O'LONHRO'S 2010 SERVICE FEE ANNOUNCED

“A lovely horse with the right attitude, temperament and ability to be a top class galloper.”

Trainer Wayne Hawkes’ description of Larneuk Stud’s newest acquisition O’Lonhro – the very first stakes winning son of the emerging stallion star Lonhro to stud.

Larneuk Stud this week announces the debut season fee for the well related and good looking entire – $9,900 (incl gst) bound to appeal as value to breeders.

BIG V REPORT

VRC FAMILY DAY/SUPER SATURDAY II

Kicking off a great Flemington card this Saturday is the Listed Streets Ice Cream Stakes,
a Super VOBIS contest for two-year-olds down the famous straight. Tricky Tricky had a
set-back after his first run but he certainly has the right form line – a gallant second (after
holding his breath during the running) to subsequent Blue Diamond Stakes winner Star
Witness at debut in the Talindert Stakes.

BEL ESPRIT'S SUPERIOR SEX?

An interesting article on the Eliza Park website sees an analysis of Bel Esprit's progeny, in particular the theory that his fillies are superior to his colts.

There is a pervading belief among industry pundits that Bel Esprit’s fillies are superior to his colts. And, to a point, they are right: out of Bel Esprit’s nine stakes winners to date, Group One winner Bel Mer and the unbeaten Black Caviar – both of the female variety – are his two best horses.

TBV PRESENTS... A LUNCHEON AT LONGWOOD

TBV invites Member's and their guests for a sumptious lunch in the stunning surroundings of the historic 'Killeen Station' home of David & Joan Fowles at Longwood in Victoria's North East.

NIELLO'S DAUGHTER IMPRESSES AT THE VALLEY

Whilst the feats of Lonhro are being recognised far and wide at the moment his younger brother Niello continues to show his class as an emerging stallion.

The Chatswood Stud resident was represented at Moonee Valley yesterday by the Mick Kent trained Ipioga, which was looking for her first win after two consecutive placings under lights at the Valley in recent weeks.