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Racing Week Ending 15 December 2024

Good Word That – Albion Park Tuesday 10 December 2024 Race 6 No 9 over 1660 metres to be driven by Narissa McMullen. That Maj Ya Look – Albury Tuesday 10 December 2024 Race 6 No 8 over 1770 metres to be driven by James Locke.

Racing Week Ending 8 December 2024

Good Word That – Albion Park Friday 6 December 2024 Race 5 No 7 over 1660 metres to be driven by Narissa McMullen. Our Miki Diva – Hobart Sunday 8 December 2024 Race 5 No 11 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Maestro – Gunbower Sunday 8 December 2024 Race 6 No 4 over 2630 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen.

News Update November 2024

What an exciting time of the year with breeding season well underway and a number of our Yorkshire Park bred or owned horses greeting the judge over the last month or so. On the racing side it was great to see our part owned filly Alifetimeforliving winning at Bendigo in October in front of a very happy group of owners.  She has been terrific in her racing to date, and trainer Kerryn Mannning has been delighted with the way she has performed on the racetrack.  Alice will now head to the paddock for a well-earned break and return early in the new year to be set for the Nutrien Sales Classic race in April 2025. Fantastic also to see King Tintin greet the judge again at Menangle making it win number eight and almost $80,000 in prize money. Another great result for Yorkshire Park was the performance of I Draintheswamp in the United States with two victories at Yonkers during October & November.  That made it win number four in the USA and fifteen wins in total for the son of Somebeachsomewhere with a fastest winning time of 1.50.8 and almost $200,000 in prizemoney. That Maj Ya Look has been around the mark recently and we look forward to seeing her salute the judge in the very near future. A number of our racehorses are due to return from time in the paddock with Our Miki Diva and Nevs Dream due to return shortly. Our part owned two-year-olds who have both qualified recently will hopefully make their racetrack debuts in Luna Diva & We Dealin Diamonds in the near future. We also have a part owned rising two-year-old colt by Downbytheseaside out of Swingingwithsierra coming along nicely along with a rising yearling filly Downbytheseaside out of Fancy Dress based in NZ due to go to the breakers after Xmas. On the breeding scene as always, it is an exciting time with mares foaling but at times it is also tinged with some sadness when you lose a foal as was the case with our mare Masterkova who unfortunately lost her colt by Captain Crunch. On the bright side we have had four foals to date all arriving well with one more to go in December when Magical is due to foal to King of the North. Mares foaled to date: Our Narissa Franco foaled a filly by Poster Boy. Sixty Plus foaled a colt by Pastor Stephen. Carrera Mystic foaled a colt by Pebble Beach. She Will Rock foaled a filly by Vincent. Thats about all for now and hopefully some positive news on mares who are getting in foal this year in our next update. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park Team.

Racing Week Ending 24 November 2024

That Maj Ya Look – Bendigo Wednesday 20 November 2024 Race 7 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by Damien Wilson. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 22 November 2024 Race 6 No 2 over 2030 metres to be driven by Robert Morris.

Racing Week Ending 17 November 2024

Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 15 November 2024 Race 8 No 4 over 2030 metres to be driven by Brad Elder.

Racing Week Ending 10 November 2024

That Maj Ya Look – Bendigo Wednesday 6 November 2024 Race 2 No 3 over 1650 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. I Drain the Swamp – Yonkers USA Wednesday 6 November 2024 Race 3 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jason Bartlett.

Racing Week Ending 3 November 2024

That Maj Ya Look – Shepparton Wednesday 30 October 2024 Race 8 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Drain the Swamp – Yonkers USA Wednesday 29 October 2024 Race 1 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jason Bartlett. Good Word That – Tamworth Thursday 31 October 2024 Race 8 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Brad Elder. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 1 November 2024 Race 6 No 5 over 2030 metres to be driven by Joe Taaffe.

Racing Week Ending 27 October 2024

That Maj Ya Look – Shepparton Tuesday 22 October 2024 Race 1 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Good Word That – Newcastle Thursday 24 October 2024 Race 6 No 10 over 1980 metres to be driven by Brad Elder.

Racing Week Ending 20 October 2024

Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 18 October 2024 Race 6 No 10 over 2030 metres to be driven by Brad Elder.

Racing Week Ending 13 October 2024

Alifetimeforliving – Bendigo Wednesday 9 October 2024 Race 5 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 11 October 2024 Race 7 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Robert Morris. Kialla Kid – Globe Derby Saturday 12 October 2024 Race 3 No 4 over 1800 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic.

Racing Week Ending 6 October 2024

Alifetimeforfliving – Bendigo Wednesday 2 October 2024 Race 8 No 1 over 1650 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Kialla Kid – Mildura Friday 4 October 2024 Race 10 No 7 over 1790 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 4 October 2024 Race 5 No 3 over 2030 metres to be driven by Robert Morris. King Tintin – Menangle Saturday 5 October 2024 Race 4 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Go Home Jo – Northam Saturday 5 October 2024 Race 2 No 7 over 1780 metres to be driven by Emily Suvaljko.

News Update September 2024

A bit to catch up on from Yorkshire Park since our last update with a few winners, breeding season on our doorstep and one of our favourites retiring and heading to the breeding barn. On the racing scene since our last update, we have had winners bred by Yorkshire Park in Kialla Kid & Good Word That both winning in August, Maestro winning in September and Drain the Swamp winning a further two races in the United States in July & August.  That took us to 18 winners bred or owned by Yorkshire Park for the year to date.  Alifetimeforliving part owned by Yorkshire Park featured well in the recent Vicbred Super Sires’ stakes series making the final but not having a lot of luck.  She is entered for Bendigo on Wednesday 2 October and hopefully she can register her maiden win for the big group of owners. We have a number of our racehorses on the way back from a spell including That Major Look and Our Miki Diva and a unnamed filly by Vincent out of Neishars Jet.  Brightly Blaze owned by Yorkshire Park is in the breaking in phase as is our part owned Vegas Diamond filly by American Ideal. Classy Countess has been retired following discussions with trainer Adrian Duggan and she finishes her carfeer with 4 wins & 18 placings for $46K in prizemoney and a best winning time of 1.56.7.  She is heading to the breeding barn to be served by Ride High. With the breeding season upon us we have decided on the following stallions to serve our mares for the upcoming season. Watch the Dream to be served by USA stallion Cannibal. (Cobbity Farms) Carrera Mystic to be served by Poster Boy. (Llowalong Farms) Magical to be served by Volstead. (Llowalong Farms) Masterkova to be served by Soho Tribecca. (Llowalong Farms) Classy Countess to be served by Ride High (Alabar Bloodstock) She Will Rock to be served by Ride High. Sixty Plus to be served by King of the North. Our mares due to foal shortly: Our Narissa Franco to Poster Boy. due any day now. Carrera Mystic to Pebble Beach. due 8 November. Masterkova to Captain Crunch due 17 November. Sixty Plus to Pastor Stephen due 8 October. Magical to King of the North due 17 December. She Will Rock to Vincenet due 10 November. The 2025 Nutrien Yearling sale nominations have closed, and Yorkshire Park have entered the following yearlings for the sale in Melbourne in April at Oaklands Junction. Always B Miki filly out of Watch the Dream, Captain Crunch colt out of Carrera Mystic and a trotting colt by Zenith Stride out of Magical.  More details to follow when the catalogue is announced in December. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park Team.

Racing Week Ending 29 September 2024

Maestro – Menangle Tuesday 24 September 2024 Race 2 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Zara Fitzpatrick. King Tintin – Bathurst Wednesday 25 September 2024 Race 5 No 6 over 1730 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Kialla Kid – Mildura Friday 27 September 2024 Race 9 No 5 over 1790 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic.

Racing Week Ending 22 September 2024

King Tintin – Goulburn Monday 16 September 2024 Race 6 No 4 over 1710 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Maestro – Menangle Saturday 21 September 2024 Race 6 No 8 over 2300 metres to be driven by Blake Fitzpatrick. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 21 September 2024 Race 1 NO 12 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Voak.

Racing Week Ending 15 September 2024

Good Word That – Newcastle Monday 9 September 2024 Race 7 NO 5 over 2030 metres to be driven by Brad Elder. Maestro – Menangle Tuesday 10 September 2024 Race 2 No 6 over 2300 metres to be driven by Bailey McDonough. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Tuesday 10 September 2024 Race 1 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Tasmyn Potter. Go Home Jo – Wagin Friday 13 September 2024 Race 2 No 9 over 2180 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Alifetimeforliving – Melton Saturday 14 September 2024 Race 6 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell.

Racing Week Ending 8 September 2024

Maestro – Menangle Tuesday 3 September 2024 Race 2 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Zara Fitzpatrick. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Tuesday 3 September 2024 Race 1 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Alifetimeforliving – Melton Saturday 7 September 2024 Race 10 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell.

Racing Week Ending 1 September 2024

Maestro – Yarra Valley Monday 26 August 2024 Race 6 No 3 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Alifetimeforliving – Bendigo Wednesday 28 August 2024 Race 6 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Kerry Manning. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 30 August 2024 Race 8 NO 4 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 30 August 2024 Race 10 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jack Brown. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 31 August 2024 Race 4 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

Racing Week Ending 25 August 2024

Good Word That – Newcastle Monday 19 August 2024 Race 5 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Blake Hughes. Kialla Kid – Leeton Tuesday 20th August 2024 Race 5 No 5 over 1758 metres to be driven Ky Bloomfield. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 23 August 2024 Race 1 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cooper Griffiths. Go Home Jo – Wagin Friday 23 August 2024 Race 3 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

Racing Week Ending 18 August 2024

King Tintin – Wagga Friday 16 August 2024 Race 9 No 2 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 16 August 2024 Race 5 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Maestro – Melton Saturday 17 August 2024 Race 7 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 17 August 2024 Race 3 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

Racing Week Ending 11 August 2024

Go Home Jo – Gloucester Park Monday 5 August 2024 Race 7 No 8 over 2130 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Kialla Kid – Wagga Friday 9 August 2024 Race 7 No 9 over 1740 metres to be driven by James Locke.

Racing Week Ending 4 August 2024

Go Home Jo – Gloucester Park Monday 29 July 2024 Race 5 No 1 over 2130 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Kialla Kid – Wagga Friday 2 August 2024 Race 7 No 2 over 1740 metres to be driven by Ky Bloomfield. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 2 August 2024 Race 8 No 1 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Maestro – Melton Friday 2 August 2024 Race 3 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 2 August 2024 Race 3 No 4 over 1680 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 28 July 2024

Kialla Kid – Wagga Friday 26 July 2024 Race 6 No 2 over 1740 metres to be driven by James Locke. Maestro – Melton Saturday 27 July 2024 Race 3 No 5 over 1720 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Classy Countess – Launceston Sunday 28 July 2024 Race 6 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 21 July 2024

King Tintin – Wagga Friday 19 July 2024 Race 9 No 1 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 19 July 2024 Race 1 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Dan Morgan. Go Home Jo – Wagin Friday 19 July 2024 Race 5 NO 4 over 1776 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

Racing Week Ending 14 July 2024

King Tintin – Wagga Friday 12 July 2024 Race 9 No 8 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 12 July 2024 Race 2 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Go Home Jo – Northam Friday 12 July 2024 Race 3 NO 8 over 1780 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.

Racing Week Ending 7 July 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 1 July 2024 Race 7 No 5 over 1177 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Alifetimeforliving – Bendigo Wednesday 3 July 2024 Race 4 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Maestro – Kilmore Thursday 4 July 2024 Race 6 No 10 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Go Home Jo – Narragin Saturday 6 July 2024 Race 3 No 8 over 1823 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

Racing Week Ending 30 June 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 24 June 2024 Race 10 No 12 over 1684 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Nevs Dream – Echuca Wednesday 26 June 2024 Race 4 No 3 over 2160 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 28 June 2024 Race 9 No 1 ov er 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 28 June 2024 Race 6 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 23 June 2024

Alifetimeforliving – Horsham Monday 17 June 2024 Race 1 No 4 over 1700 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 17 June 2024 Race 6 No 7 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Good Word That – Newcastle Monday 17 June 2024 Race 7 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Mark O’Callaghan. Nevs Dream – Bendigo Tuesday 18 June 2024 Race 6 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey.

News Update May 2024

May produced a further two winners for Yorkshire Park bred horses with Birkirkara making it three in a row with a comprehensive 16 metre win at Albion Park in a very slick 1.53.1.  The Sweet Lou colt looks to have a lot of potential and has been very impressive in the care of Jack Butler.  An old favourite of ours Go Home Jo saluted again at Narrogin in WA with a come from behind 7.6 metre win in 1.59.0 making it win number seven and total stakes of just over $73,000.  By Roll With Joe the mare was one of the original horses sold by Yorkshire Park.  Nevs Dream, Classy Countess and Our Miki Diva continue to perform well. One of our favourites Jets Art has been retired following the diagnosis of a leaking valve in the heart which explains the slightly below par performances of recent times.  Jets Art raced 58 times for 5 wins and twenty-six placings, a best time of 1.57.4 and just under $54,000 in prizemoney.  The big fella has been a fantastic horse to the syndicate who raced him, and it was a pleasure to be part of it.  Enjoy your retirement big fella. Brightly Blaze has headed to the breakers and by all reports is doing well.  The filly by Vincent is a lovely type and is a half to multiple winners in Crazy Shippo, Telemachus & King Tintin. Good reports to date for our part owned 2 YO filly by Vincent out of Nieshars Jet and it won’t be far away before we see her at the trials.  Speaking of the trials, Yorkshire Park have a small interest in a 2YO filly by Soho Tribecca out of Oneminutetodream who qualified at Stawell last week under the care of Kerryn Manning.  Keep an eye out for her over the next week or so. A new addition to the Yorkshire Park team is a weanling filly by Downbytheseaside out of Fancy Girl purchased at the NZB standardbred weanling sales in Auckland.  The filly will stay in New Zealand for the time being under the care of Kimberley Blackmore at Pukekohe. Our mares continue to do well as we enter the winter months the feeding program steps up.  Our weanlings are all doing well, and we look forward to seeing them at the sales next year. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park Team.

Racing Week Ending 16 June 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 10 June 2024 Race 9 No 7 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 14 June 2024 Race 8 No 1 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 14 June 2024 Race 5 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Our Miki Diva – Launceston Friday 14 June 2024 Race 7 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 9 June 2024

King Tintin – Wagga Friday 7 June 2024 Race 8 No 6 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day.

Racing Week Ending 2 June 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 27 May 2024 Race 7 No 7 over 1684 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. King Tintin – Menangle Tuesday 28 May 2024 Race 7 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Nevs Dream – Charlton Thursday 30 May 2024 Race 5 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 31 May 2024 Race 2 No 4 over 1680 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Our Miki Diva – Launceston Friday 31 May 2024 Race 6 No 9 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 1 June 2024 Race 6 No 4 over 2503 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

Racing Week Ending 26 May 2024

Nevs Dream – Swan Hill Wednesday 22 May 2024 Race 8 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey.

Racing Week Ending 19 May 2024

Nevs Dream – Yarra Valley Monday 13 May 2024 Race 4 No 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Birkirkara – Albion Park Tuesday 14 May 2024 Race 7 No 2 over 1660 metres to be driven by Adam Richardson. Maestro – Geelong Friday 17 May 2024 Race 8 No 7 over 2570 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 17 May 2024 Race 6 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ashleigh Delosa. Our Miki Diva – Launceston Friday 17 May 2024 Race 6 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Saturday 18 May 2024 Race 2 No 3 over 1823 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

News Update April 2024

What a month or so it has been for Yorkshire Park owned horses with Our Miki Diva (Hobart) and Classy Countess (Hobart) winning in stylish fashion while Yorkshire Park bred horses also contributed to the winning circle with Maestro delivering two wins at Ballarat & Bendigo and Birkirkara winning two on the trot at Albion Park to remain undefeated.  The 3YO colt by Sweet Lou out of Watch the Dream has been very impressive in his two wins to date winning in 1.58.1 & 1.55.1 very comfortably. Fantastic to see the Yorkshire Park bred trotter La Volonte finish second beaten a half head at Maryborough last week finally trotting all the way.  La Volonte is a half-brother to Maestro and just needs to trot to be in the winner’s circle shortly.  Go Home Jo & Nev’s Dream both continue to perform well, and a win is just around the corner for both these mares. Brightly Blaze a yearling filly Vincent out of Our Narissa Franco will be heading off to be broken in shortly.  The filly is a half-sister to Crazy Shippo, Telemachus and King Tintin who have won 32 races between them. She will remain in the ownership of Yorkshire Park.  The Yorkshire Park part owned 2YO filly yet to be named by Vincent out of Neishars Jet is progressing well under the care of Graham Lyon.  Really looking forward to this filly gracing the racetrack in the near future. Late March I was appointed by the Minister for Racing to the Harness Racing Victoria Board after being concerned as to where harness racing in Victoria was heading.  I’m looking forward to the challenge but understand the industry in Victoria is in a very difficult financial position.   No doubt a clear strategy to ensure a sound financial approach, providing a future for the participants at all levels and providing a pathway for a return to all will be the focus from my perspective. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park Team.

Racing Week Ending 12 May 2024

Birkirkara – Albion Park Tuesday 7 May 2024 Race 6 No 3 over 1660 metres to be driven by Adam Richardson. Maestro – Geelong Wednesday 8 May 2024 Race 4 No 10 over 2570 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Friday 10 May 2024 Race 6 No 12 over 1609 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

Racing Week Ending 5 May 2024

Maestro – Yarra Valley Monday 29 April 2024 Race 6 No 12 over 2150 metres to be driven by Oliver Kite. Nevs Dream – Shepparton Tuesday 30 April 2024 Race 1 No 10 ovee 1690 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Good Word That – Tamworth Thursday 2 May 2024 Race 6 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Blake Hughes. Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 3 May 2024 Race 4 No 3 over 1680 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. La Volonte – Maryborough Friday 3 May 2024 Race 4 No 13 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mark Pitt. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 4 May 2024 Race 2 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Sunday 5 May 2024 Race 8 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Classy Countess – Hobart Sunday 5 May 2024 Race 2 No 2 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 28 April 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 22 April 2024 Race 9 No 5 over 1177 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Jets Art – Shepparton Tuesday 23 April 2024 Race 5 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Kialla Kid – Wagga Tuesday 23 April 2024 Race 4 No 6 over 1740 metres to be driven by Harry O’Neill. Birkikarra – Albion Park Friday 26 April 2024 Race 9 No 3 over 1660 metres to be driven by Adam Richardson. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 26 April 2024 Race 2 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Our Miki Diva – Launceston Sunday 28 April 2024 Race 7 No 1 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 21 April 2024

Jets Art – Maryborough Monday 15 April 2024 Race 6 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Rodney Petroff. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 15 April 2024 Race 6 No 3 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Nevs Dream – Shepparton Wednesday 17 April 2024 Race 2 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Grace Bilney. La Volonte – Ballarat Friday 19 April 2024 Race 1 No 10 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Pitt. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 19 April 2024 Race 4 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 14 April 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 8 April 2024 Race 6 No 8 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Maestro – Bendigo Wednesday 10 April 2024 Race 7 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Nevs Dream – Cobram Thursday 11 April 2024 Race 2 No 2 over 2170 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Kialla Kid – Cobram Thursday 11 April 2024 Race 7 No 5 over 1670 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.

Racing Week Ending 7 April 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 1 April 2024 Race 9 No 8 over 1684 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Our Miki Diva – Hobart Friday 5 April 2024 Race 2 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 5 April 2024 Race 2 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Dylan Ford.

Racing Week Ending 31 March 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 25 March 2024 Race 7 No 4 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Our Miki Diva – Hobart Friday 29 March 2024 Race 1 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 29 March 2024 Race 1 No 5 over 2090 metres to be driven by Dylan Ford. Maestro – Melton Saturday 30 March 2024 Race 3 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Nevs Dream – Echuca Sunday 31 March 2024 Race 7 No 4 over 1755 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey.

News Update March 2024

Another good month or so on the racetrack with the Yorkshire Park owned Classy Countess saluting at Launceston on the 18 February in 2.1.1 driven by Jacob Duggan.  Really pleased to see Tess win another one as she has been pretty close in recent times.  One of the original horses we sold Go Home Jo won at Bunbury on Friday 15 March in her best career winning time of 1.56.6 coming of the back of some good performances in recent times.  It was fantastic to see the mare back in the winner’s circle after returning from injury following a nearly three-year layoff.  Our Miki Diva continues in great form having run second in her past two starts since winning at Carrick in late January.  She has been finishing off he races well and hopefully there is another win around the corner for the Yorkshire Park owned five-year-old.  That Maj Ya Look, Nevs Dream and Jets Art all part owned by Yorkshire Park will be running over the next few weeks. Don’t forget the Nutrien Yearling sales in Melbourne kick off on the 14 April with a fantastic book of yearlings on offer.  Plenty on offer for all range of buyers and I suggest you get down there on the Friday 12th to inspect what will be a great batch of young horses both pacers and trotters. On the breeding scene we are starting to get our mares back to the farm from the respective studs and we will also see the return of the weanlings as well.  All positive to date with the Sweet Lou filly out of Masterkova following her little mishap and I can report she has had the screw taken out of her knee and all looks good. Yorkshire Park will be offering a couple of our brood mares this year for sale with Watch the Dream (empty) and Our Narissa Franco in foal to Poster Boy both going on the market.  Watch The Dream’s foals have averaged $28K at the past yearling sales and is superbly bred.  Our Narissa Franco has had three foals to the races and between them have won 33 races.  Reach out if you have any interest in either of these two mares. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park Team.

Racing Week Ending 24 March 2024

That Maj Ya Look – Echuca Thursday 21 March 2024 Race 5 No 5 over 1755 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Nevs Dream – Echuca Thursday 21 March 2024 Race 7 No 8 over 1755 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 22 March 2024 Race 3 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Maestro – Ballarat Friday 22 March 2024 Race 6 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 24 March 2024 Race 5 No 5 over 1680 metres to be driven by John Walters.

Racing Week Ending 17 March 2024

Maestro – Yarra Valley Friday 15 March 2024 Race 4 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Friday 15 March 2024 Race 5 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Friday 15 March 2024 Race 6 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Our Miki Diva – Hobart Friday 15 March 2024 Race 4 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 10 March 2024

Nevs Dream – Swan Hill Wednesday 6 March 2024 Race 7 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 8 March 2024 Race 3 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Go Home Jo – Bridgetown Sunday 10 March 2024 Race 2 No 6 over 1784 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. That Maj Ya Look – Wangaratta Sunday 10 March 2024 Race 1 No 3 over 2210 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Nevs Dream – Wangaratta Sunday 10 March 2024 Race 1 No 8 over 2210 metres to be driven by Blake Jones. Kialla Kid – Wangaratta Sunday 10 March 2024 Race 8 No 8 over 1800 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.

Racing Week Ending 3 March 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 26 February 2024 Race 6 No 8 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Azterian – Pinjarra Monday 26 February 2024 Race 7 No 6 over 1177 metres to be driven by Kyle Simington. Our Miki Diva – Hobart Saturday 2 March 2024 Race 3 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 2 March 2024 Race 2 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

Racing Week Ending 25 February 2024

Azterian – Pinjarra Wednesday 21 February 2024 Race 6 No 5 over 2185 metres to be driven by Kyle Simington. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Wednesday 21 February 2024 Race 8 No 10 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn.

News Update February 2024

The months of January and early February produced three winners for Yorkshire Park owned or bred horses with the standout performance being our own Our Miki Diva who saluted at Carrick on Australia Day with a strong win over 2150 metres handled very well by her driver Jacob Duggan.  The win is number three for the daughter of Always B Miki in 2.03.0 winning by 3.9 metres in comfortable fashion. Other winners bred by Yorkshire Park for the month were Good Word That at Newcastle and Azterian who chalked up win number ten for his career at Gloucester Park in WA. Yorkshire Park have a number of racehorses returning from a spell with Nev’s Dream and Jets Art on the path for another campaign.  Both our part owned two-year-old fillies, American Ideal x Vegas Diamond in the care of Nathan Jack and Soho Tribecca x Oneminutetodream in the care of Kerryn Manning & Grant Campbell are progressing well.  We also hope to see our Vincent x Neishars Jet filly back at the Graham Lyon stables shortly. That Maj Ya Look recently purchased from NZ has been fully syndicated and we look forward to seeing her at the track in the next month or so. On the breeding scene we can confirm that our mares Masterkova positive to Captain Crunch, Carrera Mystic a positive to Peeble Beach, Magical a positive to King of the North, She Will Rock a positive to Vincent and Our Narissa Franco a positive to Poster Boy.  Unfortunately Watch the Dream missed this year.  Great to see the kindred bodies of harness racing in Victoria band together to meet with the Minister of racing about the current state of harness racing both financially and from an administrative perspective.  Change is desperately required for the future of our sport and the lives and future of our brilliant group of young professionals coming through the system.  The sport has been in a terrible state in recent years a nothing more than change at the top will start the process of rebuilding the industry.  Let’s hope the Minister sees the challenges ahead and ensures change with the governing body. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park Team.

Racing Week Ending 18 February 2024

Nevs Dream – Maryborough Monday 12 February 2024 Race 3 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by George Chamouras. Maestro – Maryborough Monday 12 February 2024 Race 6 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 12 February 2024 Race 6 No 5 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 16 February 2024 Race 4 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cooper Griffiths. Kialla Kid – Gunbower Sunday 18 February 2024 Race 1 No 5 over 2030 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Classy Countess – Launceston Sunday 18 February 2024 Race 2 No 3 over 1680 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 11 February 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 5 February 2024 Race 7 No 7 over 1684 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Azterian – Gloucester Park Friday 9 February 2024 Race 7 No 6 over 2130 metres to be driven by Kyle Simington. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 9 February 2024 Race 2 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Blake Hughes.

Racing Week Ending 4 February 2024

Good Word That – Newcastle Monday 29 January 2024 Race 8 No 8 over 2030 metres to be driven by Cooper Griffiths. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 29 January 2024 Race 5 No 5 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. King Tintin – Menangle Saturday 3 February 2024 Race 2 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Azterian – Bunbury Saturday 3 February 2024 Race 4 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by Kyle Simington.

Racing Week Ending 28 January 2024

Azterian – Gloucester Park Tuesday 23 January 2024 Race 4 No 4 over 2130 metres to be driven by Kyle Simington. Our Miki Diva – Carrick Friday 26 January 2024 Race 3 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 21 January 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Thursday 18 January 2024 Race 6 No 4 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Azterian – Pinjarra Thursday 18 January 2024 Race 9 No 5 over 1177 metres to be driven by Kyle Symington. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 19 January 2024 Race 5 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Blake Hughes. Syzate – Hobart Friday 19 January 2024 Race 5 No 11 over 2090 metres to be driven by Hannah Van Dongen.

News Update January 2024

We hope everyone had a great Xmas with family and friends and welcomed in 2024 in the best way with lots of celebrations and maybe the odd new year’s resolution. On the racing scene Yorkshire Park has been able to secure the NZ 3YO filly That Maj Ya Look a winner at Manawatu NZ in November from only two race starts.  The Art Major out of There’s A Dancer (Falcon Seelster) filly has arrived safely in Australia and is currently in work with Graham Lyon at Kyabram.  The filly is being syndicated and we are definitely looking forward to her progression in the coming months.   Our Miki Diva has headed to Tasmania to join the Adrian Duggan stable and performed well in her second appearance with a second placing at Hobart on Sunday.  Classy Countess has been consistent with her form combining three placings before having no luck in her last start.  Unfortunately, she was due to race Sunday night at Hobart, but a virus resulted in her scratching from that event. Yorkshire Park have a number of racehorses returning from a spell with Nev’s Dream and Jets Art on the path for another campaign.  Both our part owned two-year-old fillies, American Ideal x Vegas Diamond in the care of Nathan Jack and Soho Tribecca x Oneminutetodream in the care of Kerryn Manning & Grant Campbell are progressing well.  We also hope to see our Vincent x Neishars Jet filly back at the Graham Lyon stables shortly. On the breeding scene we have had mixed fortune with our mares to date.  Last month I mentioned our part owned mare She Will Rock had foaled a Ride High colt and as we all do, we were very excited for our partners in the mare.  Unfortunately, a fortnight after arriving we lost our colt which was devastating news for everyone.  Our Sweet Lou x Masterkova filly which arrived in November has also had a visit to the veterinary clinic for an operation to remove bone chips and repair a damaged growth plate.  She is doing well, and we are still confident about her racing future.  But there is good news with Magical producing a colt foal by Zenith Stride, Watch the Dream producing a filly by Always B Miki and Carerra Mystic producing a colt by Captain Crunch in December, all doing well.  We will upload photos of all our foals in the next day or so. On another positive note Our Narissa Franco has a positive to Poster Boy, Carrera Mystic a positive to Pebble Beach, Masterkova a positive to Captain Crunch, She Will Rock a positive to Vincent and we await results on Watch the Dream to Downbytheseaside and Magical to King of the North. It is a great time of the year for harness racing with the Country Cups kicking off at Bendigo last Saturday night then heading to Shepparton, Ballarat and then on to the Hunter Cup.  The running of the Maori Mile for trotters at Bendigo on Saturday night was a highlight and we would like to congratulate Chris Svanosio for his training and driving performance on Arcee Phoenix breaking the track record on the night.  Chris trained She Will Rock for our syndicate, and he certainly deserves all the accolades he gets on what was a fantastic training and driving performance.  Max Delight won the Bendigo pacing Cup after a brilliant drive from Nathan Jack. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park Team.

Racing Week Ending 14 January 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 8 January 2024 Race 5 No 5 over 1684 metres to be driven by Toby Lynn. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 12 January 2024 Race 3 No 6 over 2030 metres to be driven by Grace Panella. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Saturday 13 January 2024 Race 1 No 13 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Syzate – Launceston Saturday 13 January 2024 Race 3 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Walters. Our Miki Diva – Hobart Sunday 14 January 2024 Race 3 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 7 January 2024

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Wednesday 3 January 2024 Race 7 No 7 over 2185 metres to be driven by Toby Lyn. Good Word That – Tamworth Thursday 4 January 2024 Race 8 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Blake Hughes. Maestro – Ballarat Thursday 4 January 2024 Race 4 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Tristen Larsen. Our Miki Diva – Hobart Sunday 7 January 2024 Race 2 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 31 December 2023

Good Word That – Maitland Saturday 30 December 2023 Race 2 No 8 over 2044 metres to be driven by Blake Hughes. Kialla Kid – Albury Sunday 31 December 2023 Race 5 No 8 over 1770 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Syzate – Hobart Sunday 31 December 2023 Race 2 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

Racing Week Ending 24 December 2023

Our Miki Diva – Hobart Friday 22 December 2023 Race 6 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 22 December 2023 Race 9 No 1 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Kialla Kid – Melton Saturday 23 December 2023 Race 10 No 8 over 1720 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Good Word That – Newcastle Saturday 23 December 2023 Race 2 No 5 over 2030 metres to be driven by Grace Panella.

Racing Week Ending 17 December 2023

Kialla Kid – Albury Tuesday 12 December 2023 Race 5 No 4 over 2170 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Good Word That – Tamworth Thursday 14 December 2023 Race 8 No 1 over 1980 metres to be driven by Blake Hughes.

Racing Week Ending 10 December 2023

Kialla Kid – Maryborough Thursday 7 December 2023 Race 8 No 9 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 8 December 2023 Race 1 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cooper Griffiths.

Racing Week Ending 3 December 2023

King Tintin – Menangle Tuesday 28 November 2023 Race 7 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Maestro – Bendigo Thursday 30 November 2023 Race 9 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Good Word That – Newcastle Friday 1 December 2023 Race 3 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Blake Hughes. Classy Countess – Launceston Sunday 3 December 2023 Race 3 No 1 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 3 December 2023 Race 3 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

Racing Week Ending 26 November 2023

Kialla Kid – Wagga Friday 24 November 2023 Race 4 No 9 over 1740 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 24 November 2023 Race 2 No 1 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Maestro – Bendigo Friday 24 November 2023 Race 3 No 7 over 2650 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Syzate – Hobart Friday 24 November 2023 Race 6 No 11 over 2090 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

News Update November 2023

It has been a little while since we provided an update at Yorkshire Park and as always there is a little bit going on. On the racing scene Yorkshire Park bred or raced horses added another 4 wins to the tally with Good Word That returning from a spell with 2 impressive wins at Swan Hill in pretty slick time driven on both occasions by Tayla French.  It’s great to see the little fella back which takes him to 5 wins to date as he followed up the wins with a very good 3rd beaten 2 metres at Mildura.  Azterian continued on his winning way in WA with a win at Gloucester Park which took him over the $60K in prizemoney with 9 wins.  Kialla Kid made it win number 3 with an impressive 16.5 metre victory at Albury on Tuesday 14 November driven by Damian Wilson. Our Miki Diva has headed to Tasmania to join the Adrian Duggan stable with another of Yorkshire Park owned horse in Classy Countess.  Good to see Classy Countess finish 2nd in her return from a spell last Friday night in the 1120 metre races held at Hobart. Jets Art has headed to the paddock for a spell while our Vincent filly out of Neishars jet is progressing quite nicely.  Also pleased to see the syndicate horse Vegas Diamond filly by American Ideal head to Nathan Jack’s and the Oneminutetodream filly by Soho Tribecca has arrived at Allbenz Park to take up her first preparation with Kerryn Manning & Grant Campbell.  Nevs Dream has also returned from a break, and we are looking forward to a very good season from this mare. On the breeding scene She Will Rock delivered a colt by Ride High on the 11th of November while Masterkova delivered a filly by Sweet Lou on the 5th November.  Really pleasing to see both mares and foals doing well.  Carrera Mystic is due to foal to Captain Crunch any day now, Watch the Dream (Always Be Miki) and Magical (Zenith Stride) are due to foal at the end of the month.  Our Narissa Franco has a 28-day positive test to Poster Boy and is due for her final test this week. Some new arrivals at Yorkshire Park in October with six Murray Grey heifer calves arriving which will be good to keep the grass well eaten down in the lane ways and to run them through the paddocks after the horses have been in them.  It’s been a little while since we have had cattle but this year in particular the amount of feed around heading into summer is a bit of a concern. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park Team.

Racing Week Ending 19 November 2023

Good Word That – Mildura Tuesday 14 November 2023 Race 8 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Kialla Kid – Albury Tuesday 14 November 2023 Race 5 No 2 over 1770 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Maestro – Cranbourne Sunday 19 November 2023 Race 6 No 4 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen.

Racing Week Ending 12 November 2023

Kialla Kid – Cobram Monday 6 November 2023 Race 1 No 8 over 2170 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 10 November 2023 Race 1 No 1 over 1120 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Syzate – Hobart Friday 10 November 2023 Race 6 No 2 over 1120 metres to be driven by John Walters.

Racing Week Ending 5 November 2023

Our Miki Diva – Cranbourne 30 October 2023 Race 3 No 2 over 2080 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Good Word That – Swan Hill Friday 3 November 2023 Race 2 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 5 November 2023 race 4 No 11 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

Racing Week Ending 29 October 2023

Our Miki Diva – Bendigo Tuesday 24 October 2023 Race 8 No 11 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Kialla Kid – Wagga Friday 27 October 2023 Race 2 No 3 over 1740 metres to be driven by James Locke. Maestro – Maryborough Friday 27 October 2023 Race 7 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Azterian – Narrogin Saturday 28 October 2023 Race 4 No 9 over 2242 metres to be driven by Nathan Turvey. King Tintin – Menangle Sunday 29 October 2023 Race 8 No 10 Group 1 NSW Breeders Challenge over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day.

Racing Week Ending 22 October 2023

Good Word That – Swan Hill Tuesday 17 October 2023 Race 5 No 4 over 1750 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Our Miki Diva – Melton Wednesday 18 October 2023 Race 4 No 4 over 1200 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Kialla Kid – Cobram Thursday 19 October 2023 Race 7 No 7 over 1670 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. King Tintin – Menangle Saturday 21 October 2023 Race 2 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Azterian – Narrogin Saturday 21 October 2023 Race 5 No 7 over 2242 metres to be driven by Nathan Turvey.

Racing Week Ending 15 October 2023

King Tintin – Menangle Tuesday 10 October 2023 Race 4 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Our Miki Diva – Melton Wednesday 11 October 2023 Race 10 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Good Word That – Mildura Friday 13 October 2023 Race 4 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Azterian – Gloucester Park Friday 13 October 2023 Race 2 NO 5 over 2130 metres to be driven by Trent Wheeler.

Racing Week Ending 8 October 2023

Our Miki Diva – Maryborough Monday 2 October 2023 Race 7 No 13 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Azterian – Pinjarra Monday 2 October 2023 Race 6 No 4 over 2185 metres to be driven by Kyle Simington. Good Word That – Mildura Friday 6 October 2023 Race 3 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Maestro – Melton Friday 6 October 2023 Race 4 No 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by tristan Larsen. Kialla Kid – Wagga Friday 6 October 2023 Race 5 No 4 over 2270 metres to be driven by James Locke. Azterian – Gloucester Park Friday 6 October 2023 Race 6 No 10 over 2130 metres to be driven by Trent Wheeler.

News Update September 2023

The month of September has begun really well for Yorkshire Park owned or bred horses with five wins up until the 11th of September. It all started with Maestro winning at Yarra Valley, Azterian making his WA debut with a win at Bunbury, followed up by another win at Gloucester Park, Kialla Kid getting the job done at Echuca and finally Our Miki Diva winning very well at Warragul.  It certainly great to see the winners coming along after a really slow start to the year. A number of our horses are returning to the racing scene with Classy Countess (Adrian Duggan Hobart), Nev’s Dream (Mark Watson Kyabram) both back in full work while Jets Art continues on his road to recovery and hopefully won’t be far away.  The Soho Tribecca and American Ideal yearling fillies continue with their preparations while the Vincent filly out of Neishars Jet will be returning shortly. On the breeding scene the first of our mares have headed to stud with She Will Rock (Ride High) only 3 weeks away from foaling while Masterkova (Sweet Lou) and Carrera Mystic (Captain Crunch) are not far away from heading to stud.  It’s certainly getting to that exciting time of the year. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 1 October 2023

Azterian – Gloucester Park Tuesday 26 September 2023 Race 5 No 2 over 2130 metres to be driven by Kyle Simington. Kialla Kid – Wagga Friday 29 September 2023 Race 4 No 2 over 1740 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.

Racing Week Ending 24 September 2023

Our Miki Diva – Melton Tuesday 19 September 2023 Race 8 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Maestro – Yarra Valley Wednesday 20 September 2023 Race 1 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 22 September 2023 Race 2 No 2 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Friday 22 September 2023 Race 7 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Azterian – Gloucester Park Friday 22 September 2023 Race 10 No 4 over 2130 metres to be driven by Kyle Simington. Maestro – Melton Saturday 23 September 2023 Race 3 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Daryl Douglas.

Racing Week Ending 17 September 2023

Our Miki Diva – Warragul Monday 11 September 2023 Race 3 No 2 over 2210 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Azterian – Pinjarra Monday 11 September 2023 Race 6 No 4 over 1684 metres to be driven by Garry Hall Jnr.

Racing Week Ending 10 September 2023

La Volonte – Maryborough Monday 4 September 2023 Race 4 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by MArk Hayes. Kialla Kid – Echuca Wednesday 6 September 2023 Race 1 No 10 over 1755 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Jets Art – Echuca Wednesday 4 September 2023 Race 5 No 11 over 2160 metres to be driven by Daryl Douglas. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 8 September 2023 Race 8 No 7 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Maestro – Kilmore Sunday 10 September 2023 Race 7 No 3 over 2660 metres to be driven by John Caldow.

News Update August 2023

A little bit late with the update for August but I’m pleased to say two more winners for Yorkshire Park owned or bred horses for the month of August.  Jets Art returned from a spell with a very good win at Echuca driven by James Herbertson and King Tintin also returning from a short let up saluted at Wagga with an impressive win to make it win number seven from fourteen starts for the TinTin in America colt driven by Brad Hewitt and prepared by Neil Day.  Classy Countess under the care of Adrian Duggan has returned to work from her let up and Kialla Kid, a Sunshine Beach colt bred by Yorkshire Park continue his consistent run with a number of solid placings following his recent win. We have pretty much finalised our list of mares returning to stud this year: Masterkova to Captain Crunch. Magical to King of the North. She Will Rock to Vincent. Watch the Dream to Downbytheseaside. Carrera Mystic to Pebble Beach. Our Narissa Franco to Poster Boy. Yorkshire Park have also purchased a 10% share in the American Ideal filly out of Vegas Diamond (unraced due to injury) a daughter of Yankee Showgirl who is the dam of School Captain and Tennessee Waltz.  This is a very strong family as the third dam is Aston Villa, the dam of Poster Boy, Yankee Rockstar, Born to Rock N Roll and many others.  The filly has been broken in by Kyabram horseman Mick Blackmore and is currently spelling before heading back for another prep. We see a very good future on the racetrack and in the future the breeding barn. Not long before we start seeing some foals on the ground which is always an exciting time.  Stay tuned as we head into a busy breeding season. Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 3 September 2023

Maestro – Yarra Valley Monday 28 August 2023 Race 6 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Kialla Kid – Ballarat Wednesday 30 August 2023 Race 1 No 9 over 2200 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Azterian – Bunbury Wednesday 30 August 2023 Race 3 No 3 over 2100 metres to be driven by Nathan Turvey. Our Miki Diva – Melton Friday 1 September 2023 Race 9 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow.

Racing Week Ending 27 August 2023

Jets Art – Cobram Monday 21 August 2023 Race 8 No 6 over 2170 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. La Volonte – Charlton Thursday 24 August 2023 Race 3 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Mark Hayes. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 25 August 2023 Race 8 No 9 over 1740 metres to be driven by Brad Hewitt. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Friday 25 August 2023 Race 4 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.

Racing Week Ending 20 August 2023

Kialla Kid – Shepparton Tuesday 15 August 2023 Race 2 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Our Miki Diva – Melton Wednesday 16 August 2023 Race 2 No 3 over 1200 metres to be driven by John Caldow. La Volonte – Ballarat Friday 18 August 2023 Race 1 No 9 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Hayes.

Racing Week Ending 13 August 2023

Our Miki Diva – Yarra Valley Monday 7 August 2023 Race 3 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. La Volonte – Bendigo Tuesday 8 August 2023 Race 1 No 10 over 2150 metres to be driven by Mark Hayes. Maestro – Bendigo Tuesday 8 August 2023 Race 6 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Jets Art – Echuca Thursday 10 August 2023 Race 7 No 7 over 2160 metres to be driven by James Herbertson.

Racing Week Ending 6 August 2023

Jets Art – Shepparton Tuesday 1 August 2023 Race 5 No 10 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Kialla Kid – Wagga Friday 4 August 2023 Race 2 No 6 over 2270 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. La Volonte – Geelong Friday 4 August 2023 Race 2 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Mark Hayes. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 6 August 2023 Race 9 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery.

Racing Week Ending 30 July 2023

Our Miki Diva – Maryborough Monday 24 July 2023 Race 5 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Kialla Kid – Kilmore Thursday 27 July 2023 Race 7 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Hancocks Hero – Kilmore Thursday 27 July 2023 Race 8 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery.

Racing Week Ending 23 July 2023

Kialla Kid – Yarra Valley Monday 17 July 2023 Race 4 No 10 over 1650 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. La Volonte – Kilmore Thursday 20 July 2023 race 2 No 11 over 2180 metres to be driven by Mark Hayes. Syzate – Hobart Sunday 23 July 2023 Race 1 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

Racing Week Ending 16 July 2023

Kialla Kid – Shepparton Tuesday 11 July 2023 Race 3 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Maestro – Bendigo Wednesday 12 July 2023 Race 7 No 6 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tristan Larsen. Syzate – Launceston Friday 14 July 2023 Race 5 No 11 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Walters.

Racing Week Ending 9 July 2023

Maestro – Charlton Monday 3 July 2023 Race 4 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Ben Hope. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Wednesday 5 July 2023 Race 1 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.

Racing Week Ending 2 July 2023

Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 30 June 2023 Race 4 No 6 over 1680 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 25 June 2023

Syzate – Launceston Sunday 25 June 2023 Race 3 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Nathan Ford.

Racing Week Ending 18 June 2023

Nevs Dream – Bendigo Tuesday 13 June 2023 Race 3 No 12 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Classy Countess – Launceston Friday 16 June 2023 Race 6 No 7 over 1680 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Syzate – Launceston Friday 16 June 2023 Race 10 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Maestro – Melton Saturday 17 June 2023 Race 2 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Ben Hope.

News Update June 2023

Yorkshire Park bred horses had a much better month with three winners for the month and multiple placings.  King Tintin made it win number six when he saluted at Wagga in a heat of the Regional Breeders Challenge, Azterian made it win number seven when he won in a tight finish at Echuca and little Syzate duly saluted at Launceston making it win number four.  Classy Countess and Nevs Dream continue to produce honest performance and placings at the track and hopefully both can notch up another win in the future.  Dreams Are Bettor owned by Yorkshire Park and in the care of Adrian Duggan in Tasmania has been very disappointing of late and a collective decision has been made to retire the mare.  We are currently looking at options for life after racing for Emmy and a decision will be made as to the next steps for her in the coming weeks. On the breeding scene we have started to turn our minds to what stallions we will be sending our mares to for the coming breeding season.  Over the next few weeks, we will be booking mares into stud and starting the process all over again. While on breeding the results that have recently been published by HRA suggest that the Victorian breeding season has taken a 23% decline in numbers last year while Tasmania has declined by 17%.  Most of the other states had a small increase or held their numbers for the past season.  Alarm bells should be ringing in the offices of HRA and HRV based on these numbers.  Maybe no one is home! Further updates to follow on this subject along with new stallion options for 2023-2024 season.  Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 11 June 2023

Maestro – Shepparton Tuesday 6 June 2023 Race 7 No 12 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.

Racing Week Ending 4 June 2023

Azterian – Echuca Tuesday 30 May 2023 Race 7 No 7 over 2160 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Nevs Dream – Kilmore Thursday 1 June 2023 Race 5 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Syzate – Launceston Friday 2 June 2023 Race 5 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. King Tintin – Menangle Saturday 3 June 2023 Race 5 No 11 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day.

Racing Week Ending 21 May 2023

Nevs Dream – Shepparton Wednesday 17 May 2023 Race 2 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Azterian – Shepparton Wednesday 17 May 2023 Race 2 No 10 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. King Tintin – Goulburn Friday 19 May 2023 Race 1 No 6 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Classy Countess – Hobart Sunday 21 May 2023 Race 2 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Sunday 21 May 2023 Race 4 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Syzate – Hobart Sunday 21 May 2023 Race 6 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by John Walters.

Racing Week Ending 14 May 2023

Syzate – Launceston Sunday 14 May 2023 Race 6 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Walters.

News Update May 2023

Plenty of action on and off the track for Yorkshire Park over the last month or so with a new acquisition to the breeding band of mares, a track record for a Yorkshire Park bred and sold colt and another of our fillies qualifying recently. Let’s start off with the addition to the breeding barn.  I’m pleased to say that Yorkshire Park have acquired the New Zealand bred Art Major mare Carrera Mystic in foal to Captain Crunch.  Out of the good race mare Maheer Mystic from one of New Zealand best mares Fern Glen the 4-year-old who qualified at the trials in Cambridge didn’t get to the track because of injury.  Yorkshire Park is excited to acquire (Cara) such a prominent and well bred mare and in foal to one of the up-and-coming stallions in Captain Crunch a son of the great Captain Treacherous.  We cannot wait to see what she produces when she is due in November. On the racing scene the Yorkshire Bred 3-year-old colt King Tintin broke the track record at Goulburn on his first start back from a spell winning convincingly in 1.53.9.  That makes it 5 wins from 11 starts for the son of Tintin in America out of our mare Our Narissa Franco.  Really looking forward to seeing where this guy might end up on the racetrack.  Speaking of Our Narissa Franco we have just weaned a filly out of the mare by Vincent.  Let’s hope she has some of those winning ways when she graces the racetrack. Nevs Dream, bred and part owned by Yorkshire Park delivered another win for the mare Watch the Dream when she won convincing at Mildura on Friday night.  Nevs Dream has won twice and been placed on 5 occasions.  Well driven by Ellen Tormey the mare certainly looks like she has more wins in store. Also, good to see the 3-year-old filly Alecia (Yankee Rockstar – Ima Ritzi Lombo) qualify at the trials at Maryborough last week for the Sanderson camp.  Purchased from the yearling sales by Queensland owner Lindsay Gallagher and bred by Yorkshire Park we can’t wait to see her at the races.  Thats about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 7 May 2023

King Tintin – Bendigo Thursday 4 May 2023 Race 6 No 10 over 1650 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Azterian – Yarra Valley Friday 5 May 2023 Race 3 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Nevs Dream – Mildura Friday 5 May 2023 Race 3 No 1 over 1790 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Friday 5 May 2023 Race 3 No 8 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Classy Countess – Hobart Sunday 7 May 2023 Race 6 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 30 April 2023

Kialla Kid – Shepparton Tuesday 25 April 2023 Race 1 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Nevs Dream – Kilmore Thursday 27 April 2023 Race 6 No 2 over 2180 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Sunday 30 April 2023 Race 3 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

Racing Week Ending 23 April 2023

Nevs Dream – Shepparton Wednesday 19 April 2023 Race 2 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Azterian – Shepparton Wednesday 19 April 2023 Race 6 No 10 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. King Tintin – Goulburn Sunday 23 April 2023 Race 2 No 4 over 1710 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Classy Countess – Hobart Sunday 23 April 2023 Race 4 No 2 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

News Update April 2023

The month of March produced the highs and lows of racing and breeding horses, so let’s start off with the highs. Yorkshire Park bred its first winner in the USA with Drain The Swamp (I Draintheswamp A) winning at Yonkers in 1.54.2 driven by Matt Kakaley.  Drain The Swamp was raced in the Michael Stanley stable in Victoria before being sold to the USA last July.  He has had 11 starts in the USA winning once and being placed on five occasions.  He is Yorkshire Parks first $150K prize money winner and now has a record of 49 starts for 9 wins, 9 seconds and 9 third placings.  On the sad side of things another Yorkshire Park bred horse Glenavril King broke down in a race at Menangle and unfortunately had to be euthanized. His record stood at 87 starts for 14 wins, 12 seconds and 12 thirds with a best time of 1.54.7 and prizemoney of $142K.  He was a beautiful Courage Under Fire gelding out of Lombo Socialite.  To add to the pain our Sydney sales purchase this year, a filly out of Downbytheseaside, had to be put down following a training mishap.  You can’t explain the feeling when these types of freak accidents happen, and we all are deeply saddened by this.  On the racing scene Dreams Are Bettor has been performing well with a second and a third in a heat and final of the Allen Williams Memorial in Tasmania, while Classy Countess just hasn’t had any luck at all recently.  Our Miki Diva will go round at Bendigo this coming Friday 14 April and we look forward to a good showing from her. The Melbourne Nutrien yearling sales came to a close on the 3rd April with both Yorkshire Park yearlings being sold.  Our Vincent out of Watch the Dream colt sold for $40K while our trotting colt by Pastor Stephen out of La Tonneralla sold for $20K.  The Vincent colt heads to the Shaun McNaulty stables in Victoria while the Pastor Stephen colt heads to the Gavan Holt stable also in Victoria. We wish the new owners all the very best with both of these colts. Go Zach and Alfie. On the breeding scene all our mares are progressing well with the planning already starting to take place for the next breeding season.  A lot of time and effort goes into selecting stallions for the mares and no doubt plenty of study of race performances and breeding lines will take up plenty of time. Yorkshire Park were really quite surprised to be nominated in the top three for the Ian Daff Memorial Breeders of the year for 2022.  While we didn’t end up taking out the award, we were very appreciative of being nominated for such a prestigious award and the recognition for our contribution to the Victorian Breeding Industry. Yorkshire Park are also in the negotiating process to purchase a new mare to our breeding barn from New Zealand.  A well credentialled family in New Zealand the mare is in foal for the first time to the highly sort after Captain Crunch, the most successful son of Captaintreacherous.  More news to follow on this one but we expect to have the deal done in the coming week. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 16 April 2023

Azterian – Geelong Wednesday 12 April 2023 Race 3 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Our Mi8ki Diva – Bendigo Friday 14 April 2023 Race 9 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Classy Countess – Launceston Sunday 16 April 2023 Race 1 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Sunday 16 April 2023 Race 2 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

Racing Week Ending 9 April 2023

Azterian – Bendigo Tuesday 4 April 2023 Race 4 No 9 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Threehundredcash – Shepparton Wednesday 5 April 2023 Race 9 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Leigh Sutton. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 7 April 2023 Race 8 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. I Draintheswamp A – Saratoga NY USA Saturday 8 April 2023 Race 8 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Shawn Gray. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Saturday 8 April 2023 Race 4 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

Racing Week Ending 2 April 2023

Nevs Dream – Cobram Thursday 30 March 2023 Race 5 No 2 over 2170 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Our Miki Diva – Ballarat Thursday 30 March 2023 Race 4 No 13 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 31 March 2023 Race 3 No 11 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 26 March 2023

Nevs Dream – Bendigo Thursday 23 March 2023 Race 4 No 4 over 1650 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Threehundredcash – Echuca Friday 24 March 2023 Race 2 No 6 over 1755 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. I Draintheswamp A – Saratoga USA Saturday 25 March 2023 Race 6 No 10 over 1609 metres to be driven by Billy Dobson. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Sunday 26 March 2023 Race 5 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

News Update March 2023

It has been a pretty quiet time on the winners scene for Yorkshire Park with a bunch of placings but unable to get one across the line.  Our Miki Diva continues to be there abouts as has Nevs Dream who is starting to show some of her ability at the racetrack.  Good to have Jets Art back in work, Classy Countess and Dreams are Bettor have been disappointing in Tasmania recently.  Hopefully we can snag a couple of winners over the next few weeks. On the sales scene I am pleased to say we picked up a lovely filly by Downbytheseaside out of Rocknroll Pearl in the Sydney Nutrien sale last Sunday.  Lot 190 in the catalogue the filly is out of Rocknroll Pearl (by RocknRoll Heaven) who had a race record of 10 wins and $92,000 in prizemoney with her best winning time being 1.51.7.  She was placed 3rd in the Group 1 NSW Breeders Challenge for 4YO’s and won the heat and final of the Group 3 Go Girlfriend Race Series at Menangle.  The filly is already at the breakers, and we are looking forward to her progress over the coming months. Speaking of yearling sales, we are only 3 weeks away from the Melbourne Nutrien sales at Oaklands Junction commencing April 1 – 3 and Yorkshire Park will be represented by two colts, a pacing colt by Vincent Lot 483 and a trotting colt by Pastor Stephen lot 521.  really looking forward to seeing how they go through the sales. The breeding scene is now over, and I’m pleased to say we had 5 out of our 7 mares get in foal with only La Tonneralla & Sixty Plus missing out.  All the mares are doing well, and we look forward to their progression. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 19 March 2023

Azterian – Yarra Valley Wednesday 15 March 2023 Race 9 No 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Our Miki Diva – Geelong Thursday 16 March 2023 Race 10 No 12 over 2100 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Threehundredcash – Shepparton Friday 17 March 2023 Race 12 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Classy Countess – Hobart Saturday 18 March 2023 Race 8 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 12 March 2023

Our Miki Diva – Shepparton Tuesday 7 March 2023 Race 6 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Nevs Dream – Shepparton Tuesday 7 March 2023 Race 10 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Threehundredcash – Swan Hill Wednesday 8 March 2023 Race 2 No 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by Leigh Sutton. I Draintheswamp A – Yonkers USA Friday 10 March 2023 Race 6 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Matt Kakaley. Glenavril King Menangle Saturday 11 March 2023 Race 6 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Joshua Gallagher. Dreams Are Bettor – Carrick Sunday 12 March 2023 Race 7 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Nevs Dream – Wangaratta Sunday 12 March 2023 Race 1 No 7 over 1800 metres to be driven by Leigh Sutton.

