The Weekend Wrap 23 December
Seven big winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by the smashing 1:52.2 win by two-year-old colt Captain Perfect (bred by Durham Park) in the Vicbred Platinum Home…
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The Midweek Report 20 December
STAY HUNGRY daughter Kittykat Cutie (Wyndown Stud) did it again this week, claiming another win to make three in total for the two-year-old filly. The…
The Weekend Wrap 16 December
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ trotting daughter does it again! Perfidious Sue (bred by SC Bloodstock) took her third win on the trot in TR1:59.3 at Melton to bring…
The Midweek Report 13 December
STAY HUNGRY has had a huge week with two brand new two-year-old winners and topping the First Season Sires table for progeny average earnings here…
The Weekend Wrap 9 December
A big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS kids this weekend… A second Inter Dominion qualifying heat for Captains Knock (bred by John Rutter), the four-year-old entire taking…
The Weekend Wrap 6 December
A huge week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with the super sire securing ten winners for the week plus a big two-year-old feature in America! Heading the local…
The Midweek Report 29 November
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was represented in both hemispheres this week – locally mare Highly Respected (bred by Alex Smith & Russ Woods) became the latest of his…
The Weekend Wrap 25 November
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS just keeps producing, with five winners across the weekend headlined by Cool And Classy (bred by Solid Earth) taking out the $125,000 Sunshine Stars…
The Midweek Report 22 November
Two winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, in two different gaits! Trotting mare Perfidious Sue (bred by the Murphy family) bumped her bank up to $56,000…
The Weekend Wrap 18 November
A GROUP 1 victory for two-year-old CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughter Captains Mistress (bred by Taffy Ltd) at Addington was the highlight for our statesman sire this weekend,…
The Midweek Report 15 November
STAY HUNGRY with yet another two-year-old winner was the star first season sire’s highlight this week – Victree Busta (bred by J & K Norrish),…
The Weekend Wrap 11 November
And what a weekend it was! STAY HUNGRY filly Kittykat Cutie (bred by Wyndown Stud) went back-to-back to claim the Seymour Ladyship Stakes at Globe…
The Midweek Report 8 November
A new winner for STAY HUNGRY this week with Kittykat Cutie (bred by Wyndowne Stud) taking victory by over 20m at Globe Derby Park. CAPTAINTREACHEROUS…
The Weekend Wrap 4 November
Super speed from CAPTAINTREACHEROUS stock this weekend! Leading the charge was Captain Ravishing (bred by Sloys Co) who took the 2024 Navy Cup at Gloucester…
The Midweek Report 1 November
Four solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week headlined by Listed Sires Stakes Sophomore Classic winner, the three-year-old Dreams Are Free (bred by Studholme Bloodstock) who…
The Weekend Wrap 28 October
STAY HUNGRY still tops the Australian First Season Sire table for average progeny earnings, and no wonder with the winners continuing to come fast from…
The Midweek Report 25 October
STAY HUNGRY two-year-old Stay Foolish (bred by Medowie Lodge) was in the money yet again this week, taking his third win at Bathurst, while in…
The Weekend Wrap 21 October
STAY HUNGRY quinellas were the trend across the globe this weekend! At Wagga it was two-year-old colt Fasting (pictured, bred by V & B Hancock…
The Midweek Report 18 October
It was quite the week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughters with four of this hitting the winner’s list across Australasia! A new two-year-old winner in New Zealand…
The Weekend Wrap 14 October
Another massive weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Starting in Addington, he saw a three-year-old double, headlined by Chase A Dream (bred by Studholme Bloodstock) taking the GROUP…
The Midweek Report 11 October
Another big haul for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including the winner of the Listed Canola Cup, Chart Topper (bred by Lauriston Bloodstock) AND the Canola Cup…
Captaintreacherous filly delivers in $233,000 Glen Garnsey Memorial division
Published 5 October 2024, by Ray CotoloPhoto: Amanda Stephens Photography Favourite ROCKET DEO (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) both delivered power-packed performances to take her division of the $233,000…
Captaintreacherous Metro winner sets sights on Stallion Stakes
Published 5 October 2024, by Ken WeingartnerPhoto: New Image Media FALLOUT (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) is heading to Saturday’s International Stallion Stakes at Lexington’s Red Mile with a…
The Weekend Wrap 7 October
EMPIRE’S WEEKEND WRAP Two top flight two-year-old winners this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Youretheonethatiwant (bred by G & K Wash) taking her earnings past $92,000…
The Midweek Report 4 October
This week’s highlight was a new personal best for STAY HUNGRY two-year-old Heeza Malteeza (bred by R Xerri) who clocked 1:53.5 in his NSW Breeders…
The Weekly Wrap 30 September
Another big one for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, recording eight winners across the country and a few North American stars but we’ll start with yet another impressive two-year-old…
Captaintreacherous trifecta in million-dollar Metro Pace
Published 23 September 2024, Standardbred Canada The win is also the first Jug victory for trainer Daley, who previously won the Jugette in 2017 with…
The Weekend Wrap 23 September
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS is just on fire at the moment – it’s no wonder his progeny earnings worldwide now top $110,000,000! The 2024 $1m Metro Pace for…
25th anniversary of Jet Laag’s Jug world record
Published in Harness Racing Update by Bob Hayden On Jug Day, Sept. 19, 1999, JET LAAG, a 6-year-old son of Laag trained by Linda Toscano…
2024 Little Brown Jug to Captaintreacherous son
Published 19 September 2024, Standardbred Canada CAPTAIN ALBANO (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) prevailed off a perfect pocket trip in the final heat to capture the 79th edition of…
The Midweek Report 20 September
A big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week in both hemispheres!The headline is undoubtedly three-year-old colt Captain Albano winning the $525,000 2024 Little Brown Jug at…
The Weekend Wrap 16 September
Look at CAPTAINTREACHEROUS go – nine winners from the last few days, and three big race elimination winners in Canada! His more mature horses are…
A big week for Stay Hungry
Both at home and overseas our superbly-bred sire STAY HUNGRY has recorded more outstanding results this week. The son of SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE had a small debut…
The Midweek Report 13 September
Another massive week for STAY HUNGRY with an eleventh two-year-old winner at Menangle in colt Fasting (bred by V & B Hancock and M Allamby)…
Captaintreacherous latest multi-millionaire an Australian marvel
8 September 2024, from Tony Milanese The brilliant but unpredictable CATCH A WAVE (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) was on his best behaviour to take out the time honoured…
Captaintreacherous in top North American weekend
8 September 2024, from Ray Cotolo & Frank Cotolo, and The Meadowlands. CAPTAIN OPTIMISTIC (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) and driver Yannick Gingras and ROCKET DEO (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) won their…
The Weekend Wrap 9 September
What a huge couple of days for our boys! STAY HUNGRY gelding Snowiewillrev extended his unbeaten streak to four when he secured the 2024 2YO…
The Midweek Report 6 September
A second win for the exciting son of STAY HUNGRY, Stay Foolish at Bathurst this week added to the North American two-year-old result for our…
The Weekend Wrap 2 September
It’s been a big few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! With the richest harness race in the world coming up next weekend, the dominant sire has THREE…
The Midweek Report 30 August
