Racing.com caught up with Mike at Flemington to discuss Benagil and Buffalo River before their Group 1 assignments this Saturday at Caulfield. They race in the Thousand Guineas and the Sir Rupert Clarke respectively. We also have Run Harry Run and War Machine in the Rupert Clarke and Milford it the other runner on the day in the Country Cups Final.
What an amazing Spring Racing Carnival!
We had a fabulous time at our annual owners day at Flemington recently. So many special stories, history and friendships all brought together through the love of racing.
A big thank you to @hardimanshotel for their hospitality as always.
There are some exciting things happening at Ballymore Stables over the next 12 months and we cannot wait to share the ride with you...watch this space!
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When the Melbourne Cup winner is led back into the famous mounting yard at Flemington Racecourse next Tuesday afternoon, they will have become an instant living legend.
About half an hour north from the famous Melbourne racecourse, you’ll find a retirement home for thoroughbreds.
From 2015 Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance to 2016 victor Almandin, Living Legends is a playground of champions.
But the elder statesman around these parts is the mighty “Brew”.
Back on the first Tuesday in November of 2000, Brew overcame odds of about $18 to take out the race that stops the nation.
From a Melbourne Cup win, to a brush with Victoria Police and a famous crime figure, the now 30-year-old thoroughbred gelding has lived a colourful life.
Kenmare Bay was an impressive winner at Kembla Grange at the weekend at just his third start. We purchased the Alabama Express half-brother at this year’s Inglis Classic Sale and limited opportunities remain.
You can hear from this video the opinion Mike has of this colt when we secured him and he has only continued to please through his early preps at Flemington.
Contact our Racing Manager, Anthony Feroce, to find out more.
We had a nice small team at Te Rapa trials yesterday who all performed smartly as we head into the new season.
Group winning 2yo SAVAGLEE returned with a particularly pleasing trial and now has an exciting Spring campaign infront of him for The Oaks Stud
We’re kicking off our season on Saturday at Riccarton looking to go one better than last year’s Second placing with Cork in the Winter Cup. She’s primed and ready for a big run!
Wednesday Trackwork at Matamata! Yearling Colts by Time Test, Shocking, Tivaci and King Of Comedy all took their first steps onto the Matamata track this morning. All were bought at Karaka 2024 and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for them throughout their careers! Visit www.ballymorestables.com.au for more information.
Oak Hill makes it a double to close out the program at Sandown. Damian Lane providing the winning steer.
That’s now back-to-back wins for the talented three-year-old. Mike has always had a good opinion of this horse and we expect him to continue to race well through the grades through the winter.
Great news!
We are pleased to report Mike is on his way home 🥳
We would like to give a big shout out to the staff at Epworth Hospital for their outstanding care in the time he has been there and we are looking forward to having Mike back at the helm.
He certainly hasn’t taken his eyes off the horses and is now hugely excited to help prepare the team for a big finish to a very successful season both in Australia and New Zealand.
Please enjoy a short message from the boss himself.
Yes Yes Yes x Search Approach
Just say YES!
This gorgeous Yes Yes Yes Colt has just finished his first preparation at our Matamata base and is now heading for a well earned spell.
Bought for $115,000 out of New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Book 2 in January, this Colt ticked all the boxes for our expert team Mike Moroney, Pam Gerard, Catheryne Bruggeman and Paul Moroney Bloodstock.
He was a gentleman to break in and as you can see from the latest video, he takes everything in his big stride!
✔️ By Coolmore Stud $14 Million ‘The Everest’ Winner and Champion Australian 3yo Yes Yes Yes.
✔️ First foal out of an unraced young mare by Champion European 2yo and Classic winner Dawn Approach.
✔️ Early Foal - 15th August
✔️ Size and Scope
✔️ Eligible for Karaka Million Series and Book 2 bonus
The early education is complete, he will now head off for a nice 6 week spell with the aim of being ready to hit the racecourse nice and early next season.
We are amazed we still have space left in this cracking Colt so please get in touch to secure your share ⬇️
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Mike spoke with racing.com recently after PENDRAGON had a jumpout at Werribee on Monday on his way to the Australian Guineas. BUFFALO RIVER takes his place in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes and has drawn barrier 7.
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