Racing Week Ending 5 March 2023

Glenavril King – Menangle Tuesday 28 February 2023 Race 9 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Stephanie Morris. Threehundredcash – Cobram Wednesday 1 March 2023 Race 2 No 7 over 1670 metres to be driven by Leigh Sutton. I Draintheswamp A – Yonkers USA Friday 3 March 2023 Race 6 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Matt Kakaley. Classy Countess – Hobart Sunday 5 March 2023 Race 3 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 26 February 2023

Azterian – Cranbourne Tuesday 21 February 2023 Race b8 No 9 over 2080 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Our Miki Diva – Melton Thursday 23 February 2023 Race 3 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Jpohn Caldow. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Friday 24 February 2023 Race 4 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Classy Countess – Hobart Friday 24 February 2023 Race 5 No 10 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. I Draintheswamp A – Pocono Downs Saturday 25 February 2023 Race 5 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Marcus Miller. Syzte – Launceston Sunday 26 February 2023 Race 4 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray.

Racing Week Ending 19 February 2023

Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Wednesday 15 February 2023 Race 4 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Glenavril King – Penrith Thursday 16 February 2023 Race 5 No 4 over 2125 metres to be driven by Stephanie Morris. I Draintheswamp A – Yonkers USA 17 February 2023 Race 6 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Matt Kakaley. Nevs Dream – Gunbower Sunday 19 February 2023 Race 8 No 12 over 2030 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Classy Countess – Hobart Sunday 19 February 2023 Race 9 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

Racing Week Ending 12 February 2023

Azterian – Maryborough Monday 6 February 2023 Race 8 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. I Draintheswamp – Pocono Downs USA – Monday 6 February 2023 Race 6 No 10 over 1609 metres to be driven by Marcus Miller. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Wednesday 8 February 2023 Race 4 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Nevs Dream – Shepparton Wednesday 8 February 2023 Race 8 No 10 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Glenavril King – Penrith Thursday 9 February 2023 Race 5 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by Jack Brown. Our Miki Diva – Kilmore Sunday 12 February 2023 Race 5 No 9 over 2180 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 12 February 2023 Race 4 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 5 February 2023

Hancocks Hero – Wagga Tuesday 31 January 2023 Race 4 No 4 over 1740 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Glenavril King – Penrith Thursday 2 February 2023 Race 5 No 7 over 2125 metres to be driven by Stephanie Morris. Classy Countess – Carrick Sunday 5 February 2023 Race 5 No 11 over 2150 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Dreams of Art – Kilmore Sunday 5 February 2023 Race 3 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Brad Chisholm.

Racing Week Ending 29 January 2023

Glenavril King – Penrith Wednesday 25 January 2023 Race 6 No 4 over 1720 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Classy Countess – Carrick Thursday 26 January 2023 Race 3 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Our Miki Diva – Shepparton Friday 27 January 2023 Race 4 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow I Draintheswamp A – Meadowlands USA 28 January 2023 Race 6 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Marcus Miller. Syzate – Hobart Sunday 30 January 2023 Race 5 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.

News Update January 2023

Great start to the 2023 season with the Yorkshire Park owned Our Miki Diva saluting at Bendigo at her first Australian start last Thursday night.  Purchased out of the 2020 NZ Yearling sales the daughter of Always B Miki has provided a few challenges along the way but thanks to John Hay & Ineka Lee in NZ and our trainers Maree and John Caldow her in Victoria the win at our home track was one well worth waiting for.  Let’s hope this is the start of better things for the future. On the breeding scene Masterkova (Sweet Lou), Our Narissa Franco (Poster Boy), and She Will Rock (Ride High) have all had their final positives while Watch the Dream (Always B Miki) and Magical (Zenith Stride) have both 30-day positives.  La Tonneralla (Dancing in the Dark) and Sixty Plus (Pastor Stephen) have recently been served. The 2023 Nutrien Yearling sales in Melbourne on the 1st-3rd April is fast approaching and our two colts Vincent out of Watch the Dream and Pastor Stephen out of La Tonneralla will start their preparation for the sales under the care of Kath McIntosh at Llowalong Farms at Kyabram at the end of January.  Always looking forward to the yearling sales to see how the crop of yearlings come up. Don’t forget you can contact us on twitter @yorkshirepark19 or face book at Yorkshire Park or via email dennis@yorkshirepark.com.au.  We will be putting together a new syndicate in the new year so if you are interested just make contact and we can discuss further.  That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 22 January 2023

Maestro – Maryborough Monday 16 January 2023 Race 6 No 9 over 2690 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson. Glenavril King – Menangle Tuesday 17 January 2023 Race 8 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Hancocks Hero – Cranbourne Tuesday 17 January 2023 Race 7 No 2 over 2080 metres to be driven by Mel Thackeray. Azterian – Melton Friday 20 January 2023 Race 5 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Brent Murphy. Syzate – Hobart Friday 20 January 2023 Race 2 No 5 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. I Draintheswamp A – Meadowlands USA 21 January 2023 Race 6 No 13 over 1609 metres to be driven by Scott Zeron. Dreams of Art – Geelong Sunday 22 January 2023 Race 1 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by Brad Chisholm.

Racing Week Ending 15 January 2023

Jets Art – Geelong Wednesday 11 January 2023 Race 6 No 1 over 2100 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Our Miki Diva – Bendigo Thursday 12 January 2023 Race 1 No 11 over 2150 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Syzate – Launceston Saturday 14 January 2023 Race 4 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller. I Draintheswamp A – Meadowlands USA 14 January 2023 Race 6 No 13 over 1609 metres to be driven by Marcus Miller. Classy Countess – Hobart Sunday 15 January 2023 Race 2 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 8 January 2023

La Volonte – Maryborough Thursday 5 January 2023 Race 9 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mark Hayes. Azterian – Kilmore Thursday 5 January 2023 Race 8 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. I Draintheswamp A – Meadowlands USA Friday 6 January 2023 Race 6 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Marcus Miller. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Saturday 7 January 2023 Race 1 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 7 January 2023 Race 4 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Blake Fitzpatrick. Hancocks Hero – Cobram Sunday 8 January 2023 Race 1 No 8 over 2170 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery.

News Update December 2022

A quick update on progress to date with Yorkshire Park as we approach the end of 2022 heading into hopefully what will be an exciting and fruitful 2023. On the racing scene I’m pleased to say that Azterian saluted at Warragul on the 21 December in a blistering 1.54.9 just 0.1 second outside the track record winning by 31.4 metres.  A big congratulations to John & Maree Caldow and the winning connections.  That makes it win number 26 for Yorkshire Park bred or owned horses in 2022. This coming week will be a big one for Yorkshire Park bred horses as Maestro will contest the Group 1 Vicbred Super Series 4YO Trot at Melton Saturday night and his half-brother La Volonte will contest the 2YO Group 1 Vicbred Super Series Trot at Melton.  Good luck to both groups of owners and hopefully you have a bit of luck in running. Both events carry total prize money of $100,000. On the breeding scene we have 45-day positive test for She Will Rock (Ride High), a 14-day positive for both Masterkova (Sweet Lou), Our Narissa Franco (Poster Boy) and Watch the Dream has been served by Always B Miki.  Still waiting on Magical, La Tonneralla and Sixty Plus. It is that time of the year again so on behalf of everyone at Yorkshire Park we wish you a Merry Xmas and a safe and prosperous 2023. Don’t forget you can contact us on twitter @yorkshirepark19 or face book at Yorkshire Park or via email dennis@yorkshirepark.com.au.  We will be putting together a new syndicate in the new year so if you are interested just make contact and we can discuss further.  That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 1 January 2023

Jets Art – Maryborough Thursday 29 December 2022 Race 6 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Syzate – Carrick Friday 30 December 2022 Race 3 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller. Classy Countess – Carrick Friday 30 December 2022 Race 4 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. La Volonte – Melton Saturday 31 December 2022 Race 2 No 13 Vicbred Super Series 2YO Trot Final Group 1 of $100,000 over 2240 metres to be driven by Mark Hayes. Maestro – Melton Saturday 31 December 2022 Race 6 No 7 Vicbred Super Series 4YO Trot Final Group 1 of $100,000 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow.

Racing Week Ending 25 December 2022

La Volonte – Maryborough Monday 19 December 2022 Race 2 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mark Hayes. Azterian – Warragul Wednesday 21 December 2022 Race 1 No 5 over 1790 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Rocking Bugatti – Warragul Wednesday 21 December 2022 Race 7 No 6 over 2210 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Maestro – Melton Thursday 22 December 2022 Race 3 No 7 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Jets Art – Bendigo Thursday 22 December 2022 Race 7 No 9 over 1650 metres to be driven by David Moran.

Racing Week Ending 18 December 2022

Azterian – Cranbourne Monday 12 December 2022 Race 6 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Maestro – Maryborough Thursday 15 December 2022 Race 2 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson. Jets Art – Maryborough Thursday 15 December 2022 Race 7 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Hancocks hero – Kilmore Thursday 15 December 2022 Race 9 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Aitutaki – Burnie Friday 16 December 2022 Race 5 No 7 over 2180 metres to be driven by Gareth Rattray. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 17 December 2022 Race 2 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Lleyton Green. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 18 December 2022 Race 3 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.

News Update December 2022

It’s great to be back online with our new and improved Yorkshire Park web site which has been under review for the last three months.  A big thank you to Lauren at Tough Cookie Marketing for the work that has gone into the site and the patience she has shown with the many changes we had along the way. So, there is a lot to update but let’s start with the racing scene. Drain The Swamp who has won over $120k in prizemoney and one of Yorkshire Park’s favorites has been sold to the USA from the Mick Stanley Stable.  We wish the new owners all the very best with him and we look forward to his racetrack debut in the USA most likely at Yonkers in the coming month or so. Fantastic to see King Tintin sold by Yorkshire Park at the 2021 Nutrien Yearling sales make it 2-year-old win number four recently in a heat of the Breeders Challenge Eastern division at Penrith last week and he will contest the Group 3 $30,000 Final at Newcastle this Friday night (9/12) to be driven by Amy Day.  La Volonte (by Used To Me) will make his racetrack debut (8/12) at Maryborough, Kialla Kid (by Sunshine Beach) two starts to date, Dreams of Art (by Art Major) has trialled and Alecia (by Yankee Rockstar) were all sold out of the Nutrien sale that year. Winners bred or owned by Yorkshire Park since our last update have been Glenavril King, Maestro, Azterian, Hancocks Hero, Good Word That, Rocking Bugatti and Nevs Dream.  Up until today we had reached 25 winners for the 2022 season.  The good news is that our NZ filly Our Miki Diva is also in training and on her way back to the racetrack under the care of John & Maree Caldow. Classy Countess has found her way to the Adrian Duggan stable in Hobart to join our other owned filly Dreams Are Bettor.   On the breeding scene we have had two fillies this year by Rock N Roll Heaven (Neishars Jet) and Vincent (Our Narissa Franco).  Sadly, we did lose a colt by Captain Treacherous out of Masterkova who unfortunately died when foaling. The 2023 Nutrien yearling sales will see Yorkshire Park be represented by two colts, Vincent out of Watch the Dream and a trotting colt by Pastor Stephen out of La Tonneralla.  Stay tuned for more details for the sales commencing 1 April in Melbourne. One of the sad things to happen was the retirement of both Magical and She Will Rock due to injury. Both mares were bred and sold by Yorkshire Park but Magical has returned after we decided we should purchase her back for breeding.  She Will Rock is part owned by Yorkshire Park.  Mares this year due to get in foal are: She Will Rock to Ride High La Tonneralla to Speeding Spur. Magical to Zenith Stride. Masterkova to Sweet Lou. Watch The Dream to Always Be Miki. Our Narissa Franco to Poster Boy. Sixty Plus to Pastor Stephen. A lot has been happening over the last three months but we look forward to bringing you monthly updates on our racing team and breeding activities. To close of I would like to dedicate this web site to my uncle Allan Lyon who passed away recently after an illness.  Al would always pester me to update the web site so he could keep track of what was going on with the horses and sadly we didn’t get to finish the new site before his passing.  This one is for you Al. Don’t forget you can contact us on twitter @yorkshirepark19 or face book at Yorkshire Park or via email dennis@yorkshirepark.com.au.  We will be putting together a new syndicate in the new year so if you are interested just make contact and we can discuss further.  That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.

Racing Week Ending 11 December 2022

Good Word That – Mildura Monday 5 December 2022 Race 5 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Maestro – Ballarat Wednesday 7 December 2022 Race 3 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Sam Thornley. La Volonte – Maryborough Thursday 8 December 2022 Race 9 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by David Parish. King Tintin – Newcastle Friday 9 December 2022 Race 6 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Amy Day. Rocking Bugatti – Melton Saturday 10 December 2022 Race 10 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.

Racing Week Ending 4 December 2022

Jets Art – Shepparton Tuesday 29 November 2022 Race 1 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Nevs Dream – Bendigo Wednesday 30 November 2022 Race 3 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Wednesday 30 November 2022 Race 8 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. King Tintin – Penrith Thursday 1 December 2022 Race 1 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by Amy Day. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 3 December 2022 Race 4 No 10 over 2300 metres to be driven by Jackson Painting. Hancocks Hero – Echuca Sunday 4 December 2022 Race 6 No 1 over 2160 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery.

Racing Week Ending 27 November 2022

Nevs Dream – Swan Hill Wednesday 23 November 2022 Race 1 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Rocking Bugatti – Swan Hill Wednesday 23 November 2022 Race 6 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Kialla Kid – Shepparton Thursday 24 November 2022 Race 3 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Jets Art – Shepparton Thursday 24 November 2022 Race 6 No 9 over 1690 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Thursday 24 November 2022 Race 8 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Syzate – Hobart Friday 25 November 2022 Race 3 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller Glenavril King – Menangle 26 November 2022 Race 1 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jackson Painting. Maestro – Cranbourne Sunday 27 November 2022 Race 3 No 6 over 2110 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Sunday 27 November 2022 Race 6 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 20 November 2022

Glenavril King – Menangle Tuesday 15 November 2022 Race 3 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Good Word That – Mildura Tuesday 15 November 2022 Race 2 No 10 over 1790 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Nevs Dream – Echuca Thursday 17 November 2022 Race 5 No 9 over 1755 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Azterian – Echuca Thursday 17 November 2022 Race 6 No 5 over 2160 metres to be driven by John Caldow. King Tintin – Penrith Thursday 17 November 2022 Race 7 No 8 over 1720 metres to be driven by Amy Day. Aitutaki – Burnie Friday 18 November 2022 Race 7 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Gareth Rattray. Maestro – Melton Friday 18 November 2022 Race 7 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Daryl Douglas.

Racing Week Ending 13 November 2022

Good Word That – Mildura Tuesday 8 November 2022 Race 5 No 6 over 1790 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Nevs Dream – Kilmore Thursday 10 November 2022 Race 2 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Jets Art – Shepparton Friday 11 November 2022 Race 5 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Dreams Are bettor – Hobart Friday 11 November 2022 Race 7 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Sunday 13 November 2022 Race 6 No 8 over 2080 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 13 November 2022 Race 2 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Gareth Rattray.

Racing Week Ending 6 November 2022

Nevs Dream – Cobram Monday 31 October 2022 Race 2 No 2 over 2170 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. King Tintin – Bathurst Wednesday 2 November 2022 Race 7 No 8 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amy Day. Glenavril king – Penrith Thursday 3 November 2022 Race 5 No 10 over 1720 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Jets Art – Melton Saturday 5 November 2022 Race 7 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 6 November 2022 Race 10 No 9 over 1680 metres to be driven by Hannah Van Dongen.

Racing Week Ending 30 October 2022

Good Word That – Swan Hill Monday 24 October 2022 Race 2 No 1 over 1750 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Azterian – Melton Wednesday 26 October 2022 Race 8 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Glenavril King – Penrith Thursday 27 October 2022 Race 5 No 10 over 1720 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Rocking Bugatti – Swan Hill Friday 28 October 2022 Race 7 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla french. Jets Art – Melton Saturday 29 October 2022 Race 2 No 10 over 2240 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Maestro – Maryborough 30 October 2022 Race 10 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Daryl Douglas.

Racing Week Ending 23 October 2022

Azterian – Melton Monday 17 October 2022 Race 3 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Jets Art – Bendigo Thursday 20 October 2022 Race 6 No 10 over 2150 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Kialla Kid – Bendigo Thursday 20 October 2022 Race 3 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. King Tintin – West Wyalong Friday 21 October 2022 Race 5 No 4 over 1740 metres to be driven by Amy Day. Maestro – Geelong Saturday 23 October 2022 Race 6 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Brent Murphy. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 23 October 2022 Race 9 No 9 over 2200 metres to be driven by Hannah Van Dongen.

Racing Week Ending 16 October 2022

Maestro – Bendigo Tuesday 11 October 2022 Race 7 No 10 over 2150 metres to be driven by Brent Murphy. Jets Art – Echuca Wednesday 12 October 2022 Race 7 No 3 over 2160 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Sunday 16 October 2022 Race 3 No 10 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 9 October 2022

Good Word That – Mildura Tuesday 4 October 2022 Race 3 No 2 over 1790 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Jets Art – Bendigo Wednesday 5 October 2022 Race 5 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. She Will Rock – Bendigo Wednesday 5 October 2022 Race 6 No 3 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Burnie Friday 7 October 2022 race 2 No 9 over 1892 metres to be driven by Hannah Van Dongen.

Racing Week Ending 2 October 2022

Jets Art – Shepparton Tuesday 27 September 2022 Race 6 No 11 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. King Tintin – Menangle Tuesday 27 September 2022 Race 5 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Amy Day. Azterian – Melton Thursday 29 September 2022 Race 8 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Maestro – Geelong Friday 30 September 2022 Race 7 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Sunday 2 October 2022 Race 4 No 1 over 1680 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 25 September 2022

Azterian – Yarra Valley Monday 19 September 2022 Race 7 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Glenavril King – Menangle Tuesday 20 September 2022 Race 10 No 10 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Tuesday 20 September 2022 Race 8 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Hancocks Hero – Cobram Thursday 22 September 2022 Race 4 No 6 over 2170 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Good Word That – Mildura Saturday 24 September 2022 Race 2 No 10 over 1790 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 24 September 2022 Race 8 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Sunday 25 September 2022 Race 3 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 18 September 2022

Rocking Bugatti – Melton Tuesday 13 September 2022 Race 6 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Friday 16 September 2022 Race 7 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Jets Art – Shepparton Friday 16 September 2022 Race 7 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack.

Racing Week Ending 11 September 2022

Azterian – Echuca Tuesday 6 September 2022 Race 7 No 5 over 1755 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Glenavril King – Menangle Tuesday 6 September 2022 Race 9 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Jets Art – Bendigo Wednesday 7 September 2022 Race 7 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Sunday 11 September 2022 Race 4 No 8 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 4 September 2022

Maestro – Melton Friday 2 September 2022 Race 2 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Brent Murphy. Hancocks Hero – Wagga Friday 2 September 2022 Race 5 No 9 over 1740 metres to be driven by Cody Crossland. Rocking Bugatti – Melton Saturday 3 September 2022 Race 10 No 5 over 1720 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Saturday 3 September 2022 Race 10 No 1 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.

Racing Week Ending 28 August 2022

Rocking Bugatti – Geelong Wednesday 24 August 2022 Race 8 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 27 August 2022 Race 10 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson.

Racing Week Ending 21 August 2022

Good Word That – Maryborough Monday 15 August 2022 Race 8 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Wednesday 17 August 2022 Race 6 no 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Cody Crossland. Good Word That – Mildura Friday 19 August 2022 Race 8 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Boris Devcic. Azterian – Bendigo Friday 19 August 2022 Race 7 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by John Caldow.

Racing Week Ending 14 August 2022

Rocking Bugatti – Charlton Monday 8 August 2022 Race 8 No 3 over 2100 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Tuesday 9 August 2022 Race 3 No 2 over 2080 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 13 August 2022 Race 5 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Rocking Bugatti – Swan Hill Sunday 14 August 2022 Race 2 No 9 over 1750 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.

Racing Week Ending 7 August 2022

Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Tuesday 2 August 2022 Race 7 No 11 over 1690 metres to be driven by Cody Crossland. Classy Countess – Melton Wednesday 3 August 2022 Race 1 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Good Word That – Geelong Thursday 4 August 2022 Race 7 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Annika Rantala. Azterian – Geelong Thursday 4 August 2022 Race 7 No 7 over 2100 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Glenavril king – Menangle Saturday 6 August 2022 Race 2 No 1 over 2300 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Jets Art – Shepparton Sunday 7 August 2022 Race 5 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack.

Racing Week Ending 31 July 2022

Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 30 July 2022 Race 2 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Saturday 30 July 2022 Race 1 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Tayla Frtench. Good Word That – Stawell Sunday 31 July 2022 Race 3 No 7 over 1785 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker.

Racing Week Ending 24 July 2022

Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Tuesday 19 July 2022 Race 7 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Good Word That – Ararat Wednesday 20 July 2022 Race 3 No 6 over 2195 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Thursday 21 July 2022 Race 1 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 23 July 2022 Race 5 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jim Douglass. Classy Countess Cranbourne Sunday 24 July 2022 Race 7 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Maestro Cranbourne Sunday 24 July 2022 Race 8 No 6 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.

Racing Week Ending 17 July 2022

Hancocks Hero – Cobram Monday 11 July 2022 Race 8 No 4 over 1670 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Maestro – Bendigo Tuesday 12 July 2022 Race 1 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Brent Murphy. Classy Countess Geelong Friday 15 July 2022 Race 2 No 7 over 2100 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Hancocks Hero – Shepperton Sunday 17 July 2022 Race 8 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack.

Racing Week Ending 10 July 2022

Rocking Bugatti – Swan Hill Sunday 10 July 2022 Race 7 No 7 over 2240 metres to be driven by Alex Ashwood.

Racing Week Ending 3 July 2022

Hancocks Hero Shepparton Tuesday 28 June 2022 Race 7 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. She Will Rock – Shepparton Tuesday 28 June 2022 Race 8 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 3 July 2022 Race 4 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen.

Racing Week Ending 26 June 2022

Hancocks Hero – Kilmore Tuesday 21 June 2022 Race 6 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Threehundredcash – Echuca Wednesday 22 June 2022 Race 6 No 1 over 1755 metres to be driven by Laura Crossland. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 25 June 2022 Race 5 No 12 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Glenavril King Menangle Saturday 25 June 2022 Race 3 No 7 over 2300 metres to be driven by Jim Douglass. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 26 June 2022 Race 2 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Maestro – Cranbourne Sunday 26 June 2022 Race 6 No 9 over 2110 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.

Racing Week Ending 19 June 2022

She Will Rock – Melton Wednesday 15 June 2022 Race 6 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Maestro – Shepparton Thursday 16 June 2022 Race 2 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford Threehundredcash – Shepparton Thursday 16 June 2022 Race 4 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Kaura Crossland. Azterian – Shepparton Thursday 16 June 2022 Race 5 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 18 June 2022 Race 8 No 10 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 18 June 2022 Race 5 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Blake Fitzpatrick. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 19 June 2022 Race 1 No 9 over 2080 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.

Racing Week Ending 12 June 2022

Classy Countess – Yarra Valley Monday 6 June 2022 Race 1 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Yarra Valley Monday 6 June 2022 Race 5 N0 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Maestro – Shepparton Tuesday 7 June 2022 Race 4 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 11 June 2022 Race 4 No 6 over 2300 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart King Tintin – Menangle Saturday 11 June 2022 Race 6 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 12 June 2022 Race 8 No 7 over 2300 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery.

Racing Week Ending 12 June 2022

Classy Countess – Yarra Valley Monday 6 June 2022 Race 1 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Yarra Valley Monday 6 June 2022 Race 5 N0 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Maestro – Shepparton Tuesday 7 June 2022 Race 4 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Glenavril King – Menangle Saturday 11 June 2022 Race 4 No 6 over 2300 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart King Tintin – Menangle Saturday 11 June 2022 Race 6 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Neil Day Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 12 June 2022 Race 8 No 7 over 2300 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery.

Racing Week Ending 5 June 2022

Glenavril King – Penrith Thursday 2 June 2022 Race 5 No 10 over 1720 metres to be driven by Cameron Hart. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 3 June 2022 Race 3 No 9 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 4 June 2022 Race 6 No 8 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley.  

Racing Week Ending 29 May 2022

Maestro – Charlton Wednesday 25 May 2022 Race 4 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Azterian – Shepparton Wednesday 25 May 2022 Race 2 No 10 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Wednesday 25 May 2022 Race 9 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 28 May 2022 Race 1 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 29 May 2022 Race 7 No 6 over 2080 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen.  

News Update May 2022

UPDATE: King Tintin wins at his first start. The Yorkshire Park bred 2 YO King Tintin (by Tin Tin In America out of Our Narissa Franco) made an impressive racetrack debut winning at Wagga on Friday 20 May.  Driven by trainer Neil Day the good looking chestnut colt recorded a time of 1.55.8 running down the leader in the final bound.  A lot to look forward too with this bloke.  News Update May 2022 Winners have been a challenge so far this year but it was great to see Maestro win at Cranbourne on Sunday night under the guidance of Chris Alford.  At just his second start back from a spell the Love You gelding circled the field in the last lap to hit the front on the turn and hang on for a nice win.   Big performance from Drain The Swamp at Menangle with a fast finishing second in the APG 4 YO Entires & Geldings Group 1 final recently in a good time of 1.51.6 beaten 3.2 metres.  That placing took his career prizemoney to over the $100K mark and they way he finished off the race would suggest that there is another good win just around the corner.   Pleasing to see Threehundredcash make her race track debut recently.  The daughter of Vickymurphy by Well Said will continue to improve with racing and we all think she will be no doubt bettor next preparation.  Classy Countess continues her consistent form with another good placing at Cranbourne on Sunday night and another win is not far away. Great news from across the ditch in New Zealand with our Always B Mikki 3 YO filly Miki Diva making her race track debut at Ashburton recently.  In a sizzling 1.55.6 she came from back in the field to finish 5th over the mile.  A week later she headed to Rangiora and continued that promising debut with a fast finishing 3rd over 2000 metres coming from four back on the fence to just go down by a couple of metres.  She now heads to Rangiora again this Sunday (22nd) in the $18,000 final and with a good draw a promising run is expected.  It has been a long road for the filly to get to the race track thanks to the efforts of Ineka Lee & John Hay.  Purchased at the NZ Standardbred yearling sale in Christchurch in 2020 for $14,000 by Yorkshire Park the filly has come a long way but looks to have a promising future. The breeding season will be upon us before we know it and we are already looking to the what mares we will breed this coming season to what stallions.  Plenty of study to take place over the next month or so. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.  

Racing Week Ending 22 May 2022

Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Tuesday 17 May 2022 Race 5 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Threehundredcash – Kilmore Thursday 19 May 2022 Race 1 No 5 over 2180 metres to be driven by Laura Crossland. Classy Countess – Kilmore Thursday 19 May 2022 Race 5 No 3 over 2180 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. King Tintin – Wagga Friday 20 May 2022 Race 1 No 2 over 1740 metres to be driven by Neil Day. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 21 May 2022 Race 3 No 1 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Miki Diva – Rangiora NZ Sunday 22 May 2022 Race 8 No 11 over 2600 metres to be driven by Ineka Lee.  

Racing Week Ending 15 May 2022

Azterian – Kilmore Tuesday 10 May 2022 Race 4 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Rocking Bugatti – Geelong Wednesday 11 May 2022 Race 7 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Hancocks Hero – Cobram Thursday 12 May 2022 Race 6 No 5 over 2170 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Threehundredcash – Cobram Thursday 12 may 2022 Race 10 No 4 over 2170 metres to be driven by Laura Crossland. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 15 May 2022 Race 5 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Maestro – Cranbourne Sunday 15 May 2022 Race 7 No 8 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 15 May 2022 Race 4 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.

Racing Week Ending 8 May 2022

Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Tuesday 3 May 2022 Race 7 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Classy Countess – Shepparton Tuesday 3 May 2022 Race 8 No 10 over 1690 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Maestro – Ballarat Wednesday 4 May 2022 Race 6 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack. Drain The Swamp – Menangle Saturday 7 May 2022 Race 7 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Miki Diva Rangiora NZ Sunday 8 May 2022 Race 3 No 1 over 2000 metres to be driven by John Hay.  

Racing Week Ending 1 May 2022

Miki Diva – Ashburton NZ Monday 25 April 2022 Race 4 No 9 over 1700 metres to be driven by Ineka Lee. Aitutaki – Hobart Monday 25 April 2022 Race 1 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Drain The Swamp – Menangle Tuesday 26 April 2022 Race 8 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Aitutaki – Launceston Friday 29 April 2022 Race 2 No 11 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Rocking Bugatti – Melton Saturday 30 April 2022 Race 1 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Syzate – Hobart Sunday 1 May 2022 Race 4 No 8 over 2090 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                                                                               .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 24 April 2022

Drain The Swamp – Melton Thursday 21 April 2022 Race 4 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Glenavril King – Melton Thursday 21 April 2022 Race 5 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 24 April 2022 Race 3 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by TBA                                                                                                                               .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 17 April 2022

Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Tuesday 12 April 2022 Race 7 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 16 April 2022 Race 1 No 11 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 16 April 2022 Race 5 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Lochie Cook. Rocking Bugatti – Melton Saturday 16 April 2022 Race 6 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Classy Countess – Warragul Sunday 17 April 2022 Race 5 No 3 over 1790 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Threehundredcash – Echuca Sunday 17 April 2022 Race 2 No 1 over 1755 metres to be driven by Laura Crossland.                                                                                                                               .                                                                    

News Update April 2022

News Update April 2022 The 2022 Nutrien Standardbred Yearling sales has now been and gone and I’m pleased to say both the Yorkshire Park bred colts have been sold and now take the next step in their careers.  Our Lot 112 Sweet Lou out of Watch The Dream colt will head to the stables of Ted Caruana and Lot 193 our American Ideal out of Masterkova colt will head to the Tyson Linke stables in South Australia.  Pleasingly our Sweet Lou colt won the best presented pacing colt in the sale something that we are very proud off and thankful for the work that Dean & Blanche Poole from Rhiannon Park had put into both our colts for the sales. Classy Countess returned from a spell with a gutsy win at Cranbourne last Sunday much to the delight of the Cranbourne Club 21 syndicate members.  Bred by Yorkshire Park the 4 year old mare made it win number two.  Classy Countess is leased to the Cranbourne Club 21 syndicate and is in the care of Scot Ewen.  Drain The Swamp also made a winning return from a spell with a convincing win at Stawell in late March.  The highly talented pacer will have a few better races on his raider in the next couple of months. Good to see Threehundredcash qualify at the trials recently under the guidance of Graham Lyon.  Bred by Yorkshire Park by Well Said out of Vickymurphy the 3 year old filly is a half sister to Drain The Swamp and is expected to make her racetrack debut in the next week or so.  Across the ditch in New Zealand our 3 Year old filly Miki Diva has qualified at the trials on Saturday and she will head to the trials again in the next week. Dreams Are Bettor will head to the races next Sunday before a decision is made on her racing future.   That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 10 April 2022

Classy Countess – Yarra Valley Monday 4 April 2022 Race 7 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 10 April 2022 Race 6 No 6 over 2080 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Sunday 10 April 2022 Race 8 No 3 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                                                                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 3 April 2022

Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Wednesday 30 March 2022 Race 5 No 8 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Cobram Thursday 31 March 2022 Race 8 No 2 over 2170 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 2 April 2022 Race 1 No 6 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 2 April 2022 Race 5 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Dreams Are Bettor – Launceston Sunday 3 April 2022 Race 3 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 3 April 2022 Race 4 No 10 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                                                                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 27 March 2022

Drain The Swamp – Stawell Monday 21 March 2022 Race 5 No 2 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Thursday 24 March 2022 Race 8 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 25 March 2022 Race 7 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Hancocks Hero – Echuca Friday 25 March 2022 Race 6 No 11 over 2160 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 27 March 2022 Race 3 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 27 March 2022 Race 3 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                                                                         .                                                                    

News Update February / March 2022

News Update February / March 2022 A better month so far in the winners circle with Rocking Bugatti, Syzate & Aitutaki all winning in March with Magical saluting in January.  It has been a slower start to the year in comparison to last year but we are starting to see a number of Yorkshire Park bred or owned horses heading back to the track in recent months. Last month Magical, who was bred and sold by Yorkshire Park unfortunately bled during a race at Globe Derby which prompted her owners to look at retiring the Angus Hall five year old with a career of 33 starts, 2 wins, 7 seconds and 3 thirds with a best time of 2.0.3 and prizemoney of $25,826.  A quick phone call to the trainer, negotiation with the owner and the result is a successful return to Yorkshire Park for the mare.  It is fantastic to have her back in our ownership and we will now look to a stud season for her later in the year.  At this stage she will most likely go to Love You or Quaker Jet. Good to see Miki Diva progressing well in New Zealand which hopefully will see her at the trials in the next week or so.  Jets Art continues his great form while Dreams Are Bettor continues to frustrate us with her performances in Tasmania.  Hopefully the Artsplace mare can get her act together shortly.   She Will Rock has headed back to Chris Svanosio’s stables after a month spell at Yorkshire Park and we look forward to the next preparation for the Rock N Roll Heaven mare.    Our two yearlings heading to the Nutrien  yearling sale at Oaklands Junction on the 3 April are progressing well and we look forward to a successful sale.  The boys are being prepared by Dean & Blanche Poole at Rhiannon Park. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 20 March 2022

Jets Art – Melton Saturday 19 March 2022 Race 2 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Nathan Jack.                                                                                                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 13 March 2022

Aitutaki – Burnie Friday 11 March 2022 Race 4 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Dreams Are Bettor – Burnie Friday 11 March 2022 Race 5 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Nathan Ford. Jets Art – Melton Saturday 12 March 2022 Race 5 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by James Herbertson.                                                                                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 6 March 2022

Jets Art – Kilmore Tuesday 1 March 2022 Race 7 No 4 over 2180 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson. Rocking Bugatti – Ballarat Thursday 3 March 2022 Race 6 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Syzate – Carrick Sunday 6 March 2022 Race 5 No 11 over 2150 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                                                                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 27 February 2022

Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 25 February 2022 Race 2 No 9 over 1930 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                                                                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 20 February 2022

Jets Art – Shepparton Wednesday 16 February 2022 Race 5 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Rocking Bugatti – Shepparton Wednesday 16 February 2022 Race 5 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Aitutaki – Launceston Friday 18 February 2022 Race 3 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Glenavril King – Melton Friday 18 February 2022 Race 7 No 10 over 2240 metres to be driven by Abby Sanderson. Magical – Globe Derby Saturday 19 February 2022 Race 8 No 9 over 2230 metres to be driven by David Smith. Jets Art – Gunbower Sunday 20 February 2022 RAce 5 No 3 over 2030 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Sunday 20 February 2022 Race 1 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Syzate – Hobart Sunday 20 February 2022 Race 5 No 2 over 2090 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 13 February 2022

Rocking Bugatti – Yarra Valley Monday 7 February 2022 Race 6 No 9 over 1650 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Glenavril King – Kilmore Friday 11 February 2022 Race 5 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Abby Sanderson. Hancocks Hero – Kilmore Friday 11 February 2022 Race 6 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 11 February 2022 Race 2 No 1 over 2297 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                                                                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 6 February 2022

Jets Art – Cobram Wednesday 2 February 2022 Race 7 No 1 over 2170 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 4 February 2022 Race 3 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Dreams Are Bettor – Carrick Sunday 6 February 2022 Race 1 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Gareth Rattray. Syzate – Carrick Sunday 6 February 2022 Race 9 No 9 over 2150 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 30 January 2022

Magical – Globe Derby Monday 24 January 2022 Race 4 No 8 over 2230 metres to be driven by David Smith. Jets Art – Maryborough Monday 24 January 2022 Race 8 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Thursday 27 January 2022 Race 5 No 13 over 2190 metres to be driven by Kevin Weidenbach. Rocking Bugatti – Shepparton Thursday 27 January 2022 Race 7 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Abbey Turnbull. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 29 January 2022 Race 1 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson.                                                                                                                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 23 January 2022

Magical – Globe Derby Monday 17 January 2022 Race 1 No 2 over 1800 metres to be driven by David Smith.                                                                                                               .                                                                    

News Update January 2022

News Update January 2022 Great to get through X-mas & New Year and enjoy the company of family and friends.  Fantastic to take the time out to discuss all things horses with who ever wanted to chat racing, breeding or the upcoming yearling sales.  It is a great time of the year to take time out and reflect on 2021 and all the challenges that came with it. For Yorkshire Park bred or raced horses we ended the year with 27 wins which was slightly below what we wanted to achieve for 2021 but more than we had in 2020.  the 27 wins came from 11 individual winners with Glenavril King 5, She Will Rock 4, Drain The Swamp 4 and Jets Art 3 being the major contributors. Last year we aimed for 3 winners per month so we should lock that in for our 2022 target. The 2022 Nutrien Equine Standardbred Yearling sales held in Melbourne on 3 April will see two of Yorkshire Park bred yearlings entered for the sales.  The first is a colt (Lot 112) by Sweet Lou out of the very well bred New Zealand mare Watch The Dream who is by Bettors Delight out of the very good mare Dreamy Atom NZ 2 Year Old Filly of the Year and the dam of Western Dream, Western Cullen, Dream Royal and the unraced mare Christian Dreamer who is the dam of Amazing Dream and Lets Chase The Dream.  This colt is about the only Sweet Lou that doesn’t have any white markings on him but he does look like he will be a get up and go horse early. The second of our sales yearlings is Lot 193 a colt by American Ideal out of Masterkova who is by the great Falcon Seelster out of Vickymurphy by Bettors Delight.  This is a well known family in Australia with the third dam being Vicky Hanover (Broodmare of the Year) the dam of Same Old Macray, Dee En Ay Macray and Bomber Macray.  This colt is a lovely big strong colt who looks every bit a race horse.  Both yearlings will be prepared by Dean and Blanche Poole who always do a fantastic job in preparing the horses for the sales. Disappointing not to be able to attend the NZ Yearling sales in February again this year but that’s the way it plays out.  Tough times for many people at the moment so shouldn’t complain about not being able to head off and enjoy the yearling sales and company of our friends across the ditch. Yorkshire Park will again be on the look out at all the yearling sales this year so if you are interested in joining a syndicate just let me know. While on the subject of New Zealand it is great to see Miki Diva back in work under the guidance of John Hay in Ashburton.  Hopefully the Always B Miki filly can stay sound and we see her at the track in a couple of months time. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 16 January 2022

Magical – Globe Derby Monday 10 January 2022 Race 2 No 8 over 2230 metres to be driven by David Smith. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Wednesday 12 January 2022 Race 6 No 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Jets Art – Shepparton Saturday 15 January 2022 Race 3 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Glenavril King – Shepparton Saturday 15 January 2022 Race 6 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Sunday 16 January 2022 Race 3 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Dylan Ford.                                                                                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 9 January 2022

Magical –  Globe Derby Tuesday 4 January 2022 Race 6 No 6 over 2230 metres to be driven by Lisa Ryan. Rocking Bugatti – Yarra Valley Wednesday 5 January 2021 Race 5 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Jets Art – Bendigo Saturday 8 January 2022 Race 1 No 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Hancocks Hero – Cobram Sunday 9 January 2022 Race 7 No 4 over 1670 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Glenavril King – Cobram Sunday 9 January 2022 Race 8 No 4 over 2678 metres Cobram Pacing Cup to be driven by Ryan Sanderson.                                                                                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 2 January 2022

Azterian –  Cranbourne Monday 27 December 2021 Race 3 No 4 over 2080 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Magical – Victor Harbour Monday 27 December 2021 Race 1 No 4 over 2160 metres to be driven by David Smith. Nevs Dream – Shepparton Tuesday 28 December 2021 Race 1 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Jets Art – Shepparton Tuesday 28 December 2021 Race 8 No 11 over 1690 metres to be driven James Herbertson. She Will Rock – Bendigo Thursday 30 December 2021 Race 3 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                                                                         .                                                                    

News Update December 2021

News Update November 2021 Not a lot to report on the racing scene with Azterian providing Yorkshire Park bred or owned horses with win no 27 for the year, Classy Countess, Jets Art and Glenavril King being placed on multiple occasions.  Hopefully we can finish off the year with a few winners over X-Mas. Good news from New Zealand with Miki Diva given the all clear to resume racing after an injury enforced 6 month spell while She Will Rock unfortunately missed the Vic Bred series with swelling to the fetlock joint.  Good news also on that front is she appears to be back on track with nothing showing any concern from her X – Ray. It was good to see Glenavril King return to the race track under new ownership and trainer now prepeared by Shane Sanderson at Charlton and driven by his son Ryan.  His two runs back have been terrific so hopefully he can put a win on the board for the new owners shortly. On the breeding scene Watch The Dream delivered a really impressive Vincent colt while both Sixty Plus (positive to Pastor Stephen) and Neishars Jet (positive to Rock N Roll Heaven) are in foal.  Travelled to Alabar today to bring home Our Narissa Franco who has a positive test to Vincent.  Just waiting on Watch The Dream and La Tonneralla for their positives in foal. On behalf of everyone at Yorkshire Park have a safe and happy X-Mas and we all look forward to a positive 2022. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 26 December 2021

Magical – Globe Derby Monday 21 December 2021 Race 1 No 4 over 1800 metres to be driven by David Smith. Rocking Bugatti – Shepparton Thursday 23 December 2021 Race 8 No 10 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 26 December 2021 Race 7 No 8 over 2297 metres to be driven by Dylan Ford.                                                                                                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 19 December 2021

Rocking Bugatti – Warragul Monday 13 December 2021 Race 6 No 7 over 2210 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Jets Art – Cobram Friday 17 December 2021 Race 8 No 8 over 2170 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Aitutaki – Burnie Friday 17 December 2021 Race 2 No 11 over 2180 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Dreams Are Bettor – Burnie Friday 17 December 2021 Race 4 No 4 over 2180 metres to be driven by Dylan Ford. Azterian – Melton Friday 17 December 2021 Race 9 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Glenavril King – Cranbourne Saturday 18 December 2021 Race 5 No 5 over 2080 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson.                                                                                                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 12 December 2021

Classy Countess – Yarra Valley Monday 6 December 2021 Race 6 No 3 over 2150 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Ararat Tuesday 7 December 2021 Race 1 No 6 over 2195 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Syzate – Launceston Saturday 11 December 2021 Race 5 No 8 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 5 December 2021

Classy Countess – Melton Wednesday 1 December 2021 Race 3 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Jets Art – Kilmore Thursday 2 December 2021 Race 8 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 4 December 2021 Race 5 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by Ryan Sanderson. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Sunday 5 December 2021 race 2 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Jacob Duggan.                                                                                               .                                                                    

News Update November 2021

News Update November 2021 A quite last couple of months in the winners circle although Syzate made it 2 wins from 5 starts with a come from behind win at Launceston driven by Bronte Miller which made it win number 26 for the year for Yorkshire Park bred or owned horses. On the breeding scene La Tonneralla foaled colt by Pastor Stephen and Neishers Jet foaled a filly by Vincent in the last couple of weeks.  Watch The Dream is due to foal in late November early December. Good news with Masterkova having a positive test Captainteacherous while Our Narissa Franco has a positive test to Vincent. She Will Rock turned in a fantastic performance to finish 4th in 1.51.9 behind some quality mares in the Group 3 race last week and she is mixing it with the best mares at the moment.  Jets Art resumed with a good 3rd beaten 4 metres at Charlton today, Dreams Are Bettor returns to the trials tomorrow night at Hobart while Miki Diva is due to return to work next month in New Zealand under the care of John Hay at Ashburton. Both our yearlings are progressing well and we look forward to the Nutrien Standardbred sale in April next year in Melbourne.  Ollie (Sweet Lou colt) and Sam (American Ideal colt) are really starting to develop and as the weather gets better we expect them to fill out even further, add the finishing touches by our preparers Blanche & Dean Poole at Rhiannon Park and we look forward to an exciting sale. Catalogues will be out shortly. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 28 November 2021

Maestro – Bendigo Tuesday 23 November 2021 Race 3 No 9 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Classy Countess – Melton Wednesday 24 November 2021 Race 4 No 6 over 1720 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Melton Wednesday 24 November 2021 Race 7 No 6 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 26 November 2021 Race 5 No 2 over 2090 metres to be driven by Rohan Hillier. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 28 November 2021 Race 3 No 9 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                                               .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 21 November 2021

Azterian – Bendigo Tuesday 16 November 2021 Race 4 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Aitutaki – Burnie Friday 19 November 2021 Race 5 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Mitch Ford. She Will Rock – Melton Saturday 20 November 2021 Race 10 No 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Jets Art – Charlton Sunday 21 November 2021 Race 7 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by James Herbertson.                                                                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 14 November 2021

Maestro – Maryborough Thursday 11 November 2021 Race 4 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Friday 12 November 2021 Race 5 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 13 November 2021 Race 5 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. She Will Rock – Melton Saturday 13 November 2021 Race 11 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by Tayla French.                                                                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 7 November 2021

Classy Countess – Yarra Valley Tuesday 2 November 2021 Race 3 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Yarra Valley Thursday 4 November 2021 Race 9 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Drain The Swamp – Bendigo Friday 5 November 2021 Race 6 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley.                                                                                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 31 October 2021

Classy Countess – Cranbourne Monday 25 October 2021 Race 8 No 10 over 2080 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Wednesday 27 October 2021 Race 5 No 11 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mel Thackeray. Maestro – Maryborough Friday 29 October 2021 Race 9 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 29 October 2021 Race 2 No 6 over 1930 metres to be driven by Rohan Hillier.                                                                                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 24 October 2021

Classy Countess – Melton Wednesday 20 October 2021 Race 6 No 6 over 1720 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Melton Wednesday 20 October 2021 Race 6 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Maestro – Maryborough Sunday 24 October 2021 Race 5 No 11 over 2690 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 24 October 2021 Race 2 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller.                                                                               .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 17 October 2021

Aitutaki – Launceston Friday 15 October 2021 Race 2 No 1 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. She Will Rock – Ballarat Saturday 16 October 2021 Race 2 No 2 over 1710 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Drain The Swamp – Ballarat Saturday 16 October 2021 Race 2 No 4 over 1710 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                                                                               .                                                                    

News Update October 2021

News Update October 2021 A good month or so on the race track for Yorkshire Park Bred horses with Maestro winning at Geelong and Melton, Drain The Swamp winning at Kilmore and Syzate winning at Hobart.  Really pleased to see little Syzate winning with 16 year old Bronte Miller in the cart, a great win for Bob Graham who purchased her from Yorkshire Park.  Syzate is a half sister to the very well performed and Yorkshire Park bred and part owned She Will Rock. While on She Will Rock, she finished a really good 3rd placing at Bendigo on Saturday night in the Group 3 Alabar Vic Bred Platinum which makes it two placings in Group 3 company after finished 3rd earlier in the year in the Jane Ellen. Good to see both Jets Art and Nevs Dream back in work with Dreams are Bettor having a couple of weeks light work following a little injury issue.  Miki Diva still has a couple of months to go before we see her back in work.  John Hay in NZ reports she is doing really well and can’t wait to get her back in work. On the breeding scene we await the arrival of our Pastor Stephen foal out of La Tonneralla which will make he or she a half to the very well performed Jilliby Babavska and also recent multiple winner Maestro.  All mares are now at stud ready to be served or waiting to foal down.  It certainly is an exciting time for everyone awaiting the safe arrival of new born foals. Great night of racing last Saturday night at Bendigo with the Victoria Cup (Group 1), Lather Up Victoria Derby (Group 1), Pryde’s Easy Feed Victoria Oaks (Group 1), Bill Collins Trotters Sprint (Group 1), Alabar Vic Bred Platinum Home Grown 2YO Colts & Geldings and 2YO Fillies (Group 2), The Holmfield 3YO Trotters (Group 2), Popular Alm Sprint (Group 3) and finally the Alabar Vic Bred Platinum (Group 3).  You are not going to see better racing than that on one night. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 10 October 2021

Classy Countess – Kilmore Thursday 7 October 2021 Race 6 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Maestro – Melton Friday 8 October 2021 Race 1 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 8 October 2021 Race 5 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. She Will Rock – Bendigo Saturday 9 October 2021 Race 11 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Syzate – Launceston Sunday 10 October 2021 Race 3 No 1 over 2200 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 10 October 2021 Race 8 No 11 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery.                                                                               .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 3 October 2021

Classy Countess – Kilmore Thursday 30 September 2021 Race 5 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Kilmore Thursday 30 September 2021 Race 5 No 9 over 2180 metres to be driven by John Caldow. She Will Rock – Swan Hill Thursday 30 September 2021 Race 8 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Drain The Swamp – Bendigo Saturday 2 October 2021 Race 4 No 6 over 26450 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 3 October 2021 Race 8 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 26 September 2021

Miss Maia – Maryborough Monday 20 September 2021 Race 3 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Classy Countess – Geelong Wednesday 22 September 2021 Race 3 No 5 over 2100 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Maestro – Cobram Thursday 23 September 2021 Race 6 No 6 over 2170 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 26 September 2021 Race 8 No 11 over 2297 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 19 September 2021