A midweek double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS at each end of the crop – two-year-old Hezatreacherous went back-to-back with a win at Penrith to take his earnings…
The Weekend Wrap 26 August
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS progeny new and old on the board this weekend, headlined by two-year-olds Path To Greatness who kept his unbeaten streak in tact with a…
The Midweek Report 23 August
Two new two-year-old winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with My Ultimate Freddie (1:55, Menangle) and Takara Wikiwiki (on debut at Penrith) both in the money this week.…
Captaintreacherous dominant in 2024 Max Hempt series
17 Aug 2024, from Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager CAPTAIN ALBANO (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) moved to the outside from the pocket coming off the final turn…
Upset in $200K race by Stay Hungry son
18 Aug 2024, from Steve Wolf, Quebec Jockey Club With one of the gutsiest performances of his career, 14-1 REDWOOD HANOVER (STAY HUNGRY) and driver…
The Weekend Wrap 19 August
Big results for our boys STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend in both hemispheres… A GROUP 1 for Cool And Classy, the daughter of Captaintreacherous…
The Midweek Report 17 August
A massive week for our boys across both hemispheres. CAPTAINTREACHEROUS reached a terrific milestone with two-year-old filly Treacherous Belle becoming his 200th Australian winner following…
Stay Hungry daughter spoils favourite’s party
12 Aug 2024, from Standardbred Canada Driver James MacDonald and trainer Anthony Beaton combined for one of their many wins on Friday, Aug. 9 at…
The Weekend Wrap 12 August
What a huge weekend for STAY HUNGRY! London Baby did it very easily at Albion Park, the filly clocking 1:57.4 with ease in her Qbred…
The Midweek Report 9 August
A clutch of winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the age ranges – a new two-year-old winner on debut came at Redcliffe as Path To…
The Weekend Wrap 5 August
Some big money progeny of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS were back in the winners’ circle this week across Australia and New Zealand – star mare Jewel Melody is…
The Midweek Report 2 August
Let’s start the week with TALL DARK STRANGER‘s latest batch of Kentucky winners after the exciting new sire secured three filly winners at The Red…
The Weekend Wrap 29 July
Five solid local winners and a few American superstars for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend. At home, we saw Benbullan put two together to take a clean…
The Midweek Report 26 July
Four solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – three-year-old Jorge Street took another win, this time at Albury, Queen Treacherie claimed her fifth at Tamworth,…
The Weekend Wrap 22 July
Two wins from three starts after the weekend for STAY HUNGRY two-year-old Coniston who saluted yet again, keeping the exciting sire on top of the…
The Midweek Report 19 July
A Gloucester Park double kicked off CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ week which included new three-year-old winner Miss Shahja by 15m and seasoned campaigner Rascal who took his bank…
Tall Dark Stranger sees his first big money earner in Kentucky
15 July 2024, from Oak Grove Racing Trainer Ron Burke had a stunning win when KARMA (TALL DARK STRANGER) with driver Todd McCarthy surged by…
Caviart Belle takes Silverman Memorial
By Frank Cotolo, HarnessLink, 15 July 2024 CAVIART BELLE (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) won the first division of the $100,000 Jerry Silverman Memorial, for 3-year-old harness racing filly…
The Weekend Wrap 15 July
STAY HUNGRY saw his first $100,000+ earner this weekend after filly Hunger Strike went back-to-back to win the $156,000 APG Sales Graduate 2YO Final at…
The Midweek Report 12 July
Five solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including a new three-year-old winner in Destiny Stride, a filly who took her first 3YO win at Penrith.…
The Weekend Wrap 8 July
STAY HUNGRY remains firmly on top of the Australian Freshman Sires’ table on overall winners – ten from just 19 starters including now dual-winning filly…
The Midweek Report 5 July
Up at Redcliffe it was CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Captains Pick in the winners’ stall for the 18th time, his victory tipping his bank almost to $150,000!…
The Weekend Wrap 1 July
What a huge weekend for our world class sires! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was the sire of no fewer than eleven winners across Australasia and an exciting 1:49.3…
The Midweek Report 28 June
Six solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week but first things first – TALL DARK STRANGER had his first big winner in the US this week…
Empire sires well represented in 2023 Victorian Horse of the Year winners
Harness Racing Victoria’s Horse of the Year awards for the 2023 season were announced at Melton on Saturday night, and Empire sires were well represented…
The Weekend Wrap 24 June
Good features and great times for progeny of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, headed by Captain Tom’s win in the Temora Cup. Mare Madrigal took The Western…
The Midweek Report 21 June
Four solid winners as usual for leading Australian 2YO Pacing Sire on earnings and average earnings and All-Age Pacing Sire on average earnings, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this…
The Weekend Wrap 17 June
A solid weekend from our boys in both hemispheres…. CAPTAINTREACHEROUS secured three new winners – three-year-olds at Addington Magician and Captain Kobe, and at Shepparton,…
The Midweek Report 14 June
Yet another salute by a STAY HUNGRY two-year-old puts him well in the lead for first crop sires in Australia on winners, now with nine…
Tall Dark Stranger dines out at Meadowlands’ Breakfast with the Babies
From Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment 8 June 2024 Breakfast with the Babies, 2024 edition got underway on a perfect Saturday morning at Meadowlands, the sky…
The Long Weekend Wrap 11 June
Some solid wins for CAPTAINTREACHERUOS stock over for the King’s Birthday weekend, capped off by a massive 17.89m performance in the 2024 Warragul Pacing Cup…
The Midweek Report 7 June
Three solid winners for the champion sire who’s progeny in Australia average a whopping $76,615, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – Skipper brought up $56,000 in earnings with a…
The Weekend Wrap 3 June
Four solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, including a speedy Melton treble! Perfect Class clocked 1:54.7 to win just ahead of fellow CAPTAIN son Jillibyjacksparrow,…
The Midweek Report 31 May
Five local winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including a new one in Whitbys World who saluted at Pinjarra. At Canberra, Carbineer made it three wins…
The Weekend Wrap 27 May
A solid Melton double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with The Lost Storm going back to back to win the Bold David FFA in 1:53.9 and bring his…
The Midweek Report 24 May
A solid week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS on the track and in the sale ring. Gelding Keayang Tokyo posted a track record time of 1:55.0 at Terang…
The Weekend Wrap 20 May
Another rising star filly for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Cool And Classy clocking 1:55.5 at Albion Park to win the QBred Breeders Classic 2YO Fillies Final this…
The Midweek Report 17 May
At home, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS remains at the top of the Australian All-Age Sires table for average progeny earnings, and dominates both the 2YO and 3YO tables…
The Weekend Wrap 13 May
A huge weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with eight winners including two Group victories! An Addington double started with 3YO colt Chase A Dream securing the GROUP…
The Midweek Report 10 May
Three good local winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – Mick Danger took a win at Bathurst, while at Wagga, his progeny took heats of the…
The Weekend Wrap 6 May
Three lovely winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS on the weekend – filly Cool And Classy remaining unbeaten after claiming the 2024 2YO Classic at Albion Park, Captain…
