Campbelltown breeder-owner Dianne Trotta and her husband Lui have been regular purchasers at the South Australian yearling sales for more than 30 years. The Group 2 Melton winner American Muscle and the Southern Cross and Golden Nursery placegetter Splash Of Paynt have been recent winners bought by the couple [...]
Allenby Lodge Stud, which was founded by the legendary studmaster Bob Norman in 1952, has been an integral part of the Australian breeding scene for more than seven decades. And, while the Kapunda nursery may not be enjoying the same hype as yesteryear, it nonetheless is playing an important [...]
Kadina hobby horseman and IT manager Tyson Linke is well-versed in harness racing royalty. He bred, owned and educated the inaugural $2 million TAB Eureka winner and dual Oaks and Breeders Crown champion Encipher. The SA BOTRA Pace winner Queen Of Sharkz, the Southern Cross and Lordship winner Hezrockinroyalty, [...]
Prominent south-east breeder-owner Peter Medhurst, who has been involved in the sport for over 40 years and has brought out smart performers such as Thorninmyside, Pete’s Elect, Roses In Paris and Catch A Bouquet, has a three-strong draft in our upcoming Adelaide Sale. Prepared by Samantha Hill Racing and [...]
Samantha Hill has been to too many yearling sales to make bold predictions, but the Birdwood horsewoman thinks her ‘Class of 2026’ is “probably the best bunch we’ve had for a few years”. “There’s something to like about all of them,” she said. Sam is preparing yearlings, for multiple [...]
Londonderry horseman Neal Wardle and his wife Michelle hit the spotlight in harness racing through the deeds of the mighty Thorpedo in the early 2000’s. However, over the past few years, the Wardle’s have gradually switched their focus to the breeding side. “We are concentrating on breeding at the [...]
Well known Wagga horseman Roger Strong knows how to prepare a yearling for the sales. Two years ago Roger prepped the Bettor’s Delight three-quarter brother to the great Leap To Fame who fetched the top price of $210,000 in our Melbourne yearling sale. The colt was consigned by Sydney [...]
The Micallef family from Young (NSW) boasts a turnaround record with our yearling sales that may take some matching. “In the 21 years we’ve been selling with APG we’ve only ever brought three horses home,” David Micallef said. “We try and meet the market on the day. When we [...]