Miss Maia – Maryborough Monday 13 September 2021 Race 1 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Drain The Swamp – Kilmore Tuesday 14 September 2021 Race 8 No 4 over n2180 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Friday 17 September 2021 Race 4 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. She Will Rock – Ballarat Saturday 18 September 2021 Race 8 No 2 over 1710 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Sunday 19 September 2021 Race 2 No 1 over 2090 metres to be driven by Dylan Ford. Syzate – Hobart Sunday 19 September 2021 Race 2 No 5 over 2090 metres to be driven by Kayleb Miller.                                                                           .                                                                    

News Update September 2021

News Update September 2021 Great to see Classy Countess break through for her first win for the Cranbourne Club 21 syndicate at Ballarat recently for trainer driver Scott Ewen.  The filly bred by Yorkshire park and leased to the Cranbourne Club 21 syndicate managed by David Scott proved to strong to the line to beat a really nice group of fillies.  Well done to all the owners in the syndicate. Drain The Swamp continued on his winning ways with back to back wins at Ballarat and Bendigo in really good style.  The colt by Somebeachsomewhere out of Vickymurphy certainly looks to have plenty of wins in store to come. The winner of 5 races and $52K in prizemoney has plenty of upside. Interesting race at Hobart on Friday night (10th September) with two Yorkshire Park horse going head to head over the 2090 metre race.  Syzate bred by Yorkshire Park has drawn barrier 6 while Dreams Are bettor owned by Yorkshire park has drawn the outside barrier 7.  Maybe a dead heat would be a great result! Sad to hear during the week that Jilliby Babavska bred by Yorkshire Park has been retired after an exciting but somewhat challenging racing career.  Trained by Paddy Lee the Sundon gelding struggled with injury in recent years but finished off with an imposing record of 12 wins and 5 placings from 28 starts and almost $92K in prizemoney.  Runner up in the Group 1 2YO Breeders Crown Final coming from last and being beaten a neck was a notable performance along with his Group 3 win in the Lenin Trotters Free For All.  Not always displaying his best manners he had an explosive sprint that was at times devastating.  A big congratulations to Paddy Lee for his time, patience and decision to retire the horse at the right time.   Jets Art & Nevs Dream have both gone to the paddock for a short let up while Miki Diva will still be in the spelling paddock for a couple of more months in New Zealand. Almost time for our first foal this year as La Tonneralla is due to foal early October to Pastor Stephen.  Really excited to see what she produces.  Neishars Jet (Vincent) and Watch The Dream (Vincent) will also foal later in the season. Last week we entered two colts in the Nutrien Equine Melbourne Standardbred sale in April 2022.  An American Ideal out of Masterkova and a Sweet Lou out of Watch The Dream.  I think we have the only Sweet Lou with no white markings on him. That is about all for now. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 12 September 2021

Miss Maia – Melton Tuesday 7 September 2021 Race 4 No 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Classy Countess – Geelong Friday 10 September 2021 Race 3 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Maestro – Geelong Friday 10 September 2021 Race 1 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Syzate – Hobart Friday 10 September 2021 Race 1 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Bronte Miller. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Friday 10 September 2021 Race 1 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ben Woodsford.                                                                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 5 September 2021

Nevs Dream – Echuca Tuesday 31 August 2021 Race 1 No 9 over 1755 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Drain The Swamp – Bendigo Wednesday 1 September 2021 Race 5 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Wednesday 1 September 2021 Race 8 No 3 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Classy Countess – Kilmore Friday 3 September 2021 Race 5 No 6 over 1690 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. She Will Rock – Geelong Saturday 4 September 2021 Race 9 No 5 over 2100 metres to be driven by Tayla French.                                                                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 29 August 2021

Azterian – Melton Tuesday 24 August 2021 Race 8 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Classy Countess – Ballarat Friday 27 August 2021 Race 7 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Jilliby Babavska – Bendigo Saturday 27 August 2021 Race 3 No 13 over 2150 metres to be driven by Jason Lee. She Will Rock – Bendigo Saturday 27 August 2021 Race 5 No 1 over 1650 metres to be driven by Tayla French.                                                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 22 August 2021

Azterian – Ballarat Wednesday 18 August 2021 Race 7 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Drain The Swamp – Ballarat Wednesday 18 August 2021 Race 7 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Classy Countess – Kilmore Thursday 19 August 2021 Race 1 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Nevs Dream – Kilmore Thursday 19 August 2021 Race 2 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Jets Art – Bendigo Friday 20 August 2021 Race 5 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 20 August 2021 Race 3 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Friday 20 August 2021 Race 5 No 1 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Maestro – Kilmore Saturday 21 August 2021 Race 9 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Sunday 22 August 2021 Race 4 No 7 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 15 August 2021

Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Tuesday 10 August 2021 Race 5 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Jets Art – Shepparton Tuesday 10 August 2021 Race 5 No 9 over 1690 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. She Will Rock – Ballarat Saturday 14 August 2021 Race 4 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Jilliby Babavska – Ballarat Saturday 14 August 2021 Race 7 No 8 over 2710 metres to be driven by Glenn Craven. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 15 August 2021 Race 8 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery.                                                                 .                                                                    

News Update August 2021

News Update August 2021 A good couple of weeks for the Yorkshire Park owned horses with She Will Rock putting up a gallant effort to sit in the death seat and finish third in the Group 3 Jane Ellen at Melton on Saturday night.  The Rock n Roll Heaven mare looks in terrific shape at the moment and performances like Saturday night against class mares hopefully sets her up for more success. Jets Art continued his consistency with a solid third at Bendigo after coming from the rear of the field.  From his eleven starts this preparation he has had three wins, three seconds, three thirds and two fourths.  The big fella just keeps on improving and more wins are definitely in store for the Major In Art gelding. Dreams Are Bettor made her race track debut for Adrian Duggan in Hobart on Sunday night and finished a really good third placing beaten only by four metres in 2.0.5.  The Artspeak filly has taken a bit of time to get to the track but she looks as though she will improve fitness wise out of that run so hopefully a win might be just around the corner. Our two year old Nevs Dream has been at the trials over the last couple of weeks and looks about ready to resume her racing career.  Still learning the Sportswriter filly has trialled really well so hopefully a start very soon will see her greeting the judge just around the corner. On the breeding scene Neishars Jet (part owned by Yorkshire Park) will head to stud again this year to the very good stallion Rock N Roll Heaven.   Neishars Jet is due to foal to Vincent this season. Great to see so many good junior drivers coming through the ranks and plying their trade in a really positive manner. The sport  is in good hands with a good young group of trainers doing their thing as well. A special mention to Adam Hamilton for his contribution to the sport of harness racing as he announced his departure from the TAB and Sky.  His contribution to our sport has been nothing short of sensational.  Good luck to Adam in whatever he takes on next , hopefully we haven’t lost him to harness racing. It certainly has been challenging times of late but we hope you all stay safe and well and we look forward to sharing many more winners. Good luck and good punting. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 8 August 2021

Maestro – Bendigo Wednesday 4 August 2021 Race 1 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. She Will Rock – Melton Saturday 7 August 2021 Race 1 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 8 August 2021 Race 4 No 11 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Classy Countess – Kilmore Sunday 8 August 2021 Race 3 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Kilmore Sunday 8 August 2021 Race 3 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow.                                                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 1 August 2021

Jets Art – Bendigo Thursday 29 July 2021 Race 3 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Thursday 29 July 2021 Race 3 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. She Will Rock – Melton Saturday 31 July 2021 Race 3 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Dreams Are Bettor – Hobart Sunday 1 August 2021 Race 1 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Dylan Ford.                                                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 25 July 2021

Miss Maia – Maryborough Monday 19 July 2021 Race 4 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Sofia Arvidsson. Classy Countess – Melton Tuesday 20 July 2021 Race 3 No 1 over 1720 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Melton Tuesday 20 July 2021 Race 3 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Miss Maia – Hamilton Wednesday 21 July 2021 Race 1 No 3 over 2160 metres to be driven by Sofia Arvidsson. Jets Art – Shepparton Wednesday 21 July 2021 Race 7 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 25 July 2021 Race 8 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray.                                                               .                                                                    

News Update July 2021

News Update July 2021 A very busy start to the month of July with three winners in the first two weeks headed up by She Will Rock winning her first metropolitan race at Bendigo in sizzling fashion winning by 7.8 metres and superbly driven by Tayla French.  The Yorkshire Park bred and part owned mare made it win number 7 and almost $50K in prizemoney and there looks to be more wins in store for the Rock N Roll Heaven mare. Jets Art continued on his superb form with another convincing victory at Shepparton on Wednesday night coming from last position in the field and working his way round the them to take the lead in the straight and put it beyond doubt.  He is a very promising gelding and there are many more wins in store for the Graham Lyon trained 4 year old. Too top off the week our old favourite Hancocks Hero duly saluted today at Shepparton providing Melinda Thackery her first winning drive and win number 9 for the Yorkshire Park Bred gelding.  A really good effort in a solidly run race. Both Nevs Dream part owned and bred by Yorkshire Park and Dreams Are Bettor owned by Yorkshire Park head back to the trials this week and we look forward to seeing them back racing soon.  Classy Countess continues to be a model of consistency and hopefully will break through soon for the Club 21 syndicate at Cranbourne. On the breeding scene our mares have been booked to stallions for the upcoming breeding season. Masterkova has been booked to be served by Captaintreacherous. (Empire Stallions). Watch The Dream booked to Downbytheseaside. (Woodlands Stud). Our Narissa Franco booked to Vincent. (Alabar Stud). Sixty Plus booked to Speeding Spur. (Woodlands Stud). Our aim at the start of the season we set out to have three wins per month from our owned or bred Yorkshire Park horses.  To date we have reached 18 wins up to the first two weeks in July so still some work to be done this month but hopefully we can be on track soon. Stay safe. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 18 July 2021

Azterian – Ballarat Wednesday 14 July 2021 Race 4 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Hancocks Hero – Echuca Thursday 15 July 2021 Race 7 No 11 over 2160 metres to be driven by Mel Thackery. Classy Countess – Melton Friday 16 July 2021 Race 4 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. She Will Rock – Geelong Saturday 17 July 2021 Race 2 No 5 over 2100 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Drain The Swamp – Geelong Saturday 17 July 2021 Race 4 No 4 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                                                               .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 11 July 2021

Aitutaki – Yarra Glen Monday 5 July 2021 Race 7 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Leigh Sutton. Miss Maia – Terang Tuesday 6 July 2021 Race 6 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Sofia Arvidson. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Wednesday 7 July 2021 Race 7 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Melinda Thackery. Jets Art – Shepparton Wednesday 7 July 20231 Race 8 No 11 over 1690 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Aitutaki – Mildura Friday 9 July 2021 Race 6 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Leigh Sutton. Miss Maia – Melton Friday 9 July 2021 Race 3 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Sofia Arvidsson. Classy Countess – Melton Friday 9 July 2021 Race 9 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. She Will Rock – Cranbourne Saturday 9 July 2021 Race 3 No 1 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 11 July 2021 Race 5 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Melinda Thackery.                                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 4 July 2021

Jets Art – Maryborough Monday 28 June 2021 Race 8 No 6 over 1680 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Classy Countess – Ballarat Thursday 1 July 2021 Race 3 No 7 over 1710 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Azterian – Melton Friday 2 July 2021 Race 7 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. She Will Rock – Bendigo Saturday 3 July 2021 Race 2 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Glenavril King – Bendigo Saturday 3 July 2021 Race 4 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning.                                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 27 June 2021

Azterian – Bendigo Tuesday 22 June 2021 Race 6 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Hancocks Hero – Kilmore Thursday 24 June 2021 Race 5 No 2 over 2180 metres to be driven by Melinda Thackery. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 26 June 2021 Race 5 No 7 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 27 June 2021 Race 5 No 7 over 2240 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen.                                                             .                                                                    

News Update June 2021

News Update 18 June 2021 Jets Art backed up his good win last Sunday with an impressive win tonight over 1690 metres in the Barastoc Final at Shepparton.  Drawing gate 11 driver David Moran wasted no time in getting up outside the leader and then set about putting the field to the sword with a strong win in 1.57.4 winning by 2 metres.  The Major In Art gelding has been a model of consistency and thoroughly deserved to bring up win number 3. News Update June 2021 The month of May was a pretty quiet month for winners at Yorkshire Park however we have bounced back with both Jets Art and Aitutaki saluting on Sunday 13 June at Shepparton and Devonport respectively.  Jets Art made it win number two with a strong effort, a great result considering he had been placed at his last five starts.  Aitutaki made it win number 11 following a superb drive by Mark Yole to get the veteran pacer home for trainer Geoff Smith. Our aim at the start of the year was to have bred or owned three winners per month and to date we have had 14 wins with still a bit of work to do by the end of June.  Hopefully over the next couple of weeks we can sneak a few more winners to add to the list.  This week we see Jets Art head to Shepparton on Friday night, She Will Rock and Glenavril King at Melton on Saturday night while Aitutaki will go round at Launceston on Sunday night. Miki Diva our 2 YO filly in NZ has headed to the paddock for a 3 month spell but she has done enough to suggest that she will make the grade.  Trainer John Hay at Ashburton is pleased with her progress despite a couple of minor injury set backs. On the breeding scene we have started to look at stallions for our mares in the upcoming breeding season which is not that far away.  At this stage we are looking to send the following mares to stud: Our Narissa Franco (Live or Die) – Stallion to be decided. Masterkova (Falcon Seelster) – potentially Captain Crunch / Downbytheseaside / Always B Miki Watch The Dream (Bettors Delight) – Always B Miki / Captain Treacherous Sixty Plus (Sundon) – definitely Speedy Spur. The only definite here is Sixty Plus to Speeding Spur. Not sure if anyone watch the Harness Jewels day in New Zealand but you could not have been more impressed with the quality of racing and the presentation of the day.  The performance of Akuta in the 2YO Colts & Geldings was something to behold as the Bettors Delight colt absolutely destroyed the opposition in a blistering 1.54.7 which had to be seen to be believed. Group Ones every where and I can’t wait to get across the ditch to partake in the day next year. Hopefully our next update will be about more winners for the Yorkshire Park bred and owned racing team. Stay safe. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 20 June 2021

Classy Countess – Warragul Monday 14 June 2021 Race 3 No 3 over 1790 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Jets Art – Shepparton Friday 18 June 2021 Race 2 No 11 over 1690 metres to be driven by David Moran. She Will Rock – Melton Saturday 19 June 2021 Race 1 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 19 June 2021 Race 5 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 20 June 2021 Race 8 No 10 over 2090 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                                               .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 13 June 2021

She Will Rock – Yarra Valley Monday 7 June 2021 Race 7 No 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Classy Countess – Geelong Friday 11 June 2021 Race 9 No 5 over 2100 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Jets Art – Shepparton Sunday 13 June 2021 Race 6 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by Greg Sugars. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 13 June 2021 Race 7 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Leigh Sutton. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 13 June 2021 Race 3 No 9 over 2297 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 6 June 2021

Azterian – Maryborough Monday 31 May 2021 Race 8 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Jets Art – Bendigo Thursday 3 June 2021 Race 1 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Thursday 3 June 2021 Race 5 No 11 over 2150 metres to be driven by Leigh Sutton.                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 30 May 2021

Jets Art – Bendigo Tuesday 25 May 2021 Race 7 No 10 over 2150 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 29 May 2021 Race 3 No 1 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Magical – Globe Derby Saturday 29 May 2021 Race 6 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by Mark Billinger. She Will Rock – Cranbourne Sunday 30 May 2021 Race 2 No 5 over 2080 metres to be driven by Taylah French. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 30 May 2021 Race 5 No 8 over 1680 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 23 May 2021

She Will Rock – Ballarat Thursday 20 May 2021 Race 5 No 1 over 1710 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Drain The Swamp – Kilmore Friday 21 May 2021 Race 8 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 22 May 2021 Race 8 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning.                                                     .                                                                    

News Update May 2021

News Update May 2021 On the racing scene it was fantastic to see Glenavril King pass the $100K mark after a sterling win at Melton earlier in the month.  That makes it win number 12 for the Courage Under Fire gelding as he continues to be a model of consistency.  She Will Rock and Jets Art are both knocking on the door for their next win with both placing in their last few starts and hopefully with a bit of luck will see them in the winners circle very soon.  Nevs Dream has gone for a short let up while both Dreams Are Bettor (tying up)and Miki Diva (soreness in the knee) have both been sidelined for the time being. Last week both our weanling colts arrived back home after some early education under the guidance of Leah Crane at Riverview Lodge and I’m pleased to say they have been great to do anything with so far.  Our American Ideal x Masterkova Colt (Sam) and Sweet Lou x Watch The Dream colt (Ollie) are getting a little more education before both will head to the paddock. Our mares continue to do well with La Tonneralla in foal to Pastor Stephen and Watch The Dream in foal to Vincent.  Masterkova, Our Narissa Franco & Sixty Plus will all head to stud later this year so plenty of thinking to be done before September comes around.  Great to see Our Narissa Franco’s first colt Crazy Shippo score win number 7 last week and now head to the final of the Regional Champions Western Group 1 Final on Wednesday night at Bathurst worth $100K. Hopefully our next update will be about more winners for the Yorkshire Park bred and owned racing team. Stay safe. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 16 May 2021

She Will Rock – Geelong Wednesday 12 May 2021 Race 8 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Drain The Swamp – Bendigo Thursday 13 May 2021 Race 5 No 1 over 1650 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Jets Art – Shepparton Friday 14 May 2021 Race 5 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Glenavril King – Saturday 15 May 2021 Race 2 No 10 over 1720 metres to be driven by Emma Hamblin.                                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 9 May 2021

Nevs Dream – Cobram Monday 3 May 2021 Race 4 No 8 over 1670 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Jets Art – Cobram Monday 3 May 2021 Race 6 No 1 over 2170 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Miss Maia – Terang Tuesday 4 May 2021 Race 6 No 2 over 2180 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Drain The Swamp – Ballarat Wednesday 5 May 2021 Race 4 No 6 over 1710 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley.                                                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 2 May 2021

Miss Maia – Geelong Wednesday 28 April 2021 Race 4 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Drain The Swamp – Geelong Wednesday 28 April 2021 Race 8 No 3 over 2100 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Friday 30 April 2021 Race 5 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 1 May 2021 Race 5 No 6 over 1720 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 2 May 2021 Race 2 No 6 over 2297 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 25 April 2021

Drain The Swamp – Yarra Valley Wednesday 21 April 2021 Race 5 No 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Wednesday 21 April 2021 Race 6 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Nevs Dream – Melton Friday 23 April 2021 Race 2 No 5 over 1720 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Jets Art – Bendigo Friday 23 April 2021 Race 12 No 8 over 1650 metres to be driven by James Herbertson. Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 23 April 2021 Race 2 No 9 over 2297 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 24 April 2021 Race 7 No 5 over 2503 metres to be driven by Chris Lewis. She Will Rock – Globe Derby Saturday 24 April 2021 Race 5 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 25 April 2021 Race 5 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher.                                             .                                                                    

News Update April 2021

News Update 1 May 2021 Glenavril King makes it win number 12 and took his prize money to over $100k with a brilliant win at Melton on Saturday night.  Superbly handled by Kerryn Manning the son of Courage Under Fire did work out of the gate early then blistered home to win by a half neck after doing all the work.  No doubt the Yorkshire Park bred gelding put in his best winning performance with a winning mile rate 0f 1.54.7.  Congratulations to Barry & Yvonne Dunn who purchased the gelding from Yorkshire Park at the APG Yearling sales. News Update 29 April 2021 Great to see Drain The Swamp salute at Geelong on Wednesday night winning by 16.2 metres in 1.57.9 following up on his very good second placings since returning from a spell.  The Somebeachsomewhere gelding is stamping himself as a very nice horse and no doubt there will be many wins in store to come.   On the sales front I’m pleased to report that the three quarter brother to Drain The Swamp by Sunshine Beach (lot 182 Nutrien Sale) has now been sold.  He will head to the Dave Farrar stables at Shepparton where he will get every chance. Keep an eye out for both Nevs Dream and Jets Art at Cobram on Monday with both expected to perform well.   News Update: April 2021. Great news today as Drain The Swamp was one of three nominations for Harness Breeders Victoria 2YO Pacing Colt of the year.  While not winning the award we at Yorkshire Park are very excited about his top 3 nomination. Well sales time is over for another year and once again it was an emotional roller coaster with some good results for Yorkshire park and four out of the five yearlings sold.  Here are the results: Art Major x Watch The Dream filly – Sold  – Victoria – $30,000 Yankee Rockstar x Ima Ritzi Lombo filly  – Sold – Queensland – $13,000 TinTin In America x Our Narissa Franco colt  – Sold – NSW – $16,000 Used To Me x La Tonneralla  Colt – Sold – Victoria – $10,000 Sunshine Beach x Vickymurphy – Colt -Passed In A big thank you to Rhiannon Park Blanche & Dean Poole and their team for the work they put in to presenting the yearlings in such great fashion. Check out our new photos from the sales in the photo section of the website. On the racing scene She Will Rock and Glenavril King continue to be a model of consistency while we will see the return of Jets Art to the race track this week.  A very exciting venture to the races will be the Yorkshire Park bred and part owned Sportswriter x Watch The Dream filly Nevs Dream make her race track debut at Melton this coming Friday. In NZ our filly Miki Diva will head to the trials in the next week as she continues her progression to the race track.  Drain The Swamp finished second at his first up run from a spell and will go round again on Wednesday at Yarra Valley as will Hancocks Hero at Mildura.  Dreams Are Bettor has moved down to the stables of Adrian Duggan in Tasmania joining a formerly owned filly Lutetia Midfrew. Stay safe. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 18 April 2021

She Will Rock – Charlton Thursday 15 April 2021 Race 6 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Geelong Saturday 17 April 2021 Race 8 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Saturday 17 April 2021 Race 2 No 8 over 2662 metres to be driven by Chris Lewis.                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 11 April 2021

Drain The Swamp – Hamilton Monday 5 April 2021 Race 9 No 10 over 2160 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Go Home Jo – Gloucester Park Tuesday 6 April 2021 Race 8 No9 6 over 2130 metres to be driven by Chris Lewis.                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 4 April 2021

Hancocks Hero – Mildura Tuesday 30 March 2021 Race 5 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Good Word That – Mildura Tuesday 30 March 2021 Race 10 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. Classy Countess – Melton Saturday 3 April 2021 Race 3 No 9 Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic Group 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 3 April 2021 Race 7 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. She Will Rock – Warragul Sunday 4 April 2021 Race 6 No 7 over 1790 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 28 March 2021

Classy Countess – Ballarat Thursday 25 March 2021 Race 3 No 4 over 1710 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 26 March 2021 Race 2 No 9 over 2297 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. She Will Rock – Melton Saturday 27 March 2021 Race 1 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 27 March 2021 Race 4 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Go Home Jo – Central Wheatbelt 28 March 2021 Race 2 No 4 over 2130 metres to be driven by Nathan Turvey.                                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 21 March 2021

Magical – Globe Derby Tuesday 16 March 2021 Race 7 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by Mark Billinger. Go Home Jo – Gloucester Park Tuesday 16 March 2021 Race 3 No 3 over 2130 metres to be driven by Garry Hall Jnr. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Saturday 20 March 2021 Race 2 No 10 over 2242 metres to be driven by Nathan Turvey. Good Word That – Ouyen Sunday 21 March 2021 Race 1 No 6 over 2040 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Hancocks Hero – Ouyen Sunday 21 March 2021 Race 6 No 5 over 2040 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher.                                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 14 March 2021

Hancocks Hero – Mildura Thursday 11 March 2021 Race 6 No 4 over 1790 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Friday 12 March 2021 Race 2 No 7 over 2080 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 13 March 2021 Race 7 No 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 13 March 2021 Race 8 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Nathan Turvey. Good Word That – Mt. Gambier Saturday 13 March 2021 Race 9 No 3 Mt. Gambier Derby over 2190 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker.                                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 7 March 2021

Good Word That – Mildura Friday 5 March 2021 Race 1 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Friday 5 March 2021 Race 3 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Nathan Turvey. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 6 March 2021 Race 6 No 12 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. She Will Rock – Melton Saturday 6 March 2021 Race 9 No 4 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Birchip Sunday 7 March 2021 Race 7  No 5 over 2100 metres to be driven by Jason Ainsworth.                                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 28 February 2021

Good Word That – Mildura Wednesday 24 February 2021 Race 10 No 7 over 1790 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 26 February 2021 Race 2 No 4 over 2297 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 21 February 2021

Classy Countess – Warragul Monday 15 January 2021 Race 2 No 3 over 1790 metres to be driven by Scott Ewan. Magical – Globe Derby Monday 15 February 2021 Race 1 No 2 over 1800 metres to be driven by Mark Billinger. Good Word That – Mildura Tuesday 16 February 2021 Race 2 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Miss Maia – Albion Park Friday 19 February 2021 Race 4 No 5 over 2138 metres to be driven by Brendan Barnes. Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 19 February 2021 Race 1 No 1 over 1930 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Glenavril King – Terang Saturday 20 February 2021 Race 6 No 4 over 1680 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. She Will Rock – Cranbourne Sunday 21 February 2021 Race 4 No 4 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 14 February 2021

Classy Countess – Melton Thursday 11 February 2021 Race 1 No 1 over 1720 metres to be driven by Scott Ewan. She Will Rock – Bendigo Thursday 11 February 2021 Race 8 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 13e February 2021 Race 11 No 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 13 February 2021 Race 1 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.                                         .                                                                    

News Update March 2021

News Update: March 2021. A little bit late with the March update this time round but we have had plenty going on in particular the upcoming Nutrien Standardbred Yearling sale on the 10 & 11 April at the William Inglis Complex. Lets start with the sales and I’m pleased to say Yorkshire Park will be presenting 5 lots, 3 colts and 2 fillies.  Last week Rhiannon Park and Campbells comments hosted a live yearling presentation which I had the pleasure of providing insights and comments on our draft along with Brett Coffey from Alabar Bloodstock and Steven Walker who has 2 lots in the sale.  I was really pleased with the way the yearlings have been turned out and thank Blanche & Dean Poole for the work they have put into all the yearlings.  I have posted photos of our yearlings on twitter account @yorkshirepark or Campbells Comments still has the yearling presentation on their web site. Lot 15 Yankee Rockstar / Ima Ritzi Lombo filly (the only Yankee Rockstar in the sale). Lot 42 Used to Me / La Tonneralla colt (Dam is a half to two NZ Derby winners and this colt is a half brother to Jilliby Babavska. Lot 109 TinTin in America / Our Narissa Franco colt (closely related to the very good horse Franco Nelson). Lot 182 Sunshine Beach / Vickymurphy colt (three quarter to the Youthful Stakes winner Drain The Swamp and half to the very speedy Masterkova 1.55.7). Lot 185 Art Major / Watch The Dream filly (one of NZ best families and bred on the same cross as Our Princess Tiffany – a real fillies family with plenty of depth). Contact Yorkshire Park for any further information about the yearlings.  Inspection at Rhiannon Park prior to the sales or come and find us in Barn D at the William Inglis Complex. On the racing scene Glenavril King saluted again at Melton to take his win number to 11 and $85k in prize money.  He has been a real bonus for his owners who purchased him at the APG Yearling sales for $18K. Nevs Dream ( Sportswriter – Watch The Dream) 2 YO filly qualified at the Shepparton trials last week and will be looking to go around again this week at the trials again.  The Yorkshire Park bred and part owned filly looked very good and will no doubt take a lot out of the trial.  Miki Diva is close to the work outs in NZ, while Jets Art will be at the trials again shortly.  She Will Rock continue to be very consistent but can’t quite get a good draw at Melton, a win is just around the corner for her. We are close to the yearling sales now and the excitement builds.  Lets hope that we get good results and our babies go on to be winning race horses. Stay safe. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 7 February 2021

Good Word That – Mildura Tuesday 2 February 2021 Race 2 No 2 over 1790 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. She Will Rock – Geelong Wednesday 3 February 2021 Race 4 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Maryborough Thursday 4 February 2021 Race 5 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 31 January 2021

Glenavril King – Stawell Monday 25 January 2021 Race 8 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Aitutaki – Launceston Friday 29 January 2021 Race 3 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Sunday 31 January 2021 Race 4 No 1 over 2242 metres  to be driven by Kyle Harper.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 24 January 2021

Go Home Jo – Busselton Friday 22 January 2021 Race 2 No 2 over 2400 metres to be driven by Luke Woodworth. She Will Rock – Cranbourne Sunday 24 January 2021 Race 2 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Tayla French.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 17 January 2021

Good Word That – Charlton Monday 11 January 2021 Race 2 No 1 over 2100 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. She Will Rock – Geelong Wednesday 13 January 2021 Race 5 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Go Home Jo – Busselton Friday 14 January 2021 Race 7 No 6 over 2030 metres to be driven by Aaron Beckett. Glenavril King – Hamilton Sunday 17 January 2021 Race 8 No 3 Hamilton pacing Cup Group 3 over 2160 metres to be driven by Ryan Duffy. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 17 January 2021 Race 9 No 6 over 2297 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                         .                                                                    

News Update January 2021

News Update 26 January 2021 Great to see Glenavril King greet the judge in first position on Monday at Stawell to make it win number eight and $54,000 in prize money.  The bigger part of the story is that the win became Kerryn Manning’s 4,000 race win and to do it on a Yorkshire Park bred horse was exciting.  Kerryn has been a pioneer for female drivers and has set the standard world wide.  Congratulations to Barry Dunn and his wife who own Glenavril King. News Update: 24 January 2021. She Will Rock made it two wins for the month of January with a good performance on Sunday at Cranbourne getting up the sprint lane to win in 1.56.8 driven by Tayla French.  It is a good start to 2021 for the Rock N Roll Heaven mare who looks to be returning to her best. Our Narissa Franco returned home to Yorkshire Park this week.  The half sister to Franco Nelson unfortunately lost her Lincoln Royal colt this year and will wait to be bred again next season.  Dreams Are Bettor returned to John Caldow stables earlier in the month and we look forward to how the Artspeak filly progresses.  A yearling purchase at the Sydney sales by Yorkshire Park in 2019 the filly has already qualified and we look forward to her making her racing debut soon. News Update January 2021 Great start to 2021 with She Will Rock winning at Swan Hill on Tuesday night (5th Jan) by 22 metres in 1.58.4.  The Yorkshire Park bred and part owned filly returned to her very best with an emphatic win and she looks to be back to her very best. Good news that Watch The Dream has an early positive to Vincent and La Tonneralla has been confirmed in foal to Pastor Stephen.  Unfortunately Masterkova has missed to Poster Boy and we still await news on Sixty Plus who is being served by Speeding Spur. Yorkshire Park has always taken an active interest in our horses once they leave our care and it was great to see one of our own feature on the HERO program on Channel Seven then other night.  Artful Christian was bred at Yorkshire Park and sold to Peter Svanosio winning 11 races and placing on 27 other race appearances.  He won $89K in prize money winning in a best time of 1.57.1.  Unfortunately he broke down injuring a tendon but has found his way to the rehoming program HERO after plenty of care from Peter and the vets.  Banker as he is known has now found his way to the care of Holly Lewis who is pursuing a new show career with him.  Check out Harness Racing Victoria face book page on 4 January post to see the story.  Go Banker! Last season Yorkshire Park aimed to win 24 races with it’s owned and bred horses.  We nearly made it with 23 wins for the year which is not a bad performance.  This year 2021 we are pushing the bar a bit higher looking to win 30 races with our own race horses and Yorkshire Park bred horses.  Fingers crossed. Hopefully we have more positive updates in the coming weeks. Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 10 January 2021

She Will Rock – Swan Hill Tuesday 5 January 2021 Race 7 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Carrick Friday 8 January 2021 Race 4 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Glenavril King – Bendigo Saturday 9 January 2021 Race 3 No 3 over 2150 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 3 January 2021

Azterian – Bendigo Tuesday 29 December 2020 Race 4 No 3 Silver VicBred Series Final over 2150 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Glenavril King – Bendigo Tuesday 29 December 2020 Race 5 No 8 Silver VicBred Series Final over 2150 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Aitutaki – Devonport Tuesday 29 December 2020 Race 1 No 1 over 2297 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Good Word That – Ararat Wednesday 30 December 2020 Race 9 No 3 over 1790 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Thursday 31 December 2020 Race 7 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Maestro – Melton Thursday 31 December 2020 Race 7 No 11 VicBred Super Series Group 1 2YO Trotting Final over 2240 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Rocking Bugatti – Melton Saturday 2 January 2021 Race 1 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 2 January 2021 Race 1 No 7 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning.                                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 27 December 2020

Maestro – Maryborough Monday 21 December 2020 Race 2 No 5 VicBred Super Sires Heat over 2190 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Azterian – Melton Tuesday 22 December 2020 Race 3 No 12 VicBred Super Sires Semi Final over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Glenavril King – Melton Tuesday 22 December 2020 Race 8 No 1 VicBred Super Sires Semi Final over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Drain The Swamp – Melton Tuesday 22 December 2020 Race 11 No 13 VicBred Super Sires Semi Final over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Good Word That – Horsham Wednesday 23 December 2020 Race 1 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. She Will Rock – Bendigo Thursday 24 December 2020 Race 5 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Thursday 24 December 2020 Race 8 No 11 over 2150 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 20 December 2020

Classy Countess – Geelong Tuesday 15 December 2020 Race 9 No 1 over 2100 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. She Will Rock – Kilmore Wednesday 16 December 2020 Race 8 No 7 over 2180 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Good Word That – Echuca Thursday 17 December 2020 Race 4 No 5 over 1755 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Friday 18 December 2020 Race 9 No 2 over 1790 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Aitutaki – Launceston Saturday 19 December 2020 Race 8 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.                                           .                                                                    

News Update December 2020

News Update December 2020 Great news Saturday night when the Yorkshire Park bred Drain The Swamp duly saluted in the Benstud 2YO Youthful Stakes of $24,000 in 1.54.6 driven by trainer Michael Stanley.  The Somebeachsomewhere x Vicky Murphy gelding led from the mobile and gave nothing else a chance winning by 4.7 metres in impressive fashion.  He performed well in the Breeders Crown series but really found his best when winning Saturday night.  That makes it 11 starts for 2 wins, 3 seconds and a third placing with prize money ticking over $30,000.  Keep a look out for his three quarter brother by Sunshine Beach in the Nutrien Standardbred Equine yearling sales in April. Azterian, Glenavril King & Drain The Swamp all made the Semi Finals of the Vicbred Super Series but all failed to qualify for the Group 1 finals.  On a positive note Maestro qualified for the 2 YO Trotting Colts Group 1 Final with a nice 3rd in his heat but unfortunately his task has been made difficult by drawing barrier 11 in the final. Great to see one of our old favourites Aitutaki win at Devonport on Tuesday night which made it win number 9 and almost $50K in prize money.  To date Yorkshire Park has bred or raced 23 winners for the 2020 year until 29 December with our initial target of 24 wins for the year.   With a bit of luck we will pick up the last win before the year is out. On the breeding scene we were delighted when Watch The Dream produced a colt by Sweet Lou earlier in December with all being well.  La Tonneralla has had a 42 day positive test to Pastor Stephen and we await results for Sixty Plus (Speeding Spur), Masterkova (Poster Boy) & Watch The Dream (Vincent) over the coming weeks. Yorkshire Park would like to wish everyone a Merry and Safe Xmas and a prosperous New Year.   That’s about all for now. Stay safe  Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 13 December 2020

Good Word That – Stawell Monday 7 December 2020 Race 2 No 5 over 2180 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. Classy Countess – Kilmore Tuesday 8 December 2020 Race 1 No 2 over 2180 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Rocking Bugatti – Kilmore Tuesday 8 December 2020 Race 5 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Glenavril King – Bendigo Thursday 10 December 2020 Race 4 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Azterian – Shepparton Sunday 13 December 2020 Race 3 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Drain The Swamp – Shepparton Sunday 13 December 2020 Race 7 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley.                                         .                                                                    

News Update November 2020

News Update November 2020 There is no doubt you experience the highs and lows at times in the breeding game and all started off really well when Masterkova presented us a beautiful American Ideal colt during November.  Unfortunately Our Narissa Franco had a colt by Lincoln Royal a week later but it died during birth.  This is a real blow but these things do happen and we have to move on.  We are still waiting for Watch The Dream to foal a Sweet Lou any day now and hopefully all will go well with her.  La Tonneralla has been served by Pastor Stephen and has a 30 day positive result while Sixty Plus and Masterkova will be served this week.  This week we also sold Ima Ritzi Lombo who will continue her broodmare career in Kyabram for new owners. On the racing scene it was good to see Hancocks Hero win recently at Echuca to bring up his seventh career win. He has been a really good horse for his owners and no doubt has a few more wins in store.  He was our only winner for the month of November and despite a few placings it has been a pretty bleak month.  Lutetia Midfrew has been sold and will continue to do her racing in Tasmania still under the guidance of Adrian Duggan.   Our Always B Mikki two year old is now back in work and looks a picture under the care of John Hay in Ashburton New Zealand.  Azterian, Good Word That, Classy Countess, She Will Rock have all returned to the track so hopefully a few winners might be around the corner.  Great to see Drain The Swamp make the Breeders Crown 2YO Colts & Geldings final finishing a respectable eighth in a slick time of 1.55.8 beaten 16 metres.  Jets Art was awarded a race win as a result of a positive swab by the original winner in his debut race.  Its nice to have the win but it will be even better when he wins one in his own right. So with one month of the year to go we sit on 21 winners for the year with our target being 24.  Lets hope we get a few winners in the coming weeks. That’s about all for now. Stay safe  Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 6 December 2020

Magical – Globe Derby Monday 30 November 2020 Race 2 No 1 over 2230 metres to be driven by Mark Billinger. Classy Countess – Yarra Valley Monday 30 November 2020 Race 6 No 3 over 1650 metres to be driven by Scott Ewen. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Wednesday 2 December 2020 Race 5 No 4 over 1790 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Good Word That – Mildura Wednesday 2 December 2020 Race 9 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Jet Art – Charlton Thursday 3 December 2020 Race 9 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 5 December 2020 Race 4 No 2 Benstud Youthful Stakes over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Azterian – Cranbourne Sunday 6 December 2020 Race 2 No 6 over 2080 metres to be driven by John Caldow. She Will Rock – Cranbourne Sunday 6 December 2020 Race 8 No 4 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 29 November 2020

Jets Art – Cobram Monday 23 November 2020 Race 11 No 8 over 2170 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. Maestro – Bendigo Tuesday 24 November 2020 Race 4 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Azterian – Kilmore Thursday 26 November 2020 Race 3 No 7 over 2180 metres to be driven by John Caldow. She Will Rock – Kilmore Thursday 26 November 2020 Race 7 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Thursday 26 November 2020 Race 6 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 27 November 2020 Race 4 No 6 over 1930 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 28 November 2020 Race 1 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 22 November 2020

Good Word That – Hamilton Wednesday 18 November 2020 Race 1 No 3 over 1660 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. Hancocks Hero – Echuca Wednesday 18 November 2020 Race 7 No 3 over 2160 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Glenavril King  – Melton Friday 20 November 2020 Race 1 No 4 over 1720 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Rocking Bugatti – Melton Friday 20 November 2020 Race 2 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Burnie Friday 20 November 2020 Race 5 No 9 over 2180 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 21 November 2020 Race 6 No 5 Breeders Crown 2YO Colts & Geldings Final ($300,000) over 2240 metres to be driven by David Murphy.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 15 November 2020

Maestro – Maryborough Thursday 12 November 2020 Breeders Crown Heat Race 10 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Rocking Bugatti – Maryborough Thursday 12 November 2020 Race 8 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. She Will Rock – Kilmore Friday 13 November 2020 Race 5 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 13 November 2020 Race 2 No 6 over 2090 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 14 November 2020 Race 7 No 5 Breeders Crown Semi Final over 2240 metres to be driven by Ryan Duffy. Azterian – Cranbourne Sunday 15 November 2020 Race 7 No 5 over 2080 metres to be driven by John Caldow.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 8 November 2020

Hancocks Hero – Charlton Tuesday 3 November 2020 Race 3 No 1 over 2100 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Drain The Swamp – Ballarat Wednesday 4 November 2020 Race 8 No 5 Breeders Crown 2YO Colts & Geldings Heat over 2200 metres to be driven by Ryan Duffy. Rocking Bugatti – Yarra Glen Thursday 5 November 2020 Race 8 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Jets Art – Cobram Friday 6 November 2020 Race 4 No 5 over 2170 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 6 November 2020 Race 2 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 7 November 2020 Race 1 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Maestro – Kilmore Sunday 8 November 2020 Race 2 No 7 over 2180 metres to be driven by Ross Payne.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 1 November 2020

Jets Art – Shepparton Monday 26 October 2020 Race 10 No 11 over 1690 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. Drain The Swamp – Cranbourne Tuesday 27 October 2020 Race 1 No 8 over 2080 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Tuesday 27 October 2020 Race 6 No 6 over 16009 metres to be driven by Tayla French. She Will Rock – Bendigo Wednesday 28 October 2020 Race 8 No 8 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 31 October 2020 Race 4 No 12 over 2240 metres to be driven by TBA Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 1 November 2020 Race 9 No 10 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Maestro – Maryborough Sunday 1 November 2020 Race 8 No 13 Volstead Redwood Classic (Group 1) over 2190 metres to be driven by Ross Payne.                                     .                                                                    

News Update October 2020

News Update October 2020 Great to be back on deck to provide an update on all things standardbreds at Yorkshire Park and the coming months as we enter into better weather and hopefully an easing of restrictions due to COVID 19. On the racing scene it was great to see an old favourite of ours, Aitutaki greet the judge at Devonport recently with a stylish win.  He was one of the very first horses Yorkshire Park offered through the APG sales and he has been an old warrior over the journey.  Jets Art resumed racing with three consistent performances being placed in all three but yet to break through.  The Major In Art gelding is not far away from a win after going down by a head today at Charlton.  She Will Rock return to the race track following an operation to remove bone chips from her knee has been a little inglorious.  After choking down and failing to finish at her race track return she then ventured to Cranbourne over a mile and never got into the race at all.  She is in good nick and no doubt we will see better performances soon. Other Yorkshire Park bred horses back at the track are Magical, Maestro and Syzate along with Hancocks Hero and Lutetia Midfrew.  Lutetia Midfrew continues to be very consistent with four placed runs out of her last five starts.  She goes around again at Hobart on Tuesday night (20th) and has drawn to be a good chance. On the breeding scene our mares Masterkova, Watch The Dream and Our Narissa Franco are all due to foal in November so we look forward to having three foals on the ground safe and well. The 2021 Nutrien Standardbred sales catalogue will be out shortly and we look forward to the April sale.  Yorkshire Park have drawn the following lot numbers in the sale: Lot 15 – Yankee Rockstar – Ima Ritzi Lombo Filly. Lot 42 – Used To Me – La Tonneralla Colt. Lot 109 – TinTin In America – Our Narissa Franco Colt. Lot 182 – Sunshine Beach – Vickymurphy Colt. Lot 185 – Art Major – Watch The Dream Filly. All five will be prepared by Blanche & Dean Poole at Rhiannon Park.  Stay tuned for updates in the coming months on their progression to the sales. That’s about all for now. Stay safe  Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 25 October 2020

Jets Art – Charlton Monday 19 October 2020 Race 5 No 10 over 2100 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Tuesday 20 October 2020 Race 3 No 2 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 24 October 2020 Race 3 No 12 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Maestro – Maryborough Sunday 25 October 2020 Race 1 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ross Payne.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 18 October 2020

Rocking Bugatti – Kilmore Wednesday 14 October 2020 Race 8 No 6 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Friday 16 October 2020 Race 8 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Magical – Ballarat Friday 16 October 2020 Race 1 No 8 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Maestro – Ballarat Friday 16 October 2020 Race 3 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. She Will Rock – Cranbourne Sunday 18 October 2020 Race 5 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 18 October 2020 Race 6 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Rohan Hillier.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 11 October 2020

Maestro – Maryborough Monday 5 October 2020 Race 5 No 9 over 1690 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Hancocks Hero – Echuca Tuesday 6 October 2020 Race 6 No 4 over 2160 metres to be driven by Joran Leedham. Magical – Kilmore Thursday 8 October 2020 Race 3 No 10 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Jets Art – Kilmore Thursday 8 October 2020 Race 8 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. Syzate – Kilmore Thursday 8 October 2020 Race 9 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by Robert Graham. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 11 October 2020 Race 3 No 9 over 2297 metres to be driven by Connor Crook. Pearlescent – Shepparton Sunday 11 October 2020 Race 1 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 4 October 2020

Maestro – Charlton Monday 28 September 2020 Race 3 No 1 over 2100 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Hancocks Hero – Charlton Monday 28 September 2020 Race 8 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Jets Art – Shepparton Wednesday 30 September 2020 Race 1 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. She Will Rock – Kilmore Thursday 1 October 2020 Race 5 No 9 over 2180 metres to be driven by Taylah French. Drain The Swamp – Ballarat Friday 2 October 2020 Race 5 No 2 over 1710 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Rocking Bugatti – Ballarat Friday 2 October 2020 Race 8 No 1 over 1710 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Sunday 4 October 2020 Race 9 No 9 over 2200 mettres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Pearlescent – Cranbourne Sunday 4 October 2020 Race 5 No 3 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 27 September 2020

Rocking Bugatti – Kilmore Tuesday 22 September 2020 Race 5 No 6 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Drain The Swamp – Stawell Wednesday 23 September 2020 Race 1 No 4 over 1785 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Pearlescent – Cranbourne Sunday 27 September 2020 Race 4 No 2 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Sunday 27 September 2020 Race 8 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 20 September 2020

Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Tuesday 15 September 2020 Race 7 No 9 over 1650 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Maestro – Bendigo Tuesday 15 September 2020 race 9 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Pearlescent – Echuca Sunday 20 September 2020 Race 3 No 2 over 1755 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Hancocks Hero – Echuca Sunday 20 September 2020 Race 6 No 4 over 1755 metres to be driven by Connor Clarke. .