The Midweek Report 3 May
Seven good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including a new 2YO winner in colt French Fries who saluted at Albion Park in just his second…
The Weekend Wrap 29 April
Seven winners from just twelve starters now for our rising star sire STAY HUNGRY after 2YO colt Go Without (pic) took the Sapling Stakes at…
The Midweek Report 26 April
Some good results for our boys this week at home and abroad – STAY HUNGRY mare Zanetta hit the $650,000 mark with her 1:50.4 leg…
Nullarbor rematch just days away
From Harness Racing Victoria 22 April 2024 The epic $1.25mil Group 1 Nullarbor left us wanting a rematch, and it’s coming in just a few days.…
Weekend Wrap 22 April
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS just continues to produce the results, with three big-end winners of his eleven winners over the past week. Catch A Wave boosted his earnings…
The Weekend Wrap 15 April
Another flying filly for the statesman sire of flying fillies CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Captains Mistress taking out the GROUP 2 Entain 2YO Fillies Pace at Winton…
Midweek Report 12 April
Well it was CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ week as his progeny’s earnings in Australia hit $17m – an incredible average of $72,000 each, a figure to keep in…
Your last chance to pick up a quality sales yearling
The grand finale of the 2024 yearling sales circuit takes place this weekend in our home state of Victoria, with Nutrien closing out the season…
The Weekend Wrap 8 April
Three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend – an NZ Sires Stakes heat for 3YO colt Chase A Dream at Addington, a 10m margin for Beach…
Stay Hungry’s Appetite for Winners Unsated
05 April 2024 | Nutrien Equine The win of My Ultimate Sassy at Albion Park on Tuesday gave her sire Stay Hungry his seventh individual…
Midweek Report 5 April
Another week has only seen STAY HUNGRY‘s stats continue to improve… From a debut crop of just 46, he has so far had ELEVEN starters…
The Weekend Wrap 1 April
STAY HUNGRY moves further ahead on the first season sire table with Snowiewillrev on debut in the Launceston Stanely Debutante taking his winner tally to…
Midweek Report 29 March
The Bathurst carnival is off to a cracking start for our boys with STAY HUNGRY filly London Baby heading an Empire trifecta in the Gold…
The Weekend Wrap 25 March
Another day, another GROUP 1 winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! All You Need Is Me made it six wins from seven starts with her victory in the…
Midweek Report 22 March
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS sons and daughters just keep doing their thing this Autumn… Two-year-old filly Bittersweet clocked 1:54.7 at Bathurst to take a heat of the Gold…
Pick up a yearling bargain in time for Easter
The Bathurst Gold and Redcliffe yearling sales are always a great place to find a bargain, especially with the quality of these lots sired by…
The Weekend Wrap 18 March
A massive Group-heavy weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, notching up nine winners headlined by GROUP 2 winner, filly All You Need Is Me taking the Caduceus Club…
Midweek Report 15 March
STAY HUNGRY stay well clear on top of the Australian First Season Sires’ table after 2YO colt Stay Foolish saluted on debut this week at…
The Weekend Wrap 11 March
Another winner for STAY HUNGRY with two-year-old Heeza Malteeza saluting in 1:57.5 on debut at Newcastle – that’s now three winners from his first five…
Midweek Report 8 March
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS does it again with another solid haul of winners for the week including a new 3YO winner at Pinjarra in Kabochon who won by…
Back in Sydney for a fine range of yearlings
Next stop on the yearling sales circuit sees a big draft of Empire stallion sired yearlings back in Sydney, this time for the Nutrien sale…
The Weekend Wrap 4 March
A solid seven for CAPTAINTREACHOUROUS this weekend, headlined of course by the GROUP 1 Chariots of Fire win at Menangle by Frankie Ferocious in 1:49.4!…
Empire trifecta in the Tommy Reay Memorial
So thrilled to see our boys sire the trifecta in the main race on our Newcastle sponsored meeting, the Tommy Reay Sapling Memorial Final for…
Midweek Report 1 March
Yes, that’s another winner for STAY HUNGRY! Filly Sugar Rush easily put paid to her rivals at Bathurst on debut, winning by more than 10m…
The Weekend Wrap 27 February
A big week for our boys with STAY HUNGRY gelding Louie Vee remaining unbeaten to take a heat of the 2YO C&G WA Sales Classic…
Go West for a perfect pacing yearling
STAY HUNGRY lots are sure to be in demand at Perth on Sunday with his first Australasian starter and WINNER, Louie Vee (Gloucester Park, 1:55.6)…
The Weekend Wrap 19 February
New Zealand was where it was all happening this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – rising star colt Chase A Dream took the Listed NZB Harness Millions…
McAlister Breaks the Mould
Story courtesy Australian Pacing Gold, published 15 February 2024 Jonathan McAlister is heavily involved with thoroughbreds, but he could not resist putting in a bid…
Sydney to open its yearling sales account
The first of the two Sydney yearling sales take place Sunday 25 February at Inglis Riverside, with APG offering a range of stunning lots by…
Midweek Report 16 February
A momentous week for our exciting sire STAY HUNGRY, with his very first starter in Australasia, two-year-old Louie Vee, very quickly becoming his first WINNER…
New Zealand offers top class yearlings by our world class sires
New Zealand takes it’s turn this Sunday in the schedule of 2024 yearling sales and there are an exciting offering of lots by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, TALL…
The Weekend Wrap 12 February
Another good haul for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, netting eight winners across Australasia. Ruby Roe took a heat of the Southern Oaks at Winton in 1:55.8,…
Stars are out for this weekend’s yearling sales
This Sunday there will be multiple opportunities for buyers to pick up a quality Empire stallion-sired yearling with dedicated sales race series with sales in…
Midweek Report 9 February
Win #3 for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS mare Divine Angel, who saluted at Rangiora this week, joined in the winner’s circle by gleding Treacherous Rock who won at…
The Weekend Wrap 5 February
A massive weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by the Group 2 4YO Bonanza at Melton, won by Frankie Ferocious (third consecutive win to bring up $135,000…
Melbourne APG Yearling Sales
Yearling sale season hots up in Melbourne… Four Empire sires will be represented by a quality draft of yearlings at Inglis Oaklands thanks to APG…
Midweek Report 2 February
Two four-year-old winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – a new winner on debut at Geelong in Keayang Jigsaw and at Menangle in 1:55.2, Bravo Stride.…
The Weekend Wrap 29 January
Two great results at Melton for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the weekend of his seven winners overall… Perfidious Sue trotted TR1:56.7 to win the Vicbred Platinum Trotting…
Midweek Report 26 January
Three good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – his trotting daughter Perfidious Sue took a heat of the Vicbred Platinum Trotting Mares Sprint in TR1:59…
The Weekend Wrap 22 January
A big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with eight of his progeny securing nine wins! Tokyo Rose took a win from Millwood Indie at Blenheim and then…
Tasmania & Gold Coast Yearling Sales
Next weekend sees the launch of the 2024 yearling sale season and there are a wonderful range of Empire stallion-sired lots on offer for those…
Midweek Report 19 January
Big finish alright, just look at that CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughter fly at Cobram, a new three-year-old winner for the super sire with Sophies Scooter charging over…
The Weekend Wrap 15 January
The 2024 Oberon Cup at Bathurst claimed by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Iam The Captain, now with over $135,000 in the bank, one of four good winners…
Yearling season about to start for 2024
