NEWS

Repeating the formula

Jasmine2025-09-03T09:37:19+11:00September 3rd, 2025|

Another mare who has earned an upgrade - or rather, a return - to Kia Ora Stud’s Farnan is Dixie Chick (Star Witness), whose son Nashville Jack (Farnan) was an impressive ...

Manikato Target For Tropicus

Jasmine2025-08-31T08:41:42+11:00August 31st, 2025|

One of two stakes winners on the day for Darley’s Too Darn Hot at Caulfield, the impressive Group 3 MRC Heath 1100 (1100m) victory of Kia Ora’s Tropicus has connections set to target the stallion prospect at Group 1 races.

It’s in the blood | Space Rider

Jasmine2025-08-29T09:41:12+11:00August 29th, 2025|

He has a long way to go to match Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai), but last Saturday’s Moonee Valley winner Space Rider (Zoustar) appears to ...

Captivant Colt Pounces Early with a 4 Length Trial Win

Jasmine2025-08-26T22:23:44+11:00August 26th, 2025|

Captivant’s early promise was on full display at today’s Waipa trials when Capital Express stormed to victory in Heat 4.

Farnan Half-Sister Bolts in at Warwick Farm

Jasmine2025-08-21T22:21:02+11:00August 21st, 2025|

When a half-sister by Zoustar to Golden Slipper winner Farnan sells for just $250,000 at Inglis Easter you would be entitled to wonder what was ...

Matings Mix: Olly Tait

Jasmine2025-08-18T11:48:36+11:00August 18th, 2025|

A self-professed fan of Kia Ora Stud’s Farnan, Tait is sending Von Trapp (Frankel {GB}) to Farnan this season after two foals by Zoustar. She is due ...

Ninja puts his opposition to the sword – just!

Jasmine2025-08-17T16:35:54+11:00August 17th, 2025|

Following a dominant maiden victory at Kembla Grange, where he won by over 11 lengths, it was no surprise to see the Michael Freedman-trained ...

McArdle backing ‘bigger and stronger’ My Gladiola to make an impact on return

Jasmine2025-08-15T09:16:04+11:00August 15th, 2025|

Trainer John McArdle is confident a “bigger and stronger” My Gladiola (I Am Invincible) can prove her doubters wrong by making a leap characteristic of ...

Stakes Next for Extremely Smart Filly

Jasmine2025-08-11T08:19:41+11:00August 11th, 2025|

By outstanding sire Extreme Choice from Shane Nichols former stable favourite and Group I VRC Myer Classic winner I Am a Star, exciting filly Esha has the ability to match her pedigree.

Olatunde Salutes at Ballarat

Jasmine2025-08-05T20:10:06+11:00August 4th, 2025|

Last seen contesting the Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes, newly gelded three-year-old Olatunde bolted in at Ballarat on Monday, continuing the fast start to ...