Racing Week Ending 13 September 2020

Hancocks Hero – Echuca Wednesday 9 September 2020 Race 4 No 9 over 1755 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 6 September 2020

Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Thursday 3 September 2020 Race 8 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Drain The Swamp – Shepparton Saturday 5 September 2020 Race 9 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 6 September 2020 Race 2 No 2 over 2297 metres to be driven by Connor Crook.                                   .                                                                    

News Update August 2020

News Update August 2020 A little bit late with our monthly update but as they say better late than never. On the racing scene congratulations to the owners of Azterian after the consistent 2YO saluted at Cranbourne for trainer Maree Caldow and driver John  Caldow.  Also great to see one of our old favourites Pearlescent winning at Echuca and Hancocks Hero also saluting at Charlton recently.  All three deserve their recent wins and on behalf of Yorkshire Park we congratulate the owners. She Will Rock returned to the trials earlier this month with a solid second in good time at Maryborough.  She will take a lot of improvement from that trial and we expect to see her at the trials again later this month.  The talented Rock N Roll Heaven filly has plenty of upside. Lutetia Midfrew continued her consistent form in Tasmania and is knocking on the door for another win for trainer Adrian Duggan.  Great to see Adrian is on the improve following that nasty fall last month.   Good reports from trainer Graham Lyon on the progression of Jets Art as he prepares to make his race track return while Classy Countess is back at the trials for the Cranbourne Club 21 syndicate. Really pleased with the reports out of NZ with our filly Miki Diva (Always B Mikki – Divine Diva) as she progresses in her second preparation.  Lets hope our purchase at the NZ Standardbred yearling sales early this year continues on with her positive progression. We are fast approaching the breeding season and as always look forward to the arrival of our foals this year.  All three are due in November so it will be a very exciting month coming up. Our weanlings are progressing well all be it a bit wet at the moment with the amount of rain we have experienced over the last three months.  Really looking forward to the Nutrien Equine Standardbred sale in April which we will present three colts and two fillies in the sale. The past six months have been really challenging for all with the events of COVID 19 and subsequent lock downs that people have endured.  It is a tough time so make sure you follow all the health advice and keep an eye out for family and friends to ensure we all look after each other.  We will get through this and we can’t wait until we can get back to the races. Stay safe  Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 30 August 2020

Hancocks Hero – Echuca Thursday 27 August 2020 Race 6 No 4 over 2160 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Pearlescent – Echuca Thursday 27 August 2020 Race 9 No 1 over 1755 metres to be driven by Shannon O’Sullivan. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 30 August 2020 Race 6 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Paul Hill. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Sunday 30 August 2020 Race 9 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 23 August 2020

 Hancocks Hero – Charlton Monday 17 August 2020 Race 5 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 16 August 2020

Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 16 August 2020 Race 10 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Georgia Hayward. Pearlescent – Kilmore Sunday 16 August 2020 Race 5 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 9 August 2020

Pearlescent – Echuca Thursday 6 August 2020 Race 3 No 2 over 2160 metres to be driven by Greg Sugars. Hancocks Hero – Ballarat Saturday 8 August 2020 Race 9 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Azterian – Cranbourne Sunday 9 August 2020 Race 2 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Sunday 9 August 2020 Race 1 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 2 August 2020

Miss Maia – Albion Park Friday 31 July 2020 Race 9 No 6 over 2138 metres to be driven by Brendan Barnes. Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Saturday 1 August 2020 Race 3 No 10 over 1650 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Azterian – Cranbourne Sunday 2 August 2020 Race 1 No 5 over 2080 metres to be driven by John Caldow.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 26 July 2020

Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 24 July 2020 Race 1 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Mark Yole. Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Sunday 26 July 2020 Race 1 No 10 over 1650 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham. Pearlescent – Bendigo Sunday 26 July 2020 Race 8 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 26 July 2020 Race 3 No 13 over 1680 metres to be driven by John Walters.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 19 July 2020

Good Word That – Bendigo Monday 13 July 2020 Race 2 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Stephen Blacker. Azterian – Kilmore Tuesday 14 July 2020 Race 2 No 2 over 2180 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Pearlescent – Shepparton Wednesday 15 July 2020 Race 3 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Thursday 16 July 2020 Race 7 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Jordan Leedham.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 12 July 2020

Pearlescent – Shepparton Monday 6 July 2020 Race 5 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 5 July 2020

Azterian – Shepparton Thursday 2 July 2020 Race 1 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Rocking Bugatti – Kilmore Thursday 2 July 2020 Race 5 No 10 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 5 July 2020 Race 4 No 10 over 1680 metres to be driven by Rohan Hillier.                                 .                                                                    

News Update July 2020

News Update July 2020 Another challenging month for the harness racing industry but we are extremely grateful for the work done by Harness Racing Victoria and the industry participants in keeping the industry up and running when a lot of others are not so lucky. On the breeding scene we have booked a couple of our mares into to stallions for the upcoming breeding season along with our partnership in Neishars Jet. Watch The Dream has been booked to Vincent. Masterkova has been booked to Poster Boy. Neishars Jet has been booked to Vincent. We are still working through stallions for our trotting mares Sixty Plus and La Tonneralla and yet to decide on Our Narissa Franco. On the racing scene we are yet to record a winner for the month of July with a number of placings and fourth finishes.  Both Azterian and Hancocks Hero have been a model of consistency and both should record victories in the near future.  She Will Rock continues to progress well on her comeback and Jets Art is back in work after a short let up.  Miki Diva has finished her preparation in NZ pleasing all with the progress she has made.  She will have a month in the paddock before heading back into work. Great to see one of our old timers return to the track in Tasmania recently in Aitutaki.   The news was not great for our trainer in Tasmania Adrian Duggan after suffering a badly broken ankle in a fall at Hobart recently.  We certainly wish Adrian a speedy recovery and hopefully Lutetia Midfrew will do the right thing by him and win for us on Friday night. Yorkshire Park will this sell our yearlings through the 2021 Nutrien Standardbred Yearling sales in April with the following entries: Art Major x Watch The Dream filly, Yankee Rockstar x Ima Ritzi Lombo filly, Used to Me x La Tonneralla colt, Sunshine Beach x Vickymurphy colt and a TinTin In America x Our Narissa Franco colt.  Yorkshire park is excited to join Nutrien in this new sale and once again all our yearlings will be prepared by Rhiannon Park proprietors Dean & Blanche Poole. That’s about all for now, look forward to continuing to find a winner or two.    Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 28 June 2020

Azterian – Melton Monday 22 June 2020 Race 2 No 1 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Miss Maia – Albion Park Tuesday 23 June 2020 Race 1 No 6 over 1628 metres to be driven by Chris Geary. Good Word That – Stawell Wednesday 24 June 2020 Race 1 No 6 over 1785 metres to be driven by Jackie Barker. Maestro – Kilmore Thursday 25 June 2020 Race 4 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 26 June 2020 Race 1 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 21 June 2020

Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Monday 15 June 2020 Race 7 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 19 June 2020 Race 3 No 2 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Pearlescent – Cranbourne Sunday 21 June 2020 Race 2 No 2 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Sunday 21 June 2020 Race 3 No 2 over 2080 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 14 June 2020

Miss Maia – Albion Park Tuesday 9 June 2020 Race 2 No 6 over 1628 metres to be driven by Brendan Barnes. Maestro – Bendigo Wednesday 10 June 2020 Race 3 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Glenavril King – Melton Friday 12 June 2020 Race 6 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Magical – Globe Derby Saturday 13 June 2020 Race 6 No 4 SA Trotters Derby over 2230 metres to be driven by Mark Billinger. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 13 June 2020 Race 3 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 7 June 2020

Maestro – Kilmore Wednesday 3 June 2020 Race 1 No 3 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Miss Maia – Albion Park Friday 5 June 2020 Race 9 No 4 over 1628 metres to be driven by Brendan Barnes. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Friday 5 June 2020 Race 5 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Saturday 6 June 2020 Race 7 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Pearlescent – Cranbourne Sunday 7 June 2020 Race 7 No 1 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha.                                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 31 May 2020

Maestro – Kilmore Wednesday 27 May 2020 Race 4 No 3 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Thursday 28 May 2020 Race 5 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Miss Maia – Albion Park Friday 29 May 2020 Race 1 No 3 over 1628 metres to be driven by Brendan Barnes. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 30 May 2020 Race 2 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Magical – Cranbourne Sunday 31 May 2020 Race 1 No 4 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Pearlescent – Cranbourne Sunday 31 May 2020 Race 3 No 1 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha.                                         .                                                                    

News Update May 2020

News Update May 2020  A little bit later this month with our news update but there is still plenty going on in these uncertain times.  The good thing is that we are still racing despite COVID 19 restrictions and a big congratulations must go to Harness Racing Victoria and all the participants for enabling us to continue to race. On the racing scene we were delighted when Magical saluted for her first race victory at Kilmore recently on the back of some good performances.  Congrats to Brent Lilley and the team for the work they have put into this filly.  Another Yorkshire Park bred trotter Maestro made his race track debut but unfortunately got it all wrong galloping away from the stand and then copping interference in the run to finish sixth.  His trial form had been faultless with three trial wins and trotting all the way but the old saying race day is different to the trials come to the fore.  Despite that I’m sure he will make his mark at the races shortly.   Glenavril King continued on his winning way with some impressive performances and Rocking Bugatti just continues to knock up placings so hopefully a win just around the corner for him.  Jets Art made his race track debut with an impressive debut 2nd followed by a big effort to run fourth at his next start followed by another second placing again tonight (20 May).  Once he learns to race he will be a nice horse.  A couple of other Yorkshire Park bred horses have been to the trials, Good Word That qualified impressively at Terang and the trotter Miss Maia made her trials debut at Albion Park for Jack Butler with a 41 metre trial win.  This week Dreams are Bettor (purchased by Yorkshire Park at the 2019 APG Sydney sale) made her trials debut in an impressive fashion with a nice third placing at Melton under the guidance of John Caldow.  She will have another Melton trial before heading for a short let up. On the breeding scene all the foals have been, or are in the process of being weaned and having some education before returning to Yorkshire Park.  A big thank you to Benstud, Northern Rivers Equine and Riverview Lodge for their assistance in this process. Sad also to hear the news about Graeme Lang this week, another legend of the game lost and obviously a tough couple of weeks for the Lang family after losing Gavin a couple of weeks ago.  It was great reliving some of the old races with Graeme Lang a master driver and trainer especially the great trotting mare Scotch Notch. That’s about all for now, look forward to continuing to find a winner or two.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 24 May 2020

Jets Art – Shepparton Wednesday 20 May 2020 Race 3 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. Pearlescent – Kilmore Friday 22 May 2020 Race 1 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by Austin Mifsud. Magical – Kilmore Friday 22 May 2020 Race 2 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Rocking Bugatti – Kilmore Friday 22 May 2020 Race 5 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.                                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 17 May 2020

Rocking Bugatti – Kilmore Wednesday 13 May 2020 Race 5 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Terang Thursday 14 May 2020 Race 6 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Jets Art – Shepparton Friday 15 May 2020 Race 2 No 11 over 1690 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington. Maestro – Cranbourne Sunday 17 May 2020 Race 1 No 3 over 2110 metres to be driven by Ross Payne.                                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 10 May 2020

Glenavril King – Terang Monday 4 May 2020 Race 5 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Magical – Kilmore Thursday 7 May 2020 Race 4 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 3 May 2020

Magical – Kilmore Tuesday 28 April 2020 Race 4 No 7 over 2180 metres to be driven by Ross Payne. Rocking Bugatti – Kilmore Tuesday 28 April 2020 Race 5 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Jets Art – Shepparton Friday 1 May 2020 Race 1 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Stephen Boyington.                                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 26 April 2020

Glenavril King – Stawell Wednesday 22 April 2020 Race 8 No 7 over 1785 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning.                                       .                                                                    

News Update April 2020

Update 26 April Last Friday harness racing lost one of its true champions, a legend of the game in Gavin Lang.  Over 6,000 winners, 100 Group Ones and an absolute marvel in his ability to find the line when you thought he was in the most hopeless of positions.  Gavin was a man a few words but when he spoke everyone listened.  Young drivers all over the country wanted to be Gavin Lang, he was their idol.  A brilliant trainer and had a unique ability to see what we going to happen on the race track before it did.  He was well known for his ability to understand and read form. In my time in harness racing two absolutely brilliant drivers stood out for different reasons. Vin Knight and Gavin Lang.   Yorkshire Park sends its condolences to Meagan and his daughters and all the Lang family.   Gav, thanks for the memories and always saying hello. News Update April 2020 Plenty of excitement over the last month with the race track debut of the Yorkshire Park bred and Michael Stanley trained colt Drain The Swamp.  By Somebeachsomewhere out of Vickymurphy the two year old was really impressive on his race track debut finishing 3rd in the Victorian Sapling Stakes in 1.55.1 after sitting in the death seat.  He probably cost himself the race over the last 400 metres by wanting to hang in but it didn’t take long for him to record his first race victory when he lined up a week later to eclipse his rivals over the 1720 metre trip last Thursday at Melton winning by 19.4 metres in 1.55.5.  He will back up again next Friday 17th at Ballarat to see if he can add to his already impressive race track performances. Also making her debut was Classy Countess, bred and owned by Yorkshire Park but leased to the Cranbourne Club 21 Syndicate the filly made a mistake in both her racetrack appearances to date.  Reports from training Scott Ewan is that she is still learning and will head back to the trials to sort out a few little issues with her. Also good news is that our Courage Under Fire out of Lombo Socialite gelding sold to Steve Blacker is progressing well and will head to the trials shortly.  Named Good Word That, he has pleased his trainer with his work to date and we can’t wait to see him grace the track. Another of our Yorkshire Park bred horses has also been named by Love You out of La Tonneralla called Maestro.  Trained by Brent Lilley we are really looking forward to this guy heading to the track as he is a half brother to the very good trotter Jilliby Babavska and also the filly Magical who continues to perform well at the track. The Yorkshire Park purchase at this years NZ Sales, Miki Diva is progressing well in New Zealand under the care of John Hay at Ashburton.  She is now in the cart and from all reports is pleasing with her progress and is a good natured filly. Yorkshire Park have leased out our Western Terror x Jewel Bromac yearling to Jeff Cakebread at Barham and she too is progressing well in her early education.  We will certainly be cheering her on as she holds a pretty special spot in our hearts at Yorkshire Park. On the race track a number of our Yorkshire Park bred horses continue to perform well with Rocking Bugatti, Magical, Glenavril King, Hancocks Hero and Pearlescent all being placed recently.  Yorkshire Park has also sold it’s interest in the mare Alta Mach and she will be heading to a new stable and we wish them all the best with the Mach Three filly. It’s weaning time at the moment and our babies will be heading off to be weaned from their mums and start their next phase of life.  It is a good time of the year and we really look forward to getting them back home and start the education process. It is a trying time at the moment and everyone’s world has been turned upside down with the event of the corona virus and the challenges it presents to our industry and people across the world.  I must congratulate Harness Racing Victoria on the way in which they have handled this situation and to enable us to keep the industry going has been quite amazing.  We certainly pray for everyone out their to be safe and look after each other. That’s about it for now, look forward to bringing you further updates on Yorkshire Park. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 19 April 2020

Glenavril King – Stawell Monday 13 April 2020 Race 6 No 3 over 2180 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Drain The Swamp – Ballarat Friday 17 April 2020 Race 3 No 5 over 1710 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Sunday 19 April 2020 Race 2 No 6 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 12 April 2020

Drain The Swamp – Melton Thursday 9 April 2020 Race 4 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Magical – Cranbourne Sunday 12 April 2020 Race Race 4 No 5 over 2080 metres to be driven by Brad Chisholm. Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Sunday 12 April 2020 Race 8 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 5 April 2020

Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Monday 30 March 2020 Race 7 No 3 over 2080 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Alta Mach – Globe Derby Monday 30 March 2020 Race 5 No 8 over 2230 metres to be driven by Ryan Hryhorec. Magical – Kilmore Friday 3 April 2020 Race 3 No 3 over 2180 metres to be driven by Brad Chisholm. Classy Countess – Cranbourne Sunday 5 April 2020 Race 6 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Pearlescent – Cranbourne Sunday 5 April 2020 Race 7 No 1 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha.                                     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 29 March 2020

Pearlescent – Yarra Valley Monday 23 March 2020 Race 1 No 1 over 1680 metres to be driven by Tommy Hill. Rocking Bugatti – Yarra Valley Monday 23 March 2020 Race 5 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.                                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 22 March 2020

Rocking Bugatti – Cranbourne Monday 16 March 2020 Race 4 No 4 over 2080 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Tuesday 17 March 2020 Race 6 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Miss Maia – Terang Wednesday 18 March 2020 Race 2 No 3 over 2180 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Glenavril King – Terang Wednesday 18 March 2020 Race 6 No 6 over 1680 metres to be driven by Kate Gath. Hancocks Hero – Ouyen Sunday 22 March 2020 Race 9 No 4 over 1654 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Alta Mach – Globe Derby Sunday 22 March 2020 Race 7 No 9 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ryan Hryhorec.                                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 15 March 2020

Glenavril King – Horsham Monday 9 March 2020 Race 5 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Kate Gath. Miss Maia – Geelong Wednesday 11 March 2020 Race 1 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by Matthew craven. Classy Countess – Kilmore Thursday 12 March 2020 Race 3 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by Scott Ewan. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Saturday 14 March 2020 Race 4 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.                               .                                                                    

News Update March 2020

News Update March 2020 A busy month for Yorkshire Park following on from a very successful New Zealand Yearling sales week which resulted in the purchase of a filly by Always B Miki out of Divine Diva (Mach Three) named Miki Diva.  I was really impressed with this filly, a nice type with plenty of scope and a fantastic nature about her. She will head to the John Hay stables at Ashburton about an hour south of Christchurch.  The filly presents plenty of options being eligible for all the NZ feature races including the Harness Millions but also eligible for the Breeders Crown, Bathurst and being VicBred as well.  At this stage we may look to put together a syndicate to race the filly – more to come on this one. Both Auckland and Christchurch sales were very strong with top of the market being a filly and a colt reaching $280,000 each.  The excitement and enthusiasm amongst buyers and vendors was really good and the horses were presented really well.  A credit to NZ Bloodstock Standarbred team on the way they presented and marketed the sales. Great to be a guest of NZ Bloodstock at dinner on the Sunday night at Alexandra Park and even more special to sit with USA leading trainer Ron Burke and NZ trainer Cran Dalgety.  Pretty special night I must say.  Also great to catch up with NZ trainer Ray Green in Christchurch to discuss his purchases at the sales including a couple of the $200,000 plus yearlings, and chat about all things harness racing. A trip to Woodlands Stud prior to the sales was a highlight of the week in NZ to look at the biggest operation in NZ Standardbreds.  Thank you to everyone at Woodlands for their hospitality and support over the week.  On the racing scene it is always a buzz when one of your yearlings sold at the sales makes their race track debut.  This Saturday at Melton Drain The Swamp (not sure about the name) will contest the Breckon Farms Sapling stakes after two impressive trials for the Michael Stanley stable.  By Somebeachsomewhere out of Vickymurphy, Buster as he was called at home will no doubt acquit himself well.  Good luck to the owners and Yorkshire Park will be there to cheer him on.  Also about to make her racetrack debut will be Classy Countess a filly by Village Jolt that Yorkshire Park have leased to the Club 21 syndicate.  At this stage it looks like it will be Geelong on the 11 March so stay tuned. Alta Mach returns to the race track on Saturday night at Globe Derby under the care of Ryan Hryhorec while Lutetia Midfrew finished a really good third placing last week in Hobart, her first run back from a spell and according to trainer Adrian Duggan their is improvement in her to come.  Dreams Are Bettor returns to the John Caldow stables this weekend and will hopefully progress to racing stage this time in. I’m pleased to say that the Yorkshire Park bred and part owned filly She Will Rock (6 start for 3 wins and 2 seconds) is progressing well following surgery to remove bone chips in her knee.  She looks a treat and will remain in the paddock until the end of March before we assess if it is time to bring her back into work. Our foals born this season are all doing well and we look forward to the weaning process coming up in the next month or so.  The three colts and two fillies will come in for a bit of handling and education before heading back to the paddock, this time without their mums. Yorkshire Park still has two yearlings for sale, both fillies. Well Said – Vickymurphy filly (half sister to Drain The Swamp & Masterkova) Western Terror x Jewel Bromac (half sister to Jilliby Macarena). Give me a all if you have any interest in the fillies. That’s about it for now but we look forward to what should be an exciting couple of months. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 8 March 2020

Rocking Bugatti – Ballarat Wednesday 4 March 2020 Race 7 No 7 over 2200 metyres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Friday 6 March 2020 Race 6 No 6 over 1790 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Drain The Swamp – Melton Saturday 7 March 2020 Race 3 No 3 Breckon Farms Sappling Stakes over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Alta Mach – Globe Derby Saturday 7 March 2020 Race 8 No 9 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ryan Hryhorec.                               .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 1 March 2020

Miss Maia – Ballarat Wednesday 26 February 2020 Race 3 No 8 over 2200 metres to be driven by Matt Craven. Rocking Bugatti – Shepparton Thursday 27 February 2020 Race 5 No 9 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Maryborough Friday 28 February 2020 Race 5 No 6 over 1690 metres to be driven by Connor Ronan. Magical – Melton Saturday 29 February 2020 Race 4 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Sunday 1 March 2020 Race 3 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Hancocks Hero – Boort Sunday 1 March 2020 Racen 7 No 10 over 2250 metres to be driven by Jayden Brewin.                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 23 February 2020

Magical – Bendigo Thursday 20 February 2020 Race 3 No 4 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 16 February 2020

Hancocks Hero – Mildura Wednesday 12 February 2020 Race 1 No 7 over 1790 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Glenavril King – Wedderburn Sunday 16 February 2020 Race 5 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn.                           .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 9 February 2020

Hancocks Hero – Mildura Thursday 6 February 2020 Race 5 No 2 over 1790 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Glenavril King – Horsham Friday 6 February 2020 Race 5 No 3 over 1700 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn.                         .                                                                    

News Update February 2020

News Update February 2020 The APG Yearling sales in Melbourne proved to be a tough gig for breeders as a number of lots were passed in and plenty of bargains available for buyers.  Once again the preparers did a terrific job and presented all the yearlings in first class order. For Yorkshire Park it was a mixed sale with both lots initially passed in before we managed to secure the sale of our Sportswriter x Watch The Dream filly, Lot 60 for $25,000.  The filly will head to the Mark Watson stable at Kyabram and I’m pleased to say Yorkshire Park will retain and interest in the filly.  Our Well Said x Vickymurphy filly, Lot 53 was passed in and we are still fielding inquiries from potential buyers at present.   There is no doubt that a review of the APG sale process needs to take place in order to build the confidence of buyers and breeders for future sales.   On the racing scene a couple of our yearlings  (now 2YO’s) from last year have been named or have already graced the trials and qualified to race.  Most notably the Somebeachsomewhere out of Vickymurphy colt sold to the Michael Stanley stable qualified at Melton today (11/2) finishing second beaten a metre in 1.57.8 working home in a 55.8 for the last half.  Named Drain The Swamp the big fella performed really well and he is in good hands with the Michael Stanley stable.  We expect to see him at the races shortly. Our Village Jolt filly out of Ima Ritzi lombo leased to the Cranbourne Club 21 syndicate has been named, Classy Countess, and we expect she will be at the trials shortly.  Syzate by Heston Blue Chip out of My Little Black Dress has also qualified and we look forward to seeing her at the track in the near future. Yorkshire Park bred Hancocks Hero graced the winners circle again last week, win number 4, as the Alta Christiano gelding continues to be a model of consistency.  Glenavril King finished a close second last week and a win is in store for him just around the corner.  Rocking Bugatti also continues to be a model of consistency with two recent seconds and he will line up at Bendigo on the 13 February. Yorkshire Park owned Lutetia Midfrew looks an absolute treat in the care of Adrian Duggan and no doubt she will look to improve on her winning record.   This week I will be heading to the NZ yearling sales in Auckland and Christchurch which will also include a visit to Woodlands Stud.  I really look forward to seeing this years crop of yearlings from both islands as we enjoy the hospitality of our kiwi counterparts. That’s about all for now and I look forward to giving you an update on the NZ sales. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 26 January 2020

Magical – Melton Monday 20 January 2020 Race 9 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Rocking Bugatti – Wednesday 22 January 2020 Race 5 No 10 over 2100 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Glenavril King – Maryborough Thursday 23 January 2020 Race 5 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Friday 24 January 2020 Race 7 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Go Home Jo – Williams Sunday 26 January 2020 Race 4 No 2 over 2277 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 19 January 2020

Rocking Bugatti – Warragul Monday 13 January 2019 Race 6 No 3 over 1790 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Wednesday 15 January 2019 Race 5 No 2 over 1790 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Go Home Jo – Busselton Friday 17 October 2019 Race 1 No 9 over 2400 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 12 January 2020

Hancocks Hero – Boort Monday 6 January 2020 Race 4 No 2 over 1900 metres to be driven by Jayden Brewin. Glenavril King – Swan Hill Thursday 9 January 2020 Race 3 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Denbeigh Wade.                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 5 January 2020

Hancocks Hero – St.Arnaud Tuesday 31 December 2019 Race 7 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Brad Chisholm. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Tuesday 31 December 2019 Race 5 No 10 over 2100 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.                         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 29 December 2019

Glenavril King – Maryborough Monday 23 December 2019 Race 6 No 10 over 2190 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn.                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 15 December 2019

Hancocks Hero – Echuca 12 December 2019 Race 7 No 1 over 2160 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher.                       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 8 December 2019

Hancocks Hero – Mildura Thursday 5 December 2019 Race 6 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Friday 6 December 2019 Race 5 No 4 over 2100 metres to be driven by Dean Miller. Glenavril King – Gunbower Sunday 8 December 2019 Race 6 No 2 over 2030 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn.                     .                                                                    

News Update December 2019

News Update December 2019 Yorkshire Park welcomed a filly out of Watch The Dream by Art Major last week to add to our foals over the last month.  La Tonneralla had a colt by Used To Me, Our Narissa Franco had a colt by Tintin In America and Ima Ritzi Lombo had a filly by Yankee Rockstar.  This only leaves Vickymurphy to foal later in December to Sunshine Beach. On the racing scene Yorkshire Park bred horses delivered six wins for the month of November with She Will Rock 2 wins, Jilliby Babavska, Hancocks Hero, Glenavril King & Go Home Jo all saluting.  She Will Rock bred and part owned by Yorkshire Park unfortunately suffered an injury following her last win at Bendigo and will have minor surgery to remove bone chips from her knee this week.  The filly had chalked up an impressive record with three wins and two seconds from her six starts to date.  She will be sidelined for three to six months. Our two year old filly Dreams are Bettor is in work at the John Caldow stables and continues to progress well while Alta Mach part owned by Yorkshire Park in the Ryan Hryhorec stables has had two starts this prep for two sixths.  We expect improvement from the Mach Three mare in the coming weeks.  Lutetia Midfrew has also returned to work under the care of Adrian Duggan in Hobart and we look forward to seeing the Sportswriter 4 year old back at the track soon. This year Yorkshire Park will present two fillies at the Australian pacing Gold Yearling sales in Melbourne on the 2nd February 2020.  The first is a Well Said filly out of Vickymurphy (Bettors Delight mare) a half sister to the recently retired mare Masterkova 3 wins & six placings from eleven starts with her best winning mile rate being 1.55.7 when she defeated Soho Burning Love at her first race start.  This filly is out of the very good performing Vicky Hanover family which left prolific winners in Same Old Macray, Dee En Ay Macray, Bomber Macray and Usanz. The second is a Sportswriter filly out of the very well bred mare Watch The Dream (Bettors Delight mare) who won on four occasions as a three year old.  She is out of the very good producing NZ mare Dreamy Atom NZ 2 Year old of the Year and has left 7 winners including Western Dream 14 wins $334,987 prize money, Dream Royale 22 wins $145,068, Tisa Dream 18 wins $160,596.  This is a terrific family and we look forward to presenting her at the 2020 APG sales. Yorkshire Park will also be syndicating a filly by Western Terror out of Jewel Bromac who unfortunately died while foaling this filly.  Stay tuned as we will update you on this syndication in the coming months. Good news out of Cranbourne Club 21 Syndicate who advised that our Village Jolt two year old leased to the syndicate has progressed really well and has just gone to the paddock for a short let up.  Trainer Scott Ewan is very pleased with her progression and expects her to be an early race track two year old. That’s about all for now. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 1 December 2019

Hancocks Hero – Mildura Tuesday 26 November 2019 Race 6 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Saturday 30 November 2019 Race 7 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Glenavril King – Stawell Sunday 1 December 2019 Race 9 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Xavier O’Connor.                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 24 November 2019

Hancocks Hero – Melton Monday 18 November 2019 Race 6 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Jack Laugher. She Will Rock – Bendigo Tuesday 19 November 2019 Race 8 No 3 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Glenavril King – Horsham Thursday 21 November 2019 Race 4 No 9 over 1700 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Go Home Jo – Wagin Friday 22 November 2019 Race 3 No 10 over 1776 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Hot Ziggity – Geelong Saturday 23 November 2019 Race 4 No 7 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 17 November 2019

Hancocks Hero – Mildura Tuesday 12 November 2019 Race 6 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Friday 15 November 2019 Race 7 No 2 Lenin Trotters FFA Group 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Jason Lee. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 16 November 2019 Race 4 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Voak.                   .                                                                    

News Update November 2019

News Update 20 November 2019 She Will Rock delivered an impressive performance at Bendigo last night winning by 6.0 metres in 1.57.9 well driven by Chris Svanosio.  The Yorkshire Park bred Rock N Roll Heaven filly looked very comfortable in settling back in the field before charging to the front in the straight and winning comfortably.   News Update 16 November 2019 Jilliby Babavska continued his good form by winning the Group 3 Lenin Trotters Free For All at Melton on Friday night in 1.59.9 driven by Jason Lee.   NEWS UPDATE: November 2019 She Will Rock continued on her good form with an impressive win at Yarra Valley last Thursday 7th November in 1.58.8 winning by 9.8 metres with a bit in hand.  The Rock N Roll Heaven filly continues to get better and hopefully better things in store for her down the track.  The Chris Svanosio stable is in hot form at the moment both with the trotters and pacers.  Alta Mach has had two runs back from a spell and performed ok without much luck in both appearances.  We will be looking for improved performance from the Mach Three mare in the coming weeks.  Hancocks Hero continued his good race form with a 15.8 metre win at Mildura on Tuesday night.  Well rated by Ellen Tormey the Yorkshire Park bred son of Alta Christiano never looked in danger of defeat after he found the front early.   Dreams are Bettor returned to the John Caldow stables last week and we are hoping the 2 YO daughter of Artspeak continues to improve on her first preparation.  She looked a treat after her four months in the paddock. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 10 November 2019

Hot Ziggity – Yarra Glen Tuesday 5 November 2019 Race 4 No 2 over 1950 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Glenavril King – Swan Hill Tuesday 5 November 2019 Race 2 No 5 over 1750 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. She Will Rock – Yarra Valley Thursday 7 November 2019 Race 1 No 6 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Alta Mach – Globe Derby Saturday 9 November 2019 Race 6 No 8 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ryan Hryhorec.                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 3 November 2019

She Will Rock – Melton Monday 28 October 2019 Race 2 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hot Ziggity – Melton Monday 28 October 2109 Race 4 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Tuesday 29 October 2019 Race 1 No 9 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Friday 1 November 2019 Race 8 No 5 over 2100 metres to be driven by Cody Wallrodt. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Saturday 2 November 2019 Race 7 No 7 over 2240 metres to be driven by Jason Lee.                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 27 October 2019

Glenavril King – Hamilton Thursday 24 October 2019 Race 7 No 3 over 2160 metres to be driven by Jackie Barker. Alta Mach – Globe Derby Saturday 26 October 2019 Race 2 No 9 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ryan Hryhorec. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Saturday 26 October 2019 Race 6 No 9 over 2242 metres to be driven by Chris Voak.                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 20 October 2019

She Will Rock – Bendigo Tuesday 15 October 2019 Race 1 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.  Jilliby Babavska – Maryborough Sunday 20 October 2019 Race 6 No 6 Maryborough Trotters Cup Group 3 over 2690 metres to be driven by Jason Lee.                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 13 October 2019

Miss Maia – Bendigo Tuesday 8 October 2019 Race 9 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Hot Ziggity – Ballarat Thursday 10 October 2019 Race 4 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Hancocks Hero – Mildura Friday 11 October 2019 Race 1 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Saturday 12 October 2019 Race 3 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Jason Lee.                   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 6 October 2019

She Will Rock – Maryborough Monday 30 September 2019 Race 5 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Miss Maia – Maryborough Monday 30 September 2019 Race 6 No 12 over 2190 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Hancocks Hero – Echuca Thursday 3 October 2019 Race 1 No 9 over 2160 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Hot Ziggity – Echuca Thursday 3 October 2019 Race 2 No 10 over 2160 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Saturday 5 October 2019 Race 2 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Glen Craven.                 .                                                                    

News Update September 2019

News Update 26 September 2019 Jilliby Babavska continued on his winning way with a strong win off the 30 metre handicap mark over the 2150 metres at Kilmore tonight.  Well driven by Glen Craven the son of Sundon made it win number nine from twenty starts and topped the $50,000 prize money mark.  Out of the Yorkshire Park owned La Tonneralla and sold at the APT yearling sale by Yorkshire Park the future looks really bright.  Well done to Paddy Lee for his persistence and patience with this bloke. NEWS UPDATE: September 2019 Congratulations to Ellen Tormey on the win of Yorkshire Park bred Hancocks Hero at Mildura on Tuesday night.  Confidently driven by Zac Phillips the son of Alta Christiano led all the way to win by 2.9 metres in 2.1.7.  He has been very consistent of late and thoroughly deserved his win. Great to see She Will Rock back at the trials with two impressive trial wins as she makes her way back to the race track.  The Rock N Roll Heaven filly certainly shows a bit of ability and we look forward to seeing her race track return on Monday 30 September at Maryborough. Yorkshire Park part owned mare Alta Mach is also due back at the trials shortly following a long lay off through injury.  All looks good at the moment for her racetrack return. Good to see Jilliby Babavska return to form with a great second at Melton on Saturday night in very smart time of 1.56.2 after leading the field up.  Beaten by the super horse Wobelee in what was a great race we expect that he will be back in the winners circle shortly. Not a lot happening on the breeding scene at the moment  but next month we will start to see our foals hitting the ground.  Ima Ritzi Lombo (Yankee Rock Star), La Tonneralla (Used to Me) & Our Narissa Franco (Tintin in America) are all due to foal in October. Great to see the Kilmore Cup field this year really stack up with plenty of talent.  Disappointing the meeting is on a Thursday night and a return to the Sunday day Kilmore Cup would be clearly better. Yorkshire Park still has our 2YO gelding by Sportswriter out of Lombo Socialite for sale.  He has just returned to the trainers for his second preparation.  He is well bred and related to some very nice horse being a grandson of the great Lombo Rapida.  Contact Dennis at Yorkshire Park for more details. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 29 September 2019

Hancocks Hero -Mildura Tuesday 24 September 2019 Race 4 No 3 over 1790 metres to be driven by Zac Phillips. Aitutaki – Launceston Wednesday 25 September 2019 Race 3 No 13 over 2200 metrees to be driven by Hannah Van dongen. Jilliby Babavska – Kilmore Thursday 26 September 2019 Race 4 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Glen Craven.                 .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 22 September 2019

Hancocks Hero -Swan Hill Tuesday 17 September 2019 Race 1 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Aitutaki – Hobart Wednesday 18 September 2019 Race 8 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Hannah Van Dongen. Miss Maia – Ballarat Thursday 19 September 2019 Race 2 No 1 over 2200 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Hot Ziggity – Shepparton Friday 20 September 2019 Race 9 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Saturday 21 September 2019 Race 8 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Glen Craven.                .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 15 September 2019

Hancocks Hero – Maryborough Monday 9 September 2019 Race 10 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Aitutaki – Launceston Wednesday 11 September 2019 Race 2 No 11 over 1680 metres to be driven by Georgia Howard. Hot Ziggity – Kilmore Friday 13 September 2019 Race 3 No 9 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Saturday 14 September 2019 Race 3 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Glen Craven.             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 8 September 2019

Aitutaki – Hobart Wednesday 4 September 2019 Race 7 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ben Woodsford.             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 1 September 2019

Miss Maia – Geelong Tuesday 27 August 2019 Aldebarran Park Breeders Crown Series Group 2 Race 4 No 4 over 2100 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Hot Ziggity – Maryborough Thursday 29 August 2019 Race 9 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 25 August 2019

Jilliby Babavska – Melton Friday 23 August 2019 Woodlands Stud Graduate Group 2 Race 7 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Magical – Melton Saturday 23 August 2019 Aldebarran Park Group 1 Breeders Crown 2 Y O Trotting Fillies Race 10 No 13 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 18 August 2019

Miss Maia – Maryborough Thursday 15 August 2019 Race 1 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Magical – Maryborough Thursday 15 August 2019 Race 2 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.             .                                                                    

News Update August 2019

NEWS Update 28 August A terrific run by Miss Maia (Majestic Son x Sixty Plus) in the Breeders Crown Group 3 Silver Series final at Geelong, just going down by a half head in a driving finish.  Trained & driven by Matt Craven the Yorkshire Park bred filly was terrific in defeat after galloping early and giving away 20 metres at the start.  No doubt a win is not far away.   NEWS UPDATE: August 2019 Racing at times can be a tough game with its high & lows but none more on the low side with the career ending injury to one of Yorkshire Parks favourite horses in Artful Christian at Bendigo last week.  Bred by Yorkshire Park the son of Major In Art was originally leased to Peter & Chris Svanosio before they decided to purchase him outright.  The winner of 11 races and placed in a further 27 races from 87 starts winning almost $80,000, Banker as he was called suffered a severe tendon injury which required and operation to stitch the tendon back together.  The good news to date is that he is recovering well from the operation and will be recouperating under the guidance of Alistair McLean.  We all hope that Banker continues to improve and eventually enjoys his retirement in a nice paddock. On the racing scene both Magical & Miss Maia raced at Maryborough on Redwood day in two seperate divisions of the 2YO Trotting fillies Redwood consultation with both performing very well.  Miss Maia finished second in her race while Magical finished third.  While on Redwood day a big congratulations to the Maryborough Club on an outstanding day of racing and entertainment.  President Peter Egan & Manager Les Chapman have done a wonderful job and should be congratulated. Yorkshire Park bred and part owned filly She Will Rock is close to returning to the track and looking to continue on her winning way while Alta Mach part owned by Yorkshire Park is also on her way back from injury under the care of Amanda Turnbull.  Cannot wait to get these two back to the track. Our yearling filly Dreams Are Bettor has completed her second preparation and continues to impress.  A big thank you to Luke Bryant from Ravitalli Standardbreds who has been looking after recently following our normal trainer Graham Lyon not enjoying the best of health.  Lets hope Lyonsy is back on deck shortly and enjoying better health. Not much action on the breeding scene at the moment but no doubt in the next month things will start to get busy.  Masterkova will be served by American Ideal in the coming season and we will announce who our other mares will be going to in the next week or so. Looking forward to another month of exciting racing with our Yorkshire Park bred or owned horses.  Don’t forget if you are interested in joining us in a syndicate give me a call or drop me an email. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 11 August 2019

Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Tuesday 6 August 2019 Race 1 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Rocking Bugatti – Ballarat Friday 9 August 2019 Race 5 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.             .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 4 August 2019

Artful Christian – Bendigo Tuesday 30 July 2019 Race 7 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tayah French. Jilliby Babavska – Maryborough Friday 2 August 2019 Race 8 No 1 over 2690 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Lutetia Midfrew  Hobart Friday 2 August 2019 Race 7 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Miss Maia – Maryborough Sunday 4 August 2019 Race 1 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Matthew Craven. Magical – Maryborough Sunday 4 August 2019 Race 2 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 28 July 2019

Hancocks Hero – Melton Monday 22 July 2019 Race 8 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Artful Christian – Shepparton Tuesday 23 July 2019 Race 7 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Taylah French. Rocking Bugatti – Ballarat Friday 26 July 2019 Race 5 No 9 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Jilliby Babavska – Ballarat Friday 26 July 2019 Race 6 No 10 over 2200 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Sunday 28 July 2019 Race 2 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan.         .                                                                    

News Update July 2019

News Update: 26 July 2019 Terrific night tonight for Yorkshire Park with both Rocking Bugatti & Jilliby Babavska both greeting the judge at Ballarat.  Rocking Bugatti continues to improve and brought up back to back wins while Jilliby Babavska made it 5 wins from 7 starts this preparation. Great result for the owners and well done to Chris Svanosio and Paddy Lee on their training efforts. NEWS UPDATE: July 2019 Great news for Yorkshire Park with Rocking Bugatti scoring his first win at Shepparton on Tuesday night (16th) after a number of consistent placings.  A recent addition to Chris Svanosio’s stable Rocking Bugatti pulled clear to win by 1.1 metres after working around and sitting in the death seat.  Other results for Yorkshire Park for the month has been Magical’s second in the Group 3 Super Sires Stakes feature at Melton and good performances from Hancocks Hero & Lutetia Midfrew during the month.  Miss Maia made her race track debut this week with a fifth placing despite galloping twice during the run.  The Majestic Son filly is out of Sixty Plus and certainly shows some ability, hopefully improved manners will see her finishing much closer.  Littlebitof Terror went to the trials at Devonport on Monday and hopefully we will see her at the track shortly.  By Western Terror out of Vickymurphy the filly is a half sister to Masterkova. On the breeding scene we are starting to work through matings for the upcoming breeding season with our mares and once again we have enlisted the support of Anthony Mannix and his pedigree matching program.  Hopefully we will have all the decisions made in the coming weeks.  The three weanling fillies are all doing well despite the wet and cold conditions of late.  Two will be heading to the APG sales in 2020.  Lets hope for another really good week on the race track. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 21 July 2019

Miss Maia – Maryborough Monday 15 July 2019 Race 1 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Mathew Craven. Hancocks Hero – Maryborough Monday 15 July 2019 Race 6 No 6 over 1690 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Artful Chrisitian – Maryborough Monday 15 July 2019 Race 8 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Rocking Bugatti – Shepparton Tuesday 16 July 2019 Race 1 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 19 July 2019 Race 1 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 21 July 2019 Race 2 No 10 over 2200 metres to be driven by Lachlan Dakin.         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 14 July 2019

Hancocks Hero – Maryborough Monday 8 July 2019 Race 5 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Rocking Bugatti – Maryborough Monday 8 July 2019 Race 5 No 13 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Artfulful Christian – Maryborough Monday 8 July 2019 Race 8 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Lutetia Midfrew – Launceston Friday 12 July 2019 Race 1 No 8 over 2200 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Aitutaki – Launceston Friday 12 July 2019 Race 2 No 11 over 1690 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Saturday 13 July 2019 Race 7 No 11  over 2240 metres to be driven by Glen Craven.         .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 7 July 2019

Hancocks Hero – Melton Monday 1 July 2019 Race 5 No 5 over 1720 metres to be driven by Alex Ashwood. Jilliby Babavska – Ballarat Wednesday 3 July 2019 Race 6 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Jason Lee. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 5 July 2019 Race 2 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Magical – Melton Friday 5 July 2019 Race 11 No 7 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 7 July 2019 Race 6 No 8 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Walters. Pearlescent – Cranbourne Sunday 7 July 2019 Race 7 No 2 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha.       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 30 June 2019

Magical – Maryborough Monday 24 June 2019 Race 4 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Monday 24 June 2019 Race 6 No 4 over 2230 metres to be driven by Michael Smith. Jilliby Babavska – Terang Tuesday 25 June 2019 Race 7 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Jason Lee. Pearlescent – Kilmore Thursday 27 June 2019 Race 9 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 29 June 2019 Race 9 No 6 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers. Hancocks Hero – Bendigo Sunday 30 June 2019 Race 1 No 9 over 2150 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Artful Christian – Bendigo Sunday 30 June 2019 Race 8 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Taylah French.       .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 23 June 2019

Artful Christian – Maryborough Wednesday 19 June 2019 Race 7 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Swan Hill Wednesday 19 June 2019 Race 1 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Pearlescent – Shepparton Friday 21 June 2019 Race 4 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Lutetia Midfrew – Devonport Sunday 23 June 2019 Race 7 No 11 over 2297 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 23 June 2019 Race 8 No 10 over 2297 metres to be driven by John Walters.     .                                                                    

News Update June 2019

News Update 26 June: Jilliby Babvska makes it four from four this time in with an easy win at Terang on Wednesday winning by 18 metres with a bit in hand.  Well handled by Jason Lee he never looked in doubt over the 2180 metres in 2.3.1.  He is off to Ballarat on Wednesday 3 July to see if he can make it five from five.  Good luck to Paddy Lee and the team. News Update 13 June: Great day today for Yorkshire park with She Will Rock saluting at her first race start at Kilmore winning by 6 metres in 2.0.4.  The Yorkshire Park bred and part owned filly really acquitted herself well and never looked in danger of defeat.  Well done to Chris Svanosio and the team and a big congratulations to a fantastic group of owners.  Special congratulations to Brendan McKenzie as She Will Rock is his first horse. One starter one win now that’s a good record. The day could have been a lot better for Yorkshire Park when Magical was beaten at Maryborough by a half head after blowing the start and giving them a big start.  The half sister to Jilliby Babavska certainly has her fair share of ability but will need to improve her manners.  She is in good hands with Brent Lilley and a bright future beckons for her.  News Update 11 June: Jilliby Babavska continued on his winning way at Melton tonight with an impressive 12.8 metre win in 1.57.6 driven by Jason Lee.  The Paddy Lee trained horse made it three from three this time in and was ultra impressive.  Sold through the APT Sale by Yorkshire Park the son of Sundon continues to impress with his brilliant speed.  Yorkshire Park’s Dennis Bice said “This bloke is a serious racehorse and hopefully he remains sound so we can see just how good he could be”.  A big congrats to Paddy Lee and the team for their patience and persistence with him”. News Update 9 June: Lutetia Midfrew broke through for her maiden victory on Sunday night with an impressive 5.5 metre win at Launceston in 1.58.8 driven by Gareth Rattray.  Congratulations to Adrian Duggan for a top training performance as the Sportswriter filly had been building to the win. News Update: Lots of activity for Yorkshire Park over the last month both from the breeding and racing side and plenty of good performances on the race track. The very exciting news is the return to Yorkshire Park of Masterkova for the upcoming breeding season.  Masterkova was bred by Yorkshire Park and sold through the APG Yearling sales in Melbourne back in 2014 to Justin Baker and the Big Wookie Syndicate.  She was trained by Emma Stewart and put together a promising racing career of 11 starts for 3 wins, 3 seconds & 3 thirds with her best winning mile rate of 1.55.7.  Unfortunately she sustained an injury to her hock and was retired.  A big thank you to Justin Baker and Emma Stewart in allowing Yorkshire Park to purchase the promising filly back.  She will arrive at Yorkshire Park next week and we will plan out  breeding option for her.  The mare is by the great Falcon Seelster out of Vickymurphy (Bettors Delight) so plenty of option to consider. During May our three weanling fillies all returned to Yorkshire Park and spent a bit of time with further education and getting used to their new surroundings. Really like the Well Said filly but very happy with all of them. On the racing scene Jilliby Babavska continues to take all before him with two impressive wins on the comeback trail, Artful Christian continues to be a model of consistency and the exciting news is She Will Rock (Rock N Roll Heaven – My Little Black Dress) makes her race track debut on Thursday at Kilmore under the guidance of Chris Svanosio following an impressive trial win at Bendigo last Monday.   Stylish Icon continued her model of consistency with a win at Globe Derby on Monday.  Lutetia Midfrew is bursting to break through in Tassie following a really good second followed up with a luckless third placing last week.  She gets her chance this coming Sunday at Launceston where she has draw the pole.  Hoping for a bit of luck for Adrian Duggan and the team.  Lets hope for another really good week on the race track. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 16 June 2019

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 10 June 2019 Race 6 No 10 over 2185 metres to be driven by Shannon Suvalkjo. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Tuesday 11 June 2019 Race 6 No 9 over 1720 metres to be driven by Jason Lee. Hancocks Hero – Geelong Wednesday 12 June 2019 Race 6 No 10 over 2100 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Magical – Maryborough Thursday 13 June 2019 Race 3 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. She Will Rock – Kilmore Thursday 13 June 2019 Race 1 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 9 June 2019

Hancocks Hero – Yarra Valley Monday 3 June 2019 Race 5 No 11 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Monday 3 June 2019 Race 1 No 6 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers. Jilliby Babavska – Terang Tuesday 4 June 2019 Race 5 No 12 over 2180 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Rocking Bugatti – Melton Wednesday 5 June 2019 Race 6 No 4 over 1720 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Artful Christian – Mildura Thursday 6 June 2019 Race 6 No 11 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Lutetia Midfrew – Launceston Sunday 9 June 2019 Race 8 No 1 over 1680 metres to be driven by Gareth Rattray. Pearlescent – Shepparton Sunday 9 June 2019 Race 3 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 2 June 2019

Stylish Icon – Strathalbyn  Monday 27 May 2019 Race 5 No 3 over 1710 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers. Jilliby Babavska – Maryborough Thursday 30 May 2019 Race 1 No 6 over 1690 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 31 May 2019 Race 5 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Go Home Jo – Wagin Friday 31 May 2019 Race 7 No 3 over 2180 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Glenavril King – Ouyen Sunday 2 June 2019 Race 1 No 3 over 2040 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Artful Christian – Ouyen Sunday 2 June 2019 Race 5 No 4 over 2040 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 26 May 2019

Stylish Icon – Kapunda Monday 20 May 2019 Race 5 No 9 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers. Hancocks Hero – Shepparton Monday 20 May 2019 Race 10 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Pearlescent – Cranbourne Tuesday 21 May 2019 Race 6 No 4 over 2080 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Artful Christian – Swan Hill Wednesday 22 May 2019 Race 6 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Rocking Bugatti – Stawell Thursday 23 May 2019 Race 6 No 4 over 2180 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Friday 24 May 2019 Race 4 No 9 over 1823 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Glenavril King – Melton Saturday 25 May 2019 Race 9 No 5 over 1720 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 26 May 2019 Race 4 No 7 over 2698 metres to be driven by John Walters.     .                                                                    

News Update May 2019

News Update 30 May Fantastic to see the return of Jilliby Babvska at Maryborough today after 18 months off the scene.  The talented trotter put them to the sword today to win impressively by 5.3 metres untouched in 2.1.5.  Congratulations to Paddy Lee on his patience and work to get this bloke back to the track,  Big tick for Paddy & driver Glen Craven. News Update: A good win for the Yorkshire Park bred Glenavril King on the 15 May at Terang winning by half head in 1.57.8.  Congratulations to Barry & Aaron Dunn on the Courage Under Fire gelding chalking up his first win at start 4.   News: News: News: Lots to report on this month with a number of Yorkshire Park bred horses making their race track debuts and the return to the trials of another, promising trotter in Jilliby Babavska. This month we see the Yorkshire Park bred Angus Hall trotting filly Magical compete in Saturday nights Group 1 Vic Bred Home Grown Classic at Tabcorp Park Melton.  To date she has shown plenty of ability although her manners have let her down a little resulting in her drawing the outside of the second row.   She will need some luck from there but we wish the owners and Brent Lilley all the best for the race.  She will be driven by Chris Alford who may bring up his 100th Group 1 win if she salutes. Glenavril King (Courage Under Fire – Lombo Socialite) made his race track debut last month and has been very competitive with two 5th placings and a close second.  Tonight at Terang he gets his chance to break through in a 3YO drawing barrier 5 and to be driven by Aaron Dunn.  Yorkshire Park owned Lutetia Midfrew has been getting closer to the place getters with two very good runs recently in Tasmania.   Great to see Jilliby Babavska back at the trial this week after a long break due to injury.  The 3YO Breeders Crown runner up sat back in the trial and worked home nicely to finish second without driver Glen Craven really asking for too much.  Well done to Paddy Lee for his patience and commitment to getting him back to the track. Also at the rial recently was Hancocks Hero (3rd) and She Will Rock who qualified at her first go at the trials.  Hopefully we will see both of these horses at the races shortly. On the breeding scene our three weanlings will return home on Sunday to Yorkshire Park and commence a bit more education.  Looking forward to having them back home. Good reports out of Cranbourne on our yearling filly by Village Jolt who has been leased to Club 21 group.  She seems to have settled in well to her new surrounds and will hopefully continue to improve.  She is in the care of former NZ trainer Dylan Marshall at the Cranbourne training complex. Two of Yorkshire Parks other yearlings (Sportswriter colt) & (Artspeak filly) have been broken in by Luke Bryant and moved to Kyabram under the care of Graham Lyon for a short stint.  Both have done very well and we look forward to seeing how they fair in the coming months. Don’t forget if you want to join Yorkshire Park in the thrill of racing just give me a call. That’s about all for now. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 19 May 2019

Pearlescent – Shepparton Tuesday 14 May 2019 Race 9 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Glenavril King – Terang Wednesday 15 May 2019 Race 6 No 5 over 1680 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Lutetia Midfrew – Launceston Friday 17 May 2019 Race 1 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Friday 17 May 2019 Race 3 No 9 over 2242 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Magical – Melton Saturday 18 May 2019 Race 4 No 11 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 19 May 2019 Race 4 No 5 over 2090 metres to be driven by John Walters.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 12 May 2019

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 6 May 2019 Race 6 No 6 over 2185 metres to be driven by Shannon Suvaljko. Glenavril King – Horsham Wednesday 8 May 2019 Race 2 No 3 over 1700 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Rocking Bugatti – Horsham Wednesday 8 May 2019 Race 2 No 5 over 1700 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Magical – Maryborough Thursday 9 May 2019 Race 3 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Artful Christian – Kilmore Friday 10 May 2019 Race 5 No 3 over 2180 metres to be driven by Taylah French. Go Home Jo – Wagin Friday 10 May 2019 Race 3 No 4 over 2180 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 5 May 2019

Glenavril King – Terang Tuesday 30 April 2019 Race 4 No 4 over 2180 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Artful Christian – Bendigo Friday 3 May 2019 Race 5 No 6 over 1650 metres to be driven by Taylah French. Pearlescent – Bendigo Friday 3 May 2019 Race 1 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Tommy Hill. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 4 May 2019 Race 3 No 6 over 2569 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Sunday 5 May 2019 Race 1 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 28 April 2019

Rocking Bugatti – Geelong Wednesday 24 April 2019 Race 5 No 3 over 2100 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Pearlescent – Shepparton Friday 26 April 2019 Race 2 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 27 April 2019 Race 1 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Lutetia Midfrew – Launceston Sunday 28 April 2019 Race 6 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 21 April 2019

Artful Christian – Ballarat Tuesday 16 April 2019 Race 7 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Taylah French. Rocking Bugatti – Bendigo Wednesday 17 April 2019 Race 2 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Pearlescent – Kilmore Thursday 18 April 2019 Race 4 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Go Home Jo – Wagin Thursday 18 April 2019 Race 3 No 4 over 2180 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 19 April 2019 Race 3 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 14 April 2019

Artful Christian – Maryborough Wednesday 10 April 2019 Race 5 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Glenavril King – Mildura Thursday 11 April 2019 Race 5 No 4 over 1790 metres to be driven by Aaron Dunn. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Friday 12 April 2019 Race 3 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 7 April 2019

Magical – Melton Wednesday 3 April 2018 Race 2 No 1 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Artful Christian – Shepparton Wednesday 3 April 2019 Race 8 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Tayla French. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 5 April 2019 Race 1 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Saturday 6 April 2019 Race 4 No 5 over 2662 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Rocking Bugatti – Ararat Sunday 7 April 2019 Race 9 No 6 over 1790 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 7 April 2019 Race 3 No 12 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Walters.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 31 March 2019

Artful Christian – Bendigo Wednesday 27 March 2019 Race 5 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Magical – Bendigo Wednesday 27 March 2019 Race 9 No 4 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. All Done Up – Melton Saturday 30 March 2019 Race 2 No 7 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 30 March 2019 Race 2 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Rocking Bugatti – Horsham Sunday 31 March 2019 Race 7 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 31 March 2019 Race 3 No 10 over 1680 metres to be driven by John Walters.     .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 24 March 2019

Artful Christian – Maryborough Thursday 21 March 2019 Race 8 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. All Done Up – Shepparton Friday 22 March 2019 Race 1 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Lutetia Midfrew – Hobart Friday 22 March 2019 Race 1 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Go Home Jo – Collie Sunday 24 March 2019 Race 4 No 1 over 2050 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.   .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 17 March 2019

Artful Christian – Kilmore Tuesday 12 March 2019 Race 6 No 5 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.   .                                                                    