Another season of yearling sales is about to begin and Empire are proud to see a huge list of lots on offer from astute vendors…
Midweek Report 12 January
Happy hunting at Pinjarra for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, claiming a double with new winner Justmorebling and Beach Captain taking his fourth victory. The lead of…
The Weekend Wrap 8 January
New year, new results for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, six winners for the super sire who closed out his 2023 account by topping the all-age ($43,703), 2YO ($50,830)…
Midweek Report 5 January
Two CAPTAINTREACHEROUS winners over the ditch this week – Millwood Indie brought her earnings past $54,000 with this win at Roxburgh, while at Central Otago…
The Weekend Wrap 1 January
High five for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS mare, Niki Nah Nah, her Bendigo win making for five in a row and cracking $80,000 in stakes! Big margins on…
Midweek Report 29 December
A big week in NZ for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week ahead of his 21 lots going through the NZB sales in February… At Invercargill, 3YO filly…
The Weekend Wrap 25 December
A merry Christmas for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with four winners, including two new ones! Letsgocaptain made for a new 3YO at Mildura and Keayang Crippa took his…
Midweek Report 22 December
Three good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week!Iam The Captain put his earnings past $120,000 with a win at Bathurst, Lanai took a 1:56.4 win at…
The Weekend Wrap 18 December
A handy weekend double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – Jillibyjacksparrow in consecutive wins at Melton, taking the 1200m sprint trip in 1:23.5, while at Redcliffe 3YO Madrigal…
Midweek Report 15 December
Some great juvenile results for the king of juveniles this week – CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Still at the top of the AU average earnings table for 2YO,…
The Weekend Wrap 11 December
Winners across the age spectrum for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend – a new 3YO winner at Geraldine in Stubing and bumping up to $92,000 stakes at…
Midweek Report 8 December
In a week where CAPTAINTREACHEROUS can claim the highest average Australian progeny earnings in every age group – 2YO ($50,721), 3YO ($36,759) and All-Age ($44,144),…
The Weekend Wrap 4 December
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was well represented once again, with a good spread of five winners. At Addington, that outstanding filly MIllwood Nike proved her chops yet again,…
Midweek Report 1 December
Win #3 for Micaitlin Denario, saluting at Invercargill this week to make a 3YO double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Beach Captain joining the ranks of his…
The Weekend Wrap 27 November
A big win locally for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Perfect Class clocking 1:55.5 at Melton to win the $150,000 Breeders Crown 3YO Colts & Geldings Championship, while…
Midweek Report 24 November
A speedy pair of midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Captain Nemo dominating at Albion Park to win in 1:52.3 for his lucky #13…
The Weekend Wrap 20 November
A magic dozen for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, securing 12 winners headlined by a sire quinella in the Breeders Crown Championship at Melton, millionaire CATCH A…
NZ GROUP 1 double for Captaintreacherous
New Zealand Cup day in 2023 was a hallmark day for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with three winners on the biggest race card of the season, including two…
Midweek Report 17 November
A big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with six winners – all juveniles – including a dominant treble on NZ Cup day at Addington… 3YO My Captain…
The Weekend Wrap 13 November
A good spread of juvenile winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, with 5YO Treacherous Saint the outlier, saluting at Mt Gambier by nearly five metres. Two…
Midweek Report 10 November
Three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headed by new two year old winner RUBY ROE who saluted on debut at Oamaru. At Pinjarra, Peligroso went…
The Weekend Wrap 6 November
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS represented by three juveniles this weekend – Star Lavra crowned the WA Derby Consolation winner, one of a Gloucester Park double with filly Castella…
Midweek Report 3 November
Four more 3YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, further cementing his position on top of the Australian 3YO Sires table for both overall earnings ($2.53m)…
The Weekend Wrap 30 October
Such a big weekend of results for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Lux Aeterna maintained her unbeaten run with a 1:49.9 victory in the GROUP 1 NSW Breeders Challenge…
Midweek Report 27 October
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS continues to top the Australian 3YO sires table with 52 winners securing over $2.41m this season for an average of $32,216 per runner including…
The Weekend Wrap 24 October
Some nice winners this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS including six three-year-olds! His sole 2YO winner was filly Treacherous Love who took a Sires Stakes heat in…
Stay Hungry daughters in Breeders Crown & Kindergarten headlines
It’s been a good few days for STAY HUNGRY with his star filly Zanatta downing Twin B Joe Fresh in her Breeders Crown Elimination at…
Midweek Report 20 October
A half-dozen for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS locally this week and some exciting results in America too for both him and STAY HUNGRY. First though – a Redcliffe…
The Weekend Wrap 16 October
And what a weekend it was! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS sired the trifecta in the $200,000 GROUP 1 Victoria Derby, headed by Petracca and followed in by Perfect…
Midweek Report 13 October
A good spread of winners across AUNZ this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! New 3YO winner at Wyndam Rustenberg joined more seasoned young campaigners on the winners…
Midweek Report 9 October
Perhaps CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ quietest achieving daughter is August Moon and this weekend the filly claimed the GROUP 1 WA Oaks at Gloucester Park, taking her earnings…
No Stranger to success at Lexington
With all the TALL DARK STRANGER and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS lots now through the ring at the 2023 Lexington Sales it’s safe to say that the multi-millionaire…
Midweek Report 6 October
We’ll take a look at the incredible Lexington Sales results for TALL DARK STRANGER and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS separately but for now, CAPTAIN‘s local winners are a…
Stay Hungry son equals 1:49.1 stakes record
September 29, 2023, by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association Brue Hanover made up 1-1/2 lengths in the Lightning Lane and scored in…
The Weekend Wrap 2 October
Four solid juvenile winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – two new two-year-old winners in Jorge Street at Wagga and Chase A Dream in just his…
Midweek Report 29 September
More exciting STAY HUNGRY fillies on the march in the US – two $96,000 Bluegrass 2YO Fillies Series divisions were won by his daughters this week -…
Lyons Legend upsets Blue Pacific in Bluegrass Stakes
From Harness Link, (Ray Cotolo 29 September 2023) LEXINGTON, Ky.— Driver Tim Tetrick worked steady early fractions for Lyons Legend (Stay Hungry) to force her…
Captaintreacherous colt too tough in $970K Metro
From Harness Link, (Nicholas Barnsdale, 23 September 2023) CAPTAINS QUARTERS (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) fought all the way home to seize victory in the $970,000 Metro Pace, North…
Classic finish in Derby for Captain son
From Harness Link, (Steve Wolf, 23 September 2023) In a four-horse race to the finish, ALLYWAG HANOVER (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) and driver Todd McCarthy was able to…
The Weekend Wrap 25 September
THE WEEKEND WRAP A huge weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS both here and abroad… In Canada, 2YO colt Captains Quarters became this year’s $970,000 Metro Pace winner…
Midweek Report 22 September
