1, 2021

A new 2YO winner for FOUR STARZZZ SHARK with filly Mykorona successful in Geelong, one of a treble for the old boy with Patrickthepiranha in…

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Feb262021

Midweek Report 26 February

By Empire StallionsFebruary 26, 2021

A shout out to that grand old man – now retired – BLISSFULL HALL – who this week was represented by six winners across the…

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Feb222021

Weekend Wrap 22 February

By Empire StallionsFebruary 22, 2021

What a weekend for that super sire, SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE! Ten winners but – what winners they were:   GR2 Robin Dundee in 1:50.3 for mare MAAJIDA…

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Feb122021
Betting Line

Midweek Report 12 February

By Empire StallionsFebruary 12, 2021

The sort of dead heat we like to see at Oamaru this week, with 3YO SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE filly Dashtothebar dead heating with WELL SAID mare, Jonique!…

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Feb82021
Betting Line

Betting Line’s red letter day

By Empire StallionsFebruary 8, 2021

A red letter day for BETTING LINE with his first two starters at the races today – and both returning to scale winners! The outstanding…

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Feb82021

Weekend Wrap 8 February

By Empire StallionsFebruary 8, 2021

CAPTAINTREACHEROUS filly Tough Tilly opened her 3YO account with a win in the GROUP 3 Gold Chalice at Tabcorp Park Melton in a dominant performance…

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Feb52021

Midweek Report 5 February

By Empire StallionsFebruary 5, 2021

It was Shark Week across the country this week with FOUR STARZZZ SHARK claiming five winners! Trooper Mossman (Mildura, pictured below), Starzzzinthemakin & Dibaba (Penrith),…

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Feb12021

Weekend Wrap 1 February

By Empire StallionsFebruary 1, 2021

What a race the GROUP 1 3YO Caduceus was this year! An Empire trifecta with winner Bondi Lockdown and runner up Patsbeachstorm both by SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE…

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Jan292021
Well Said

Midweek Report 29 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 29, 2021

Trebles this week for WELL SAID with mare Gone And Forgotten taking the Meeker Memorial at Hobart, Aphorism saluting at Bathurst and Bookmchuckalucka clocking 1:55.3…

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Jan252021

Weekend Wrap 25 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 25, 2021

Another lazy half dozen weekend winners for SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE, headlined by mare Queen Shenandoah who claimed the GROUP 2 Nights of Thunder at Gloucester Park; also…

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Jan222021

Midweek Report 22 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 22, 2021

A midweek treble for HESTON BLUE CHIP including his first 2YO winner of the season in Sinister, saluting on debut at Junee, while in the…

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Jan182021

Weekend Wrap 18 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 18, 2021

3YO Pastsbeachstorm took the Graham Head Memorial at Shepparton this weekend by 14.2m in 1:55.6, just one of five SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE winners along with Queen Shenandoah…

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Jan152021

Midweek Report 15 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 15, 2021

A midweek treble for HESTON BLUE CHIP this week, with Illawong Phoenix (Geelong), 3YO My Ultimate Heston (Redcliffe) and Nigel Ernest (Gloucester Park) all saluting.…

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Jan112021
Heston Blue Chip

Weekend Wrap 11 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 11, 2021

Doubles across the weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (3YOs Hot And Treacherous at Waikata and Perilous by 9.7m at Globe Derby Park), and for HESTON BLUE CHIP…

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Jan82021

Midweek Report 8 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 8, 2021

Winners each for HESTON BLUE CHIP (Only One Don at Penrith), WELL SAID (Joeys Hangover again at Cranbourne) and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (3YO Spirit King at Penrith),…

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Jan82021
Captaintreacherous

Four Group winners for Empire’s sires

By Empire StallionsJanuary 8, 2021

Nights like New Year’s Eve are usually memorable simply because they are New Year’s Eve – nights we anticipate and remember. In particular, this was…

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Jan42021

Weekend Wrap 4 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 4, 2021

A SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE treble to kick off the new year, with Monash taking the Ryan Memorial and Fantasy Beach putting 14.2m on rivals at Echuca, and…

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Jan12021
Captaintreacherous

Midweek Report 1 January

By Empire StallionsJanuary 1, 2021

Happy new year everybody! Our boys had a stellar week to wind up 2020 with good numbers of winners and classic results:   CAPTAINTREACHEROUS had…

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