News Update March 2019

News Update 27 March: It is always good to see one of your foals making their race track debut and tonight at Bendigo (27/3) Magical starts her racing career.  Sold by Yorkshire Park at the 2018 APTS sale in Melbourne the filly by Angus Hall out of La Tonneralla gets her opportunity.  Magical is trained by Brent Lilley and will be driven tonight by Chris Alford.  No surprise to see Brent Lilley purchase the half brother to Magical by Love You at this years APTS sale from Yorkshire Park.  We wish the connections and the Brent Lilley stable all the very best for tonight.     News Update 11 March: A really good result for Yorkshire Park on Sunday with our Love You colt out of La Tonneralla sold for $31,000 at the Australian Premier Trotting sale to the Brent Lilley stable who also purchased our filly out of the same mare at last years trotting sale.  Great to see him go to a really good stable and I’m sure he will do a good job for the new owners.  The two year old named Magical qualified at Kilmore Trials last Tuesday so we will be looking forward to seeing her at the track shortly. News: News: News: Plenty happening in the last month or so for Yorkshire Park with APG Melbourne Yearling sales wrapping up, a trip to New Zealand for the New Zealand Standardbred Yearling sales in Christchurch and then back in time for the Sydney APG Yearling sales last Sunday 3 March. After finishing up with the Melbourne sales I headed over the ditch to Christchurch to witness what was a truly amazing sale with records being broken everywhere.  A big congratulations to NZ Bloodstock for the work they put into the sales which undoubtably a huge success.  No joy for Yorkshire Park in the purchasing stakes but it was fantastic to catch up with our NZ trainer in John Hay & his partner Ineka Lee and spend some serious time looking at many yearlings both trotters and pacers.  Finished off the week with a trip to Addington on the Friday night to witness some quality racing then back home on the Saturday. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend the Sydney APG sale but did spend the afternoon in front of the computer watching it on live streaming. A big thank you to John Coffey for assisting us in purchasing Lot 302 a filly by Artspeak out of a Bettors Delight mare Delightfullybettor, a winner of 8 races in her own right.  Really pleased to pick this filly up and we look forward to getting her back to Yorkshire Park in the coming days. On the breeding scene the last of our mares Vickymurphy has been confirmed in foal to Sunshine Beach which is very pleasing.  It has been a long breeding season with three fillies arriving and five mares back in foal. Racing wise Lutetia Midfrew headed to the Adrian Duggan stable in Hobart after disappointing at her three starts back from a spell.  Hopefully a change of scenery will be good for the Sportswriter filly and we wish Adrian all the best with her.  Earlier last year we syndicated our filly by Rock N Roll Heaven out of My Little Black Dress and following a really pleasing first preparation which did see her at the work outs, she returned home for a spell.  Pleased to say she has done really well at home and on Sunday headed back to the stable of Chris Svanosio.   Alta Mach is still out for a spell and will be back soon at the Amanda Turnbull stable.  Really looking forward to the Mach Three mare being back in work in the coming month or so. Yorkshire Park is also pleased to announce that our yearling filly by Village Jolt out of Ima Ritzi Lombo will head to the newly formed Club 21 syndicate on lease run by the Cranbourne Harness Racing Club.   This is an exciting venture and we wish Club 21 all the best with our filly.  Our Sportswriter colt out of Lombo Socialite is at the breakers at the moment and this week will be in the cart for the first time.  He is a lovely colt and we look forward to seeing the work Luke Bryant from Ravitalli Standardbreds has been able to do with our boy Jake.  We will most likely advertise this boy for sale in the coming weeks. On Sunday we head to the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale at Oaklands Junction with our Love You yearling colt out of La Tonneralla being the opening Lot in the sale.  He is a great colt and it is pleasing to see that his half sister sold in last years sale by Angus Hall has been named “Magical” and heads to the trials on Tuesday (5th) a Kilmore for Brent Lilley.  Also caught up with Paddy Lee recently who let us know that Jilliby Babavska runner up in the 2017 3YO Breeders Crown is on his way back from a long break due to injury.  He is a super talented horse and we wish Paddy all the best in getting him back to the track.  He also is a half brother to the Love You yearling heading to the sales on Sunday. It has been an exciting time in harness racing with quality feature races in recent times and a boost in the Yearling sales results all providing for what should be an exciting future. Don’t forget if you want to join Yorkshire Park in the thrill of racing just give me a call. That’s about all for now. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 10 March 2019

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra  Monday 4  March 2019 Race 4 No 7 over 2185 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Artful Christian – Ballarat Wednesday 6 March 2019 Race 5 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Aitutaki – Devonport Friday 8 March 2019 Race 2 No 10 over 1910 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 3 March 2019

Artful Christian – Kilmore Monday 25 February 2019 Race 8 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 1 March 2019 Race 2 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by John Walters. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Sunday 3 March 2019 Race 4 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 24 February 2019

Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 24 February 2019 Race 5 No 1 over 2297 metres to be driven by John Walters. .                                                                    

Racing Week Ending 17 February 2019

Lutetia Midfrew – Melton Monday 11 February 2019 Race 1 No 4 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 11 February 2019 Race 6 No 1 over 2185 metres to be driven by Chris Voak.                                                                    

News Update February 2019

News: News: News: The beginning of February is a busy time with the APG Yearling sales kicking off at Oaklands Junction and what a weekend it was. The newly renovated sales complex was fantastic and certainly helped to create and exciting atmosphere as 200 + yearlings went through the sales. This year Yorkshire Park was represented by Lot No 146 a colt by Somebeachsomewhere out of Vickymurphy who was knocked down to Michael Stanley for $22,000.  We were really pleased with the way he presented and a big thanks must go to Dean & Blanche Poole and the team for the way in which they prepared the colt.  Not only was it a day to sell some of the finest yearlings in Australia but a great chance to catch up with a number of past purchasers of Yorkshire Park stock.  It was great to see Peter Tuson who purchased last years filly by Western Terror out of Vickymurphy and to get an update on how she is progressing and I’m pleased to say she is coming along well.  Terrific also to catch up with Peter & Rachelle from NZ Standardbred Bloodstock and I look forward to being in Christchurch NZ for the NZ yearling sales in a fortnight.  And whilst on last years yearlings the recently syndicated Rock N Roll Heaven filly out of My Little Black Dress NZ has been named “She Will Rock” and already been to the work outs. Great to see the Yorkshire Park bred Go Home Jo greet the judge on Sunday (3/2/19) in WA with a comprehensive 11 metre win.  She has been a model of consistency for her new owners and I’m sure many more wins are in store for the Roll With Joe mare. Lutetia Midfrew has had two starts back since resuming and both have been a little disappointing.  A change of gear will hopefully make a difference as she will head to Melton on Monday 11th for her next start. Our Village Jolt filly (Tess) returned home from the breakers for a six week spell and I’m really pleased and quite excited about her prospects.  Our Sportswriter yearling colt (Jake) headed off the breakers today and our entry in this years Australian Premier Trotting Sale, a colt by Love You out of La Tonneralla headed to the preparers for the sale on the 3rd March. Not all great news unfortunately as we lost our Broodmare Jewel Bromac recently to illness and all our efforts now are on ensuring her recently born foal, a filly by Western Terror, is well cared for and looked after.  A big thanks to all the team at Northern Rivers Veterinary Clinic for their efforts with the mare and now their focus on ensuring the foal is ok. Since we last updated our broodmare news Watch The Dream has been confirmed in foal to Art Major and Vickymurphy has a 15 day positive test to Sunshine Beach.  That will give us five mares in foal for the coming year. A big congratulations to HRV on the last month of Harness Racing with the Interdominion, Victoria Derby, Great Southern Star and on Saturday night the Hunter Cup.  And boy what a race it was!  Tiger Tara was awesome in demolishing a really good field in track record time and for those who had the privilege of seeing the Tiger in action it will be one to remember.  What a season for the Tiger with wins in the Interdominion, Victoria Cup, Hunter Cup and a very unlucky second in the New Zealand Cup plus a close second in the Cranbourne Cup.  Super horse and well done to Kevin Pizzuto and Todd McCarthy for the way in which they have handled the horse. That’s about all for now. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 10 February 2019

Lutetia Midfrew – Melton Monday 4 February 2019 Race 3 No 8 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 9 February 2019 Race 1 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 10 February 2019 Race 2 No 12 over 1680 metres to be driven by John Walters.                                                                  

Racing Week Ending 27 January 2019

Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 26 January 2019 Race 3 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Devonport Sunday 27 January 2019 Race 2 No 11 over 2297 metres to be driven by John Walters.                                                                

Racing Week Ending 3 February 2019

Lutetia Midfrew – Melton Monday 28 January 2019 Race 4 No 5 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 28 January 2019 Race 8 No 4 over 2185 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 2 February 2019 Race 3 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Go Home Jo – Bridgetown Sunday 3 February 2019 Race 3 No 2 over 2597 metres to be driven by Chris Voak.                                                                

News Update January 2019

News Update 24 January: Lutetia Midfrew makes her return to the race track on Monday night at Melton drawing barrier 5 over 1720 metre trip.  Her trial form has been good and we hope that she can make an impression on Monday night. News, News, News: After a short break and a fantastic Xmas and New Year we are back with the Yorkshire Park monthly update for January. Lots happening but we should start on the breeding scene with Jewel Bromac delivering a filly on the 21st December by Western Terror which rounds out this years foaling.  Three mares foaled for three fillies by Well Said, Sportswriter and Western Terror.  All mares and foals are doing well and we look forward to what the future holds for them. Good news also with Our Narissa Franco confirmed in foal to Tintin In America, Ima Ritzi Lombo in foal to Yankee Rockstar and La Tonneralla in foal to Used To Me via embryo transfer into another mare.  Watch The Dream has a 30 day positive to Art Major and we will know this week if we have a positive for Vickymurphy hopefully in foal to Sunshine Beach. On the racing scene Lutetia Midfrew returned to the trials last week at Melton with a nice 2nd and will follow up with another trial this Tuesday (15th) at Melton again.  Hopefully she will head to the races following this trial.   Alta Mach has gone to the paddock for a spell after a mixed return to the racetrack following injury.  She just didn’t quite come back as we had hoped so a decision was made to send her to the paddock for three months.  Our Village Jolt yearling filly (Tess) has been to the breakers and spent another fortnight with Graham Lyon at Kyabram and I’m extremely pleased with the way she has progressed.  She returned to Yorkshire Park today for a six week let up before heading back into training.  Recently we syndicated our Rock N Roll Heaven two year old and retained 20% in the filly who is being trained by Chris Svanosio.  She headed to the work outs at Bendigo this morning and acquitted herself well in the work out.  We are very happy with her progression to date and the syndicate is in the process of naming her before she heads to the trials. Great to see one of our early horses bred by Yorkshire Park win at Scottsdale on Friday.  Aitutaki won convincingly by 13 metres and made it win number six for the Ponder gelding.  A big well done to all involved.  Go Home Jo (Roll With Joe x Ima Ritzi Lombo) has been terrific recently and continues to run placings in good fields.  I think a win is just around the corner for the mare.  Artful Christian has returned from a spell and continues to perform well.  With a little luck a win is just around the corner for this bloke. The APG Melbourne yearling sales are fast approaching and on Friday our Somebeachsomewhere colt out of Vickymurphy Lot 146 had his photos and video filmed.  Keep an eye out for this bloke at the sales as he is a really nice type and we hope that he sells well.  Yearling sale time is very exciting and we look forward to a positive sale with lots of potential owners attending. Fantastic to attend the Bendigo Pacing Cup meeting on Saturday 5 January with the two feature events providing a terrific spectacle.  The Aldebaran Park Maori Mile Group One provided another major win for Tornado Valley the reigning Interdominion Champion in a quick time of 1.54.1 just outside the track record.  His blistering speed allowed him to go to the lead from the outside gate before holding off Save Our Pennys in a driving finish.  Congratulations to Kate & Andy Gath on a fine driving and training performance and we look forward to see if Tornado Valley heads overseas in the near future to take on the European or North American horses. San Carlo provided a tough performance to win the Bendigo Pacing Cup Group 2 in track record time of 1.55.4 in a three way finish beating Let It Ride and Stroke Of Luck in a thrilling cup.  Its a great time of the year with the Country Cups featuring many of the very good horses with top quality racing.  This Saturday night we will head to the Ballarat Cup and look forward to an exciting night of racing with the Group One Cup and Victoria Derby Heats.  That’s about it for now but we certainly look forward to the coming weeks with great enthusiasm. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 20 January 2019

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 14 January 2019 Race 5 No 8 over 2185 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Aitutaki – Launceston Friday 18 January 2019 Race 2 No 13 over 1680 metres to be driven by John Walters. Artful Christian – Wedderburn Sunday 20 January 2019 Race 8 No 1 Wedderburn Pacing Cup over 2555 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                                

Racing Week Ending 13 January 2019

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 7 January 2019 Race 5 No 7 over 2185 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Artful Christian – Melton Friday 11 January 2019 Race 7 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Scottsdale Friday 11 January 2019 Race 3 No 7 over 1955 metres to be driven by John Walters.                                                                

Racing Week Ending 6 January 2019

Masterkova – Melton Monday 31 December 2018 Race 1 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by Sidney Van Den Brande. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Monday 31 December 2018 Race 5 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Artful Christian – Bendigo Saturday 5 January 2019 Race 8 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Aitutaki – Burnie Sunday 6 January 2019 Race 4 No 1 over 1892 metres to be driven by John Walters.                                                                

Racing Week Ending 30 December 2018

Masterkova – Melton Monday 24 December 2018 Race 6 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Sidney Van Den Brande. Aitutaki – Devonport Wednesday 26 December 2018 Race 7 No 4 over 2297 metres to be driven by John Walters. Artful Christian – Shepparton Thursday 27 December 2018 Race 6 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.                                                                

Racing Week Ending 23 December 2018

Go Home Jo – Bunbury Tuesday 18 December 2018 Race 3 No 3 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Artful Christian – Bendigo Thursday 20 December 2018 Race 6 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Hancocks Hero – Maryborough Friday 21 December 2018 Race 3 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey.                                                                

Racing Week Ending 16th December 2018

Alta Mach – Echuca Thursday 13 December 2018 Race 7 No 4 over 1755 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull. Artful Christian – Bendigo Friday 14 December 2018 Race 7 No 9 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                                

Racing Week Ending 9th December 2018

Masterkova – Yarra Valley Monday 3 December 2018 Race 5 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Hancocks Hero – Yarra Valley Monday 3 December 2018 Race 6 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Hot Ziggity – Bendigo Thursday 6 December 2018 Race 2 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Friday 7 December 2018 Race 7 No 7 over 2100 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 7 December 2018 Race 5 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Alta Mach – Shepparton Sunday 9 December 2018 Race 5 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull. Jilliby Macarena – Marburg Sunday 9 December 2018 Race 3 No 8 over 1850 metres to be driven by Trent Dawson. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 9 December 2018 Race 4 No 9 over 1680 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                                                              

Racing Week Ending 2nd December 2018

All Done Up – Tamworth Thursday 29 November 2018 Race 6 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Tom Ison. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Friday 30 November 2018 Race 5 No 8 over 2242 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.                                                              

Racing Week Ending 25 November 2018

Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Monday 19 November 2018 Race 5 No 3 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers. All Done Up – Newcastle Wednesday 21 November 2018 Race 1 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Tom Ison. Go Home Jo – Wagin Friday 23 November 2018 Race 5 No 10 over 2180 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 24 November 2018 Race 1 No 9 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers.                                                              

News Update November 2018

News Update: 25/11 – Great news with Yorkshire Park mare Watch The Dream delivering a lovely Sportswriter filly on Friday morning, both mare & foal doing well. The winners keep on coming with Yorkshire Park filly sold at APG yearling sale All Done Up saluting at Newcastle for win number 8 and upwards of $65K in prizemoney.  Yorkshire Parks yearling filly by Village Jolt out of Ima Ritzi Lombo headed off to Ravitalli Standardbreds today under the care of Luke Bryant to be broken in.  A half sister to Go Home Jo & Hancocks Hero, both winners in the last month, Tess will then head to the Graham Lyon stable for a couple of weeks.  Lets hope she performs like her brother & sister.  Yorkshire Park will syndicate the filly when she has completed her first preparation. 19/11 – Hancocks Hero (Alta Christiano – Ima Ritzi Lombo) produced a fine display to win the 3YO race on Gunbower Cup day.  Bred by Yorkshire Park the consistent gelding worked to the lead early and won in comfortable fashion by 3.2 metres driven by his trainer Ellen Tormey.  Congratulations to the owners who I believe this is their first horse in harness racing. News, News, News: Welcome back to the latest news from Yorkshire Park following a short break during the month of October.  As usual there is a fair bit going on now that we are right in the middle of breeding season. The breeding season didn’t start of well with our mare Sixty Plus slipping her Love You foal six weeks out from her due date.  While this is really disappointing to lose such a valuable foal it just shows you how things can change quickly in the breeding game.  Fortunately the mare is ok and will head back to stud this year to get in foal to Used To Me.  On a brighter note Vickymurphy did produce a lovely filly foal by Well Said on the 5th November and both mum and the foal are doing well.  Watch The Dream is due to foal any day now to Sportswriter so we eagerly wait to see what little surprise we get with her.  I’m also pleased to say we have purchased Our Narissa Franco by Live or Die and closely related the very good performers in Franco Nelson (23 wins), Franco Noriega (11 wins) & Franco Nereus (7 wins).  She will be served by TinTin In Amercia this coming season. On the racing scene our three year old Lutetia Midfrew has been back in work for about a month under the care of John Caldow.  She did extremely well while spelling and we are hopeful we could have a good season at the track with her.  Alta Mach returned from her injury let up but has been disappointing in her three runs back.  Something isn’t quite right with her and she is off to Goulburn Valley Medical Clinic to get her checked out.  Our Rock N Roll Heaven two year old  filly is back for her first preparation under the guidance of Chris Svanosio and she is progressing well. Fantastic to see the Yorkshire Park bred mares Stylish Icon & Go Home Jo winning over the past couple of weeks and the formerly owned mare Whosashadylady greeting the judge at Ararat in her first start for the new owners.  It is always pleasing to see our progeny winning for their owners. Really having withdrawal symptoms not being in New Zealand this week for the New Zealand Trotting Cup carnival.  This time last year I was totally caught up in the atmosphere of the New Zealand Cup which is a week like no other in harness racing.  Next year we are definitely off to New Zealand!! Not long now before the first of the Inter Dominion heats to be run at Ballarat on the 4th December.  Cant wait to get to Ballart to see the first round of heats kick off.  Really intriguing series with a number of the very best horses missing out through injury or been sold.   The Victorian Country Cups carnivals have commenced with San Carlo being the absolute stand out winning the Cranbourne Cup in a gutsy effort then backing up to take out the Yarra Valley Cup.  He will make his presence felt in the Interdominion this year and has been ultra impressive so far.   A big congratulations to Kerry Manning on winning the St .Arnaud Cup on Sunday with Motu Meteor in impressive style.  That makes it St. Arnaud Cup number five for the worlds most winningness driver.  On the St. Arnaud Cup on the weekend a big congratulations to the club on the way they presented their cup meeting and the acknowledgement paid in remembering our soldiers who fought in the First World War to allow us to live the way we do today.  A special touch was the playing of the “Last Post” and the Pacing Cup arriving by Light Horseman, a real fitting touch. That’s about all for now. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 18th November 2018

Hancocks Hero – Cobram Monday 12 November 2018 Race 1 No 5 over 1670 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. All Done Up – Maitland Thursday 15 November 2018 Race 3 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Tom Ison. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 17 November 2018 Race 3 No 7 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Masterkova – Gunbower Sunday 18 November 2018 Race 1 No 2 over 2030 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Hancocks Hero – Gunbower Sunday 18 November 2018 Race 4 No 2 over 2030 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey.                                                              

Racing Week Ending 11th November 2018

All Done Up – Newcastle Wednesday 7 November 2018 Race 4 No 10 over 2030 metres to be driven by Tom Ison. Alta Mach – Bathurst Friday 9 November 2018 Race 1 No 3 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull. Go Home Jo – Narrogin – Saturday 10 November 2018 Race 2 No 5 over 2242 metres to be driven by Shannon Suvaljko.                                                              

Racing Week Ending 4th November 2018

Rocking Bugatti – Hamilton Monday 29 October 2018 Race 1 No 1 over 1660 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Masterkova – Hamilton Monday 29 October 2018 Race 8 No 10 over 1660 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Jilliby Macarena – Redcliffe Tuesday 30 October 2018 Race 1 No 7 over 1780 metres to be driven by Trent Dawson. Alta Mach – Bathurst Wednesday 31 October 2018 Race 2 No 9 over 1730 metres to be driven by John O’Shea. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 3 November 2018 Race 2 No 9 over 1800 metres to be driven by Adam Sanderson. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Sunday 4 November 2018 Race 4 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Voak.                                                            

Racing Week Ending 28th October 2018

Alta Mach – Bathurst Wednesday 24th October 2018 Race 9 No 2 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Saturday 27 October 2018 Race 1 No 6 over 2242 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 27 October 2018 Race 5 No 1 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers.                                                            

Racing Week Ending 21st October 2018

Rocking Bugatti – Ballarat Wednesday 17 October 2018 Race 7 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Go Home Jo – Bunbury Saturday 20 October 2018 Race 1 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.                                                            

Racing Week Ending 14th October 2018

Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 12 October 2018 Race 1 No 10 over 2090 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 13 October 2018 Race 2 No 6 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers.                                                            

Racing Week Ending 7th October 2018

Rocking Bugatti – Terang Wednesday 3rd October 2018 Race 3 No 4 over 1680 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell.                                                            

Racing Week Ending 30th September 2018

Jilliby Macarena – Albion Park Tuesday 25th September 2018 Race 4 No 4 over 1660 metres to be driven by Trent Dawson. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 29th September 2018 Race 1 No 3 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers.                                                            

Racing Week Ending 23rd September 2018

Jilliby Macarena – Albion Park Tuesday 18th September 2018 Race 4 No 8 over 1660 metres to be driven by Trent Dawson. Aitutaki – Launceston Friday 21st September 2018 Race 4 No 5 over 1680 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray.                                                            

Racing Week Ending 16th September 2018

Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 15th September 2018 Race 8 No 2 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ryan Hyrhorec. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 16th September 2018 Race 2 No 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray.                                                          

Racing Week Ending 9th September 2018

Jilliby Macarena – Albion Park Friday 7th September 2018 Race 4 No 2 over 1660 metres to be driven by Trent Dawson.                                                          

News Update September, 2018.

News, News, News: The last month has been a little quieter for Yorkshire Park on the racing scene with Lutetia Midfrew in the paddock for three months, Whosashadylady being sold and heading to the Tim O’Brien stable and the recently syndicated Rock N Roll Heaven 2YO filly still a month away from heading back in to training. On the breeding scene we will have to wait until later in October before the first of our foals arrive so we are anxiously awaiting a busy month in November with more foals on the way.  We have now finalised our breeding for this year and we will be sending six mares back to stud, five pacers and one trotter. Last Sunday we joined Harness Breeders Victoria and Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria on a combined stud tour which seen as spend time at Swettenham Thoroughbred Stud and then of to Alabar Harness Stud.  It was a fantastic day with a lovely lunch at a Winery in between both studs.  A big thank you to Adam Sangster at Swettenham and his staff and to Alan Galloway at Alabar and his team for providing their time to show us around and how operationally the studs both work and also to parade their stallions on the day.  It was a fantastic day with both codes working well together to showcase the breeding scene.  Highly recommend the day if it happens next season. Great to see another Yorkshire Park horse being named and getting ready for the racetrack from our 2017 APG Sales contingent.  Glenauril King by Courage Under Fire out of Lombo Socialite was sold at the 2017 sales to the Barry Dunn stables so we will keep a close eye on him.  From the six horses sold in the 2017 sales five have been named and four already at the race track. That’s about all for now. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 2nd September 2018

Artful Christian – Bendigo Tuesday 28th August 2018 Race 6 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Whosashadylady – Hobart Wednesday 29th August 2018 Race 1 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Adrian  Duggan. Rocking Bugatti – Maryborough Thursday 30th August 2018 Race 2 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 31st August 2018 Race 2 No 10 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                                                      

News Update August, 2018.

  News, News, News: Plenty happening over the last month both on the racing scene and preparation for the breeding season along with weanlings (about to be yearlings) getting a bit more education. On the racing scene Lutetia Midfrew has been sent to the paddock for a 3 month spell following her three starts to date.  The Sportswriter filly performed below her best at her last start and after a long preparation and the trip from New Zealand it was decided that a spell would be in her best interests.  Artful Christian continues on his consistent run of performances and a good third at Shepparton the other night added to his building prize money.  On the back of that Artful Christian has been sold to Peter Svanosio and will continue on in the Chris Svanosio stable.  He has been a terrific horse and we wish Peter all the best, hopefully many more wins to come.  Whosashadylady will run at Hobart on Friday 17th August and following that a decision will be made as to whether she is retired or continues.  She has been disappointing since her recent let up and maybe the breeding barn may be her next step.  Alta Mach is back in work with Amanda Turnbull at Bathurst and we really look forward to having her back at the track. Great to see four of our six horses presented and sold at the APG Yearling sales in 2017 make the races during this season.  The latest of them will be Rocking Bugatti (Petrock x My Little Black Dress) trained by Kerryn Manning making his debut on Tuesday 21st August at Terang.  Jilliby Macarena acquitted himself well recently with win in the heat and a third placing in the Group 2 Final of the APG Autumn yearling sales series.  Really looking forward to the other two colts making their race track debut in the coming season. Yorkshire Park will present a colt by Somebeachsomewhere out of Vicky Hanover at the 2019 APG Sales in February and a colt by Love You out of La Tonneralla at the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale in April.  We have sold two of our weanlings this year and still have a lovely Sportswriter colt and a Village Jolt filly that we will look at putting on the market at a later date. Yorkshire Park is gearing up for the fast approaching breeding season with four mares to foal down.  Hopefully we will see foals safely on the ground by Sportswriter, Well Said, Western Terror and Love You.  Still a little bit of work to be done on what mares to take to what stallions this year but at this stage we will definitely have Watch The Dream to Art Major, Vickymurphy to Sunshine Beach, Jewel Bromac to Betting Line and Ima Ritzi Lombo to Yankee Rockstar. That’s about all for now. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 26th August 2018

Rocking Bugatti – Terang Tuesday 21st August 2018 Race 1 No 5 over 1680 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Artful Christian – Melton Friday 24th August 2018 Race 1 No 6 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                      

Racing Week Ending 19th August 2018

Lutetia Midfrew – Kilmore Wednesday 15th August 2018 Race 2 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by Gavin Lang. Artful Christian – Melton Friday 17th August 2018 Race 1 No 13 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Whosashadylady – Hobart Friday 17th August 2018 Race 9 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Rohan Hillier.                                                      

Racing Week Ending 12th August 2018

Lutetia Midfrew – Melton Monday 6th August 2018 Race 3 No 6 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Artful Christian – Shepparton Thursday 9th August 2018 Race 7 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips.  Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 12th August 2018 Race 2 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan.                                                      

Racing Week Ending 5th August 2018

News Update July, 2018.

  News, News, News: Plenty happening over the last few weeks with Lutetia Midfrew qualifying at Melton last week under the guidance of John Caldow in a pleasing trial.  The Sportswriter 2 y o filly will most likely be heading to Cranbourne on the 23rd July to make her race track debut.   Artful Christian just can’t break through for his MO win but he has been performing well and no doubt he will get his chance in the near future.  Whosashadylady has been disappointing in her three runs back from a short let up and a gear change will hopefully make a difference to her in the next week or so.  Alta Mach is due back in work this week and we look forward to the Mach Three mare continuing on her good form under the guidance of Amanda Turnbull in this preparation. On the breeding scene plenty of work going into what mares will be going to what stallions but I can say at this stage the Watch The Dream will go to Art Major, Vickymurphy to Sunshine Beach and Ima Ritzi Lombo to Yankee Rockstar.  Still working on a number of the other mares including trotting mares La Tonneralla & Sixty Plus. A big congratulations to Marg & Jason Lee on the win of Jilliby Macarena who saluted in a heat of the APG Autumn sales race series in 1.59.5 at Geelong winning by 8 metres.   Presented at the 2017 APG Autumn sales by Yorkshire Park, Axle as we called him was purchased for $6,000 which is a bargain buy now he will contest the $50,000 Group 2 Final the Saturday 28th July.  Go Axle! That’s about it for now but we will provide further updates during the month. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 29th July 2018

Lutetia Midfrew – Cranbourne Monday 23rd July 2018 Race 3 No 1 over 2080 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 23rd July 2018 Race 9 No 1 over 2185 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Whosashadylady – Hobart Friday 27th July 2018 Race 6 No 1 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 28th July 2018 Race 1 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Jilliby Macarena – Melton Saturday 28th July 2018 Race 4 No 10 over 1720 metres to be driven by Jason Lee.                                                      

Racing Week Ending 22nd July 2018

Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 16th July 2018 Race 2 No 8 over 1684 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Aitutaki – Hobart Wednesday 18th July 2018 Race 1 No 8 over 2090 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray. Jilliby Macarena – Geelong Thursday 19th July 2018 Race 2 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jason Lee. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 21st July 2018 Race 9 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                      

Racing Week Ending 15th July 2018

Go Home Jo – Narrogin Tuesday 10th July 2018 Race 7 No 7 over 2242 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Whosashadylady – Launceston Wednesday 11th July 2018 Race 7 No 3 over 1680 metres to be driven by John Walters. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 13th July 2018 Race 6 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Todd Rattray.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 8th July 2018

Go Home Jo – Gloucester Park Tuesday 3rd July 2018 Race 8 No 13 over 2130 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Jilliby Macarena – Terang Wednesday 4th July 2018 Race 2 No 4 over 1680 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 7th July 2018 Race 2 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 1st July 2018

Whosashadylady – Devonport Friday 29th June 2018 Race 6 No 2 over 1930 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 1st July 2018 Race 8 No 2 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 24th June 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Masterkova – Kilmore Wednesday 20th June 2018 Race 2 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. All Done Up – Kilmore Wednesday 20th June 2018 Race 11 No 5 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Pearlescent – Echuca Thursday 21st June 2018 Race 2 No 2 over 1755 metres to be driven by Greg Sugars. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 23rd June 2018 Race 1 No 8 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Saturday 23rd June 2018 Race 2 No 6 over 2242 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf.                                                  

News Update June, 2018.

News Update: 17th June: Great to see Stylish Icon greet the judge today (17/6) at Horsham for trainer Alan Cronin and Greg Moy and his owners.  The For A Reason filly has been knocking on the door of late and the win today is certainly well deserved. 15th June: Yorkshire park is pleased to announce that Lutetia Midfrew will leave New Zealand for the John Caldow stables on Sunday.  The Sportswriter 2 Year old will look to qualify soon after arriving after a couple of impressive work outs under the care of John Hay at Ashburton.  Unfortunately weather conditions and racing opportunities have meant that it is in our best interests to bring her to Victoria. News, News, News: After enjoying a months break in Hawaii it is a bit of a shock to return home to the colder and wetter weather.  I guess we have been spoilt but on the flip side it’s good to be back and engaging back with the horses and the farm. On the racing scene while we were away it was good news with Artful Christian greeting the judge at Bendigo on the 30th May, well handled by junior reinswoman Michelle Phillips in 1.57.1 to bring up his 11th career win.  He has been a model of consistency and really never runs a bad race.  Lutetia Midfrew in New Zealand has been back to the work outs and won convincingly under the guidance of John Hay and will now look to qualify at the trials in the coming weeks.  The Sportswriter filly has continued to improve and hopefully we will be at the races shortly.  We will need to make a decision as to whether we bring her back to Australia or leave her in NZ which will be dependant on racing opportunities.  Whosashadylady makes her race track return in Hobart this coming Friday night after a short let up and all reports are that she has done well since her break.  The Bettors Delight mare has been a model of consistency but is finding it hard to break through for her second career win.  Maybe Friday night might be it.  Really pleased to see Stylish Icon performing well for trainer Alan Cronin with a number of placings recently.  Hopefully the For A Reason mare can greet the judge shortly as she really does deserve to win again following some terrific efforts of late. Some more good news while we where away from the Paddy Lee stable is that the Yorkshire Park bred trotter Jilliby Babavska is on his way back and hopefully he can stay sound and continue the terrific form from last season when he finished second in the 3YO Breeders Crown final.  Fingers crossed all goes well.   Alta Mach continues to enjoy a couple of months in the paddock and is showing no signs of the injury she suffered at her last race start.  Fingers crossed that all will be good when she returns. The NZ All Aged Sales at Auckland took place while we were away and unfortunately we were the losing bidder on a weanling filly by Sweet Lou out of Bizzie Girl a half sister to the talented Eliza Dushka.  I really liked her so it will be interesting to see how she goes in the future.  A big congratulations to trainer Chris Svanosio and the McLean family with their win in the VHRC Holmfield 3YO Trotters Group 2 with Anywhere Hugo coming from almost last to win in impressive fashion.  Too top it off Chris made it a quinella with Kyvalley Finn finishing second.  Well done to all. That’s about it for now but we will provide further updates during the month. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 17th June 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: All Done Up – Kilmore Tuesday 12th June 2018 Race 8 No 4 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Tuesday 12th June 2018 Race 3 No 10 over 2242 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Pearlescent – Maryborough Thursday 14th June 2018 Race 2 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Whosashadylady – Hobart Friday 15th June 2018 Race 3 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 16th June 2018 Race 2 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Stylish Icon – Horsham Sunday 17th June 2018 Race 7 No 5 over 1700 metres to be driven by Tim McLean.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 10th June 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Stylish Icon – Charlton Monday 4th June 2018 Race 3 No 5 over 2100 metres to be driven by Greg Sugars. Go Home Jo – Pinjarra Monday 4th June 2018 Race 2 No 9 over 1684 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Artful Christian – Melton Friday 8th June 2018 Race 1 No 11 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 8th June 2018 Race 1 No 10 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 3rd June 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Stylish Icon – Horsham Monday 28th May 2018 Race 5 No 5 over 1700 metres to be driven by Tim McLean. Artful Christian – Bendigo Wednesday 30th May 2018 Race 8 No 6 over 1650 metres to be driven by Michelle Phillips. Masterkova – Maryborough Thursday 31st May 2018 Race 6 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by Mark Pitt. Hancocks Hero – Cobram Sunday 3rd June 2018 Race 3 No 2 over 1670 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 27th May 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: All Done Up – Kilmore Thursday 24th May Race 2 No 9 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michel Bellman. Pearlescent – Ballarat Friday 25th May 2018 Race 4 No 1 over 1710 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. Go Home Jo – Narrogin Saturday 26th May 2018 Race 9 No 3 over 2242 metres to be driven by Steven Jelf. Hancocks Hero – Ouyen Sunday 27th May 2018 Race 1 No 3 over 1654 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 20th May 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Pearlescent – Bendigo Friday 18th May 2018 Race 3 No 6 over 2150 metres to be driven by Tony Xiriha. All Done Up – Bendigo Friday 18th May 2018 Race 8 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 19th May 2018 Race 1 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 13th May 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Stylish Icon – Strathalbyn Monday 7th May 2018 Race 6 No 4 over 1710 metres to be driven by Joshua Holberton. Pearlescent – Echuca Thursday 10th May 2018 Race 2 No 1 over 2160 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Hancocks Hero – Echuca 10th May 2018 Race 4 No 4 over 1755 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey. Artful Chrisitian – Echuca 10th May 2018 Race 7 No 5 over 2160 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. All Done Up – Melton Friday 11th May 2018 Race 9 No 10 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 12th May 2018 Race 3 No 1 over 2230 metres to be driven by Michael Smith.                                                  

Racing Week Ending 6th May 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Artful Christian – Maryborough Monday 30th April 2018 Race 5 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Monday 30th April 2018 Race 4 No 8 over 1800 metres to be driven by Joshua Holberton. Alta Mach – Dubbo Wednesday 2nd May 2018 Race 3 No 3 over 2120 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull. All Done Up – Bendigo Sunday 6th May 2018 Race 1 No 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.                                                

Racing Week Ending 29th April 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: All Done Up – Geelong Tuesday 24th April 2018 Race 6 No 4 over 2100 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Artful Christian – Melton Friday 27th April 2018 Race 1 No 11 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                                

Racing Week Ending 22nd April 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Artful Christian – Bendigo Friday 20th April 2018 Race 7 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Friday 20th April 2018 Race 3 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by Joshua Holberton. Alta Mach – Junee Sunday 22nd April 2018 Race 4 No 5 over 2170 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                                                

Racing Week Ending 15th April 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Go Home Jo – Yarra Valley Monday 9th April 2018 Race 5 No 4 over 1650 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt. All Done Up – Mildura Tuesday 10th April 2018 Race 2 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Jilliby Macarena – Melton Friday 13th April 2018 Race 2 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Artful Christian – Melton Friday 13th April 2018 Race 8 No 9 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Alta Mach – Junee Saturday 14th April 2018 Race 3 No 10 over 2170 metres to be driven by Nathan Turnbull. All Done Up – Mildura Saturday 14th April 2018 Race 5 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturday 14th April 2018 Race 2 No 6 over 1800 metres to be driven by Joshua Holberton.                                                

News Update April, 2018.

Update 22nd April. Alta Mach made it two wins from two Australian starts when she smashed the field to win by 28.7 metres in 1.59.3 at Junee driven by trainer Amanda Turnbull on Sunday.  Blasting to the lead from gate five it was never in doubt as she increased her lead as the race went on.  An impressive performance by the Mach Three 4YO mare. Update 14th April. Alta Mach delivered at her first Aussie start with a 10.8 metre win at Junee on Saturday driven by Nathan Turnbull.  Drawing the outside of the second row Turnbull made his move early to take over the running with two laps to go and won in impressive fashion.  Alta Mach will now head to the final at Junee on Sunday for her next race.   Update 9th April. Yorkshire Park is pleased to announce that we have taken an interest in the Mach Three 4YO Alta Mach who trialled at Bathurst tonight.  The mare has had six starts in NZ for 2 seconds, 1 third and a fourth was impressive enough at Bathurst trials tonight winning by 4.5 metre in 1.59.6 driven by Amanda Turnbull.  Alta Mach joined the Amanda Turnbull stable recently after being purchased out of NZ.  Alta Mach is out of the good broodmare Alta Vista who has produced Five Star Anvil 33 wins $779K, Lets Elope 25 wins $549K and Down Under Stride 13 wins to date and $95K in prize money. News, News, News: Good news for Yorkshire Park today with Artful Christian greeting the judge at Mildura tonight in 1.58.4 winning by 11.3 metres to register career win number ten and go past the $50k prize money mark.  He has been a terrific horse over the journey to date and will no doubt have a few more wins left in him yet.  Congratulations to Chris & Peter Svanosio who have done a wonderful job with him during his racing career.  Not bad for a horse that went to the APG sales and couldn’t get any interest in him at all.  That’s the great uncertainty, sometimes they turn up from all avenues. The Yorkshire Park owned Whosashadylady continues to be a model of consistency in Tasmania without breaking through being placed at five of her last six starts.  Maybe a win is just around the corner for the Bettors Delight mare as she heads to Devonport Friday night with trainer Adrian Duggan.  Both our two year olds in NZ are getting close to returning to the trials under the care of John Hay.  Lutetia Midfrew is slightly ahead in her preparation over Rosa Parks so by the end of the month we will have a good indication as to how they are progressing. Last month we reported that Yorkshire Park had syndicated the Rock N Roll Heaven filly out of My Little Black Dress and she has now headed to the care of Paul Campbell to be broken in.  Paul is very pleased with her progress and she will be in the cart at some stage this week.  So far so good for the new owners. The weaning process has begun for our foals this year along with some education before returning back to Yorkshire Park.  Thanks to Northern Rivers Equine and Josh for their time and patience with the babies. Plenty of work going on at Yorkshire Park with hedges being trimmed, pastures to be sown down and some further fencing and shelters to be built.  The investment into the property mounts up but it is well worth the time, money and effort to ensure we provide the best possible facilities. That’s about it for now but we will provide further updates during the month. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19 Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 8th April 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: All Done Up – Wedderburn Monday 2nd April 2018 Race 7 No 10 over 1750 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Artful Christian – Mildura Tuesday 3rd April 2018 Race 3 No 5 over 1790 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Whosashadylady – Devonport Friday 6th April 2018 Race 1 No 9 over 2297 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Saturdy 7th April 2018 Race 4 No 8 over 1800 metres to be driven by Joshua Holberton.                                              

Racing Week Ending 1st April 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Jilliby Macarena – Maryborough Thursday 29th March 2018 Race 4 No 9 over 1690 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Go Home Jo – Echuca Sunday 1st April 2018 Race 7 No 2 over 2160 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt.                                              

Racing Week Ending 25th March 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Stylish Icon – Globe Derby Monday 19th March 2018 Race 5 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by Joshua Holberton. Sporting Icon – Cranbourne Tuesday 20th March 2018 Race 4 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Darren Pace. Artful Christian – Bendigo Thursday 22nd March 2018 Race 5 No 10 over 2150 metres to be riven by Chris Svanosio. Whosashadylady – Hobart Friday 23rd March 2018 Race 6 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Rohan Hadley. Go Home Jo – Ballarat Friday 23rd March 2018 Race 1 No 1 over 2200 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt. Stylish Icon – Ouyen Sunday 25th March 2018 Race 2 No 6 over 1654 metres to be driven by Wayne Hill.                                                

Racing Week Ending 18th March 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Go Home Jo – Bendigo Tuesday 13th March 2018 Race 1 No 12 over 2150 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt. Artful Christian – Bendigo Tuesday 13th March 2018 Race 6 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                              

News Update March, 2018.

Update 29th March: Really pleased to see one of our APG Sale Graduates from 2017 in Jilliby Macarena (Auckland Reactor – Jewel Bromac) finish 3rd in his first race start at Maryborough today.  He is the second of our 2017 APG Graduates to make their race track debut with Sporting Icon (Sportswriter – Rock Me Gently) already gracing the race track on two occasions for a 6th & 5th .   Update 19th March: Great to see Stylish Icon winning at Globe Derby today for trainer Alan Cronin and part owner Greg Moy.  The Yorkshire Park bred For A Reason filly did all the work early before taking the lead and holding off all challengers in a time of 2.0.7.  Really pleased to see our horses do well for their new owners and I’m sure that they will get a lot more fun out of her. UPDATE 12th March: Sundays Australasian Premier Trotting Sale breathed new life into harness racing with a very successful sale on the back of an excellent catalogue of yearlings.  A big congratulations to all vendors and preparers who did a fantastic job in meeting the market and preparing the yearlings in such a fine manner.  The sale grossed over $1M in sales from the 60 yearlings presented, clearance rate above 83% and the average sale price was just over the $20K mark well up on last year. Yorkshire Park’s two fillies both sold above the reserve price and are heading to very good racing stables.  The Angus Hall x La Tonneralla filly will head to the Brent Lilley stables while the Majestic Son x Sixty Plus filly will head to the stables of Matt Craven.  Yorkshire Park wishes the new owners of the fillies all the very best and hopefully successful racing careers.   News, News, News: This Sunday (11th March) Yorkshire Park will be represented by two fillies at the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale at Melton.  The first is by Angus Hall, a half sister to the 2017 3YO Breeders Crown runner up Jilliby Babavska while the second is out of a full sister to the 2017 NZ Dominion Handicap winner in Amaretto Sun by Majestic Son.   Both fillies have done particularly well and a big thank you to all the team at Rhiannon Park who have done such a great job in preparing them for the sale. On the racing front we see the first of our 2017 sales representatives head to the races in Sporting Icon (Sportswriter x Rock Me Gently) who makes his debut at Geelong on Friday night.  Good luck to the Pace family who purchased the colt at the APG Sales from Yorkshire Park. Whosashadylady has been a model of consistency in Tasmania recently with her last four starts producing 4,3,3,2 form line.  This Sunday she heads to Launceston to compete in the Lady Drivers series and will be handled by Kristy Grant.  Good luck to the Duggan team in Tasmania who have done a terrific job with the Yorkshire Park mare. News from NZ is that both Yorkshire Park two year olds are back in work and hopefully we will see them at the trials this time in.  Lutetia Midfrew is about three weeks in advance of Rosa Parks in their preparation and we watch with interest their progression.  The John Hay stables has been in terrific form of late and hopefully some of that winner streak will rub off on the two fillies. Artful Christian will most likely head to Bendigo on Tuesday 14th March following on from his excellent 3rd at Bendigo in 1.53.9 beaten four metres.  I’m sure if he performs up to that effort a win is just around the corner. I’m pleased to report that our Rock N Roll Heaven yearling filly passed in at the APG Melbourne sales has now been fully syndicated and will head to the breakers this weekend.  The new group of owners have decided that the filly will head to the Chris Svanosio stables later in the year to commence her racing preparation. Saturday night at Melton is the big Breed for Speed race night for the trotters and more importantly is the fund raiser for the Womens Cancer Foundation.  Congratulations to Duncan McPherson and HRV for what will be a terrific night.  Yorkshire Park will be there to contribute to what should be another great night, hopefully we raise lots of funds for research into Ovarian Cancer. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19.   That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 11th March 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: All Done Up – Maryborough Wednesday 7th March 2018 Race 5 No 2 over 2180 metres to be driven by Rhys Nicholson. Sporting Icon – Geelong Friday 9th March 2018 Race 4 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by William Pace. Whosashadylady – Launceston 11th March 2018 Race 1 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Kristy Grant.                                              

Racing Week Ending 4th March 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: All Done Up – Maryborough Thursday 1st March 2018 Race 7 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Rhys Nicholson.                                            

Racing Week Ending 25th February 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: All Done Up – Maryborough Monday 19th February 2018 Race 8 No 2 over 2190 metres to be driven by Corey Bell. Artful Christian – Bendigo Wednesday 21st February 2018 Race 8 No 1 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Whosashadylady – Hobart Friday 23rd February 2018 Race 1 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Gareth Rattray. Go Home Jo – Melton Friday 23rd February 2018 Race 10 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt.                                            

News Update February, 2018.

News, News, News: What a start to February with the excitement of the APG Yearling Sales in Melbourne and the Summer of Glory Carnival which produced some of the very best harness racing seen for some time. Let’s start with the Summer of Glory Carnival and a big crowd turned out to see a dominant display by the champion pacer Lazarus in the A G Hunter Cup which was nothing short of amazing.   I had the pleasure of seeing him demolish a good field in the NZ Cup at Addington in November and his run in the Hunter Cup just confirmed that he is the second best horse I’ve seen behind Popular Alm, although he is closing the gap quickly.  The Victoria Derby produced a boilover with the Queensland pacer Colt Thirty One storming home to get the chocolates while the performance of Sparkling Success in the Great Southern Star was a nothing short of brilliant and a great story to go with it.  If you didn’t get excited about harness racing over the three week period then you would be hard to please.  A big well done to the HRV Marketing team as well, a terrific job in promoting and ensuring the success of the carnival. The APG sales was a tough result for Yorkshire Park with the Western Terror filly selling for $15,000 and our Rock N Roll Heaven filly not getting close to the reserve.  We will now look to syndicate the filly and race her  in partnership with friends and family.  We will have some shares available so if you are interested drop us a line at Yorkshire Park.  The Australian Premier Trotting Sale will be held at Melton on Sunday 11th March and Yorkshire Park will be represented by two fillies by Angus Hall and Majestic Son.  Lets hope for a better outcome with both these well bred fillies. On the racing scene Pearlescent greeted the judge for her second career win at Mildura winning impressively by 11 metres in 2.0.4.  Following on from that effort we can report that the mare has since been sold and will transfer to her new owners and trainer in the coming weeks.  Artful Christian performed well in the heat and final of the Group 3 $30,000 Rising Star series and will head to Bendigo in a slightly lower class on Wednesday night – can he make it win number 10?   Whosashadylady just got nailed on the line at Devonport but gets her chance to atone when she lines up at Carrick on Saturday from the coveted pole position.  In NZ our 2 Y O filly Lutetia Midfrew has resumed her campaign while Rosa Parks will spend a little bit longer in the paddock following a virus which stopped her preparation. Over the last month or so our mares and foals have returned to Yorkshire Park and the enjoyment of spending time around the foals is terrific.  So they now all have stable names which is always a interesting process.  Let’s see what you think. Sportswriter x Lombo Socialite Colt – Stable name is Jake. Somebeachsomewhere x Vickymurphy Colt – Stable name is Buster. Love You x La Tonneralla Colt – Stable name is – Rusty. Alta Christiano x Jewel Bromac Colt – Stable name is Bob. Village Jolt x Ima Ritzi Lombo Filly – Stable name is Tess. Heston Blue Chip x My Little Black Dress – Stable name is Demi. Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19. That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 18th February 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Go Home Jo – Warragul Monday 12th February 2018 Race 3 No 4 over 1790 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt. All Done Up – Melton Monday 12th February 2018 Race 6 No 1 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Artful Christian – Bendigo 14th February 2018 Race 5 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Whosashadylady – Carrick 17th February 2018 Race 4 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Go Home Jo – Yarra Valley Sunday 18th February 2018 Race 5 No 1 over 1650 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt.                                            

Racing Week Ending 11th February 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Pearlescent – Mildura 7th February 2017 Race 9 No 5 over 1790 metres to be driven by John Caldow.                                        

Racing Week Ending 4th February 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Go Home Jo – Charlton Monday 29th January 2018 Race 2 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt. Pearlescent – Mildura Tuesday 30th January 2018 Race 4 No 10 over 1790 metres to be driven by Alex Ashwood. All Done Up – Mildura Tuesday 30th January 2018 Race 6 No 8 over 1790 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Major Charge – Maryborough Friday 2nd February 2017 Race 2 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Quadara. Whosashadylady – Devonport Friday 2nd February 2017 Race 8 No 1 over 2297 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 3rd February 2017 Race 3 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                        

Racing Week Ending 28th January, 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Pearlescent – Mildura Tuesday 23rd January 2018 Race 2 No 5 over 1790 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Whosashadylady – Hobart Wednesday 24th January 2018 Race 5 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Ricky Duggan. Major Charge – Kilmore Friday 26th January 2018 Race 9 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Quadara. Artful Christian – Melton Saturday 27th January 2018 Race 3 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                        

Racing Week Ending 21st January, 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Artful Christian – Bendigo Tuesday 16th January 2018 Race 8 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Maddie Ray. Pearlescent – Mildura Wednesday 17th January 2018 Race 9 No 7 over 1790 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Masterkova – Melton Friday 18th January 2018 Race 9 No 6 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                                      

News Update January 2018

News Update: It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of NZ Breeding legend Bob McArdle today.  A terrific friend and mentor for Yorkshire Park usually involving long chats and coffee with a man whose knowledge of our breeding industry cannot be surpassed.  My trips to New Zealand always involved a guided tour around Christchurch and catch ups with various trainers and breeders at their properties.  Bob was a massive player in the breeding industry with the development of Nevele R Stud and in later times Bromac Lodge.  His passion for the industry was immense and could not be matched.  On behalf of all at Yorkshire Park our deepest sympathy to Denise, Lisa, Baeden and family.  I will make sure I give Jewel Bromac and extra pat for you Bob.   News, News, News: On behalf of the Yorkshire Park team we hope you had a very Merry Xmas and welcomed in the New Year with your family and friends.  Maybe the odd New Years resolution and a couple of quiet drinks to start of 2018. Reflecting on the 2017 year it certainly provided some ups and downs but all in all it was a good year for the Yorkshire Park owned and bred horses in 2017.  The year certainly provided us with the most number of wins we have had in a calendar year with 26 in total headed up by Artful Christian who scored on 8 occasions, All Done Up 5 wins, Jilliby Babavska 3 wins and Masterkova 3 wins.  The big win came in the South Australian Sapling Stakes when Our Royal Lady won on debut and the most exciting finish to the 3 Year old Breeders Crown Trot when Jilliby Babavska came from last to go down by a neck in a stirring finish and of course the emergence of Masterkova who has won 3 from 3 to date.  The downer for the year was the loss of Whitney H who unfortunately died foaling in September. No doubt one of the highlights for me was the week spent in NZ for New Zealand Cup week which lived up to everything that was expected.  Lazarus was awesome, Amaretto Sun (a full brother to Sixty Plus) won the Dominion Trot and 27,000 people turned out for the Cup day.  It was really enjoyable.  A big thank you to the Addington team, Nevele R Stud, NZ Breeders for the invite to the Awards night, Natalie Rassmussen for her time at the All Stars property and to the team at Ashburton who looked after us so well on the Thursday.  No doubt I will be back next year. This year we will have four fillies heading to the sales with two headed to the APG Melbourne sales, a Rock N Roll Heaven out of My Little Black Dress, a half sister to All Done Up and a Western Terror out of Vickymurphy who is a half sister to Masterkova.  Yorkshire Park will also be represented in the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale with two fillies, a Majestic Son out of Sixty Plus, dam is a full sister to the Dominion winner in NZ Amaretto Sun and a half sister to Jilliby Babavksa by Angus Hall. All our mares have now foaled and we ended up with four colts and two fillies and we are really excited about what their future may hold.  To date we have two of our mares back in foal and we should have another three in the coming weeks.  Most pleasing is the news that Watch The Dream is confirmed in foal to Sportswriter and Vickymurphy to Well Said.  Our NZ fillies are both in the paddock although Lutetia Midfrew (Sportswriter) will be back in the next week or so while Rosa Parks will spend a little longer in the paddock.  Pearlescent returns from a spell on Thursday at Mildura, Whosashadylady will be in on Sunday at Hobart and Artful Christian on Saturday at Bendigo. So what does 2018 bring?  For Yorkshire Park no doubt our aim will be to better the results of 2017 and continue to breed the future stars for the harness racing track.  We get a lot of enjoyment out of our horses doing well for the owners who purchased from us and the elusive Group One would be a good result.  We look forward to our two year old gracing the track shortly and working with this years foals. Five 2018 Predictions for Yorkshire Park. Masterkova – 3 from 3 to date for the Falcon Seelster filly but I’m positive better things to come. Jilliby Babavska – confident Paddy Lee will win a good race with this bloke. Our Royal Lady – we have yet to see the best of this filly, the 2017 SA Sapling stakes on debut is just the beginning. 2018 Yearling Sales entries – difficult to pick the best but for me the Western Terror and Angus Hall fillies. And the final prediction Lazarus is the second best horse I’ve seen behind the great Popular Alm.   Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19.   That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 7th January, 2018

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Go Home Jo – Maryborough Thursday 4th January 2018 Race 3 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt. Pearlescent – Mildura Thursday 4th January 2018 Race 3 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Artful Christian – Bendigo Saturday 6th January 2018 Race 1 No 9 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Whosashadylady – Hobart – Sunday 7th January 2018 Race 1 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                                      

Racing Week Ending 31st December, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred & Raced horses: Artful Christian – Shepparton Wednesday 27th December 2017 Race 5 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Go Home Jo – Kilmore Friday 29th December 2017 Race 2 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt.                                      

Racing Week Ending 24th December, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred & raced horses: Go Home Jo – Geelong Wednesday 20th December 2017 Race 6 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt. Whosashadylady – Hobart Friday 22nd December 2017 Race 2 No 4 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Masterkova – Bendigo Saturday 23rd December 2017 Race 4 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                                      

News Update December, 2017.