Let’s start with the STAY HUNGRY results out of the USA – wins in their respective $100K Kentucky Commonwealth Series Finals were 3YO filly Hungry…
The Weekend Wrap 18 September
Such a big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with his eight winners including three GROUP 1 champions! Melton saw the Finals of the GR1 $150,000 Vicbred Super…
Midweek Report 15 September
Three juvenile winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – back-to-back wins for filly Goodtime Libby with her salute at Warragul, 3YO Captain Bligh put 14m on…
The Weekend Wrap 11 September
Eight solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with exciting times on the Vicbred horizon. He had seven runners in the top six of each Vicbred Super Sires…
Midweek Report 8 September
Four new 3YO winners in among CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ six midweek results – Scuttlebutt at Pinjarra, Goodtime Libby at Geelong, Perfect Potion at Wyndham and at Redcliffe…
Stay Hungry boys clean sweep PASS series
Standardbred Canada After reeling off wins in the Milstein Memorial and the last PASS preliminary, STAY HUNGRY colt SEVEN COLORS delivered a powerful punch in…
The Weekend Wrap 4 September
What a huge couple of days for our headline sires, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and STAY HUNGRY! STAY HUNGRY sired the winners of both the Pennsylvania Sires Stakes…
Midweek Report 1 September
Eight good winners for the star CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with his sons and daughters dominating the Vicbred heats across Victoria. Rising star colt Stormryder made…
The Weekend Wrap 28 August
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was well represented at Melton this weekend with Captain Pins taking a heat of the Rising Stars and Tough Tilly holding her place as…
Midweek Report 25 August
Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headed by a 1:54.5 for 3YO Captain Ritchie at Menangle, with wins also for Treacherous Times at Bendigo, Eternal…
The Weekend Wrap 21 August
Another massive few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with nine winners locally and four big race winners in America. Feature races went to Captain Hammerhead who won…
Midweek Report 18 August
A brand new 2YO winner this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Destiny Stride taking a win at Maryborough, while at Melton, Treacherous Reign set a smoking…
Record win in $300,000 race for Stay Hungry colt
12 August 2023 – Standardbred Canada Purchased privately following a runner-up performance in the Cane Pace at The Meadowlands, SEVEN COLORS (STAY HUNGRY) showed his…
The Weekend Wrap 14 August
And what a weekend it was for STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Eleven winners in Australasia for our proven sire and the $300,000 Milstein winner in…
Midweek Report 11 August
Four midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – 3YO Venturesome Arden picked up yet another win, saluting at Cambridge, at Penrith another 3YO in Captain Ritchie, at…
The Weekend Wrap 7 August
Slick times for seven good winners this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS including 2YO NSW Bred Final winner I Told You, in 1:54.3. School Captain clocked 1:52.9…
Midweek Report 4 August
Three winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, including two Nutrien Equine – Standardbred Series 3YO heat winners! At Tabcorp Park Menangle, Sure Thing Captain posted 1:55.6…
The Weekend Wrap 31 July
Seven winners across the weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, Australia’s leading pacing sire this season by average earnings for 2YOs, 3YOs and All-age! Four of his winners…
Midweek Report 21 July
A couple of nice three year old winners over in the west for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with August Moon taking out the Daintys Daughter Country…
The Weekend Wrap 17 July
Seven big winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend – five of them 3YOS! The Lost Storm in 1:55.2 by a 17m margin at Albion Park…
Midweek Report 14 July
Win number eight for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS gelding Ibbin Nadia, saluting at Bathurst this week and pushing his earnings ever closer to $50,000. Good results for our…
The Weekend Wrap 10 July
While we’re very excited to have announced our newest stallion to the roster in BULLDOG HANOVER, the results just keep coming in for our established…
Fastest Horse in History for Empire Stallions
Empire Stallions is pleased to announce the addition of the phenomenal pacing sensation Bulldog Hanover p,2,1:50.2; 3,1:48; 4,1:45.4-’22 ($2,419,000) to its world class stallion roster…
Midweek Report 7 July
Another big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, with seven winners across Australia and New Zealand… A new 2YO winner in the west with Franco Encore saluting at…
Strong Triple Crown start for Captain juvenile
July 1 2023 – Standardbred Canada The first Triple Crown jewels went to Yonkers Trot champion Up Your Deo and Messenger Stakes winner Captain Batboy…
The Weekend Wrap 3 July
A big few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with eight local winners and a headline victory in North America. New Zealand was CAPTAIN‘s this weekend, with doubles…
Midweek Report 30 June
Five handy midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with mare Let It Linga and Peligroso making a double at Gloucester Park, Norms Lady taking a…
The Weekend Wrap 26 June
Six good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week! Topping the list was Gordons Bay, claiming his fourth consecutive win in 1:51.7 at Menangle. Mare Arma Renegade…
Midweek Report 23 June
Two nice winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with three-year-old Sahara Breeze saluting at Yarra Valley and at Redcliffe, Captain Shuffles strolled it in by 8.2m.…
The Weekend Wrap 19 June
Three three-year-olds for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – Franco Sinatra at Addington, De Goey in Hobart and Our Lady Jen at Central Wheatbelt. In Canada, his…
Midweek Report 16 June
A big list of seven midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with wins for three-year-olds Juggernaut (Globe Derby), Burton (Ballarat), Sure Thing Captain (Albion Park)…
The Weekend Wrap 12 June
Two brand new 3YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Treacherous Miss saluting on debut at Addington, and Verlander taking a handy win at Invercargill.…
Midweek Report 9 June
Three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with a duo of 5YO mares – Let It Linga at Gloucester Park & Arma Renegade at Redcliffe –…
Stay Hungry pair shape up well for the Somebeachsomewhere
June 3 2023 – Standardbred Canada Last year’s two-year-old pacing colt of the year, Stockade Seelster, and two colts from the first crop of STAY…
The Weekend Wrap 5 June
Two new 3YO winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and impressive ones they were too! High Above put 38m on his rivals at Bendigo to stop…
Midweek Report 2 June
While Juggernaut made for a new 3YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS at Gloucester Park this week, it was his seasoned campaigners who secured all other wins.…
The Weekend Wrap 29 May
It was three consecutive wins for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Gordons Bay when he took out the $100,000 TAB Regional Championship State Final at Menangle this weekend,…
The Weekend Wrap 15 May
Two nice three-year-old filly winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend – Frenwood Miracle at Mildura and Exciting Times in 1:55.7 at Albion Park. Ten of…
Midweek Report 12 May
Four good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week! Filly Lochinvar Xena posted her fifth win in a row, saluting at Penrith where new winner Castella Dellacqua…
The Weekend Wrap 8 May
Another weekend, another big money winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! This time is was filly Sahara Breeze, taking the $100,000 APG Gold Bullion 3YO Fillies Final at…
Midweek Report 5 May
A new 3YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Burton in the money at Hamilton this week, while the 3YO fillies continued their march – Lochinvar Xena…
The Weekend Wrap 1 May