Update 23rd December Masterkova makes it three from three at Bendigo tonight with a convincing 5.8 metre win in 1.55.7 over 1650 metres.  Bred by Yorkshire Park the Falcon Seelster out of Vickymurphy  3 YO filly looks in terrific touch for Emma Stewart and it appears there is a lot to look forward to in the future.  Masterkova’s half sister by Western Terror will be sold at the APG Melbourne Yearling sales in February, lot 239, go to apgold.com.au to take a look at her pedigree.   Update: 20th December The last of our foals arrived safely this morning a colt by Alta Christiano out of Jewel Bromac, all doing well.  More good news, positive tests for Watch The Dream to Sportswriter and Vickymurphy to Well Said. News, News, News: Still plenty of action on the foaling front as My Little Black Dress presented Yorkshire Park with a Heston Blue Chip Filly last week which only leaves us with Jewel Bromac to foal.  All the foals this year are doing well and after a horrible start to the breeding season things have turned the corner.  To date we have two fillies and three colts. Great to see Masterkova win convincingly last night in Launceston with a 29.9 metres victory over 1680 metres in 1.58.2 driven by the master Chris Alford.  She is a beautiful filly and now makes it two wins from two starts. Artful Christian continues to be really competitive and is not far away from another victory while it is great news to see Go Home Jo returning to the race track at Charlton this Thursday.  Whosashadylady will also be at the races on Sunday for Adrian Duggan in Hobart. Great news that the Inter Dominion is returning to Victoria next year in a three way deal with Harness Racing NSW and Harness Racing New Zealand.  No doubt the heats should be run at Bendigo, Ballarat & Shepparton to take the best race series back to the people.  Speaking of Inter Dominions what about the current series in Perth, wow the barrier draw for the final has really made it interesting and it will be on early with plenty of speed.  It was fantastic to see the Victorian San Carlo win a heat the other night and if the speed is really on up front he might just sneak into a winning chance over the long distance. Both our New Zealand two year old headed to the work outs at Ashburton the other day with Lutetia Midfrew finishing second and Rosa Parks fourth.  Both were beaten a long way but still need plenty of work yet before racing.  Turns out Rosa Parks performance wasn’t as bad as it looked as she has a slight virus and is being treated by trainer John Hay.  Speaking of John  his team are firing at the moment with Nearis Green and Rebble kibbybones both greeting the judge recently. That’s about it for now.  Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19. That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 10th December, 2017

Yorkshire Park Owned & Bred Horses: Go Home Jo – Charlton Thursday 7th December 2017 Race 4 No 9 over 2100 metres to be driven by Anthony Butt. Whosashadylady – Hobart Sunday 10th December 2017 Race 8 No 3 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                                      

Racing Week Ending 3rd December, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Maryborough 30th November 2017 Race 5 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Masterkova – Launceston 3rd December 2017 Race 9 No 2 over 1680 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                                      

News Update November, 2017.

News, News, News: What a start to November with a trip across the ditch to Christchurch for New Zealand Cup week and boy did it live up to everything people talk about.  We arrived on the Saturday night and on Sunday had the pleasure to visit the Mark Purdon & Natalie Rassmussen stable which is one of the show pieces in Harness Racing.  It’s hard to describe other than to say the property is immaculate and the facilities are second to none.  Great to see Lazarus wondering around the paddock along with other top quality horses.  Sunday night it was off to the NZ Cup launch at Addington and the pleasure of delivery the 1917 NZ Cup won by Adelaide Direct which currently occupies pride of place at Bendigo Harness Racing Club.  Monday seen us off to Nevele R Stud and then on to the NZ Breeders presentation night.  Tuesday was the big day, 23,000 people ventured to Addington to see Lazarus brain them in the $800,000 NZ Cup while Great Things Happen easily won the trot.  Chase Auckland duly saluted in the NZ Sires Stakes to make it five wins from five starts. It was a real carnival atmosphere and the noise following the NZ National Anthem was really something else only beaten by the roar that went up when Lazarus kicked clear in the straight.  Thursday we ventured to Ashburton trots and on Friday it was back to Addington for Show day and the Group 1 Dominion Trot of $300,000 and the Woodlands Stud NZ FFA of $260,000 to finish off a magnificent week. What was most exciting was the win of Amaretto Sun in the Dominion Trot, a $90 chance driven by 19 year old Sheree Tomlinson in her second year as a junior reinswoman and trained by her grand father Ken Ford.  Amaretto Sun is by Sundon out of Laurel Creek which makes him a full brother to our broodmare Sixty Plus.  It was a real win for the battlers and a real exciting time for Yorkshire Park.  You couldn’t help but feel good about this story. Whilst in NZ we were fortunate to see both our two year olds Lutetia Midfrew and Rosa Parks who are close to heading to the work outs.  Both looked terrific (maybe Lutetia could trim up a bit) and both worked really well under a good hold at trainer John Hay’s property. La Tonneralla presented us with a smart looking colt by Love You while we were in NZ and we are close with My Little Black Dress to foal in the next day or so.  Jewel Bromac is the only mare to foal for us in December. Good luck to Adrian Duggan this week (24th Nov) when the Yorkshire Park owned Whosashadylady makes her debut in Tasmania after a couple of really sound trials.  We wish Adrian and his team all the best on Friday night.  Go Lady. Still trying to recover from NZ Cup week but a big thank you to NZ Trotting Club Chair Brent Smith and CEO Peter Jensen who did everything possible to ensure we had a great week.  The Cup week is a real credit to the club and to the people of Christchurch who support the event magnificently.  Well done everyone and we will definitely be back next year.  (Photos will be on the web site shortly).  Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19. That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 26th November, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Whosashadylady – Hobart Friday 24th November 2017 Race 1 No 5 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                                      

Racing Week Ending 19th November, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Melton 17th November 2017 Race 8 No 9 over 1720 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                      

Racing Week Ending 12th November, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Bendigo 10th November 2017 Race 5 No 7 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                      

Racing Week Ending 5th November, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Shepparton 1st November 2017 Race 8 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                      

News Update October, 2017.

Update 31st October: Good news on the foaling scene with both Vickymurphy & Ima Ritzi Lombo producing foals in the last few days.  Vickymurphy was first to foal on the 29th October with a colt by Somebeachsomewhere and the very next morning Ima Ritzi Lombo produced a filly by Village Jolt.  All are well. Good news out of NZ with both Lutetia Midfrew and Rosa Parks coming along nicely under the care of John Hay at Ashburton.  Big congratulations to John’s partner Ineka Lee who continues to drive winners in NZ in particular the Bettors Delight gelding Norman Richards.  He looks to be a really talented pacer and certainly goes well for Ineka. Not long to go now to head to the New Zealand Cup and I can’t wait for the opportunity to see Lazarus take on a quality field at Addington, Christchurch. News, News, News: Not a lot happening on the racing scene with our Yorkshire Park owned horses but I can report that both Lutetia Midfrew & Rosa Parks are back in work in New Zealand with trainer John Hay.  Both two year old fillies have so far progressed quite well and we are looking forward to the next step with both of them. Whosashadylady has started fast work in the Adrian Duggan stables in Tasmania and continues make steps towards her debut in the apple isle.  Speaking with Adrian recently he is more than happy with her progress. On the breeding scene we have our first foal for the season with Lombo Socialite producing a colt foal by Sportswriter on the 13th October.  Both Ima Ritzi Lombo (in foal to Village Jolt) and Vickymurphy (in foal to Somebeachsomewhere) are due to foal any time now so we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of both foals. I’m also pleased to report that Jilliby Babavska has just returned to work for Paddy Lee and the Breeders Crown Runner up should be improved by the time off the scene.  Masterkova, a winner on debut has been back at the trials and should be at the races shortly. Last Sunday night we attended the Gordon Rothacker Medal Night at Crown Casino and it was a terrific night to celebrate the feats of both man and horse.  Congratulations to the Bendigo Harness Racing Club taking out the “Best Media Award” and to Jim O’Sullivan for his acknowledgement as the Gordon Rothacker Medalist.  A big congratulations to all the HRV Marketing Team for what was an excellent night in showcasing harness racing on the big stage.  And how could I not mention the Victorian Horse of the Year Lenny The Shark, another fantastic achievement to a superb horse and a big well done to David Aitken who spoke magnificently about Lenny.  Such pride and passion.  Must also congratulate Emma Stewart on winning the Pearl Kelly Award and to all who received awards – well done. I had the chance to catch up with Grant Campbell who provided us with a video of the Yorkshire Park bred Petrock – My Little Black Dress colt purchased by Grant & Kerryn at last years APG sales working out recently on the track.  Good to see he is coming along nicely at this stage.  Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19. That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 22nd October, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Bendigo 19th October 2017 Race 5 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Social Fireball – Melton 20th October 2017 Race 3 No 4 over 2240 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. All Done Up – Swan Hill 21st October 2017 Race 5 No 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Rodney Petroff.                                      

Racing Week Ending 15th October, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Maryborough Monday 9th October 2017 Race 5 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Social Fireball – Stawell Sunday 15th October 2017 Race 2 No 10 over 2180 metres to be driven by Kima Frenning.                                      

Racing Week Ending 8th October, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: All Done Up – Melton 6th October 2017 Race 4 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Stylish Icon – Globe Derby 7th October 2017 Race 5 No 3 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers.                                      

Racing Week Ending 1st October, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Masterkova – Ballarat 26th September, 2017 Race 4 No 3 over 1710 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. All Done Up – Mildura 29th September, 2017 Race 5 No 3 over 1790 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Social Fireball – Charlton 1st October, 2017 Race 4 No 5 over 2570 metres to be driven by Greg Sugars. Artful Christian – Charlton 1st October 2017 Race 7 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.                                    

News Update September, 2017.

Update 26th September. Masterkova wins first up at Ballarat in 1.56.6 by a half neck in a terrific effort to hold out the favourite.  The Falcon Seelster – Vickymurphy filly was sold by Yorkshire Park at the 2016 APG Yearling sales in Melbourne.  A bright future ahead for this terrific looking filly. News, News, News: Well after a short break it’s good to be back and providing updates on the progress of Yorkshire Park bred, raced and breeding horses. As with all things in life sometimes you are dealt a card that is totally devastating.  On Wednesday night Whitney H in foal to Art Major suffered complications foaling and unfortunately we lost both the mare and foal by Art Major.  To say this was terrible news was an understatement as we had high hopes for the daughter of Changeover at stud following a short but very promising racing career.  She was such a beautiful mare to do anything with and despite some tears we now need to focus on the remaining mares to foal in the next month or so. Lombo Socialite in foal to Sportswriter is due to foal on the 3rd October, Ima Ritzi Lombo in foal to Village Jolt on the 11th October and Vickymurphy in foal to Somebeachsomewhere on the 20th October.  We then have a short break before the next three mares are due in November and December. On the racing scene Whosashadylady has headed to Tasmania to join the stables of Adrian Duggan near Hobart and we have had good reports on her progress since arriving in the apple isle.  Both our two year olds in NZ have been sent to the paddock for a short spell after doing really well in their early preparation. Great to see Social Fireball great the judge at Bendigo the other Friday night after a couple of really good runs in much better company.  Artful Christian has had no luck of late but another win is just around the corner for him.  The really good news is the 3YO filly Masterkova (Falcon Seelster – Vickymurphy) will make her debut at Ballarat next Tuesday 26th September for the Emma Stewart stable after a couple of really good trials at Ballarat and Melton.  Sold at the 2015 APG Yearling sales the stunning looking filly looks to have good potential and Yorkshire Park look forward to seeing her in action. Really disappointing to hear that the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale is heading back to Melton after a really successful sale at the Oaklands Junction sales centre last year.  Unfortunately Melton isn’t an attractive sales complex and I understand it has been done on a cost basis.  I wonder if they thought about the cost to the breeders when you can’t attract a crowd or investors at a sub standard facility. In November I will be heading to NZ to the NZ Cup week which I’m really looking forward too.  Lots of things to do including NZ Cup function, the NZ Cup at Addington, a trip to Ashburton Trots, visits to Nevele R Stud and the mighty Mark Purdon and Natalie Rassmussen All Stars stable.  It will also be a good chance to visit our NZ trainer John Hay and inspect the two year olds currently in work at Ashburton as well. That’s about it for now, looking forward to bringing you some good news on the breeding front in the coming weeks Don’t forget you can catch us on Twitter @yorkshirepark19. That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 24th September, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Social Fireball – Melton Friday 22nd September 2017 Race 10 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Greg Sugars.                                    

Racing Week Ending 3rd September, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Go Home Jo – Menangle Monday 28th August 2017 Race 2 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Geary. Artful Christian – Geelong Wednesday 30th August 2017 Race 1 No 11 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. All Done Up – Geelong Wednesday 30th August 2017 Race 6 No 5 APG Breeders Crown 3 YO Fillies Group 3 over 2100 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.                                  

Racing Week Ending 27th August, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Social Fireball – Horsham Monday 21st August  2017 Race 3 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Pearlescent – Mildura Thursday 24th August 2017 Race 2 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Social Fireball – Melton Friday 25th August 2017 Race 8 No 7 Woodlands Stud 4YO Trotting Mares Group 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Sunday 27th August 2017 Race3 No 13 Woodlands Stud Breeders Crown Final Group 1 over 2240 metres to be driven by Glen Craven.                                  

Racing Week Ending 20th August, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Jilliby Babavska – Maryborough Thursday 17th August 2017 Race 9 No 7 Breeders Crown 3YO Totting Heat over 2190 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Go Home Jo – Bankstown Friday 18th August 2017 Race 3 No 5 over 2140 metres to be driven by TBA. All Done Up – Bendigo Saturday 19th August 2017 Breeders Crown Semi Final Race 4 No 7 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Artful Christian – Bendigo Saturday 19th August 2017 Race 11 No 4 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 20th August 2017 Race 9 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                                  

Racing Week Ending 13th August, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Charlton Monday 7th August 2017 Race 8 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. All Done Up – Ballarat Thursday 10th August 2017 Race 7 No 1 over 2200 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Pearlescent – Mildura Friday 11th August 2017 Race 10 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Go Home Jo – Bankstown Friday 11th August 2017 Race 5 No 2 over 1740 metres to be driven by Chris Geary.                              

News Update August, 2017.

News Update 27th August. Oh so Close!  What an effort today by Jilliby Babavska in the Group 1 Woodlands Stud 3YO Trotting Colts & Geldings Final going down by a neck in 2.0.7 with a fast last half of 58.2 coming from back in the field at the bell.  In a stirring finish Jilliby Babavska just failed to run down the leader in a terrific race on a cold wet and windy Melton day.  Congratulations to Paddy Lee & Glen Craven on a terrific training & driving effort.  The Sundon gelding will  now go to the paddock for a good spell and I’m sure that we have something special to look forward to with this bloke next season. News Update 20th August.  Jilliby Babavska Breeders Crown Bound. Jilliby Babavska notched up his third win on the trot at Maryborough last Thursday in the 3rd Heat of the Breeders Crown in impressive style.  The talented trotter was well handled by Glen Craven and looks to be on the improve with his racing manners.   The Son of Sundon now heads to the 3YO Trotters Breeders Crown Final at Melton on Sunday 27th August in what will be a difficult task after drawing the outside of the second row in the barrier draw at Bendigo on Saturday Night.   No doubt this will be his most difficult challenge to date but with a little luck and on his best behaviour I’m sure he will put himself right in the race.  Good luck to Paddy Lee & Glen Craven on Sunday, lets hope it’s Group One Glory for Yorkshire Park breeding barn.   News Update 12th August. Another fantastic week for Yorkshire Park with three more winners from four starters.  Winners this week were Artful Christian (Charlton), Pearlescent (Mildura) and Go Home Jo (Bankstown).  Fantastic to see Pearlescent win her first race yesterday after a really good second the week before.  Our other runner for the week All Done Up finished 6th after having little luck in a heat of the Breeders Crown. Really saddened to hear of the passing of Cyril Hay the father of Hall Of Fame member and our trainer in NZ John Hay.  All at Yorkshire Park pass on our condolences and best wishes to the Hay family. News Update: 6th August. Jilliby Babavska continued on his good form with an impressive win Redwood day at Maryborough in the Ralph Ford Memorial 3YO Trot over 2190 metres.  Coming from the outside of the second row the Sundon gelding stormed home to win by 20.6 metres in a quick time of 2.0.8 confidently driven by Glen Craven.  No doubt the talented trotter continues to improve and may have been a bit unlucky to miss out on a start in the Victoria Trotters Derby ran later in the day.  Out of the Yorkshire Park mare La Tonneralla the 3 YO is related to two NZ Derby winners and looks as though he is on the way up. News, News, News: What a month July was for Yorkshire Park bred and sold horses with 19 starters taking to the track returning 9 wins, 4  placings and 4 individual winners.  The star of the month was All Done Up who put together 4 wins on the trot, Artful Christian and Social Fireball with 2 wins and Jilliby Babavska 1 win.   All Done Up is the first foal of My Little Black Dress (Real Desire) who has subsequently foaled a 2 YO by Auckland Reactor called Dancing Along, a colt by Pet Rock sold to Kerryn Manning at last years APG sale, and a weanling filly by Rock N Roll Heaven who has been entered for the APG Melbourne sale in February.  My Little Black Dress is currently in foal to Heston Blue Chip. Really pleased to see Social Fireball putting it all together at her last three starts with two very impressive wins and a placing.  The talented trotter is by the ill fated Courage Under Fire and has always shown above average ability but found ways to get it all wrong on occasions.  Well done to trainer Brooke Hansen on her efforts with the mare and the marked improvement in  her manners. Artful Christian continues on his good form having won 7 races from just 20 starts to date including two really impressive wins during the month of July.  The Major In Art gelding continues to get better with every run and has only been out of the prize money on four or five occasions to date.  No doubt there is a lot more in store for this bloke based on his performance to date and hopefully he can progress to Metropolitan class in the future. Jilliby Babavska finally broke through for his maiden win after running two very good placings during the month.  The talented Sundon trotter was very impressive winning by 47 metres at Maryborough a week ago and when he learns to race truly he will no doubt pick up more wins on the way.  There is a lot to look forward to with this breed as his mother La Tonneralla is a half sister to 2 NZ Trotting Derby winners.  The mare has produced two other foals to date, a colt by Majestic Son sold at last years Australasian Trotting Sale and a weanling filly by Angus Hall.  She is currently in foal to Love You and we are very excited about  this mating. On the racing scene Whosashadylady is still in the paddock and our two yearlings in NZ, Lutetia Midfrew and Rosa Parks continue to come along quite nicely under the care of John Hay in Ashburton. Not long now before the foaling season is in full swing and the excitement of newly born foals safely on the ground all in good order.  Yorkshire Park is currently working through this years breeding program and will announce what mares are going to what stallions this season shortly.  What we do know is that recently retired

Racing Week Ending 6th August, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Pearlescent – Mildura Wednesday 2nd August, 2017 Race 1 No 5 over 1790 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Social Fireball – Maryborough Sunday 6th August, 2017 Race 3 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Jilliby Babavska – Maryborough Sunday 6th August, 2017 Race 4 No 13 over 2190 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 6th August 2017 Race 2 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.                              

Racing Week Ending 30th July 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Pearlescent – Kilmore Tuesday 25th July, 2017 Race 4 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Go Home Jo – Bathurst Wednesday 26th July, 2017 Race 8 No 3 over 1730 metres to be driven by Chris Geary. Artful Christian – Shepparton Saturday 29th July, 2017 Race 6 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. All Done Up – Globe Derby Saturday 29th July, 2017 Race 1 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Jilliby Babavska – Maryborough Sunday 30th July, 2017 Race 2 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Social Fireball – Maryborough Sunday 30th July, 2017 Race 6 No 8 over 2190 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. Go Home Jo – Bathurst Sunday 30th July, 2017 Race 5 No 3 over 1730 metres to be driven by Chris Geary.                              

Racing Week Ending 23rd July 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: All Done Up – Maryborough Monday 17th July 2017 Race 6 No 12 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Artful Christian – Bendigo Thursday 20th July, 2017 Race 5 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Social Fireball – Stawell Thursday 20th July, 2017 Race 6 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by  Jason Lee. All Done Up – Globe Derby Saturday 22nd July, 2017 Race 8 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses:                          

Racing Week Ending 16th July 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Horsham Monday 10th July, 2017 Race 6 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Social Fireball – Horsham Monday 10th July, 2017 Race 2 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by  Kerryn Manning. Pearlescent – Bendigo Wednesday 12th July, 2017 Race 3 No 9 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses:                          

News Update July, 2017.

Update 23rd July: A big week for Yorkshire Park bred runners with three wins and a second from the four starters almost the perfect score.  All Done Up continued her great form with a win on Monday at Maryborough and followed up with a win at Globe Derby on Saturday night. The daughter of My Little Black Dress has won three in a row and took her prize money to over $50,000.  Social Fireball greeted the judge at Stawell after leading all the way and trainer Brooke Hansen should be congratulated on a top effort to change the attitude of the trotting filly.  We almost made it four from four when Artful Christian finished second at Bendigo on Thursday night. Good to see Go Home Jo back at the track this coming Wednesday night after injury and we wish Shane & Lauren all the best with her.  Pearlescent goes round on Tuesday night and gets her chance to break through for her maiden win.     News, News, News: A mixed month on the race track for Yorkshire Park with Whosashadylady qualifying for the semi finals of the NSW Breeders Challenge at Menangle but then disappointing in both the semi final and her subsequent start at Bathurst.  The end result is that she has gone to the paddock for a good spell and hopefully after a three month spell will return to the race track.  Since arriving from NZ she has had 11 starts for a win, four seconds, three thirds a fourth and the last two disappointing runs. Great to see Artful Christian great the judge recently at Horsham in slick time after being three wide for a lap and a half.  He recorded win number six from 17 starts and continues to perform well.  Owned by Yorkshire Park but leased to Bendigo committeeman Peter Svanosio the son of Major In Art has been a terrific performer and looks to have a few more wins in him still to come.  Pearlescent is another horse owned by Yorkshire Park but leased to John & Maree Caldow ran a much better race at Ararat the other night and will get her chance this coming Wednesday at Shepparton drawing the pole position over 1690 metres.  The filly certainly has ability but can be very wayward at times.  I mentioned last month that a 3 YO trotter which was sold by Yorkshire Park through the Australian Premier Trotting sale a couple of years ago called Jilliby Babavska would be worth following in the future races at Ballarat Thursday night after a much improved 3rd placing recently at Maryborough.  Keep an eye out for him as he has plenty of ability. Disappointing news about Our Royal Lady who has been sent to the paddock for a spell after having bone chips removed from a fetlock joint recently.  The very first winner by Lincoln Royal, bred by Yorkshire Park and a winner of the SA Sapling Stakes at her first start showed plenty of promise being placed in another of her three starts to date.  She is a beautiful filly and shows plenty of ability and we wish the owners all the best with her in the future. Not a lot to report on Yorkshire Park’s two yearling fillies in New Zealand at the moment, Rosa Parks and Lutetia Midfrew, under the care of John Hay at Ashburton.  Spoke with John the other day and they are coming along nicely. More to report on their progress during the month. This week sees the culmination of the Empire Vic Bred Super Series with the trotters finals on Friday night and the pacers on Saturday night at Melton.  This is a great time of the year for harness racing when we see the best of our young horses doing battle for Group One glory.  One of Yorkshire Park’s trainers Graham Lyon at Kyabram will have his talented 4 YO trotter Getthenet going around in the $80,000 final and we wish him and the owners all the very best.  While on the Vic Bred series one of my favourite horses Brallos Pass will contest the 4YO pacers race and once again we wish Mark Watson and the owners all the best with the little fella. Not a lot to report on the breeding side of things at present but it won’t be long before we start gearing up for the foaling season.  It will be an exciting time this year as Yorkshire Park have seven mares in foal and we look forward to seeing the foals all safely on the ground.  Our four weanling fillies have all settled in at Yorkshire Park since returning last month and we look forward to working with them over the coming months.  The two pacing fillies and two trotting fillies are doing well and enjoying their time out in the paddock before they will come back in for further education. Yorkshire Park are now on twitter so if you wish to follow us on @yorkshirepark19 we will bring all updates and comments for your information.   That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 9th July 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Pearlescent – Shepparton Wednesday 5th July, 2017 Race 4 No 1 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Jilliby Babavska – Ballarat Thursday 6th July, 2017 Race 9 No 6 over 2200 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. All Done Up – Mildura Friday 7th July, 2017 Race 10 No 9 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses:                          

Racing Week Ending 2nd July 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Artful Christian – Horsham Wednesday 28th June 2017 Race 8 No 8 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses: Whosashadylady – Bathurst Wednesday 28th June, 2017 Race 4 No 6 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                        

Racing Week Ending 25 June 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Pearlescent – Ararat Wednesday 21st June, 2017 Race 4 No 9 over 1790 metres to be driven by John Caldow. All Done Up – Maryborough Thursday 22nd June, 2017 Race 7 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Artful Christian – Maryborough Thursday 22nd June, 2017 Race 9 No 13 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses:                        

Racing Week Ending 18th June 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Pearlescent – Melton Wednesday 14th June, 2017 Race 4 No 4 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. All Done Up – Kilmore Wednesday 14th June, 2017 Race 1 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Jilliby Babavska – Maryborough Thursday 15th June, 2017 Race 2 No 10 over 2190 metres to be driven by Glen Craven. Our Royal Lady – Ouyen Sunday 18th June, 2017 Race 1 No 7 over 1654 metres to be driven by Ellen Tormey.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses: Whosashadylady – Menangle Saturday 17th June, 2017 Race 4 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                      

News Update June, 2017.

  News, News, News: Whosashadylady continued on her good form during May with a good win at Young followed by placings at Bathurst, a third in the heat of the Breeders Challenge series and a really good effort to finish second in a 3YO race coming from last at the 300 metres mark to go down by a metre.  She will go to Bathurst again this coming Wednesday (7th June) before contesting the semi final of the Breeders Challenge series at Menangle on the 17th June.  Since arriving from New Zealand the Bettors Delight filly has had 8 starts for a win, 3 seconds, 3 thirds and a fourth.  She has been very consistent and we hope that she can continue on this form into the Breeders Challenge Finals. Our Alta Christiano yearling gelding has been sold and will head to the stables of John Tormey at Charlton.  The new owners will really enjoy having this bloke around as he is a lovely horse to do anything with and Mark Watson, who broke him in, was very pleased with they way he went.  I believe he is the first horse for the owners so we at Yorkshire Park wish them all the best.  Go Ricky!!! Keep an eye out for one of the Yorkshire Park horses sold through the Australasian Premier Trotting sale a couple of years ago called Jilliby Babavska.  Yorkshire Park purchased the mare La Tonneralla, a half sister to two NZ Derby winners in foal to Sundon.  All reports are that he is going along quite nicely and hopefully will grace the racetrack again shortly.  The mare has produced a colt by Majestic Son which is in the care of Chris Alford and a weanling filly by Angus Hall who is a stunning individual. All our weanlings are expected to arrive home at Yorkshire Park this week and we eagerly await their arrival.  Two trotting fillies by Angus Hall & Majestic Son and two pacing fillies by Western Terror and Rock N Roll Heaven will arrive this week. Congratulations to one of our trainers Graham Lyon on the impressive win during the week of Mana Master at Echuca.  After galloping early he gave them 40 metres start before circling the field three wide for a lap and going on to win by a head.  A terrific performance by the Passmaster Hanover gelding. Well done to the Michael Bellman on his drive with All Done Up at Maryborough on Thursday.  The Yorkshire Park bred filly by Mach Three chalked up her third win and took her earnings to just over $36,000 in an impressive time of 1.58.0 over the 2100 metre journey.  There is not a lot of her in size but always gives her best and no doubt there will be more wins in store for her. That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 11th June 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Jilliby Babavska – Charlton Thursday 8th June, 2017 Race 7 No 5 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Artful Christian – Bendigo Saturday 10th June, 2017 Race 1 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Our Royal Lady – Globe Derby Saturday 10th June, 2017 Race 8 No 3 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses: Whosashadylady – Bathurst Wednesday 7th June, 2017 Race 2 No 8 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                    

Racing Week Ending 4th June 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: All Done Up – Maryborough Wednesday 1st June, 2017 Race 5 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.     Yorkshire Park Owned Horses: Whosashadylady – Bathurst Wednesday 31st May, 2017 Race 2 No 5 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                    

Racing Week Ending 28th May 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: All Done Up – Maryborough Wednesday 24th May, 2017 Race 4 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Social Fireball – Terang Wednesday 24th May, 2017 Race 2 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by Geoff Webster.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses: Whosashadylady – Bathurst Wednesday 24th May, 2017 Race 5 No 4 NSW Breeders Challenge Heat over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                    

Racing Week Ending 21st May 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses: Social Fireball – Geelong Wednesday 17th May, 2017 Race 7 No 2 over 2570 metres to be driven by Geoff Webster. All Done Up – Shepparton Friday 19th May, 2017 Race 2 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses: Whosashadylady – Young Friday 19th May, 2017 Race 4 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                    

News Update May, 2017.

Update: Whosashadylady breaks through for her first win at Young on Friday night 19th May,  in convincing fashion.  Well done Amanda and the team. News, News, News The month of May has continued on in the same vein on the racing scene for Yorkshire Park with Whosashadylady finishing 2nd in both of her last two starts at Bathurst.  This coming Sunday she ventures to Cowra in the Muddle Memorial over 1700 metres drawing barrier 5.  She has been very consistent in her four starts to date finishing 4th, 3rd ,2nd & 2nd again.  Lets hope that this Sunday she might find the line in 1st placing. Our NZ yearling fillies Lutetia Midfrew & Rosa Parks have completed their first preparations and have now gone to the paddock for a six week spell.  Both handled being broken in quite well, very different types of fillies but each thrived on their first preparation under the guidance of John & Ineka at Ashburton. Our Alta Christiano yearling gelding will finish his first preparation this week under the care of Mark Watson at Kyabram.  He has done really well and is a lovely pacer who enjoys his work and looks the part.  He is currently on the market and to date you would not be any more happier with what he has done.  If he is not sold we will look to syndicate him out and retain an interest in him ourselves. On the breeding scene all our foals have been weaned and currently being handled as part of their education process.  All four will return to Yorkshire Park by the end of the month and continue with the educational process.  I am really pleased with all four but must admit I have taken a bit of a liking to the Angus Hall trotting filly. Great to see Our Royal Lady heading to Victoria this coming Thursday night at Ballarat for the Vic Bred Platinum series following her fantastic debut win in the SA Sapling Stakes.  Talking to her owners she has done particularly well since her win and is expected to perform well while she is in Victoria.  Good luck to the owners and Alan Cronin the trainer with this filly.  Interestingly she was the first winner for new sire Lincoln Royal (Sir Lincoln in NZ) on either side of the Tasman something as breeders of the filly we are extremely proud off.  A big congratulations to former Country Clubs CEO David Brick on his appointment to Queensland Racing recently.  David has done a terrific job with the Country Clubs and I’m sure we will miss his ever reliable assistance and support.  It is a great opportunity for him and his family and we wish him well and hope to see him back in the not to distant future.   That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 14th May 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses Our Royal Lady – Ballarat Thursday 11th May, 2017 Race 3 No 3 over 1710 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 12th May, 2017 Race 3 No 9 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. All Done Up – Melton 12th May, 2017 Race 7 No 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Whosashadylady – Cowra Sunday 14th May, 2017 Race 2 No 5 over 1700 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                  

Racing Week Ending 7th May 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses Stylish Icon – Globe Derby 1st May, 2017 Race 5 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers. All Done Up – Ballarat 4th May, 2017 Race 1 No 3 over 2200 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Whosashadylady  – Bathurst 3rd May, 2017 Race 4 No 5 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                

Racing Week Ending 30th April, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses Stylish Icon – Kapunda 24th April, 2017 Race 2 No 6 over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers. All Done Up – Bendigo 26th April, 2017 Race 2 No 3 over 1650 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Pearlescent – Melton 26th April, 2017 Race 4 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Social Fireball – Melton 26th April, 2017 Race 9 No 10 over 2240 metres to be driven by Geoff Webster.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Whosashadylady – Forbes 25th April, 2017 Race 1 No 6 (1st Emerg) over 1680 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull. Whosashadylady  – Bathurst 26th April, 2017 Race 3 No 5 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                

Racing Week Ending 23rd April, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses Major Charge – Melton 20th April, 2017 Race 8 No 9 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Quadara. Aitutaki – Hobart 21st April, 2017 Race 2 No 12 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Cavalier Christian – 21st April, 2017 Race 4 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Wayne Hill. Our Royal Lady – 22nd April, 2017 Race 6 No 2 SA Sapling Stakes over 1800 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers Pearlescent – Melton Saturday 22nd March, 2017 Race 10 No 5 Vic Bred Platinum Final over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses.                  

Racing Week Ending 16th April, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred Horses Artful Christian – Charlton Monday 10th April, 2017 Race 8 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Stylish Icon – Strathalbyn Monday 10th April, 2017 Race 5 No 3 over 1710 metres to be driven by Ken Rogers. Pearlescent – Geelong Wednesday 12th April, 2017 Race 7 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Artful Christian – Ararat Saturday 15th April, 2017 Race 9 No 1 over 1790 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Whosashadylady – Bathurst  Wednesday 12th April, 2017 Race 3 No 3 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                

Racing Week Ending 9th April, 2017

Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Whosashadylady – Bathurst Friday 7th April, 2017 Race 1 No 2 over 1730 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                

Racing Week Ending 2nd April, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Artful Christian – Charlton Thursday 30th March, 2017 Race 5 No 12 over 2100 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Social Fireball – Charlton Thursday 30th March, 2017 Race 4 No 1 over 2100 metres to be driven by Greg Sugars. Pearlescent – Geelong Thursday 30th March, 2017 Race 2 No 6 over 2100 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Major Charge – Geelong Thursday 30th March, 2017 Race 3 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by Michael Quadara. All Done Up – Melton 31st March, 2017 Race 8 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Aitutaki – Hobart 2nd April, 2017 Race 3 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Whosashadylady – Penrith Thursday 30th March, 2017 Race 8 No 4 over 2125 metres to be driven by Amanda Turnbull.                

Racing Week Ending 26th March, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Artful Christian – Ballarat Wednesday 22nd March, 2017 Race 1 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Pearlescent – Ballarat Wednesday 22nd March, 2017 Race 3 No 4 over 1710 metres to be driven by John Caldow.  All Done Up – Kilmore Friday 24th March, 2017 Race 9 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Major Charge – Kilmore Friday 24th March, 2017 Race 4 No 8 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Quadara. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 24th March, 2017 Race 1 No 1 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Cavalier Christian – Port Pirie 25th March, 2017 Race 8 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Rodney Clarke.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Stylish Icon – Melton 25th March, 2017 Race 3 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Paul Campbell.                

News Update April, 2017.

Update 23rd April, 2017 Our Royal Lady wins the SA Sapling Stakes over 1800 metres at Globe Derby at her race track debut driven by Ken Rogers.  Working out of the gate to sit behind the leader the filly got clear at the top of the straight to power home and win by a half head in 2.1.6.  Part owner Greg Moy said “It was a great thrill to win such a race”.  Yorkshire Park congratulates trainer Alan Cronin and the owners on the win. Update 20th April, 2017 Great to see Our Royal Lady making her racetrack debut in the SA Sapling Stakes for 2 year olds at Globe Derby on Saturday 22nd April.  By Lincoln Royal the filly is a half sister to the recent Yorkshire Park bred winner Stylish Icon who is raced by the same connections and trained by Alan Cronin.  Good luck to all the team and hopefully it will be a rewarding debut.   Update 15th April, 2017 Artful Christian ventured to Ararat on Saturday night scoring win number 5 from 14 starts with a solid performance after having no luck earlier in the week at Charlton.  The Major In Art gelding has been a model of consistency in his 14 starts not finishing any further back than 5th placing.  Owned by Yorkshire Park and leased to Peter Svanosio and trained and driven by his son Chris the four year old looks set for more victories along the way. Update: 10th April, 2017 Great news for the new owners of Stylish Icon when the For A Reason 3 year old won at Strathalbyn on Monday by 4.8 metres in 2.0.7 after doing all the work and sitting in the death seat.  It’s a great result all round and I’m sure the filly has more wins in her yet.  Too top off a really good week for the same ownership the 2 year old filly by Lincoln Royal bred by Yorkshire Park, a half sister to Stylish Icon, won her trial at Globe Derby by 30 metres in good time and having now qualified will head to the race track.  Congratulations to trainer Alan Cronin and we will watch with interest as both fillies grace the race track.  News, News, News Another round of yearling sales completed today with both the Australasian Premier Trotting sale and the APG Melbourne Autumn sale completed at Oaklands Junction sales complex.  Yorkshire Park sole trotting entry a colt by Majestic Son out of La Tonneralla went through the sales today and was sold for $11,000 to Craig Nott and will no doubt head to the Chris Alford stable.  While he did fail to meet his initial reserve price we felt it was best to let him go given we weren’t far away from the asking price.  A half brother to the very talented Jilliby Babavska we wish Craig and Chris all the very best with this colt. A mixed result in the APG sale with two entries for Yorkshire Park, a colt by Auckland Reactor which sold for $6,000 and a colt by Sportswriter who went for $12,500.  Pleasingly the colts will head to good stables and we wish the new owners all the very best with both of them.  It was a really tough day for breeders and we can only hope that things will be on the up for next years sales. While speaking of selling horses our three year old filly Stylish Icon has been sold and will head to the Murray Bridge stable of Alan Cronin who purchased the filly on the back of her terrific run at Melton last week.  Despite finishing in 7th position her sectionals were terrific after being restrained from the wide gate back to last and working home the last mile in 1.55.6 and 56.9 for the last 400 metres.  Interestingly the Cronin stable purchased her half sister a 2 year old by Lincoln Royal named Our Royal Lady who will qualify shortly.  Good luck to the owners of both fillies. No luck last Thursday night with Whosashadylady who was meant to make her Australian debut for Yorkshire Park at Penrith only to see the meeting abandoned due to the heavy rain and the state of the track.  We will now see Whosashadylady head to Bathurst next Friday under the guidance of Amanda Turnbull. A big congratulations to Chris & Peter Svanosio on the performance of Artful Christian (Major In Art) this time in now having six starts for three wins and three placings.  Owned by Yorkshire Park and leased to Peter & Chris the son of Major In Art continues to be very consistent in his race track performances.  His career to date is 12 starts for 4 wins, 3 seconds, 3 thirds and 2 fifths. Yorkshire Parks yearling purchases this year continue to do well all at various stages of being broken in with Lutetia Midfrew and Rosa Parks in New Zealand and our Alta Christiano gelding in the care of Mark Watson at Kyabram.  We will continue to  monitor their progress and update you on how they are going.  Last Saturday night Brenda & I attended the Bathurst Gold Crown meeting as guest of the Bathurst Club.  A big congratulations to President Wayne Baker and the team on presenting such a good carnival and final night event.  It was a truly enjoyable night with quality racing, entertainment and something for everyone.  To top it off we did see a performance that you only see every now and then with the Shane and Lauren Tritton trained My Sweetchilliphilly smashed a good field of 2 year old fillies in the Bathurst Gold Tiara $104,000 Group One event.  It was a truly amazing performance by the Betterthancheddar filly who did all the work and then proceeded to run away from them in the straight winning by 21 metres in 1.54.7. With looks of a super star and ability to burn the filly will no doubt provide her owners and exciting time in the

Racing Week Ending 19th March, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Artful Christian – Horsham Monday 13th March, 2017 Race 4 No 2 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. My Aliyana – Newcastle Tuesday 14th March, 2017 Race 6 No 4 over 2030 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. All Done Up – Shepparton Wednesday 16th March, 2017 Race 8 No 10 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. My Aliyana – Newcastle Saturday 18th March, 2017 Race 5 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 19th March, 2017 Race 1 No 2 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.    Yorkshire Park Owned Horses.                

Racing Week Ending 12 March, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Pearlescent – Yarra Glen Thursday 9th March, 2017 Race 4 No 5 over 1650 metres to be driven by John Caldow. All Done Up – Yarra Glen Thursday 9th March, 2017 Race 5 No 2 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Social Fireball – Geelong Thursday 9th March, 2017 Race 7 No 11 over 2100 metres to be driven by Michael Stanley. Cavalier Christian – Port Pirie Friday 10th March, 2017 Race 4 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by Rodney Clarke. Social Fireball – Melton Saturday 11th March, 2017 Race 9 No 11 over 1720 metres to be driven by John Caldow.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Stylish Icon – Wangaratta Sunday 12th March, 2017 Race 8 No 5 over 1800 metres to be driven by John Caldow.              

Racing Week Ending 5th March, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Social Fireball – Maryborough Thursday 2nd March, 2017 Race 2 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 3rd March, 2017 Race 2 No 8 over 2090  metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Artful Christian – Mt. Gambier Saturday 4th March, 2017 Race 2 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses.              

Racing Week Ending 26th February, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Social Fireball – Bendigo 23rd February, 2017 Race 3 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by John Caldow. All Done Up – Melton 24th February, 2017 Race 8 No 7 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Major Charge – Melton 24th February, 2017 Race 2 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Josh Duggan. Cavalier Christian – Port Pirie 24th February, 2017 Race 4 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Rodney Clarke.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses.              

Racing Week Ending 19th February, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Jilliby Babavska – Melton Monday 13th February, 2017 Race 7 No 8 over 2240 metres to be driven by Jason Lee. Artful Christian – Ballarat Tuesday 14th February, 2017 Race 1 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Social Fireball – Ararat Thursday 16th February, 2017 Race 2 No 2 (1st emergency) over 2195 metres to be driven by John Caldow. All Done Up – Bendigo Friday 17th February, 2017 Race 7 No 13 over  2150 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 19th February, 2017 Race 3 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan. Major Charge – Kilmore Sunday 19th February, 2017 Race 7 No 8 over 2180 metres to be driven by Rita Burnett. Artful Christian – Mt. Gambier Sunday 19th February, 2017 Race 8 No 6 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Stylish Icon – Swan Hill Wednesday 15th February, 2017 Race 7 No 6 over 1750 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Commentary: Stylish Icon hasn’t raced for a month but her work continues to improve and she is in good health.  Drawn wide might make it a bit more difficult so we will leave it up to Grant to as to what happens early.  If she is close enough when they straighten she will make her presence felt.  Watch The Dream – Cobram Thursday 16th February, 2017 Race 7 No 9 over 1670 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Commentary:  Second row draw doesn’t pose any problems as we should get a good run through following one of the favourite runners early.  Her run on Sunday was good and she keeps knocking on the door, hopefully the next win is just around the corner.        

News Update February,2017

News Update 22nd February, 2017. Yorkshire Park has been active at the Christchurch NZ yearling sales purchasing two fillies on day one of the sales.  I was really pleased with our purchases and appreciate the support of Ashburton trainer John Hay who inspected both fillies for us on the day. Lot 182 Lutetia Midfrew – by Sportswriter out of a Mach Three winning mare and a half sister to the very well performed Libertybelle Midfrew, Lulli Midfrew and Luisanabelle Midfrew.  To date the mare has left 3 foals including the very well performed Eyre Crusher runner up in the WA Derby winning on 8 occasions.  This Sportswriter filly took my eye as a lovely relaxed and very good walking filly, she looks like she will go as a two year old and has some growing still to do. Really like this one. Lot 221 Rosa Parks – by Net Ten Eom (USA) out of the good performing broodmare Niftey Franco by Badlands Hanover.  And yes you will recognise the breeding here as she is a half sister to the Yorkshire Park owned Whitney H.  Niftey Franco has left the very well credentialed Glenferrie Hood 22 wins and $233K in prize money. We had a big opinion of Whitney H before injury struck and this filly went through the ring at a bargain price.  She will be raced in partnership with John & Ineka at Ashburton and we hope she can emulate the deeds of her brothers and sisters.  Couldn’t let this bargain go. In other news our colts set for the April 2 sales all headed off to the preparers this week with the trotting colt by Majestic Son heading to Kath McIntosh at Northern Rivers and the Sportswriter and Auckland Reactor colts heading to Blanche Poole at Rhiannon Park. News, News, News What a great time of the year to be a Harness racing enthusiast with the Victoria Cup, Hunter Cup, Victoria Derby, Great Southern Star and many of the Country Cups taking place across regional Victoria.  Top that off with the APG yearling sales in Melbourne last weekend and you really do get a bit excited.  Watching the best horses, trainers and drivers in action really does give you a lift  and gives you the confidence to move forward in our harness racing endeavours. On the racing scene at Yorkshire Park, Whosashadylady has returned to work after having a month in the paddock so we look forward to the Bettors Delight 3 year old filly returning to make her race track return in the coming months.  Stylish Icon will most likely go round at Swan Hill next Wednesday 16th February which will be her first start since finishing 4th at Melton a month ago.  She is coming along nicely and getting stronger all the time.  Watch The Dream has been a bit indifferent with her form after really good efforts for a 2nd at Bendigo and Kilmore to a disappointing performance last Monday night at Kilmore again.  She pulled hard in the run and did get a little stirred up after two false starts but really didn’t flatter at all in the run home.  She will be in at Shepparton on Sunday 12th February and a change of tactics with her might be on the cards.  On the breeding scene we have positive test results for My Little Black Dress (Heston Blue Chip), La Tonneralla (Love You) and Jewel Bromac (Alta Christiano) so all of our 7 mares this year are in foal.  Our four fillies born this season are progressing well and we look forward to having them home shortly. It was a long day on Sunday at the Melbourne APG Yearling sales but congratulations should go out to the team at APG for the way in which the sale was marketed and conducted.  The crowd was the best I have seen for a few years and the vendors and preparers should be congratulated on the way the produced the yearlings for sale.  Special thanks to our preparer Blanche & Dean Poole and their team of workers for the wonderful job they did with our yearlings.  They looked terrific and behaved very well through out the three days. Two of the three yearlings we had in the sale were sold, Courage Under Fire Colt is off to the Barry Dunn stable and the Pet Rock colt will head to Great Western and the stables of Kerryn Manning and Grant Campbell.  Our Alta Christiano colt didn’t reach his reserve price so we decided to bring him home and we will look at what we do with him for the future. He is still for sale but if that doesn’t eventuate we will look at possibly syndicating him and looking for a trainer to take him on. The next step will be the  Melbourne Autumn sale with two colts by Sportswriter and Auckland Reactor and a trotting colt by Majestic Son for the Australasian Premier Trotting Sale on the 2nd of April.   All three colts will head off to the preparers next week to start their preparation. That’s about all for now.   Good luck and good punting.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 12th February, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. All Done Up – Bendigo Thursday 9th February, 2017 Race 2 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 12th February, 2017 Race 3 No 11 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Duggan.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses.  Watch The Dream – Shepparton Sunday 12th February, 2017 Race 8 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Commentary: Really not sure what to say about her after a dismal performance at Kilmore on Monday.  She did get stirred up with the two false starts and pulled hard in the run but really didn’t run on at all.  Her work has been good, she looks a treat so not sure where to go here other than going back and looking for cover might be the option here.  She is a mare with ability so an improved performance wouldn’t surprise.    

Racing Week Ending 5th February, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses.   Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Stylish Icon – Horsham Wednesday 1st February, 2017 Race 5 No 4 over 2200 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Commentary: She continues to improve in her work and is no doubt getting stronger.  Barrier four is a tricky one but we will leave it up to John Caldow to negotiate the draw.  Pleasing thing about this filly is her improvement and while a lot will depend on what happens early we think she can still be in the firing line. – Unfortunately we had to scratch the filly from her engagement at Horsham today, no major dramas and hopefully she will be back in the next week or two.    

Racing Week Ending 29th January, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Cavalier Christian – Port Pirie Friday 27th January, 2017 Race 7 No 8 over 1609 metres to be driven by Rodney Clarke. All Done Up – Kilmore Sunday 29th January, 2017 Race 8 No 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Watch The Dream – Kilmore Sunday 29th January, 2017 Race 5 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Commentary: Yet another second placing last start going down by a head in a slowly run first half of the last mile but she did get up the sprint lane good.  Another opportunity on Sunday drawing the coveted barrier one so hopefully we can salute the judge first this time round.  Dreamy is working good and looks a treat so fingers crossed for Sunday.    

Racing Week Ending 22nd January, 2017

Yorkshire Park Bred horses. Cavalier Christian – Port Pirie Friday 13th January, 2017 Race 7 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Rodney Clarke. Social Fireball – Shepparton Saturday 14th January, 2017 Race 9 No 9 over 1690 metres to be driven by Denbeigh Wade. Social Fireball – Ballarat Saturday 21st January, 2017 Race 3 No 7 over 1710 metres to be driven by Denbeigh Wade. Yorkshire Park Owned Horses. Stylish Icon – Melton Monday 16th January, 2017 Race 1 No 3 over 1720 metres to be driven by Paul Campbell. Commentary: Stylish Icon resumes from a spell on Monday night following a good trial win at Maryborough by 12 metres last Sunday getting home in 59.0 seconds a mile rate 2.6.0 for the journey.  She still has a lot to learn but her work has been good during the week and what ever she does here we expect to see further improvement. Watch The Dream – Bendigo Tuesday 17th January, 2017 Race 5 No 1 over 2150 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Commentary: A good run at Shepparton last week despite having no luck on a really hot day.  She has had ten seconds and three thirds since her last win and I think she gets her chance to break through again on Tuesday night.  Her work since last week has been good, she looks terrific and we are hoping that things might turn for the ultra consistent mare.    

News Update January,2017

News, News, News Welcome to 2017, another year commences and we hope that everyone had a great X Mas and celebrated well welcoming in the new year. On the racing scene we all but got the cash with Watch The Dream on New Years Night finishing a close second beaten a neck at Echuca in a fast finishing effort which was really pleasing how she hit the line.  Dreamy is a very consistent mare and hopefully luck turns her way shortly having now recorded ten second placings in her career.  During December she finished fourth at Bendigo and third at Elmore so I guess her form says she is working up to a well deserved win.  Let’s hope that her next engagement at Shepparton on Friday day 6th January will be that win despite drawing awkwardly in barrier five.  We will leave it up to Damian Wilson to decide on what position we take up from the tricky barrier. Stylish Icon will head to the trials at Bendigo on Monday night as she begins her second race track appearance under the guidance of Paul Campbell.  She has done particularly well this time in and will need a couple of trials to get her ready for the race track.  Hopefully she will perform well on Monday night. Whosashadylady has gone to the paddock for a month off after arriving from New Zealand.  Trainer Amanda Turnbull thought it best to give her a short let up before resuming her racing career.  By Bettors Delight the filly is not overly big and will appreciate the short break following a tough run at Ashburton and the plane trip over to Sydney. Great to see the Graham Lyon trained Getthenet chalk up three wins in a row since returning to the race track during December which now gives the mare three wins, three seconds and three thirds from fifteen starts.  Looks as though there will be more wins in store for the mare on her recent form.  On the breeding front I’m please to say that we have had our last foal for the season just prior to X Mas when Sixty Plus delivered a filly by Majestic Son.  This year has really been the year of the filly for us with other fillies by Western Terror, Angus Hall and Rock N Roll Heaven arriving safely.  We have also been able to confirm that Vickymurphy (in foal to Somebeachsomewhere), Lombo Socialite (in foal to Sportswriter) and Ima Ritzi Lombo (in foal to Village Jolt) have all been confirmed in foal along with Whitney H (in foal to Art Major).  We also have 15 day positive tests for My Little Black Dress (Heston Blue Chip) and La Tonneralla (Love You) and await results for Jewel Bromac (Alta Christiano) in the coming weeks. Yorkshire Parks three colts entered for the Melbourne APG sale on the 5th of February, 2017 have arrived safely at Dean & Blanche Poole’s at Shepparton as they prepare the colts for the sales.  Yorkshire Park will have the only Alta Christiano Colt in the Melbourne sale along with Colts by Pet Rock and Courage Under Fire.  All colts are out of winning producing mares and we look forward to sales day and hopefully a good result.  Our remaining three colts by Sportswriter, Auckland Reactor and Majestic Son will be presented at the Melbourne Autumn sale in April. Don’t forget to get yourself along to the Country Cups circuit in the coming months and the Victoria and Hunter Cups as the harness racing season really hots up.  It is a great time of the year for harness racing with the best of the best doing battle for some serious prize money and bragging rights.  It’s a time that can be enjoyed by all of the family so don’t hold back get to the trots!!!   That’s about it for now.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 8th January, 2017

Watch The Dream – Shepparton 6th January, 2017 Race 3 No 5 over 2190 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.    