THE WEEKEND WRAP Another strong weekend of results for the star, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by his 2YO daughter, Eye Believe who took out the $400,000 APG…
Midweek Report 28 April
More solid results from CAPTAINTREACHEROUS stock this week, with a new two-year-old winner, and two 3YO APG Gold Bullion heat winners. In the 5YO ranks,…
The Weekend Wrap 24 April
Two solid 3YO filly winners in New Zealand this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – first star Millwood Nike secured a Sires Stakes Heat at Alexandra Park,…
Midweek Report 21 April
Four winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with the babies starting to really hit their straps – 2YOs Eye Believe and Stormryder were both in the…
The Weekend Wrap 17 April
Four solid winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the weekend! Lochinvar Xena secured a 26.4m win in a Newcastle double for our star sire with Majic Moment…
Midweek Report 14 April
Six winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, including new winners 2YO Stormryder, smashing it on debut at Maryborough to win by 35m and 3YO Glaucus at…
The Weekend Wrap 10 April
An exciting new CAPTAINTREACHEROUS winner on debut at Addington this weekend in 3YO Franco Sinatra, one of three for the champion sire along with a…
Midweek Report 7 April
THE MIDWEEK REPORT Four handy winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headed by two 3YO fillies – Treacherous Gall took a heat of the Southern Oaks…
Captaintreacherous dominates 2023 sales season
The yearling sale season for 2023 is now complete and we’ve had some exciting results across Australasia for our world class sires. Heading the list,…
The Weekend Wrap 3 April
A new winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend with 3YO colt Star Lavra saluting at Gloucester Park. Off the track, CAPTAIN continued his outstanding run of…
Midweek Report 31 March
Five winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week… A Vicbred Platinum Home Grown 3YO heat winner in Gawn who saluted at Bendigo in 1:55.9, new 3YO winner…
The Weekend Wrap 27 March
What a massive few days for our star sire CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Eleven winners all together, with seven of those all coming on Friday night and including…
Midweek Report 24 March
A big week for the CAPTAINTREACHEROUS ladies this week with four filly and mare winners to add to 5YO gelding Captain Pins who surged past…
The Weekend Wrap 20 March
Three exciting winners over the weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! 3YO filly Millwood Nike made it a perfect ten form line with her win in the GROUP…
Midweek Report 17 March
The Bathurst Gold Carnival is underway and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS fillies were prominent in the 2YO Gold Tiara heats this week. Pink Bonnet winner Lux Aeterna dominated…
The Weekend Wrap 13 March
A very handy win for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS colt Captain Hammerhead, notching up another victory this time at Tabcorp Park Melton. For our past sires it was…
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Midweek Report 10 March
Four solid midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined by Jewel Melody who with a 1:51.2 win at Tabcorp Park Menangle looks ready to extend…
The Weekend Wrap 6 March
What a weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Twelve of his lots sold through the Nutrien Equine Sydney Yearling Sales and aside from an average of $72,208 he…
Midweek Report 3 March
Three nice midweek winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Highly Respected taking the Ladyship Pace at Newcastle, 3YO Captains Catch resuming with a win at…
The Weekend Wrap 27 February
More solid results for sire-of-the-moment, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, with 2YO filly Lux Aeterna securing the GR3 Pink Bonnet in 1:54.3 at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Jilliby Willow took…
Midweek Report 24 February
Five good winners for the hottest sire around, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, this week. Rumble Stride put 13m on rivals at Tabcorp Park Menangle to win in 1:53.4.…
The Weekend Wrap 20 February
No other sire need be mentioned this weekend except for our star CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! With seven winners – including a Group 1 quinella, Group 3, listed…
Midweek Report 17 February
Don’t forget, the opening day of the NZB National Standardbred Sale is this Sunday – take a look HERE for a preview of the quality…
The Weekend Wrap 13 February
The first 2YO race of the season in NSW and no surprises that CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was involved! His daughter Lux Aeterna clocked 1:55.5 to take the…
Make a wise investment in a future star…
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STAY HUNGRY is the exciting new sire on the block with a brilliant first season in North America, and you’ll have opportunities to invest in…
Midweek Report 10 February
Two new 3YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with Go Away Again clocking 1:54.2 on debut at Tabcorp Park Menangle and Gina Del Ray taking…
Summer glory for Empire’s sires
The final Summer of Glory night for 2023 presented a sea of Empire-sired winners, proving yet again that Empire’s roster always has been and continues…
The Weekend Wrap 6 February
A huge weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with six winners including two Group races! Dominating the GR2 4YO Bonanza in 1:50.9 was Captain Ravishing, putting 21m on…
Midweek Report 3 February
Another win this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son, Barbarossa, who saluted at Cambridge this week. Of our past sires, a big week for WESTERN TERROR with…
The Weekend Wrap 30 January
Another Group winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS as 3YO Sure Thing Captain made it three wins in a row with the GROUP 2 Simpson Memorial in 1:52.1…
Midweek Report 27 January
Four handy winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with a Kilmore double – 3YO Captain Tom (the Australian one, after the NZ one took a great…
The Weekend Wrap 23 January
Five serious winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, starting with the CAPTAIN trifecta at Ballarat, headed by Jilliby Dynamite in 1:54.9! Trotting mare Double Delight ticked…
Exciting times with Stay Hungry’s first AU yearling to go under the hammer
Tomorrow will see the very first yearling by STAY HUNGRY (Somebeachsomewhere) to go under the hammer in Australasia at Australian Pacing Gold’s Gold Coast sale.…
Midweek Report 20 January
A pair of handy 3YOs in the money this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Sure Thing Captain going back-to-back at Albion Park in a sizzling 1:52.8…
Captain Leading Sire of Juveniles in Australia for 2022
Empire are pleased to see our very own Captaintreacherous named in Harness Racing Australia’s 2022 IRT Globe Derby Awards. CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was the Australian Leading Sire…
The Weekend Wrap 16 January
Two very solid winners on the Apple Isle for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – Zeus Dan by a whopping 28m at Launceston and 10.3m for 3YO filly Queen…
Midweek Report 14 January
Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined but impressive new 3YO, Sure Thing Captain who clocked 1:55.9 at Albion Park to win by 4.5m. Another…
The Weekend Wrap 9 January
Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend, including 3YO filly Queen Treacherie at Hobart, mare Captains Cote at Albany, his first 5YO winner, Spirit King…
Midweek Report 6 January
Three handy winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – new 3YO winner Keayang Tokyo who saluted on debut at Geelong, 3YO Madrigal made it two in…
The Weekend Wrap 2 January
Only three results for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend but what results they were – three GROUP 1 winners at Tabcorp Park Melton!The Lost Storm blew…
Midweek Report 30 December
Two new 2YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, both fillies and both contributing to his continuing status at the top of the 2022 Sires by…
The Weekend Wrap 26 December
A shorter one with no racing on Christmas day, but CAPTAINTREACHEROUS still managed to post five handy winners, including three Vicbred Super Series Semi Final…
Midweek Report 23 December
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with two lovely juvenile winners this week – a new 2YO winner with filly Queen Treacherie on song to take victory on her debut…
The Weekend Wrap 19 December
Two talented mares on the board this weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – his highest earning Australasian runner, Tough Tilly ($530,000) in a heat of the Vicbred…
Midweek Report 16 December
Seven good winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, including three terrific 2YO winners, and plenty of Vicbred achievers. Two-year-old colts The Lost Storm (1:55) and Perfect…
The Weekend Wrap 12 December
A pair of very handy 3YO fillies representing CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – Miss Chantilly in 1:51.6 at Tabcorp Park Menangle, and at Dubbo, a heat…
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Midweek Report 9 December
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with two impressive new 2YO winners this week. Captain Tom set a track record in his debut at Winton, clocking 1:53.9 for the win,…
The Weekend Wrap 5 December
Another terrific few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined yet again by his brilliant 2YO daughter Millwood Nike making it 8 wins from 8 starts in the…
Midweek Report 2 December
Three nice winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – 3YO filly Smooth Bon Bon in the Ladyship Pace at Bathurst, gelding Captain Pins at Horsham and…
Clean sweep of $428,000 series for Stay Hungry filly
by Frank Cotolo, Meadowlands Media Relations Zanatta and driver Daniel Dubé took advantage of hurried shuffling and a strong first-over attack to win the $428,400…
The Weekend Wrap 28 November
A big winner for STAY HUNGRY in the north – 2YO filly Zanatta took the $428,000 Three Diamonds Final at the Meadowlands in 1:50.1! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS…
Midweek Report 25 November
King of the kids, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS represented by five winners this week – four 2YOs and a 3YO! Hez All The Rage made back to back…
The Weekend Wrap 21 November
And what a weekend it was for our dominant sire, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Nine winners across three days, and three of them GROUP 1 wins… The Breeders…
Midweek Report 18 November
Three big margin wins for 2YO sons of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the country this week! A new 2YO winner in Hez All The Rage who took…
The Weekend Wrap 14 November
Another blinder for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, recording eight winners including two Group races and two new 2YOs…Star NZ filly Millwood Nike extended her unbeaten streak…
Midweek Report 11 November
A nice double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with 2YO rising star, Captains Catch, extending his unbeaten streak to three after a 9.3m win at Leeton,…
Stay Hungry tops pacing lots on Harrisburg opening day
As the last lot left the ring on the opening day of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company’s 2022 yearling sale at Harrisburg, it was our…
The Weekend Wrap 7 November
Well, a massive few days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, notching up eight winners including two 3YO Breeders Crown heats, and a trifecta in a 2YO Breeders Crown…
Midweek Report 4 November
Three handy winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with 3YO filly La Vista in by 6.8m at Penrith, mare Come On Sloopy saluting at Globe Derby…
Captaintreacherous filly snags Breeders Crown Glory
Published Standardbred Canada, 31 October 2022Photo: New Image Media Treacherous Dragon found room late and hauled down favourite Niki Hill in the final strides to…
The Weekend Wrap 31 October
And what a weekend it was for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Two Group 1 winners locally and in Canada, a Breeders Crown filly!The finals of the NSW Breeders…
Midweek Report 28 October
A brand new 2YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with My Captain Oro clocking 1:56.1 to notch a win on debut at Horsham while at…
The Weekend Wrap 24 October
A GROUP 2 for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS colt Petracca when he took the Tatlow Stakes at Tabcorp Park Menangle this weekend, while up in Newcastle, Captain Dorian…
Midweek Report 21 October
Another great week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS juveniles… A new 2YO winner (on debut) in Benbullan who took an 8m victory at Cranbourne. He’s the fourth horse…
The Weekend Wrap 17 October
What a week it has been across the valleys – we send our love to clients across the country who have been and continue to…
Midweek Report 14 October
2-3-4 for CAPATINTREACHEROUS this week: ? New 2YO winner at Young with Captains Catch saluting by 13.9m? A 3YO NSW Breeders Challenge heat at Bathurst…
The Weekend Wrap 10 October
What a weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Three of his six local winners were Group races (including a GROUP 1 and a new 2YO track record at…
Son of Captain upsets the Bulldog in record Red Mile performance
Published Standardbred Canada, 9 October 2022Photo: Amanda Stephens ALLYWAG HANOVER upended Bulldog Hanover’s latest world record attempt as he shot past the sport’s fastest Standardbred…
Midweek Report 7 October
Treacherous Gall, a daughter of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, claimed a heat of the Sires Stakes this week at Addington, taking her record to 4-3-1! CAPTAIN was also…
The Weekend Wrap 3 October
What a massive weekend for our superstar sire, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! Ten winners across Australasia this weekend, including seven on Friday, a Derby heat winner, and five…
Midweek Report 30 September
Three solid 2YO winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with The Lost Storm and Perfect Class both taking heats of the Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic…
The Weekend Wrap 26 September
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with another GROUP 1 winner – filly Millwood Nike kept her unbeaten streak in tact to win the GR1 Caduceus Classic at Alexandra Park,…
Midweek Report 23 September
A handy local treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – GR1 winner Lightning Dan was back in action, taking a win at Ballarat, Captain Pins clocked…
The Weekend Wrap 19 September
Four handy winners for our star sire CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, headlined by mare Treachery taking the GROUP 3 Tailamade Lombo in 1:55.0 at Tabcorp Park…
Midweek Report 16 September
Two fine 2YO winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – filly Millwood Nike clocked 1:55.3 at Alexandra Park to extend her unbeaten run to three, while…
The Weekend Wrap 12 September
Some eye-popping results for progeny of CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend! In the Holloway 3YO Classic at Ballarat, it was Captain Ravishing then daylight, then more daylight……
Midweek Report 9 September
A handy three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week!A new 2YO winner, with Rakamurphy (by that very handy ROCKNROLL HANOVER mare, Rakarazor) taking victory on debut…
The Weekend Wrap 5 September
Four terrific winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – new 2YO winner, filly Takeitout who clocked an incredible 1:52.4 to win the Wills Memorial at Ashburton, a 4YO…
Midweek Report 2 September
Four solid local juvenile winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and another fine $80,000 Kentucky Championship Series leg for filly Boudoir Hanover at the Red Mile.…
The Weekend Wrap 29 August
Three solid weekend winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by a GR3 Vicbred Championship Final win for star 3YO Catch A Wave. Rascal saluted at Gloucester Park…
Midweek Report 26 August
Another big six for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS off the back of a weekend that included two Group 1 winners! Some exciting youngsters starting to hit their straps…
The Weekend Wrap 22 August