Racing Week Ending 1st January, 2017

Watch The Dream – Echuca 1st January, 2017 Race 7 No 8 over 2160 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.    

Racing Week Ending 31st December, 2016

All Done Up – Melton Friday 23rd December Alabar Gold Chalice Group 3 Race 3 No 5 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Watch The Dream – Elmore Monday 26th December, 2016 Bendigo Bank Pace 1st Heat Race 2 No 5 over 2180 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.    

News Update December,2016

News, News, News Once again the year has just gone really quickly as Yorkshire Park has now settled into our new property at Carlsruhe.  While there is always something to be done it is very exciting to mould a property into what best suits your breeding processes and take stock of what needs to be done going forward.   It is great to see plenty of water and feed around and the horses doing really well in a great environment.  On the racing scene Watch The Dream returned to the race track last week with a solid run first up beaten 11 metres in 1.58.0 at Shepparton over the mile.  While not having a lot of luck in then last 200 metres she will take great benefit out of that run for her next start.  That will be at Bendigo on Friday night drawing barrier 8 over the 1650 metres in Race 1 with a few minor gear changes to help her on her way.  We are expecting an improve performance and despite drawing the inside of the second row with a bit of luck we think she will be right in it. Stylish Icon has been back in work for about three weeks now and we will watch her progression with interest.  Talking to trainer Paul Campbell he is happy with her condition and she has a great attitude to her work.  We will see her work load  increase over the next week or two.  The For A Reason 3 year old should be at the race track in a month or so. I Can Dream has been to the work outs and trials in New Zealand recently and despite fairing ok  finishing 3rd at the work outs didn’t cover herself in glory with a disappointing trial at Ashburton last week.  A decision on her racing future will be decided shortly with the option of the breeding barn the most likely path travelled.  A new addition to the Yorkshire Park team from New Zealand is the Bettors Delight 3 Year Old filly Whosashadylady who arrived in Sydney last Friday and headed straight to the Amanda Turnbull stable at Bathurst.  Out of the mare Nightshade Franco she is closely related to Nike Franco and a half sister to the 8 times winning colt Regal Nightshade 1.54.1.  Having been to the races on two occasions the filly has finished down the track in her first start and a very strong 5th at Ashburton in 1.54.0 most recently.  What impressed me outside of her future breeding opportunities was her race performance at Ashburton after being three wide for a 1000 metres but still finishing on strongly recording a 1.55.0 mile rate herself.  Lets hope she can grace the winners circle in the very  near future. On the breeding scene we have had two more foals since our last update with a filly by Angus Hall out of La Tonneralla and another filly by Rock N Roll Heaven out of My Little Black Dress.  Both are progressing well and we are down to only one mare to foal, Sixty Plus who is in foal to Majestic Son. Whitney H returned home to us last week and the good news is she is in foal to Art Major and she looks an absolute treat.  She has settled in well at Yorkshire Park and will be joined by Lombo Socialite and Ima Ritzi Lombo soon, both of whom we are awaiting final confirmation of being in foal. On the Yearling sales scene we have confirmed that three of our colts will be heading to the APG Yearling sales on the 5th February, 2017. Colt by Petrock out of My Little Black Dress (half brother to All Done Up). Colt by Courage Under Fire out of Lombo Socialite (full brother to Social Fireball). Colt by Alta Christiano out of Ima Ritzi Lombo (half brother to Go Home Jo). All three colts are in great condition and all out of mares who have left winners. The other three colts will head to the APG Autumn Sale and the Australian Premier Trotting Sale on the 2nd April, 2017. Colt by Sportswriter out of Rock Me Gently. Colt by Auckland Reactor out of Jewel Bromac. Trotting Colt by Majestic Son out of La Tonneralla. All colts will be prepared by Blanche & Dean Poole who do a terrific job with the yearlings.   That’s about it for now.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 4th December, 2016

Watch The Dream – Bendigo Friday 2nd December, 2016 Race 1 No 8 over 1650 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson.    

News Update October,2016

News, News, News It’s good to be back and providing updates for Yorkshire Park on what has been going on from a racing, breeding and general update perspective.  One thing for sure we have had plenty of rain over the last three months and no doubt we are all looking forward to some sunny and warm weather to finish off towards the end of the year.  On the racing scene it has been a mixed bag for Yorkshire Park’s current racing team.  Watch The Dream is on her way back and will be at the trials in the next fortnight.  Trainer Graham Lyon reports that she is progressing well with  slightly different preparation to last time in work which we hope will bring that winning formula back to the Bettors Delight mare.  She looks in terrific condition and her work has been very good.  Let’s hope she can break that nine seconds she recorded last time in work. I Can Dream in the John Hay stables in NZ has been progressing well until recently when she has just not taken that next step to get her to the trials.  It will be crunch time for the well bred filly in the next week or two and a decision will need to be made to continue on or maybe head her straight to the breeding barn.  She looks terrific in herself but really needs to make that next step. Stylish Icon is enjoying a well deserved spell and has been in the paddock for about two months now.  Its been a wet winter/ spring all round but she has done particularly well and looks a treat.  We will discuss her likely return to the race track with trainer Paul Campbell shortly. Great to see a couple of Yorkshire Park bred horses winning recently notably Major Charge at Cranbourne at the massive odds of $65 a win and the Tasmanian owned and trained Aitutaki who greeted the judge at Launceston following some consistent form in the stable of Ben Yole. On the breeding scene Yorkshire Park has a lovely Western Terror filly born recently out of the Bettors Delight mare Vickymurphy.  Good news also for us with Neishars Jet delivering a Major In Art colt this week, a beautiful black colt.  Yorkshire Park has a small interest in the mare in conjunction with a number of Kyabram footballers who delivered on the football field this year going through undefeated all season.  Well done boys, lets hope this little colt can deliver on the race track in the same way.  This week we expect to see the arrival of a Angus Hall foal out of our trotting mare La Tonneralla who is due shortly.  We also await a Rock N Roll Heaven foal out of My Little Black Dress and a Majestic Son foal out of Sixty Plus.  On the sad side our mare Ima Ritzi Lombo slipped her foal recently which is always devastating to have take place.  She will now go back to Village Jolt this season. Yorkshire Park will be updating our web site shortly which will have some changes which we think will enhance our site and make it even more interesting for our followers.  We have some great new photos of our new property, updated photos of our horses, some videos and a slightly different format.  Looking forward to see how it all works out. This time of the year is fantastic from a racing perspective with the return of all the good horses preparing for Country Cups and a trip to the Inter Dominion in Perth.  If you haven’t seen the performance of Hectorjayjay (1.57.6) in the Swan Hill Cup recently do your self a favour and watch him absolutely destroy a classy field in track record time. Both Country Cups run to date have been fantastic races with Ohaka Punter taking out the Maryborough Cup in style today.  Really makes you look forward to the rest of the Cup season. Yearling Sale time is not that far way and our boys who are entered for the sales are back at Yorkshire Park for some further education and then some more time out in the paddock before heading to Rhiannon Park to be prepared for the sales by Blanche and Dean Poole.  We have six colts heading to the sales this year and we will soon find out what sales they will be represented in.  To date I’m really pleased with the colts and I can assure you there will be something for everyone heading to the sales from Yorkshire Park.  Five pacers by Pet Rock, Alta Christiano, Sportswriter, Auckland Reactor and Courage Under Fire plus our only trotting colt by Majestic Son will represent the Yorkshire Park draft.  We will update with some photos as we progress and get closer to the sales.   That’s about it for now.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

News Update August,2016

News, News, News What a month it has been!  The big move to our new property has been a challenge but we are here and looking forward to building on the facilities we have at “Yorkshire Park at The Grove” in Carlsruhe.  One thing for sure we have certainly arrived during winter with plenty of rain to greet us, the highest rainfall in 15 years according to the locals.  All that aside it has provided full dams and no doubt will ensure plenty of feed in the coming months.  While all our horses are yet to arrive we look forward to getting them here over the next month or so. On the racing scene it is that time of the year.  Super Sunday Breeders Crown Finals day, one of the most exciting harness racing days on the calendar with all the very best horses from both sides of the Tasman here to contest an absolutely wonderful series.  And the good news is that we are represented by three fillies in the Group One races which have been bred, raised or sold by Yorkshire Park.  Despite horror barrier draws it will be a very exciting day for Yorkshire Park to see the fillies strut their stuff on harness racing biggest day.  So here they are: Social Fireball – 3 YO Trotting Fillies $60,000 Breeders Crown Group One Final, Race 1 No 11 to be driven by Geoff Webster.  A very talented filly who has done a few things wrong in her races of recent times.  The filly by Courage Under Fire out of Lombo Socialite will need to be at her very best to figure in the finish.  A Group 1 runner up as a 2YO and a Group 3 winner as a 3 YO she has ability and will need plenty to go right to overcome a smart field and a difficult barrier draw. All Done Up – 2 YO Pacing Fillies $280,000 Breeders Crown Group One Final, Race 7 No 12 to be driven by Michael Bellman.  By Mach Three out of NZ mare My Little Black Dress she is only small in stature but her run in semi finals at Bendigo last Saturday night when finishing 3rd was a terrific effort.  A really tough barrier draw and again a smart field of fillies will make it tough but with the right run she might just surprise. Sold by Yorkshire Park for $7,000 at the 2014 APG Yearling Sales. Go Home Jo – 2 YO Pacing Fillies $280,000 Breeders Crown Group One Final, Race 7 No 11 to be driven by Nathan Purdon. This Roll With Joe out of Ima Ritzi Lombo filly had no luck in the semi finals and finished of the race really well.  A tough draw again here and will need a bit to go her way to figure in the finish.  Sold by Yorkshire Park privately after being passed in at the 2014 APG Yearling sales. Really pleased to report that Watch The Dream returned to the Graham Lyon stable yesterday (21st) to resume her racing campaign after a 7 week break.  Stylish Icon pulled up well after her race track debut but suffered an infected hock and will return home to Yorkshire Park tomorrow for a well deserved spell.  I Can Dream continues to do well in NZ under the care of John Hay and hopefully we will see her at the trials very soon.  Congratulations to the team at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club who conducted the Semi Finals of the Breeders Crown last Saturday night.  It was a fantastic night, top racing on a fantastic race track, plenty of people and entertainment on the night.  It was a great atmosphere and says a lot for hosting events like this in the country areas.  Well done all.   That’s about it for now.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 28th August, 2016

Changeover Fella – Northam Wednesday 23rd August, 2016 Race 1 No 7 over 2190 metres to be driven by Craig Saligari. Social Fireball – Melton Sunday 28th August, 2016 3 YO Trotting Fillies Breeders Crown Final Group 1 Race 1 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Geoff Webster. All Done Up – Melton Sunday 28th August, 2016 2 YO Fillies Breeders Crown Final Group 1 Race 7 No 12 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Go Home Jo – Melton Sunday 28th August, 2016 2 YO Fillies Breeders Crown Final Group 1 Race 7 No 11 over 2240 metres to be driven by Nathan Purdon.    

Racing Week Ending 21st August, 2016

Social Fireball – Maryborough Wednesday 17th August, 2016 Heat 3 YO Breeders Crown Race 6 No 10 over 2190 metres to be driven by Geoff Webster. All Done Up – Bendigo Saturday 20th August, 2016 Semi Final 2 YO Breeders Crown Race 2 No 10 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Go Home Jo – Bendigo Saturday 20th August, 2016 Semi Final 2 YO Breeders Crown Race 2 No 9 over 2150 metres to be driven by Lauren Tritton. My Aliyana – Newcastle Saturday 20th August, 2016 Race 1 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald.    

Racing Week Ending 14th August, 2016

My Aliyana – Newcastle Monday 8th August, 2016 Race 8 No 2 over 2030 metres to be driven by Mitch Chapple. All Done Up – Shepparton Tuesday 9th August, 2016 Race 3 No 9 2 YO Fillies Breeders Crown Heat over 2190 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Go Home Jo – Shepparton Tuesday 9th August, 2016 Race 3 No 2 2 YO Fillies Breeders Crown Heat over 2190 metres to be driven by Lauren Tritton. Changeover Fella – Northam Tuesday 9th August, 2016 Race 7 No 1 over 2190 metre to be driven by Craig Saligari. Stylish Icon – Stawell Wednesday 10th August, 2016 Race 4 No 1 over 1780 metres to be driven by Paul Campbell. My Aliyana – Newcastle Saturday 13th August, 2016 Race 1 No 12 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 14th August, 2016 Race 3 No 5 over 1680 metres to be driven by Paul Hill.    

Racing Week Ending 7th August, 2016

All Done Up – Bendigo Tuesday 2nd August, 2016 Race 2 No 5 over 2150 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Artful Christian – Horsham Wednesday 3rd August, 2016 Race 5 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Social Fireball – Maryborough Sunday 7th August, 2016 Race 9 No 13 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Aitutaki – Hobart  Sunday 7th August, 2016 Race 4 No 8 over 2090 metres to be driven by Gareth Rattray.  

Racing Week Ending 31st July, 2016

All Done Up – Ballarat Tuesday 26th July, 2016 Race 2 No 9 over 1710 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Social Fireball – Ballarat Tuesday 26th July, 2016 Race 4 No 7 over 1710 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Artful Christian – Terang Thursday 28th July, 2016 Race 5 No 9 over 2180 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Go Home Jo – Newcastle Sunday 31st July, 2016 Race 2 No 9 NSW 2 YO Fillies Breeders Challenge over 1609 metres to be driven by Lauren Tritton. Aitutaki – Launceston Sunday 31st July, 2016 Race 4 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.  

News Update July,2016

News, News, News It’s almost time!!  Yes Yorkshire Park is relocating to our new home at Carlsruhe on 53 acres all set up and ready to go.  The property is well set up for breeding and raising our horses with well fenced paddocks, six box stable complex,  round yard, 7 spelling paddocks with shelters an equestrian arena and a large broodmare spelling paddock .  To add to the many horse facilities which over look Mt Macedon the property also has 500 established Olive trees producing quality organic Olive Oil.  Currently known as “The Grove” Yorkshire Park look forward to the next step in our breeding operation. The last month has provided a number of highlights for Yorkshire Park bred and raised horses with Social Fireball winning the Group 3 $25,000 Super Sires Silver Series for 3 YO Trotting fillies by 19.8 metres in an outstanding performance.  A big well done to Brooke Hansen and Tim O’Brien on a memorable night at Melton.  Go Home Jo (Roll With Joe – I’m A Ritzi Lombo) notched up her first win in the $12,000 2 YO Fillies Super Sires Silver series at Melton with a gutsy all the way win after a really good effort finishing 6th in the Group 1 NSW Breeders Challenge for 2 YO fillies after a horror barrier draw only going down by 10 metres.  She then followed up with a luckless 6th in the Group 2 Tatlow Stakes for 2 YO fillies at Melton last Saturday night.  Based on her efforts to date she will no doubt  chalk up more wins in the future. Great to see the Yorkshire Park bred and leased Artful Christian (Major In Art) winning at Maryborough today following three really good runs prior, two of those finishing second.  Leased by Bendigo Harness Racing Club Committeeman Peter Svanosio, trained and driven by his son Chris, the 3 YO has been really impressive to date in a solid 1.58.2 mile rate.  On the racing scene Yorkshire Park owned horses Watch The Dream (Bettors Delight) has gone to the paddock for a well deserved spell finishing the season with 17 starts for 9 seconds and 2 thirds,  2 YO Stylish Icon (For A Reason) will venture to the trials this coming Sunday to qualify and I Can Dream (If I Can Dream) is coming along nicely in New Zealand under the care of John Hay at Ashburton. Nominations for the 2017 February APG Yearling Sales close at the end of the month and Yorkshire Park will be presenting 5 yearling colts for the sales. We will also present our only trotting colt at the Australasian Trotting Sale in April.  Our entires will be: Auckland Reactor – Jewel Bromac, Courage Under Fire – Lombo Socialite, (full brother to Social Fireball). Pet Rock – My Little Black Dress, (half brother to All Done Up). Alta Christiano – Ima Ritzi Lombo, (half brother to Go Home Jo). Sportswriter – Rock Me Gently and our Trotting Sale entry: Majestic Son – La Tonneralla Further details on the sales will follow over the next couple of months.   That’s about it for now.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 24th July, 2016

Artful Christian – Maryborough 18th July, 2016 Race 6 No 6 over 1690 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.  

Racing Week Ending 17th July, 2016

Social Fireball – Charlton 14th July, 2016 Race 2 No 1 over 2100 metres to be driven by Kerryn Manning. All Done Up – Melton 16th July, 2106 Race 6 No 10 Tatlow Stakes Group 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Go Home Jo – Melton 16th July, 2016 Race 6 No 8 Tatlow Stakes Group 2 over 2240 metres to be driven by Lauren Tritton. My Aliyana – Newcastle 16th July, 2016 Race 2 No 12 over 2030 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Aitutaki – Devonport 17th July, 2016 Race 2 No 7 over 2297 metres to be driven by (no driver declared as yet).  

Racing Week Ending 10th July, 2016

Artful Christian – Horsham 6th July, 2016 Race 5 No 3 over 1700 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Watch The Dream – Shepparton 6th July, 2016 Race 5 No 2 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Go Home Jo – Melton 7th July, 2016 Race 11 No 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by Lauren Tritton. Aitutaki – Hobart Friday 8th July, 2016 Race 3 N0 7 over 2090 metres to be driven by Adrian Collins. My Aliyana – Newcastle 9th July, 2016 Race 1 No 10 over 2030 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Aitutaki – Launceston 10th July, 2016 Race 3 No 4 over 1680 metres to be driven by Adrian Collins.  

Racing Week Ending 3rd July, 2016

Social Fireball – Melton 1st July, 2016 Race 10 No 3 Vic Bred Super Series Silver Group 3 over 2240 metres to be driven by John Caldow. My Aliyana – Newcastle 1st July, 2016 Race 2 No 3 over 20103 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald.

Racing Week Ending 26th June, 2016

Social Fireball – Bendigo 22nd June, 2016 Race 4 No 3 Empire Stallions Vic Bred Super Series Heat One over 2150 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Watch The Dream – Swan Hill 23rd June, 2016 Race 4 No 9 over 2240 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Go Home Jo – Menangle 26th June, 2016 NSW Breeders Challenge Final Race 6 No 5 over 1609 metres to be driven by David Morris. My Aliyana – Newcastle Friday 24th June, 2016 Race 2 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Aitutaki – Hobart Sunday 26th June, 2016 Race 5 No 6 over 1609 metres to be driven by Mark Yole.

News Update June,2016

News, News, News     News Update: On the racing scene Watch The Dream continues to perform well finishing 2nd and 4th in her two Victorian starts since returning from NSW.  Her next race track assignment will be on the 16th June at Kilmore over 1690 metres and despite drawing the outside of the front row we are expecting Dreamy to continue her good form.  Let’s hope that this is a winning result for Yorkshire Park. Stylish Icon (by For A Reason) continues on her return and all reports from trainer Paul Campbell are positive as she looks to take the next step and qualify at the trials.  It has been a long road with this 2 year old filly but we are making progress and hope to see a race track debut in the very near future. Yorkshire Park’s other 2 YO filly I Can Dream returned to the John Hay’s stable at Ashburton in New Zealand recently and will continue on her campaign to the race track in New Zealand.  The break has done Roxy really well and we look forward to her taking the next step in her racing preparation. Great to see Go Home Jo (by Roll With Joe) qualify for the 2 year old fillies NSW Breeders Challenge final at Menangle on the 24th June, 2016 drawing barrier five in the $127,500 event.  Go Home Jo is out of the Yorkshire Park mare Ima Ritzi Lombo and is trained by Shane Tritton at Menangle.  She did a terrific job in the semi final finishing sixth after coming from a long way back in a slick 1.54.2 after drawing barrier nine.  Let’s hope that she gets a good run in transit and finishes in the placings.  On that note a big congratulations to Shane and Lauren on their recent wedding and Yorkshire Park wishes them all the best in the future. Great to see a couple of our trainers doing well with a number of winners recently.  Paul Campbell has Miss Dreamin in terrific form after winning the MO Platinum Series heat at Melton recently followed up with a slashing second in the final.  Ima Julian also saluted for the Campbell barn at Ararat after a great drive from Paul to get the gelding home. Graham Lyon has also been in good form not only with Watch The Dream but also with Getthenet and Chalcis who recently won the Mooroopna Trotters Cup first up from a long break.  With a number of good performers on the way back including Maybetothemax and some new additions to the stable all looks good for the Graham Lyon stable. A big congratulations to Stuart Valentine on the recent purchase of the 2 YO trotting gelding Custodian in New Zealand who will make his way to the Amanda Turnbull and Nathan Jack stable shortly.  Not every day you make a purchase that comes out and wins the 2YO Trotting Ruby Harness Jewells race on one of the biggest days racing in New Zealand. The Harness Jewells race day is one of the biggest in New Zealand and to win such a race will no doubt one of the highlights in any ones racing life time.   If you are looking for a horse out of New Zealand or just looking for a horse full stop don’t hesitate to give Stuart a call.  Yorkshire Park has continued to work with Stuart in purchasing quality horses out of New Zealand (Watch The Dream, Whitney H and I Can Dream) and we can highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a horse.  Contact Stuart at www.standarbredsllinone.com.au.   That’s about it for now.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 19th June, 2016

Watch The Dream – Kilmore 16th June, 2016 Race 4 No 7 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. My Aliyana – Newcastle 17th June, 2016 Race 7 No 4 over 2030 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Aitutaki – Devonport 17th june, 2016 Race 3 No 8 over 2297 metres to be driven by A Collins.

Racing Week Ending 12th June, 2016

Go Home Jo – Menangle 11th June, 2016 NSW Breeders Challenge Semi Final Race 4 No 9 over 1609 metres to be driven by David Morris.

Racing Week Ending 5th June, 2016

Watch The Dream – Bendigo 31st May, 2016 Race 6 No 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Go Home Jo – Menangle 31st May, 2016 Race 4 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Lauren Panella. Social Fireball – Melton 3rd June, 2106 Race 6 No 8 over 2240 metres Victoria Trotters Oaks to be driven by John Caldow. My Aliyana – Newcastle 3rd June, 2016 Race 6 No 3 over 2030 metres to b driven by Jackson McDonald.                  

Racing Week Ending 29th May, 2016

Watch The Dream – Shepparton 24th May, 2016 Race 1 No 4 over 1690 metres to be driven by Damian Wilson. Social Fireball – Maryborough 25th May, 2016 Race 4 No 4 over 2190 metres to be driven by Chris Alford.                  

News Update May,2016

News, News, News Watch The Dream will make her racetrack return on the 24th May at Shepparton for new trainer Graham Lyon from  Kyabram to be driven by Damian Wilson.  Yorkshire Park is excited to see the Bettors Delight mare back at the races and look forward to a strong performance after two very good trials.  “Go Dreamy” On the injury update Whitney H has fully recovered from her operation on her pastern and is now enjoying time out in the paddock.  While we won’t see her back at the race track the Changeover mare will head to the breeding barn this coming season most likely to be served by Art Major.  A big thanks to Dr Alistair McLean and his daughter Elizabeth for taking such good care of Whitney.   News Update: Watch The Dream went to the trials at Shepparton last week, her first hit out for the Graham Lyon stables, and I’m pleased to say she didn’t let us down in the way she performed.  Finishing second beaten  3 metres to the well performed San Carlo in 1.59.5 last half in 57.7 driven by Damien Wilson she will certainly take improvement out of the trial.  On the back of that we will trial her again this Thursday (12th) at Shepparton and with improvement in condition we will look to find a race for her in the next couple of weeks. Pearlescent in the John Caldow stables heads back to the trials at Melton tomorrow (10th) after an indifferent trial a couple of weeks ago.  We will be looking for an improved performance from the daughter of Art Major tomorrow before hopefully making her racetrack debut. Stylish Icon (For A Reason) will most likely go for a spell in the next week or so and we are thinking that a month break will do her the world of good.  She has come a long way in her first preparation and she certainly shows positive signs for her racing future. Artful Christian (Major In Art) leased to Chris & Peter Svanosio is also on the return to the race track following two very good performances in his first racing preparation.  Great to see Chris back working horses after his recent illness and we wish him all the very best in his ongoing recovery. The first of our foals have been weaned and we will now commence the process for the next group which will start next Saturday 14th.  In this lot will be colts by Sportswriter, Courage Under Fire, Pet Rock and Auckland Reactor. Yorkshire Park is having a reduction sale with mares in foal to Village Jolt, Mr. Feelgood, Lincoln Royal and Rock N Roll Heaven all being put up for sale.  If anyone is interested please give us a call and we will be happy to talk to you about what is on offer.  Refer to our sales section of this web site. That’s about it for now.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 8th May, 2016

Go Home Jo – Penrith Thursday 5th May, 2016 Race 3 No 2 over 1720 metres to be driven by Lauren Panella. Changeover Fella – Northam Thursday 5th May, 2016 Race 8 No 10 over 2190 metres to be driven by M Tenardi. Social Fireball – Globe Derby Saturday 7th May, 2016 SA Trotters Derby Race 4 No 8 over 2230 metres to be driven by Ryan Hryhorec.                  

Racing Week Ending 24th April, 2016

My Aliyana – Newcastle 18th April, 2016 Race 4 No 9 over 1609 metres driven by Jackson McDonald. Changeover Fella – Northam 21st April, 2016 Race 2 N0 9 over metres to be driven by Isaac Edwards. All Done Up – Menangle 23rd April, 2016 1st Semi Final APG 2 Y O Fillies Race 4 No 10 over 1609 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.                  

Racing Week Ending 17th April, 2016

Go Home Jo – Canberra 10th April, 2016 over 1770 metres Race 7 No 1 to be driven by Jarrod Alchin. Ann Of York – Maryborough 14th April, 2016 over 1690 metres Race 4 No 1 to be driven by Michael Bellman.                  

News Update April,2016

Update 19th April, 2016 During the week we had the sad news that our only filly this year out of Vickymurphy by A Rock N Roll Dance succumb to a severe infection in the stomach and bowel and unfortunately couldn’t be saved.  It all happened so quickly with no initial signs of anything being wrong but within a few hours she was in real trouble and despite the efforts of our vets we were unable to save the filly.  It’s a sad time when these type of things happen and we all feel a little down after a tough couple of days. On a brighter note Pearlescent (Art Major – Lombo Socialite) leased to John & Maree Caldow heads back to the work outs today at Melton and hopefully we will see her at the race track very shortly.  Last night at Bendigo we also had our 2 Y O filly by For A Reason – Our Suicide Blonde who has been named “Stylish Icon” went to the work outs which is a real  milestone for this filly.  She will now head to the trials on Sunday to qualify.  This has been a real positive story given the challenges we have had with this filly an the concerns we had for her in the early stages.  To think she has progressed this far is a big win and congratulations to Paul & Maree Campbell for their persistence. Watch The Dream has settled in well at Graham Lyon’s stable and we will see her at the races very shortly.  And finally to the owners of All Done Up who contests the 1st semi final of the APG 2YO fillies heats at Menangle on Saturday night Yorkshire Park wish you all the very best in your quest to make the final the following Saturday night.  Despite getting the horror draw of barrier 10 we hope that with a bit of luck she will get a good run in the race and look to be running on in the event.   UPDATE 10th April, 2016  All Done Up (Mach Three – My Little Black Dress) sold at the 2015 APG Yearling sales in Melbourne by Yorkshire Park duly saluted with a first start victory at Melton on Friday night (8th) in the first heat of the 2YO Fillies APG series over 1720 metres.  Taking a sit behind the leader All Done Up peeled off the back of the leader at the top of the straight to win by a head in 1.59.3 driven by Michael Bellman.  While she is not very big in size she was very impressive and will take further improvement from the run.  A well gaited and efficient pacing filly she will head to Menangle on the 23rd April to contest the semi finals of the APG series. Watch The Dream arrived at the Graham Lyon stable on Thursday following her last run at Menangle when she led and just got run down in the straight to finish second in 1.55.5 over the mile trip.  She looks a treat and a big thank you to Shane & Lauren for the way they have looked after the mare during he stint in Sydney.   News, News, News – April, 2016.   A bit quieter time for Yorkshire Park at the moment with our 2015 foals coming along nicely and our two year olds starting to take shape under the guidance of our trainers.   Great to see our yearling Major In Art colt has found a new home having been purchased recently by Mal Whiteford.  We certainly wish the new owners all the best with him as he is a lovely colt with a real presence about him.  Mal reported that he was progressing well when he was breaking him in and liked him so much that he purchased him.  We will watch with anticipation as he progresses through his racing career.  Good luck to Mal and the team at Moama. Planning is still coming along with the move of Yorkshire Park operations to the new Kyneton property later in July 2016.  It is a busy time organising the move but I’m really looking forward to the day when we have everything in the one spot.   Update on the Racing Scene: Watch The Dream will have her last run for the Shane Tritton stable on Monday 4th April following a mixed return to the race track over the last month or so.  She has found it difficult to win in recent times and despite some unbelievable times the inconsistent performances have been a bit of a concern.  From all reports she looks a treat, is working well but things are not working out at the races.  Following discussions with Shane we have decided to bring her back to Victoria where she will join the Graham Lyon stable at Kyabram for a couple of months before most likely heading to the breeding barn.  Hopefully the different environment might spark her racing performances but if not then the decision becomes pretty easy.  So fingers crossed for Monday as we hope for Shane & Luaren’s sake she puts it all together to finish off with a win. Good to see a number of our 2014 sales representatives appearing at the trials or races in recent times.  Go Home Jo (out of Ima Ritzi Lombo), All Done Up (out of My Little Black Dress) and Pearlescent (out of Lombo Socialite) all have qualified to race the most recent being All Done Up who is now in the Vince Valellonga stable who qualified at Melton recently.  Go Home Jo already placed in her two starts will trial at Menangle on Monday 4th and Pearlescent with the Caldow stable is on track for a trials return in a fortnight or so. Yorkshire Park’s only 2YO in work at the moment a filly by For A Reason out of Our Suicide Blonde progresses well under the guidance of Paul Campbell and hopefully will grace the trials in the

Racing Week Ending 10th April, 2016

Watch The Dream – Menangle Monday 4th April, 2106 Race 2 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Lauren Panella. Aitutaki – Ballarat Monday 4th April, 2016  Race 7 No 5 over 1710 metres to be driven by Richard Caruana. All Done Up – Melton Friday 8th April, 2016 Race 9 No 1 over 1720 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman.                  

News Update March 16

  News, News, News – March, 2016.   Plenty of work to be done at the moment as we prepare to relocate Yorkshire Park to our new property in Kyneton over the coming months.  This will give us the opportunity to have everything in the one location which will work out well in the longer term. Great news on the recovery of Whitney H as she has now had her bandages removed and out in a smaller paddock as she continues to do well under the care of Alistair and Elizabeth McLean. All looks to have gone extremely well with the operation for a fractured pastern and we will continue to monitor her progress over the next 3 months. We are very grateful for the care she has been receiving which has made the recovery process so much better. Our Major In Art yearling colt is progressing well under the guidance of Mal Whitford who is breaking him in for us.  Mal reports that the horse has a great temperament and manners and will be easy to train.  Today he went into the cart for the first time with no major dramas.  Sammy as we call him is for sale so any one interested should contact Yorkshire Park to arrange an inspection or to drive the colt. Our For A Reason 2 YO filly is also coming along well under the guidance of Paul Campbell at Maiden Gully.  This is a pleasing result to date given she had a few issues with her back in the early stages.  This filly will also be on the market but we want to make sure she is 100% ok before progressing to a sale stage. Update on the Racing Scene: Watch The Dream continues on her racing campaign with a promising 3rd on Tuesday 1st March at Menangle in a heat of the City Trainers series with the $20,000 final being contested on the 11th March, 2016.  From barrier three Dreamy worked into a good position behind the leader before getting clear with about 80 metres to go and finishing off in a 27.0 quarter in an overall mile rate of 1.55.0 beaten 5 metres.  We will certainly be looking for a good draw in the final and a bit of luck to go with it next Friday week. Good to see Social Fireball back at the track with a good third recently at Maryborough in a heat of the Need For Speed series.  This coming Thursday night she will contest the semi final at Bendigo over a mile drawing well in gate two and hopefully can find her way on the 12th March, 2016. Update on Broodmares:  Not a lot to report on the broodmare scene other than Jewell Bromac missing getting in foal this season.  We will now concentrate on getting her back in foal early next season along with Lombo Socialite who also missed this year.  Next step will be the process of weaning the foals off the mares in early April.  This is always a good time for some early education for the foals. Our Sundon mare Sixty plus will be returning to Australia in a fortnight following confirmation that she is in foal to Majestic Son.  We look forward to having her back in Australia.   PGG Wrightson NZ Yearling Sales Results: Last Saturday I returned home from a week in New Zealand attending the PGG Wrightson yearling sales in Christchurch.  Once again it was a good trip on all fronts with Yorkshire Park picking up a filly by Roll With Joe out of the Group One winning mare Turkana.  Named “I’m So Lucky” the filly presented really well and we look forward to her being broken in under the guidance of John Hay at Ashburton NZ.  Yorkshire Park also purchase another filly by Mach Three out of Caitlin Banner a sister to the very good Group One winning mare Mainland Banner which has been on sold to new owners based in NZ and to be trained by Nathan Williamson at Invercargill.  A big congratulations to the breeders in New Zealand for the way in which they present their horses for sale and also to PGG Wrightson for the continued excellence in the sales process.    That’s about it for now. Good luck and good punting.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 6th March, 2016

Watch The Dream – Menangle Tuesday 1st March, 2016 Race 7 No 3 over 1609 metres to be driven by Chris Geary. Social Fireball – Bendigo Thursday 3rd March, 2016 Race 2 No 2 over 1609 metres to be driven by Gavin Lang. My Aliyana – Newcastle Saturday 5th March, 2016 Race 3 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald.                  

Racing Week Ending 21st February, 2016

 Watch The Dream – Menangle Friday 19th February, 2016 Race 7 No 4 over 1609 metres to be driven by Lauren Panella. My Aliyana – Newcastle Friday 19th February, 2016 Race 3 No 7 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Go Home Jo – Menangle Saturday 20th February, 2016 Race 4 No 13 Pink Bonnet Group 2 2YO Fillies over 1609 metres to be driven by Jarrod Alchin.                  

Racing Week Ending 14th February, 2016

  Go Home Jo – Bathurst Wednesday 10th February, 2016 Race 5 No 11 Harness Breeders NSW Princess Series over 1730 metres to be driven by Jarrod Alchin. Changeover Fella – Northam Thursday 11th February, 2016 Race 8 No 11 over 1780 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. My Aliyana – Newcastle Friday 12th February, 2016 Race 3 No 1 (1st Emerg) over 2030 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Watch The Dream – Menangle Friday 12th February, 2016 Trial 3 No 10 over 1609 metres to be driven by Lauren Panella.                

News Update February 16

  News, News, News – February, 2016. “YORKSHIRE PARK ON THE MOVE:” The big news for Yorkshire Park has now been confirmed with our breeding operation moving to a new location in July 2016.  Negotiations have been completed for the purchase of the property just south of Kyneton on 53 acres all set up a ready to go with a six box barn, day yards, round yard, horse wash, 7 spelling paddocks with walk in walk out boxes and a large rear paddock for spelling broodmares.  In addition it has an equestrian riding arena, tack room and plenty of machinery and hay shedding.  The property also has 500 established olive trees.  We will now work through the process of moving our current operation to the new property in July.  (Photos to follow shortly).   Update on the Racing Scene: Great to see My Aliyana salute the judge recently for the owners bringing up win number 13 for a prize money total of $63,723.  Along with her 13 wins have come 20 placings in what has been a successful racing career for the mare. Watch The Dream will be trialling this week most likely at Menangle and we certainly look forward to the 4 Y O mare making her return to the track.  All reports are that she has been working well following her issues with a virus and we can’t wait to see the talented mare back at the track. On Wednesday night at Bathurst “Go Home Jo” a two year old by Roll With Joe out of our mare Ima Ritzi Lombo will make her race track debut at Bathurst in the Harness Breeders NSW Princess series over 1730 metres.  Despite drawing awkwardly on the second row we expect her to perform well based on her trial form.  To be driven by trainer Jarrod Alchin we certainly wish the owners all the very best.  What is interesting is that she hardly attracted a bid at last years APG sales and was subsequently sold a couple of months later by Yorkshire Park following being broken in a showing some ability.  Fingers crossed that she performs well. Changeover Fella will also venture back to the race track Thursday night at Northam in WA once again drawing poorly on the second row.  We hope to see a big improvement from him on his last couple of runs.   Update on Broodmares:   Not a lot to report on the broodmare side of things although we expect to see Jewell Bromac, Lombo Socialite and Sixty Plus all to be confirmed in foal.   An interesting note is the performance of Jewell Bromac’s half sister Juliette Bromac  (Art Major) in winning the Group 3 Rising Stars Final at Melton on Hunter Cup night.  A very talented filly who has won 8 and been placed 9 times from her 20 race starts and from the very good mare Jillbo.   APG 2016 Yearling Sales Results: A big day yesterday (7th February) at the Melbourne yearling sales as Yorkshire Park presented two fillies for sale.  Both looked fantastic and a real big thank you must go to Blanche & Dean Poole and staff for the effort they put in to have them presented so well for potential buyers.  The good news is both fillies sold and both reached or passed their reserve price which is always pleasing.  Even more importantly both going to good trainers with the Auckland Reactor filly heading to Shepparton under the care of David Farrar and the Falcon Seelster filly heading to Ballarat under the care of Emma Stewart and Clayton Tonkin.  General Update:  With the Melbourne APG sale finished for another year Yorkshire Park will turn its attention to the PGG Wrightson yearling sales in New Zealand in the coming weeks.  Part of our trip to New Zealand will include a visit to see our 2 Y O filly “I Can Dream” at John Hay’s stable at Ashburton.  We are once again looking forward to being at Christchurch for the sales. Whitney H continues her recovery from the fractured pastern under the care of Alistair & Elizabeth McLean.  The cast has been removed but she remains boxed for another week or two before going to a smaller paddock.  We are really pleased with how things are going and we will have the injury x rayed again in a couple of weeks to monitor it’s healing. Finally we have leased our Major In Art – Back Cover Lover 2YO to new owners in Ballarat so we will look forward to her progression in the coming months. That’s about it for now. Good luck and good punting.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

News Update January 16

  News, News, News – January, 2016. Welcome back to the Yorkshire Park Standardbreds monthly update after a few weeks of time off to celebrate and welcome in the New Year and set our sites on the sales season which is quickly approaching.  It’s pleasing to report that both our entries for this years Australian Pacing Gold sales in Melbourne on February 7th are both progressing well and thanks to the hard work of Dean & Blanche Poole already look a treat.  You can view both our entries at www.apgold.com.au and look for Lot 45, Auckland Reactor – My Little Black Dress filly and Lot 119 our Falcon Seelster – Vickymurphy filly.  A big well done to Australian Pacing Gold in offering the opportunity to breeders to advertise under their new on line guide which provides potential buyers with all the information they need and it’s a great sales opportunity for the vendors of yearlings involved.  Can’t wait until the 7th February to see how the fillies go but I’m really pleased we are getting plenty of inquiry about both of them. On the sales scene I can also report that our Lincoln Royal – Our Suicide Blonde filly has been sold privately and will be heading to South Australia to commence her racing career.  We wish the new owners all the very best with her (Sarah) in the future.  We still have our Major In Art – She’s In Vogue yearling colt for sale and why wouldn’t you want a Major In Art at the moment with impressive performers on both sides of the Tasman.  Take a look at “The Cultures” run at Melton the other night in 1.51.6 and also Lucky Lombo win number six out of seven starts plus Brallos Pass terrific second in the Derby heats at Ballarat.  All by Major In Art and all very impressive racing performances.  Good luck to Mark Watson and the team from Kyabram with Brallos Pass in Saturday nights Victoria Derby Final worth $200,000. Update on the Racing Scene: We did have some bad recently when our talented mare Whitney H went amiss in training fracturing a pastern on the off side.  This was devastating news for John & Maree Caldow and the Yorkshire Park team as the mare had a very bright future and had returned to racing with an impressive win at Maryborough followed by an unlucky second at Ballarat.  A big thank you to all at the John & Maree Caldow stable for the way in which they cared for the mare in the early stages of the injury.  Whitney H has since been operated on by Dr Alistair Maclean who placed four screws in the pastern to secure the fractures and allow for the healing process to take place.  I can report that Whitney is doing really well placing pressure on  her cast so while the racing side of things looks extremely doubtful we will still have her later on as a broodmare.  She will be confined to a box for 8 weeks under the care of Alistair and his daughter Elizabeth on her road to recovery.  More updates will follow. Watch The Dream (Shane Tritton stable) is close to a return to the race track while our NZ two year old I Can Dream will head to the paddock at the end of the month for a well deserved spell.   I can also report that our two year old Art Major filly out of Lombo Socialite who is leased to John & Maree had her first trial recently at Melton.  Stepping out over the 1720 metre distance she came from back in the field to win her trial impressively in 2.4.2 by a head running the last half in 59.1 and the final 400 metres in 28.4.  She will now head to the paddock for six weeks before returning to make her race track debut all going well.  Go Home Jo a two year old filly by Roll With Joe out of Ima Ritzi Lombo sold by Yorkshire Park makes her debut at the trials at Menangle on Friday (29th) under the care of Jarrod Alchin.   Interestingly we had no interest for her at the sales but from all reports she is showing plenty of ability for her new owners. Update on Broodmares:   All our foals are on the ground and doing well despite the odd challenge here and there.  The majority of our broodmares are back in foal with a couple yet to be confirmed as being in foal.  Check out the broodmare section of our web site for details.  My pick of the foals to date would be the Alta Christiano and Pet Rock colts who look really impressive types.  Take a look at the photos section to make a judgement call yourself.  I would be interested to get your feedback. As yet we haven’t given our foals stable names so stay tuned to a little competition we will have to name the foals via face book. General Update: I will be off to the PGG Wrightson New Zealand Yearling sales at Christchurch later in February, 2016 to take a look at what is on offer and generally catch up with some of the breeders to discuss all things sales and breeding.  I will also head down to Ashburton to the John Hay stables to check on the progress of our 2 Year old filly I Can Dream. And some big news on the way for Yorkshire Park – stay tuned to what will be an exciting new beginning for all the team and our breeding operations.    Good luck and good punting.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 27th December, 2015

Changeover Fella – Gloucester Park 22nd December, 2015 Race 2 no 6 over 2130 metres to be driven by Chris Voak. Aitutaki – Warragul 23rd December, 2015 Race 6 No 4 over 1790 metres to be driven by Brian Gath. My Aliyana – Newcastle 23rd December, 2015 Race 7 No 1 over 1609 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Union Ally – Maryborough 24th December, 2015 Race 1 No 3 over 2190 metres to be driven by Grant Campbell. Whitney H – Ballarat 26th December, 2015 VHRSC Snowball Series Final Race 4 no 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by John  Caldow.                

News Update December 15

Update: Racing Scene Winners, Winners, Winners. Whitney H wins first up at Maryborough in a heat of the VHRSC Snowball Series in impressive style on Thursday 17th December in 2.0.3 last half in 58.3.  On to the final at Ballarat on the 26th December. Union Ally (part owned by Brenda, Claire & Ashlee) wins in impressive style at Kilmore on Wednesday 16th December in 2.1.1 after a masterful drive by Grant Campbell.  Update Foals: – Finally the last of our foals has arrived a colt by Auckland Reactor out of the New Zealand mare Jewel Bromac a daughter of the very well performed Jillbo.  That leaves us with six colts and one filly for the season. Update Mares: My Little Black Dress – positive test to Rock N Roll Heaven. Yorkshire Park wish everyone a very merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous new year.   News, News, News – December, 2015. It is amazing how quickly the year gets away as we head towards X Mas and face up to the New Year.  On the foaling scene we have two new foals, both colts, one by Sportswriter out of Rock Me Gently born on the 1st December and the other by Courage Under Fire out of Lombo Socialite born on the 14th December.  That only leaves one to go with Jewell Bromac due to foal to Auckland Reactor any day now.  So far the score is five colts and one filly, all doing well. On the racing scene it is great to have Whitney H back as she makes her return at Maryborough on Thursday 17th December drawn ideally in barrier one.  Of the back of a good trial at Kilmore recently we are hopeful that she can continue her form when last in work. Social Fireball also makes her return to the track at Maryborough for Brooke Hanson and Gavin Lang drawn barrier one in Race One.  Let’s hope the Yorkshire Park bred filly can make a good return to the track.  The Courage Under Fire colt born this week is a full brother to Social Fireball. Great to see some past Yorkshire Park bred horses doing well with Aitutaki winning at Echuca last week and My Aliyana finishing fifth in her return at Newcastle last week also. Great to hear also that I Can Dream our two year old in NZ is still on track and progressing well.  Trainer John Hay is happy with how she is going and hopefully she can continue to take the next step. Really good news from Shane Tritton also that Watch The Dream has overcome her virus and is now back in work and doing well.  The mail is that while she had a little time off she did add some kilos which wont do her any harm at all.   Mares with breeding positives to date: Shes In Vogue – positive to Lincoln Royal Vicky Murphy – positive to Western Terror. Ima Ritzi Lombo – positive to Village Jolt. La Tonneralla – positive to Angus Hall. Don’t forget to look out for our two fillies entered in the APG Melbourne sale in early February, 2016.  Both fillies are doing well and will head to Blanche & Dean Poole’s to be prepared for the sales straight after X Mas. Lot no 45 is the Auckland Reactor – My Little Black Dress Filly Lot no 119 is the Falcon Seelster – Vickymurphy Filly. Head to www.apgold.com.au web site to view all the details.   Good luck and good punting.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 20th December, 2015

My Aliyana at Newcastle Wednesday 16th December, 2015 Race 5 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Social Fireball at Maryborough Thursday 17th December, 2015 Race 1 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by Gavin Lang. Whitney H at Maryborough Thursday 17th December, 2015 Race 3 No 1 over 2190 metres to be driven by John Caldow.                

News Update November 15

There is no doubt in harness racing that you can very quickly experience the highs and lows in the industry and we certainly have felt that over the last few days.  No sooner had we received confirmation that our Somebeachsomewhere – Lombo Socialite colt would be in the Melbourne APG sale in February 2016 we experienced the heart wrenching phone call that he had injured himself badly in a paddock accident and had to be put down.  This was a tough day all round for the Yorkshire Park team as we were looking forward to presenting him at the APG sale.  Thanks to the girls at Northern Rivers Vet Clinic for their support who were terrific in their support and assistance. On the plus side we will also be presenting two fillies in the Melbourne APG sale, a Falcon Seelster filly out of Vickymurphy and an Auckland Reactor filly out of My Little Black Dress.  Both of these fillies will be prepared by Blanche Poole at Rhiannon Park and we will provide further updates on their progress as they enter the sales preparation stage straight after xmas. On the racing scene we have been thrilled with the first up run of Artful Christian when second at his first race start at Terang followed by a fast finishing fifth at Cranbourne a week later trained and driven by Chris Svanosio.  Leased to Peter Svanosio by Yorkshire Park this three year old gelding acquitted himself well at Terang and Cranbourne.  Watch The Dream continues to perform well and she must be near a win shortly after finishing with four seconds and a third from her last six starts. Unfortunately trainer Shane Tritton has had to back off her work due to a virus but hopefully she will be back in full work shortly. Good reports on the progress of Whitney H from the John & Maree Caldow stable with a trial expected shortly before making her race track return in the coming weeks.  Yorkshire Park also leased a 2 year old Art Major filly (out of Lombo Socialite) to the Caldow stable and her progression has been pleasing as well.  Looking forward to how this filly progresses. On the breeding scene we still have three mares to foal, Rock Me Gently to Sportswriter, Lombo Socialite to Courage Under Fire and the NZ mare Jewel Bromac to Auckland Reactor.  Hopefully some good news in the very near future.  I had a look at our foals this year on the weekend and all a growing and doing well.  The three colts by Majestic Son, Alta Christiano and Petrock plus a filly by A Rock n Roll Dance (photos availbale shortly). I can also report that we have the following mares with 15 day positive test for this breeding season: Shes In Vogue – positive to Lincoln Royal My Little Black Dress – positive to Rock n Roll Heaven. Vicky Murphy – positive to Western Terror. Ima Ritzi Lombo – positive to Village Jolt.   Good luck and good punting.   Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 23rd November, 2015

Artful Christian – Horsham Monday 23rd November, 2015 Race 1 No 5 over 2200 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.              

Racing Week Ending 15th November, 2015

Artful Christian – Cranbourne Thursday 12th November, 2015 Race 8 No 3 over 2080 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio. Changeover Fella – Penrith Thursday 12th November, 2015 Race 8 No 9 over 1720 metres to be driven by Jim Douglass.              

Racing Week Ending 2nd November, 2015

Watch The Dream – Menangle Sunday 1st November, 2015 Race 5 No 10 over 1609 metres to be driven by Lachlan Booth. Ann Of York – Geelong Monday 2nd November, 2015 Race 3 No 2 over 2100 metres to be driven by Lisa Miles. Artful Christian – Terang Monday 2nd November, 2015 Race 1 No 1 over 2180 metres to be driven by Chris Svanosio.              

Racing Week Ending 26th October, 2015

Ann Of York – Maryborough 25th October, 2015 Race 4 N0 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Watch The Dream  – Newcastle 26th October, 2015 Race 5 No 9 over 2030 metres to be driven by Lauren Panella.            

Racing Week Ending 18th October, 2015

Ann Of York – Bendigo 14th October, 2015 Race 2 No 4 over 1650 metres to be driven by Lisa Miles. Watch The Dream  – Newcastle 16th October, 2015 Race 6 No 5 over 2030 metres to be driven by Guy Chapple.            

News Update October 15

**Update 25th October** On the breeding scene we are pleased to report the arrival of two new colt foals over the last couple of weeks.  First of all a colt by Alta Christiano out of Ima Ritzi Lombo then followed by a colt by Pet Rock out of My Little Black Dress.  We have a little bit of a break now before our next expected arrival with a Sportswriter, Courage Under Fire and an Auckland Reactor to follow. On the racing scene Watch the Dream continues to fill minor placing with a second and a third placing recently.  This time in she has finished with three seconds and a third from her four starts.  Let’s hope on Monday 26th all that changes with a win.  Also pleasing to hear that Whitney H is progressing well and the Art Major filly leased to the Caldow stable continues to make good progress.  From New Zealand John Hay reports that our 2 YO filly I Can Dream is back in work and progressing well.  John reports that she is a lot more mature and coming along nicely.   We are also pleased to see Artful Christian (Major In Art x Fay Christian) won his trial at Ballarat on Saturday morning over 2200 metres in 2.1.5, last half in 59.5, last quarter in 28.7.  Trained by Chris Svanosio the gelding looks as if he will venture to Terang for his debut Monday week.  **Ist October** Plenty to report for the start of October with a new addition to the stable from a breeding perspective, two new foals on the ground, another Yorkshire Park bred horse wins his first race and Watch The Dream continues to race well on her return to the track. On the breeding side we welcome our new 3 win trotting broodmare “Sixty Plus” by Sundon out of Laurel Creek who is a half sister to the $3M dollar winner Lyell Creek.  Sixty Plus will be served by Angus Hall and remain in NZ for the time being.  Jewel Bromac (by Major In Art out of Jillbo) arrived from New Zealand last week and she is due to foal to Auckland Reactor in December.  Jewel Bromac is on lease from Bromac Lodge in NZ and we thank Bob McArdle for his support with this mare.  She will be served by Falcon Seelster after foaling.  We also have seen the arrival of two foals to date, a colt by Majestic Son out of La Tonneralla and a filly by A Rocknroll Dance out of Vickymurphy.  Both foals are doing well and we anxiously await a well over due foal out of Ima Ritzi Lombo by Alta Christiano who should arrive any day. On the racing seen it was great news to see Changeover Fella (Changeover – Back Cover Lover) bred by Yorkshire Park salute for his first race win at Penrith on the 17th September.  Mack as we called him was purchased by Brian Tuddenham of Sting Lika Bee fame and had proven to be a bit of a challenge early on.  Since his win at Penrith he has also finished 2nd & 3rd at subsequent starts.  Whilst on Back Cover Lover her 2 Y O filly by Major In Art still owned by  Yorkshire Park will leased to new owners and head to the Graham Lyon stables at Kyabram this week. Watch The Dream has returned to the racetrack in good form being placed second at each of her three starts back to the track.  Beaten by small margins in fantastic times at Newcastle she is knocking on the door for win number five.  To date she has had four wins and four seconds from her 17 starts and $21,000 in prize money.  On that note it will be good to see her reacquainted with her normal driver Lauren Panella who returns from injury later this month. Whitney H has returned to the John Caldow stable last week after a six week break.  She looks terrific and we can’t wait to get her back to the race track.  Last year we leased an Art Major filly to John and we are also pleased to see her back in work as well. On Saturday 10th October we ventured to Shepparton for the Victorian Harness Breeders presentation night and I must congratulate the VHB for an excellent night.  Yorkshire Park picked up a time pin for the efforts of Social Fireball (Courage Under Fire – Lombo Socialite) for her 2 Y O Trotting win at Maryborough in 2.3.0.  Plenty of news at Yorkshire Park so far this month and we look forward to updating you with the arrival of our next group of foals to be born in the coming months. Talk soon.   Yorkshire Park team.                                                        

Racing Week Ending 11th October, 2015

Ann Of York – Hamilton 5th October, 2015 Race 3 No 7 over 2200 metres to be driven by Michael Bellman. Changeover Fella – Penrith 8th October, 2015 Race 6 No 1 over 1725 metres to be driven by Jim Douglas. Watch The Dream – Newcastle 10th October, 2015 Race 5 No 9 over 1609 Metres to be driven by Guy Chapple.            

Racing Week Ending 4th October, 2015

Changeover Fella Penrith 1st October, 2015 over 2125 metres  Race 7 No 7 to be driven by Jim Douglass. Watch The Dream Newcastle 2nd October, 2015 over 1609 metres Race 4 No 2 to be driven by Guy Chapple.            

Racing Week Ending 27th September, 2015

Changeover Fella Penrith 24th September, 2015 over 1720 metres  Race 6 No 8 to be driven by Jim Douglass. Ann of York Bendigo 26th September, 2015 over 2150 metres Race 10 No 2 to be driven by Michael Bellman.            

Racing Week Ending 21st September, 2015

Changeover Fella Penrith 17th September, 2015 over 1720 metres  Race 7 No 7 to be driven by Jim Douglass. Watch The Dream Newcastle 19th September, 2015 over 2030 metres Race 5 No 5 to be driven by Guy Chapple.            

News Update September 15

Not a lot to report on the racing scene for Yorkshire Park with Whitney H headed off to the paddock for six weeks following her Charlton 3rd a week ago.  She arrived home in terrific condition and while we could have continued on with her both John Caldow and I felt it was best to have a short let up before continuing her racing campaign.  In NZ, 2 Year Old I Can Dream will be back in work in the coming weeks as she heads towards her second preparation.  All reports to date on her have been positive and we look forward to seeing how John Hay goes with the If I Can Dream filly.   Watch The Dream returned to the trials on Thursday 9th September at Newcastle with a solid 3rd in 2.01.0 over the 1609 metre metre journey.  Sitting in the death seat for the trip they scooted home in 58.4 to be beaten 4m x head although she was just allowed to run to the line.  Another trial most likely in the coming weeks will see her prepare for the next stint at the race track.  On the plus side it looks as though her regular driver Lauren Panella will return to driving by the end of the month following her race track fall a couple of months ago. Our other 2 year old fillies are in the paddock (Major In Art x Back Cover Lover and For A Reason x Our Suicide Blonde) both will have a good break before returning for their next preparation. September also starts the breeding season and we have two of our mares due to foal in the early part of the month.  Both La Tonneralla in foal to Majestic Son and Ima Ritzi Lombo in foal to Alta Christiano are expected to deliver foals.  It’s an exciting time and we wait with great anticipation.  Early October should see the arrival of two more foals as My Little Black Dress (in foal to A Rock n Roll Dance) and Vickymurphy (In foal to Petrock) are due to foal. Some more exciting news that My Aliyana bred by Yorkshire Park some years ago and sold to interests in NSW will be returning home after her retirement from the race track recently.  The winner of 12 races and $58,000 Molly will go to stud to be mated with Major In Art and then head back to Yorkshire Park.  I thank Glen Frew and the other owners who have opted to send her back to Yorkshire Park to continue to the stage of her journey. We might also have some further news as we negotiate the purchase of a recently retired trotting race mare by Sundon out of a half sister to the very good trotter Lyell Creek who won over $3M.  More to follow on this one. That’s about all for the moment, look forward to update further soon.   Good luck,   Yorkshire Park team.                                       BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – in foal. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – in foal.  

Racing Week Ending 30th August, 2015

Whitney H Charlton 27th August, 2015 Race 5 No 8 over 2100 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Changeover Fella Bankstown 27th August, 2015 Race 6 No 9 over 1740 metres to be driven by Jimmy Douglas. Social Fireball Melton 30th August, 2015 Race 2 No 12 2YO Trotting Fillies Breeders Crown Final over 2240 metres to be driven by Gavin Lang.            

Racing Week Ending 23rd August, 2015

Social Fireball Maryborough 20th August, 2015 Breeders Crown Repecharge over 2190M  Race 2 No 1 to be driven by Gavin Lang.            

News Update August 15

What a week or so for Yorkshire Park as we have endured the highs and lows of harness racing all in a short period of time.  Whitney H was magnificent in her recent win at Bendigo after having to do work early then come four wide in the straight to run over the top of a really good field which subsequently has produced a number of winners.  Social Fireball continued her excellent form with a solid 2nd in the repechage of the Breeders Crown 2YO fillies at Maryborough in another solid performance.  All was looking good for the next outing for both fillies.  But as soon as you think all is good it can come quickly crashing down around you.  Whitney H ventured to Charlton last week and on the back of some really good form we expected her to be right in the finish. And that was the case as she charged to the lead with 50 meters to go looking all over a winner before she ducked in and galloped and eventually finished 3rd in the event.  If that wasn’t hard enough to take the Yorkshire Park bred Social Fireball who has been terrific for Brooke Hansen & Tim Mortlock this season, took to the big stage at Melton on harness racings’ biggest day the Group One Breeders Crown final.  Unfortunately the ultra consistent filly galloped early and was pulled out of the event by driver Gavin Lang.  She has been so good in the lead with a win, four seconds and a fourth in her previous starts.  That’s racing!!!  Both fillies will now go to the paddock for a well deserved break.  Yorkshire Park’s other good filly Watch The Dream will return to the trials this coming week after having a three month spell.  Trainer Shane Tritton advises that she is coming along well and has matured and improved her attitude to racing.  Hopefully her return to the race track will coincide with the return of her regular driver Lauren Panella from injury.     Bring on August!!  Another season nears completion and we eagerly await the breeding season and the first of our foals.  But before we get to that August is also Breeders Crown month and the culmination of the big Group races being contested by pacers and trotters from all over Australasia.  I must admit the Breeders Crown series for me is the pinnacle and a credit to the Harness racing industry.  And the good news for Yorkshire Park, we will be represented in the heats at Maryborough on the 10th with the Yorkshire Park bred trotting filly Social Fireball who I am sure will acquit herself well.  Drawn barrier 9 and up against the 2 YO NZ trotting sensation High Gait and the Victorian Princess Pheonix, Social Fireball will have the services of master reinsman Gavin Lang.  Good luck to trainer Brooke Hansen and owner Tim Mortlock, let’s hope she qualifies for the big final on August 31st. Whitney H continues on her racing path with a luckless 4th at Yarra Valley on the 3rd but will follow up with a run at Bendigo on the 14th.  Trainer John Caldow is still pleased with the way Whitney is going and we look forward to another solid effort and hopefully a winning one on Friday.  Watch The Dream also continues on her return to the race track and trainer Shane Tritton reports she is coming along nicely.  All things being equal we should be back at the trial within the next fortnight or so. Pleasing to see a number of Yorkshire Park bred horses back at the races with Cavalier Christian and My Aliyana venturing back to the track.  Good luck to their owners and hopefully a win will follow soon. This year Yorkshire Park will be represented by four yearlings at the APG yearling sales, two colts and two fillies.  I’m pleased with the way they are progressing and with a good spring in front of them we expect that they will be in great condition for the sales. (see yearling sales section for further details). Our Major In Art / Back Cover Lover rising two year old filly is back in work with trainer Paul Campbell and despite the fact that she is small in size she doesn’t lack any attitude in the process.  The other filly in work, For A Reason / Our Suicide Blonde rising two year old will go to the paddock for three months as she continues to grow and develop.  Paul is of the opinion that she needs the time out to develop further.   Good luck,   Yorkshire Park team.                                       BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – in foal. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – in foal.  

Racing Week Ending 16th August, 2015

Social Fireball Maryborough 10th August, 2015 Breeders Crown Heat over 2190M  Race 5 No 9 to be driven by Gavin Lang. Whitney H Bendigo 14th August, 2015 over 2150 metres Race 6 No 5 to be driven by John Caldow.          

Racing Week Ending 9th August, 2015

Whitney H Kilmore 3rd August, 2015, Yarra Glen Race 7 No 8 over 2150 metres to be driven by John Caldow.          

Racing Week Ending 26th July, 2015

My Aliyana Redcliffe 22nd July, 2015, Race 1 No 5 over 1780 metres to be driven by Gary Whitaker. Whitney H Kilmore 24th July, 2015, Race 1 No 6 over 2180 metres to be driven by John Caldow.          

Racing Week Ending 19th July, 2015

Social Fireball Maryborough Thursday 18th July, 2015 Race 4 No 5 over 1690 metres to be driven by Gavin Lang.          

News Update July 15

*****News Update***** (16th July, 2015) Social Fireball broke through for a well deserved win at Maryborough today winning by 1.1 metres in a time of 2.3.0 last half in 59.6 driven by Gavin Lang.  Congrats to Brooke Hansen and Tim O’Brien on the success.  A really tough effort to win, well done. A fantastic effort by Social Fireball to finish 2nd in the Group 1 Sires Stakes on Friday night beaten by 2.7 metres in a mile rate of 2.3.5.  From barrier 11 she had no choice but to go back early then making her move three wide from the 900 metre mark she quickly made ground only to find the winner a bit to good on the night.  A great effort and no doubt we will see a win for her shortly.  Congratulations to Brooke Hanson and Tim O’Brien for the effort put into this filly. Big news tonight (7th July)!!!  Whitney H ventured to Kilmore tonight for her first Australian start and duly saluted winning in a mile rate of 1.58.3.  Coming from barrier three she quickly headed to the lead and despite still learning the racing caper found the line well winning by 2.9 metres reeling off a quick 57.5 last half.  Well done to John & Maree Caldow and a big thanks to our NZ trainer John  Hay for his efforts. July brings great excitement for Yorkshire Park with Social Fireball (Courage Under Fire – Lombo Socialite) contesting the Group 1 2 YO Trotting Fillies Empire Stallions Super Sires Stake series final at Melton on Friday 3rd over 2240 metres to be driven by Gavin Lang.  Bred at Yorkshire Park and trained by Brooke Hanson the filly hasn’t drawn great at the barrier (11) but has the services of the best driver in the country in Gavin Lang.  The filly has ventured to the races on three previous occasions with a ripper fourth in the Tatlow Final and a solid performance to finish second at Ballarat recently in a heat of the Sires Series.  We wish the owners and Brooke all the very best on Friday night and we are looking forward to being there to watch her perform.  Fingers crossed that all goes well. Whitney H will make her Australian race track debut on Tuesday 7th July at Kilmore over the 1690 metre journey.  She won a trial recently at Melton and has since worked well in the lead up to this event.  Trained by Marie Caldow and being driven by John Caldow we look forward to see how she performs since arriving from New Zealand earlier in June.  Purchased by Yorkshire Park at the 2013 Christchurch yearling sales, Whitney H is a half sister to the well performed Glenferrie Hood out of the McCarthy stables who has won around $180,000 to date.  Whatever happens on Tuesday night we expect that she will continue to improve over the coming months. Watch The Dream continues her preparation in the Shane Tritton stable and we will look forward to seeing “Dreamy” back on the race track in the very near future.  A winner of 4 from 14 starts we think that she will provide us with further race track excitement. Our yearlings continue to go through their early education under the guidance of Paul Campbell at Maiden Gully with our For A Reason – Our Suicide Blonde filly and the Major In Art – Back Cover Lover filly progressing well.  Over the last couple of weeks we have seen the return of our weanlings to our place at Emu Creek with three fillies and one colt back home.  We will continue with some early education for the weanlings and look forward to their development along the way.  The weanlings this year are as follows: Falcon Seelster – Vicky Murphy filly, Auckland Reactor – My Little Black Dress filly, Lincoln Royal – Our Suicide Blonde filly and the Major In Art – Shes In Vogue colt.  We will also have our Somebeachsomewhere – Lombo Socialite colt and Smiling Shard – Rock Me Gently colts joining us in the next couple of weeks. Lots happening in the coming months so we look forward to bringing you update with the latest news.  Until then.   Good luck,   Yorkshire Park team.                                       BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – in foal. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – in foal.  

Racing Week Ending 12th July, 2015

Whitney H Kilmore Tuesday 7th July, 2015, Race 1 no 3 over 1690 metres to be driven by John Caldow. Aitutaki Ballarat Thursday 9th July, 2015, Race 1 no 2 over 1710 metres to be driven by Jason Lee. Cavalier Christian Port Pirie Friday 10th July, 2015, Race 1 No 5 over 2050 metres driven by Michael Dennis. Changeover Fella Melton Sunday 12th July, 2015, Race 1 No 4 over 1720 metres driven by Ashley Ainsworth.          

Racing Week Ending 5th July, 2015

Social Fireball Melton 3rd July, 2015 Race 4 No 11 Empire Stallions Group 1 2YO Trotting Fillies over 2240 metres to be driven by Gavin Lang.          

Racing Week Ending 21st June, 2015

Social Fireball Ballarat 16th June, 2015 Empire Stallions Vic Bred Series over 2200M Race 1 No 4 to be driven by Gavin Lang. Major Charge Shepparton 17th June, 2015 over 1690M Race 8 No 11 to be driven by Damien Wilson.          

Racing Week Ending 14th June, 2015

Changeover Fella –  Melton 1720M 11th June, 2015, Race 1 No 9 to be driven by Ashley Ainsworth. Ann Of York – Melton 1720M 11th June, 2015, Race 4 No 4 to be driven by Jeffrey Towers.          

News Update June 15

A lot to report for Yorkshire Park this month with our horses on both sides of the Tasman taking up new exciting challenges and positive reports out of our trainers stables.  Today (31/5/2015) Whitney H raced at Ashburton and ran a terrific race despite having no luck at all, and again featuring in the stewards report when she couldn’t get a crack at them up the straight to finish fourth over 2400M in 2.2.7, last half in 58.0 and home in 27.7 from the stand.  Driven by New Zealand’s best reinsman Dexter Dunn she was so unlucky with Dexter not even getting a chance to remove the deafners. Whitney has finished fourth at each of her three NZ race starts.  Following discussions with her trainer John Hay it was felt it best for Whitney to do the rest of her racing her in Australia and on Tuesday (2nd June) morning will land in Sydney on her way to John  Caldows’ stables at Melton.  While still in New Zealand John Hay also reported that our yearling filly “I Can Dream” has progressed well in her education and will now head to the paddock for a couple of months while John & Ineka head for a well earned break themselves in a sunny and much warmer Brisbane.  Back in Australia “Watch The Dream” headed back to the Shane Tritton stables on Saturday to continue her racing career and we can report that she did really well in the paddock during her two months break.  Looking forward to seeing Dreamy back at the race track in the future. Cavalier Christian disappointed recently at his recent start at Charlton and we hope he will find some improvement at his next race attempt.  Having his share of issues he has been a challenge along the way but we are hopeful things will turn around.  Our Major In Art – Back Cover Lover yearling filly is back in work and our For A Reason filly which was entered for the Sydney APG sale has recovered from her back injury and is now at the breakers with all reports on her very good. The remainder of our weanlings are coming along well and we expect to get a few more back home over the coming months.  This is always an exciting time for us as we start to work with the weanlings and further their education. Good luck to Brian Tuddenham on Wednesday (3rd June) with Yorkshire Park bred Changeover Fella running at Melton over 1720M to be driven by Chris Alford. It has taken Brian a while to work him out but all reports seem to be heading in the right direct with the Changeover gelding.  On another note it was disappointing to read the Racing Integrity Commissioners report handed down on the Ballarat Pacing Cup saga over the scratching of horses due to the sulky size issue.  In a report that cover 99 pages the report while addressing some of the issues really failed to give any direct assessment of the actions of a number of participants which turned the Cup into a debacle.  I’m sure that the Ballarat Club must be scratching their heads and searching for some sort of explanation. If you are interested in racing or purchasing a Yorkshire Park bred horse please drop us a note as we will have horses for sale, lease and syndication. Good luck,   Yorkshire Park team.                                       BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – in foal. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – in foal.  

Racing Week Ending 7th June, 2015

Changeover Fella –  Melton 1720M 3rd June, 2015 Race 4 No 1 to be driven by Chris Alford. Social Fireball – Melton 2240M 5th June, 2015 Race 9 No 2 Tatlow Stakes Group 2 to be driven by Ashley Mathews. Aitutaki – Shepparton 2190M 7th June, 2015  Race 2 No 8 to be driven by Hayden Gray. Cavalier Christian – Shepparton 7th June 2015 Race 2 No 6 to be driven by Gavin Lang.      

Racing Week Ending 17th May, 2015

Cavalier Christian – Bendigo Tuesday 12th May, 2015 Race 1 no 2 over 1650 metres to be driven by Chris Alford. Aitutaki Bendigo – Tuesday 12th May, 2015  Race 1 No 9 over 1650 to be driven by Michael Later. Social Fireball – Maryborough Thursday 14th May, over 1690M Race 1 No 4 to be driven by Gavin Lang. My Aliyana – Newcastle Friday 15th May, over 1609M Race 5 No 7 to be driven by Jackson McDonald. Whitney H – Oamaru NZ Sunday 17th May, over 2600M Race 7 No 7 to be driven by John Hay. Changeover Fella – Ballarat Sunday 17th May, over 2200M Race 3 No 5 to be driven by Ashley Ainsworth.      

Racing Week Ending 10th May, 2015

Whitney H (Changeover) Sunday 10th May, 2015 at Timaru NZ Race 3 No 9 Mainland Minerals Pace over 2600M to be driven by John Hay. My Aliyana (Day In A Life) Friday 8th May, 2015 at Newcastle Race 2 No 8 Changeover Pace over 2030m to be driven by Jackson McDonald.       

News Update May15

Whitney H ran a terrific race at Phar Lap Raceway, Timaru today (10th May) finishing 4th after leading them up in the straight only to be beaten 1.6 lengths in 2.5.7 over 2600m.  Despite misbehaving at the start and being relegated to the outside of the second line Whitney showed great speed to lead within 250 metres of the start.  Driver John  Hay rated her well in front and she fought on well in the straight only to be grabbed in the final stages.  Whitney will have another start next week before a decision will be made to bring her to Australia or not. Keep an eye out for Cavalier Christian on Tuesday night at Bendigo as he to will make his race track debut for Yorkshire Park and their fellow owners.  Good luck to Jackson who will also contest the race against Aitutaki another Yorkshire Park bred 3 YO. ****Update**** Whitney H went round in a trial at Ashburton NZ today (5/5/15) and came away with a win over 2400M.  Winning the trial by a length rating 2.5.3, last 800m in 57.0 and last 400m in 28.9 she will now make her racetrack debut at Timaru NZ on Sunday 10th May under the guidance of John Hay. Other Yorkshire Park bred horses trialling on the weekend included Changeover Fella 2nd Maryborough, Social Fireball 4th (Qualified) at Maryborough, Ann of York 4th at Maryborough and Cavalier Christian 3rd at Bendigo. ********* It’s great to be back home from a couple of weeks off at our nephews wedding at Kingscliff on the sunny north coast of New South Wales.  We certainly enjoyed the sunshine, beach and the wedding but it is good to be back amongst the horses again. On the racing side of things Watch The Dream returned home and is in the paddock enjoying a well earned break.  We did see her yesterday and she is in good shape and will most likely spend another month in the paddock before returning to the racing scene.  Cavalier Christian won a trial at Maryborough while we were away and he will venture to Bendigo Trials on Monday (4th May) and if he goes ok will most likely make his race track debut the following week.  It has been a long road with the Ponder 3 year old but it looks as though we might get there shortly.  Whitney H won a workout in  New Zealand recently and will trial again in the next week before she will also look to make her race track debut.  I Can Dream our purchase at this years Wrightson yearling sale has been broken in and now in the paddock, both of these fillies are under the care of John Hay at Ashburton.  Our Major In Art two year old has been leased out and will head to the stables of Chris Svanosio in the next month.  Also a big shout out to the Girls Unite Syndicate who race Union Ally who last Thursday added the Ballarat Oaks to her impressive win record.  Part owned by Brenda, Pat, Claire and Ashlee from Yorkshire Park and trained by Maree Campbell this little pocket rocket certainly knows how to find the line.  Next mission will be the Sires Stakes series for her. The remainder of our yearlings are also finding homes as our Art Major/Lombo Socialite filly has headed to the John Caldow stable and our Roll With Joe/ Ima Ritzi Lombo filly has been sold and will head to NSW in the coming weeks.  Our Major In Art/Back Cover Lover filly has returned home after being broken in by Paul Campbell and we will give her a bit of time as she is only 14 hands but has plenty of spirit. The other yearlings, For A Reason/Our Suicide Blonde is recovering from her back injury and the Mr.Feelgood/Fay Christian yearling will spend more time in  the paddock to develop. The weaning process has begun with our Falcon Seelster and Auckland Reactor fillies both returning home Sunday soon to be followed by two of our colts Somebeachsomewhere and Smiling Shard. Great to see Aitutaki (Ponder – Go Letitia) bred by Yorkshire Park break through for  win at Bendigo under the guidance of Col Later and also a number of Yorkshire Park bred horses appearing at the trials.  Changeoverfella, Ann of York, Social Fire Ball and Cavalier Christian all going around at the moment. Also good to see the “Montieth Audit” report on harness racing issued with it’s series of recommendation for potential changes to the industry.  One thing for sure the industry does need some change and we look forward to some of the recommendations being implemented in the near future.  Well that’s abut all for the moment but if you are interested in joining us in harness racing, even in a small way, get in contact with us and you too can enjoy the excitement of harness racing. More updates to follow.   Yorkshire Park Standardbreds.                                       BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – in foal. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – in foal.  

News Update April 15

On the racing scene Watch The Dream will go to the paddock for a well deserved spell after finishing a close second recently at Newcastle.  Dreamy has done a terrific job since arriving from New Zealand putting together three wins and a second plus two fourths in the Chokin 3 Y O series in both the heat and final of the Group 2 event.  Dreamy also put in a terrific effort in a heat of the NSW Oaks finishing sixth beaten nine metres coming from last position on the turn.  All up we are very pleased with her performances and happy that she can add a 1.56.6 winning mile rate to her record. Whitney H is progressing well in New Zealand under the guidance of John Hay and we hope she will be at the trials in the next two to three weeks.  Also in New Zealand our latest purchase from the yearling sales in “I Can Dream” has been broken in and about to head to the paddock for a month or so.  John was very pleased with the way she handled the process and we are looking forward to her progression. Cavalier Christian has had a little setback on his return to the racetrack injuring a knee which is a bit disappointing being so close to trialling.  At this stage it doesn’t look to be any concern but the delay does make it quite frustrating for the Ponder 3YO. Great to have our two fillies that we retained from the Melbourne sale home after being broken in. The Art Major out of Lombo Socialite was well looked after by Mark Watson at Kyabram and broke in a treat.  She will head to the Melton stables of John & Maree Caldow in the next fortnight or so.  The Roll With Joe out of Ima Ritzi Lombo also broken in at Kyabram will head back to the Graham Lyon stable after a six week break.  Last week we sent our Major In Art filly out of Back Cover Lover to Paul Campbell to be broken in and we look forward to her progress.  And finally some good news on the For A Reason filly we had entered for the Sydney sale but had to withdraw due to a back injury.  She has been under the care of our vets and muscle specialists and the diagnosis is way better than we thought.  The injury to her back is not as bad as first thought and time in the paddock ( 6 months) looks to be the best medicine for the filly. In the next couple of weeks it will be time to start weaning last seasons foals with the Falcon Seelster and Auckland Reactor fillies first cab of the rank. The have grown and developed really well and we look forward to the next stage in their journey.  That’s about it for the moment so looking forward to bringing you more updates during the month.   Good luck and good punting.                            BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – in foal. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – in foal.  

Racing Week Ending 5th April, 2015

Major Charge Echuca 5th April, 2015 Race 3 No 3 to be driven by Damian Wilson.        

Racing this week March

Watch The Dream Tuesday 17th March Menangle Race 4 No 2 to be driven by Lauren Panella.        

News Update March 2015

Great to be back from a successful trip to New Zealand which was an action packed week of the PGG Wrightson Christchurch yearling sales, visits to Bromac Lodge, Roydon Lodge and to the training complexes of Michael House at Christchurch and John Hay at Ashburton.  Topped off with a night at Addington Trots on the Friday night and also took in a bit of the World Cup Cricket. On the sales front we were able to successfully purchase Lot 251 a black filly,  I Can Dream by USA Breeders Crown winner If I Can Dream (by Western Hanover, a full brother to Western Terror) out of a 14 win and 1.57.9 mare Ella Sue who won over $100,000 in her racing career.  A strong looking filly who presented well at the sales we were able to purchase her on the back of not a lot of her sires progeny on the ground in NZ or Australia.  A successful sire in North America his oldest progeny are 3YO’s and has already left 15 winners in 1.55.0.  She will join our other filly 3 Y O Changeover, Whitney H at John Hay’s stables at Ashburton. On Sunday we ventured to Melton for the Australian Premier Trotting Sale with our only entry in the sale being a Sundon Colt out of the NZ mare La Tonneralla a half sister to two NZ Derby winners.  He was Lot 25 in the sale and sold to Paddy Lee for $15,000 and we wish Paddy all the very best with him.  A big thank you to Kath McIntosh for preparing him for the sale, she did a fantastic job and he looked terrific. Watch The Dream returns to the race track next Tuesday 17th March in Race 4 drawing barrier number 2 in a C1 race at Menangle.  Lets hope we can return to the winners circle after a really promising run in the NSW Oaks heats.  Whitney H continues her training campaign without incident to date in NZ showing no signs of the injury that forced her to the paddock for three months.  Our new purchase is breaking in well in NZ (I Can Dream) under the guidance of John Hay so we are looking forward to the next steps with her. We currently have three horses at the breakers, an Art Major filly, Roll With Joe filly and a Mr. Feelgood gelding.  All are progressing well at this stage.  We still have a couple more to go, a Major In Art filly and a For A Reason filly who hopefully head to the breakers in the next month or so. It has been a very busy time recently and now our focus will turn to weaning this years foals in the next couple of months or so. Look forward to touching base with the next update.   Good luck.                             BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – in foal. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – in foal.  

News Update February 2015

A mixed bag for Yorkshire Park at the recent APG Melbourne yearling sales with two of the four fillies presented for sale being sold and two not obtaining our reserve price.  While this was a disappointing result for us we are pleased that both fillies sold are going to good stables. Lot 125 Mach Three out of My Little Black Dress NZ is heading to the Vince Vallalonga stables. Lot 153 Grinfromeartoear out of Rock Me Gently is off to the David Moran stables. On another note we have had to scratch our filly For A Reason out of Our Suicide Blonde NZ from the New South Wales APG sales due to injury which is not the ideal outcome.  Don’t forget Lot 25 at the Australian Premier Trotting yearling sale our Sundon colt out of La Tonneralla NZ on March the 8th at Melton.  This is the only Sundon in the sale out of a mare who is a half sister to two New Zealand Derby winners in King Charlie and Shezoneoftheboyz.  I’m sure he will attract some interest being the last of the Sundon’s. On the racing front it was fantastic to see the run of Union Ally at Ballarat on the 30th January coming from last to finish 2nd beaten 3.6M to Lovelist in a real classy race.  Trained by Maree Campbell the filly will now be set for the Ballarat Oaks on Friday 13th February, 2015.  Yorkshire Park is represented in the ownership with Brenda, Claire, Ashlee and Pat all holding a small share each.  Good luck to the girls next Friday. Pleasing reports out of New Zealand as our 3 year old Changeover filly “Whitney H” is back in work and progressing nicely after the injury set back a couple of months ago.  Qualified already we are hoping that she graces the race track shortly under the guidance of Ashburton trainer John Hay. Watch The Dream is due for her race track return this coming Friday night at Newcastle after getting a virus that may explain her poor performance at Bankstown.  If all works out well she will head to the heats of the New South Wales Oaks on Saturday week.  Fingers crossed!! Christian Cavalier is back in work after a short let up and he too is qualified and hopefully also ready to make his race track debut in the care of Paul Campbell.  Two other good stories recently with the return to training of Changeover Fella who is out of a half sister to Bettor Cover Lover bred by Yorkshire Park and purchased by Brian Tuddenham of Sting Like A Bee fame.  Despite two disappointing race track performance reports are positive on his return to training.  The other is the progression of another Yorkshire Park bred filly in the care of Jeff Towers at Ballarat.  Unnamed at this stage she is starting to show some progression to the work outs and hopefully soon to the trials.  By Major In Art the filly has had her injury issues along the way but we hope they are all behind her now. Next week I’m off to New Zealand for the PGG Wrightson yearling sales at Christchurch on the 17th & 18th February followed by a couple of days touring stud farms and down to Ashburton to see Whitney H.  Finishing off the week will be a trip to Addington trots on Friday night.  Really looking forward to the week ahead. Looking forward to provide updates with the activities around Yorkshire Park and the NZ trip next week. Good luck.                   BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – 1st test positive. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – in foal.  

Racing this week ending 1st February, 2015

Union Ally Ballarat 30th January, 2015 Race 3 No 6 to be driven by Grant Campbell. Major Lombo Leeton 30th January, 2015 Race 7 No 1 to be driven by Stewart Richards. My Aliyana Albion Park 31st January, 2015 Race 9 No 2 to be driven by Mathew Neilson.      

News Update January 2015

Yorkshire Park is pleased to provide you with an update on what is happening in the breeding barn and on the race track as we return from a well earned break over the Xmas and New Year period.  Time certainly moves on as it only seems the other day that we were preparing for the Xmas break. On the racing side Cavalier Christian and our Major In Art 2 year old have both gone to the paddock for a spell for a couple months following their campaigns.  It would be fair to say that Cavalier Christian has been a bit of a challenge for trainer Paul Campbell after qualifying at the trials he managed to do a few things wrong so off to the paddock for a short let up for him.  Our Major In Art 2 year old progressed quite well in his second preparation and under the care of Graham Lyon it was decided to give him a let up before really putting him to the test.  Whitney H trained by John Hay in New Zealand returned to work after injury and to date is progressing on track.  The 3 year old Changeover filly qualified in her last preparation before injury and we are hopeful that this time around we will be off to the races. Watch The Dream returned to the racetrack at Bankstown last week after really good performances in the Group 2 Chokin 3 Year Old series in late November but was a little disappointing starting favourite and missing a place.  She really didn’t handle the Bankstown track and trainer Shane Tritton reported that she was not in the best of moods on the night.  She returns to the bigger Menangle track on Friday in a tough race drawing barrier eight in what will be a difficult task against a good field.  On the breeding side I’m pleased to report that Our Suicide Blonde presented us with a filly by Lincoln Royal on the 30th December which was the last of our mares to foal for the season.  The end result on the breeding front was three colts (by Somebeachsomewhere, Major In Art & Smiling Shard) and three fillies (by Falcon Seelster, Auckland Reactor and Lincoln Royal) which was a good result all round.  I’m also pleased to report that the majority of our mares going back to stud have been confirmed in foal and we await the final two mares test to confirm their position. Our first four yearling fillies being prepared for the Melbourne APG Yearling sales at Oaklands Junction on the 1st February are progressing well and I’m pleased to say they have already attracted some interest from perspective buyers.  It is an exciting and nerve wracking time as we head to the sales with some optimism and hope.  To check out the pedigrees head to www.apgold.com.au and look for the yearlings presented by Yorkshire Park.  We will also be adding photos to our web site in the next week or so. We have also booked our trip to New Zealand for the Christchurch PGG Wrightson yearling sales in February and will take in the races at Addington combined with a couple of stud visitations.  It will be a fantastic opportunity again to learn how the New Zealand studs prepare and present their yearlings for the sales. Don’t forget also we have a filly in the Sydney APG Yearling sales by For A Reason on the 28th February followed by our trotting colt by Sundon in the Australian Premier Trotting Sale on the 8th March, 2015 at Melton. Good luck from the team at Yorkshire Park.       BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares have foals for 2014. Lombo Socialite – Somebeachsomewhere colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – Smiling Shard colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – Lincoln Royal filly born 30th December, 2014 . My Little Black Dress  – Auckland Reactor filly born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – Falcon Seelster filly born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – Major In Art colt born 14th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire – 1st test positive. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Shes In Vogue booked to Sportswriter. – 2nd test positive. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. – 2nd test positive.  

Racing this week ending 18th January, 2015

  My Aliyana Redcliffe Wednesday 14th January, 2015 Race 1 No 5 to be driven by Mathew Neilson. Watch The Dream Menangle Friday 16th January, 2015 Race 5 No 8 to be driven by Lauren Panella.      

News Update December 2014

  December brings on the start of yearling preparation for the 2015 APG Yearling Sales scheduled in Melbourne Sunday 1st February, 2015.  Yorkshire Park will be represented by four yearling fillies in the Melbourne APG sale, one filly in the Sydney APG sale on the 28th February, 2015 and one yearling trotting colt at the Melbourne Trotters sale on the 8th of March, 2015. These are very exciting times for Yorkshire Park as we start to see the development of our yearlings as they take shape for the sales.  No doubt it is with some sadness that we get them ready for the sales after having them around us for some time now.  The excitement of sales day, the expectation and uncertainty all add up to making yearling sales time a great one to look forward to. I’m often asked which yearling do I like the most at this stage and it is a difficult question to answer.  On the breeding side I don’t think you can go past our Sundon yearling colt in the Trotters sale, being the only Sundon trotter in the sale and out of a half sister to two NZ Derby winners in King Charlie and Shezoneoftheboyz.  Also I’m really pleased with our Art Major filly out of Lombo Socialite a daughter of the great Lombo Rapida.  A terrific type, great attitude and a very relaxed filly.  On looks alone you would undoubtably pick our For A Reason filly out of the NZ mare Our Suicide Blonde, she is a stunner which might be the reason she got the stable name of Elle.  A great run by Watch The Dream on Miracle Mile night at Menangle when finishing 4th in the Group 2 Chokin 3YO Championship final in 1.53.8.  She worked home really well in a fast run race and was doing her best work at the end. We think she has a good future and our aim will be on the Oaks races coming up in the new year. This week we hoped to see our fifth foal on the ground as Shes In Vogue (Star) is due to foal to Major In Art.  An absolute favourite amongst everyone at Yorkshire Park we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first foal. Cavalier Christian is progressing well despite a couple of setbacks in his preparation for the racing season.  A bit frustrating at times and a challenge for trainer Paul Campbell we are confident that you will see him at the races shortly.  Good news from the Graham Lyon stable with our Major In Art 2YO gelding also progressing nicely as he steps up his work towards a racing debut.  Currently on the market he continues to improve and we are pleased with his progress. Nothing further to report out of NZ with our Changeover filly Whitney H as she recovers from an injury earlier in the season.  We are hopeful to have her back on deck shortly as she has already qualified to race and shows good potential.  Interestingly her half brother Glenferrie Hood passed the $100,000 dollar mark in prize money recently.   BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares in foal for 2014. Lombo Socialite – colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – confirmed in foal to Lincoln Royal. due to foal 22nd December, 2014. My Little Black Dress  – filly foal born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – filly foal born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – confirmed in foal to Major In Art. due to foal 8th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season 2015.   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – in foal. Shes In Vogue booked to Sportswriter. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. Our Suicide Blonde booked to Western Terror.

Racing this week ending 15th December, 2014

  Major Charge Melton 12th December, 2014 Race 3 No 5 to be driven by John Caldow. My Aliyana Albion Park 13th December, 2014 Race 10 No 5 to be driven by Mathew Neilson. Pacquiao Devonport 15th December, 2014 Race 4 No 4 to be driven by Natalee Emery.      

Racing this week ending 30th November, 2014

  My Aliyana Albion Park 29th November, 2014 Race 10 No 1 to be driven by Mathew Neilson. Watch The Dream Menangle 29th November, 2014 Race 10 No 1 to be driven by Dexter Dunn. Pacquiao Launceston 30th November, 2014 Race 4 No 1 to be driven by Natalee Emery.      

Racing this week ending 23rd November, 2014

  My Aliyana Albion Park 22nd November, 2014 Race 9 No 1 to be driven by Mathew Nielson. Pacquiao Hobart 23rd November, 2014 Race 4 No 4 to be driven by Natalee Emery.      

Racing this week ending 15th November, 2014

  My Aliyana Redcliffe 14 November, 2014 Race 10 No 2 to be driven by Mathew Nielsen. Watch The Dream Menangle 15th November, 2014 Race 8 No 2 to be driven by Blake Fitzpatrick.      

News Update November 2014

*******Watch The Dream to contest the Group 2 Chokin 3YO Championship Saturday Night******* What a big week it is shaping up to be for Yorkshire Park with the arrival of a colt by Smiling Shard out of Rock Me Gently on Tuesday and our 3YO filly “Watch The Dream” contesting the Group 2 $50,000 Chokin 3YO Championship at Menangle on Miracle Mile night this Saturday. Watch The Dream has drawn the coveted number one barrier in the Group 2 Chokin 3 YO championship on Saturday night and will be driven by the number one driver from New Zealand Dexter Dunn.  Up against the colts Dreamy as we call her should acquit herself well in what is to be expected a race with serious speed early.  Talking to Shane Tritton during the week we won’t be rushing her out of the gate so we hope to get the behind the leader trail or three back the fence.  In what is going to be her biggest challenge to date we are confident that Dreamy will perform well. Yorkshire Park bred 2YO gelding by Major In Art is back in work and is coming along nicely according to trainer Graham Lyon.  We are hopeful this fella continues to improve as he looks a likely early 2YO this season. This years Melbourne APG Yearling sale on the 1st February, 2015 is one that we are really looking forward too.  Yorkshire Park will be represented by three fillies: Art Major out of Lombo Socialite. Roll With Joe out of Ima Ritzi Lombo. Mach Three out of My Little Black Dress. More to follow on the progress of these fillies towards the yearling sales shortly.   BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares in foal for 2014. Lombo Socialite – colt foal born 17th November, 2014. Rock Me Gently – colt born 27th November, 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – confirmed in foal to Lincoln Royal. due to foal 22nd December, 2014. My Little Black Dress  – filly foal born 13th October 2014. Vickymurphy – filly foal born 30th September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – confirmed in foal to Major In Art. due to foal 8th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season. (Still to be confirmed).   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. – first test in foal. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance – second test in foal. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster – first test in foal. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – second Test in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – second test in foal. Shes In Vogue booked to Sportswriter. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. Our Suicide Blonde booked to Western Terror.

Racing this week ending 9th November, 2014

  My Aliyana Albion Park 8th November, 2014 Race 5 No 5 to be driven by Mathew Nielsen. Watch The Dream Newcastle 8th November, 2014 Race 7 No 6 to be driven by Lauren Panella. Pacquiao Hobart 9th November, 2014 Race 6 No 3 to be driven by Natalee Emery.    

Racing this week ending 2nd November, 2014

  My Aliyana Redcliffe 29th October, 2014 Race 7 No 2 to be driven by Mathew Neilson. Watch The Dream 31st October, 2014 Race 7 No 4 to be driven by Lauren Panella. Pacquiao Launceston 2nd November, 2014 Race 6 No 7 to be driven by Natalee Emery.    

Racing this week ending 19th October, 2014

  Watch The Dream Newcastle Friday 17th October, 2014 Race 8 No 2 to be driven by Lauren Panella. Union Ally Melton Friday 17th October, 2014 Race 3 No 7 to be driven by Grant Campbell. Pacquiao Launceston Sunday 19th October, 2014 Race 6 No 6 to be driven by Natalee Emery.  

News Update October 2014

*****News Flash – Watch The Dream makes it two from two******* Watch The Dream made it two wins from two starts for Yorkshire Park with another impressive win over the mile at Newcastle on Friday (31st) winning by 3.2M in a slick 1.57.2.  After working to the lead out of the gate Watch The Dream went roughly and lost momentum and the lead early but regained her composure and sat in the death seat until the 400M mark where she went to the lead and finished off in 29.2.    *****Watch The Dream winning debut****** Watch The Dream made her debut for Yorkshire Park on Friday night at Newcastle with a convincing 9.8M win in a very slick 1.56.6 mile rate.  Holding the lead from barrier two Watch The Dream driven by Lauren Panella didn’t let up reeling off quick quarters and holding her opposition at bay over the mile distance.  Speaking to Shane Tritton our trainer he was really pleased with the performance although he did say she is still a bit green.  Watch The Dream will go round at Newcastle this Friday night (31/10) drawing barrier 4 in Race 7 and hopefully for Yorkshire Park can make it two from two. This morning (13/10) our second foal arrived a filly by the great Auckland Reactor out of the NZ mare My Little Black Dress, more to follow including some pics. Fantastic news this week for Yorkshire Park with the arrival of the first foal for the season, a filly by Falcon Seelster out of the Bettors Delight mare Vickymurphy.  Arriving on Tuesday morning 30th September 2014 she is a big filly, long legs and looks like her mum.  We have a short break before our next foal is due and we certainly look forward to My Little Black Dress foaling to Auckland Reactor in mid October. Cavalier Christian went to the trials this morning (Sunday 2nd) at Bendigo but jumped out of his gear at the 400M mark when being positioned off the rails.  Trainer Paul Campbell will look to making some adjustments to his shoeing to try and sort out the problem over the next week or so. Whitney H (by Changeover) has had an interruption to her racing campaign when sustaining an injury at the stables of John Hay in Ashburton NZ.  Unfortunately she will go to the paddock for six months to overcome the injury     BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares in foal for 2014. Lombo Socialite – confirmed in foal to Somebeachsomewhere. due to foal 20th November 2014. Rock Me Gently – confirmed in foal to Smiling Shard. due to foal 24th November 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – confirmed in foal to Lincoln Royal. due to foal 22nd December, 2014. My Little Black Dress  – confirmed in foal to Auckland Reactor. due to foal 9th October, 2014. Vickymurphy – confirmed in foal to Falcon Seelster. due to foal 23rd September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – confirmed in foal to Major In Art. due to foal 8th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season. (Still to be confirmed).   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano – second Test in foal. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. – second test in foal. Shes In Vogue booked to Sportswriter. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. Our Suicide Blonde booked to Western Terror.

Racing this week ending 5th October, 2014

  My Aliyana Newcastle Friday 3rd October, 2014 Race 3 No 1 to be driven by Kylie Barnes. Pacquaio Launceston Sunday 5th October, 2014 Race 8 No 8 to be driven by Natalee Emery.  

Racing this week ending 28th September, 2014

Union Ally Geelong Thursday 25th September Race 3 No 6 to be driven by Grant Campbell. My Aliyana Newcastle Friday 26th September Race 8 No 3 to be driven by Aaron Garaty.  

Racing this week ending 21st September, 2014

Union Ally Ballarat Tuesday 16th September Race 2 No 1 to be driven by Greg Sugars. My Aliyana Newcastle Friday 19th September Race 4 No 1 to be driven by Aaron Garaty. Pacquiao Launceston Sunday 21st September Race 3 No 10 to be driven by Natalee Emery

News Update September 2014

Great news for Yorkshire Park this week with the purchase of the three year old filly Watch The Dream out of New Zealand thanks to the efforts of Stuart Valentine who was able to secure the purchase on our behalf. Watch The Dream NZ (2.0.3) – By champion sire Bettors Delight (USA) this just turned 3 year old filly is from the very good race mare and NZ 2 Year Old Filly of the Year in Dreamy Atom (1.59.2 $108,810) which makes Watch The Dream a half sister to: Western Dream (1.56.0, 14 wins $336,331) – The multiple Group 1 NZ Oaks winner and her first foal is Western Cullen (19 wins $447,536). Dream Royale (1.56.0 & 1.53.6 USA – multiple NZ, Australia & USA winner $145,068) back in Australia and a successful broodmare. Happy Dreamer (8 USA wins 1.57.1 $96,916) also purchased back to NZ for breeding. Qualified as a two year old she had two unsuccessful starts in February, 2014 before being turned out to grow and returning to the race track recently at Forbury Park where she raced three wide early before sitting in the death seat and toughed out a really good first up win in 2.0.3 winning by a short half head.  Then last Sunday headed to Winton over a mile finishing 5th in 1.57.0 against the older horses and ran home very strongly. Yorkshire Park is pleased to report that Watch The Dream arrived safely from Christchurch and has settled in at her new stables.  Watch The Dream will be trained in New South Wales by Shane Tritton at Keinbah and will be driven in her races by Lauren Panella. A big win for the Girls Unite Syndicate as Union Ally saluted again at Ballarat last Tuesday night winning by 2.2M in 1.59.1.  This little pocket rocket made it three wins in a row and will line up again on Thursday 25th September at Geelong in Race 3 drawing the outside of the front row.  She certainly looks the goods again in this race and has every opportunity to make it four wins in a row this time to be driven by Grant Campbell. Exciting times at Yorkshire Park as we await the first of our foals to be born this year.  Vickymurphy (Bettors Delight x Vicky Hanover) in foal to Falcon Seelster is due to foal on the 23rd September so we shouldn’t have too long to wait.    BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares in foal for 2014. Lombo Socialite – confirmed in foal to Somebeachsomewhere. due to foal 20th November 2014. Rock Me Gently – confirmed in foal to Smiling Shard. due to foal 24th November 2014. Our Suicide Blonde – confirmed in foal to Lincoln Royal. due to foal 22nd December, 2014. My Little Black Dress  – confirmed in foal to Auckland Reactor. due to foal 9th October, 2014. Vickymurphy – confirmed in foal to Falcon Seelster. due to foal 23rd September, 2014. Shes In Vogue – confirmed in foal to Major In Art. due to foal 8th December, 2014.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season. (Still to be confirmed).   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. Shes In Vogue booked to Sportswriter. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter. Our Suicide Blonde booked to Western Terror.

Racing this week ending 14th September, 2014

Neishars Jet at Bendigo Tuesday 9th September Race 2 No 4 to be driven by Nathan Jack. My Aliyana at Menangle Saturday 13th September Race 7 No 3 to be driven by Kylie Barnes.

Racing this week ending September 7th

My Aliyana Newcastle 5th September 2014 Race 4 No 4 to be driven by Kylie Barnes. Women Who Rock Wagga 5th September 2014 Race 1 No 6 to be driven by Todd Day. Pacquiao Launceston 7th September, 2014 Race 7 No 5 to be driven by Natalee Emery 

News Update August 2014 – 2

Another great day at the Breeders Crown at Melton on Sunday when the best of Australasian standardbreds went round in Ten Group One feature races full of highlights and terrific performances.  Congratulations to all the winners on the day, this event is the Jewell in the crown for harness racing enthusiasts and continues to grow.  My highlight for the day was Katy Perry winning the 2YO fillies division from Joanne’s Delight in a ripper of a finish.  Big congratulations to our trainer Graham Lyon on his horse Maybetothemax who finished 5th in the 3 YO Colts & Geldings Trotters division, this bloke has a lot more wins in front of him. Our Major In Art yearling colt continues to impress as his continues his journey towards the race track.  After five weeks work is  really coming along nicely and trainer Graham Lyon is pleased with his progress.  Another week or two in work then he will be off to the paddock for a short let up.  Yorkshire Park have him for sale at $10,000 being out of Fay Christian (Christian Cullen) and anyone wishing to have a look at him can do so by contacting us. We can also report that the last of our yearling fillies (Emmy) Real Desire x Yorkshire Rebel has been sold and we wish the new owners all the very best with this filly.  She is a big strong girl who has plenty of spunk and we look forward to seeing her at the races in the near future. Whitney H is progressing well in New Zealand and on the 19th August she qualified at Ashburton by finishing 5th in 2.4.2 last half in 57.7 home in 28.1.  Lets hope she continues to improve and hopefully graces the race track in the very near future. A big week for horses racing that Yorkshire Park have an interest in.  It started at Bendigo on Wednesday night when Union Ally (part owned by Brenda, Ashlee, Pat & Claire) steamed down the outside to win running away by 3.9M in a time of 2.0.2.  It was an enormous cheer as the filly went across the line as the syndicate of women involved certainly made themselves known.  And it continued on Thursday night when the Graham Lyon trained Neishars Jet flashed home to finish second beaten 2.5M in a mile race at Echuca.  Another win is around the corner for her. Plenty of work going on at Yorkshire Park property at Kyabram with new fencing being undertaken along with upgrading the stable complex.  More photos to follow as we get the property ready for the preparation of the yearlings for the upcoming sales.  Thanks to Kath & Luke along with Josh and Bruce for all the work they have done.   BREEDING SCENE 2014   I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares in foal for 2014. Lombo Socialite – confirmed in foal to Somebeachsomewhere. Rock Me Gently – confirmed in foal to Smiling Shard. Our Suicide Blonde – confirmed in foal to Lincoln Royal. My Little Black Dress  – confirmed in foal to Auckland Reactor. Vickymurphy – confirmed in foal to Falcon Seelster. Shes In Vogue – confirmed in foal to Major In Art.   BOOKINGS For Breeding this season. (Still to be confirmed).   Lombo Socialite has been booked to Courage Under Fire. My Little Black Dress booked to Pet Rock. Vickymurphy booked to A Rocknroll Dance. Fay Christian booked to Falcon Seelster. Ima Ritzi Lombo booked to Alto Christiano. La Tonneralla booked to Majestic Son. Shes In Vogue booked to Sportswriter. Rock Me Gently booked to Sportswriter.

News Update August 2014

Yorkshire Park has recently taken a small interest in the 3 Y O Filly Neishars Jet by Jeremes Jet out of Kateshaar a half sister to the great Nemeshaar.  Yet to open her account as a winner Neishars jet has been placed on several occasions and is generally there about.  Trained by Graham Lyon at Kyabram she will also race at Shepparton on Sunday 3rd August drawing the inside of the second row (8) in Race 4.  – NB Neishars Jet broke through for a win on Sunday 3rd August 2014 at Shepparton winning by 1.4 metres in 2.1.9.  Great start for our interest in the filly.  Our Major In Art yearling colt has returned for his second preparation arriving at Graham Lyons stable a week ago as he progresses on his journey to the race track.  Yorkshire Park have him for sale at $7,000 being out of Fay Christian (Christian Cullen) and anyone wishing to have a look at him can do so by contacting us. Whitney H is progressing well in New Zealand and is not far away from the work outs now.  In the care of John Hay at Ashburton we look forward to our purchase at the 2012 Yearling sales gracing the racetrack in the near future.   BREEDING SCENE 2014  I’m happy to confirm the following Yorkshire Park mares in foal for 2014. Lombo Socialite – confirmed in foal to Somebeachsomewhere.Rock Me Gently – confirmed in foal to Smiling Shard.Our Suicide Blonde – confirmed in foal to Lincoln Royal.My Little Black Dress  – confirmed in foal to Auckland Reactor.Vickymurphy – confirmed in foal to Falcon Seelster.Shes In Vogue – confirmed in foal to Major In Art. Please contact us if you have any thoughts, questions or enquiries about Yorkshire Park Standardbreds.

Racing this week ending August 9th

Changeover Fella Hamilton Wednesday 6th August, 2014 Race 3 No 3 driven by Ashley Matthews. Changeover Fella Hamilton Wednesday 6th August, 2014 Race 3 No 3 driven by Ashley Matthews. Neishars Jet Cobram Thursday 7th August, 2014, Race 3 No 2 driven by Mark Pitt. My Aliyana Newcastle Friday 8th August, 2014, Race 2 No 1 driven by Kylie Barnes.