A huge weekend yet again for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS starting off with two GROUP ONE winners at Albion Park in Jewel Melody who claimed the GR1 Qbred…
Midweek Report 19 August
An outstanding effort from CAPTAINTREACHEROUS 2YO Petracca in his Nutrien Equine 2YO C&G heat, winning the race and recording an equal track record fastest final…
Weekend Wrap 15 August
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS in the results yet again – 3YO Captain Shuffles put his third win in a row on the board with a salute at Albion…
Midweek Report 12 August
A promising juvenile treble this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS! 2YO colt Frankie Ferocious was very impressive at Albion Park, winning his Qbred Triad 2YO C&G heat…
Weekend Wrap 8 August
Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS across the weekend, headlined with a 1:53.6 win on debut for 2YO Bravo Stride at Wagga! Captain Shuffles made it back…
Midweek Report 5 August
Four winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, including a 3YO double – new 3YO winner Dieu Le Vuet won by 5.3m at Young and Uhura posted…
Weekend Wrap 1 August
Six winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend, including a 2YO double! The group were headlined by mare TREACHERY who took the GR3 Jane Ellen at…
Midweek Report 29 July
Big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – at home, a 3YO double at Redcliffe with Captain Shuffles in 1:55.5 and The Weapon both saluting, joining Captain Braveheart…
A strong roster of world class stallions in 2022
It is with great pleasure that Empire Stallions welcomes back a high quality list of stallions in 2022 and we look forward to discussing your…
Weekend Wrap 25 July
A new 2YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with filly August Moon breaking through after a string of seconds for a win at Gloucester Park. He was…
Midweek Report 22 July
Locally, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was represented by three solid winners – a new 2YO winner at Cambridge in Treacherous Reign, three wins in a row after a…
Stay Hungry babies keep collecting the big money
From Harness Link International (21 July 2022) ERVIN HANOVER (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – Eloquent Grace) is now a double Pennsylvania Sire Stakes winner in his young career…
Weekend Wrap 18 July
Another big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with eight winners on the board including:* Two 2YOs on debut in Captain Hammerhead (Shepparton) and Gandalf (Alexandra Park)* A…
Midweek Report 15 July
A big six winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, including five 3YOs! Treacherous Lass made it two on the trot with a salute at Bathurst, Nineteenth…
Weekend Wrap 11 July
A big SIX winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined by 2YO filly Jewel Melody who claimed the Albion Park Gold 2YO Prelude by 14m in…
Midweek Report 8 July
Trebles this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with wins for 3YO fillies Treacherous Kiss (Bathurst) and Uhura (Redcliffe) and for Treacheroustimes in by 5.4m at Charlton, and…
Weekend Wrap 4 July
Trebles for both BETTING LINE and HESTON BLUE CHIP this weekend! Two consecutive wins on the board for BETTING LINE 2YO Our Rebel Yell (Wagga)…
Midweek Report 1 July
3YO son of BETTING LINE took his sixth career victory this week, scoring at Bathurst and taking his earnings to over $40,000. At Redcliffe, our…
Already satisfying the hunger for success
STAY HUNGRY, a son of SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE, has had a brilliant start with his first crop in North America, his juveniles quick to start putting runs on…
Weekend Wrap 27 June
A huge weekend for BETTING LINE, a stunningly athletic sire really starting to hit his straps with SIX winners! 2YO filly Soho Seraphine headlined with…
Midweek Report 24 June
Trebles for both BETTING LINE and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week!The son of Bettor’s Delight had a new 2YO winner at Wagga in Atworthy-bred Our Rebel Yell,…
Empire sire progeny shine at Horse of the Year awards
The Victorian Horse of the Year awards took place on Sunday for the 2021 season, and the sons and daughters of Empire sires were very…
Captaintreacherous daughter too hot
Story from Standardbred Canada (18 June) Remaining undefeated in 2022, TREACHEROUS DRAGON roared off cover in the stretch and held off a stubborn stablemate late…
Weekend Wrap 20 June
The stars of this week were CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ outstanding daughters with Treachery clocking 1:53.5 to take the GROUP 3 Cinderella Stakes at Tabcorp Park Melton and…
Midweek Report 17 June
Five winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including a new 2YO winner in Blackjack Beth (Albion Park) and in the APG Eastern Challenge, Captain Bellasario who…
Weekend Wrap 13 June
Another terrific couple of days for our boys! HESTON BLUE CHIP‘s double included the rising WA star, Seeryanfly, who added a fourth consecutive win to…
Midweek Report 10 June
BETTING LINE 3YO Our George Boston made it two in a row, and four wins from 16 starts with a win at Bathurst this week…
Weekend Wrap 6 June
A very nice double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend with 2YO filly Millwood Nike taking the GR3 Helen Pope Stakes at Ashburton and mare Treachery clocking…
Midweek Report 3 June
A lovely treble for BETTING LINE this week with a new 2YO winner in Lady Digby (Albion Park), Luvbite saluting at Horsham, and at Bathurst,…
Weekend Wrap 30 May
A handy little treble for #Captaintreacherous over the weekend! Rising CAPTAINTREACHEROUS star, La Captain, claimed the GROUP 3 Vicbred Metro Final in 1:53.1 at Tabcorp…
Midweek Report 27 May
A handy 3YO double for BETTING LINE this week with Whos The Dad taking an 18m win at Pinjarra and Comet Crusader saluting at Newcastle.…
Betting Line Star Sets Canadian Record
Story from Standardbred Canada (22 May) The inaugural edition of the $273,500 Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup was a race for the history books as Linedrive…
Weekend Wrap 23 May
A HUGE weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with six of his 4YO progeny claiming victory! The headliner was mare Treachery who took the GRROUP 3 Richmond Lass…
Midweek Report 20 May
Doubles this week for two of our boys – CAPTAINTREACHEROUS pair Ibbin Nadia (Bathurst) and NZ star We Always Have Faith at Albion Park, and…
Weekend Wrap 16 May
Our big news this weekend was the naming of SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS as the Victorian 2YO & 3YO Pacing Sires of the Year in the…
Midweek Report 13 May
BETTING LINE continues to put runs on the board, recording five winners this week! Dominant in NSW, 3YO Saint Veran added win number 9 to…
Betting Line son seemingly unstoppable
Story from Standardbred Canada (8 May) Linedrive Hanover (BETTING LINE) rung another win onto his record to nab his 10th straight victory when taking a…
Weekend Wrap 9 May
It was ladies first for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with four of his five weekend winners being fillies and mares – and what mares they are!Tough…
Midweek Report 5 May
A massive week for the star CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, represented by eight individual winners including a Group winner! 3YO filly Double Delight claimed the GROUP 3 Northern…
Weekend Wrap 2 May
Four each for two of our favourite boys this weekend! BETTING LINE was represented by GROUP 2 APG QLD Gold Bullion 2YO Fillies Final winner,…
Nine in a row for unbeaten Betting Line son
Story from Standardbred Canada (25 April) Linedrive Hanover continues to rack victories to his card at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The Anthony Beaton trainee registered his…
Midweek Report 29 April
A handy treble for HESTON BLUE CHIP this week, with Ashleys Blue Chip and Don Heston both saluting on the Hobart card, and at Tamworth,…
Weekend Wrap 25 April
What a weekend for HESTON BLUE CHIP, securing four winners across the country – Roclea Ruler in a Tomlin Memorial Heat at Newcastle, Mummys Boy…
Midweek Report 22 April
Five winners for super sire CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, kicking off with star 3YO, Catch A Wave resuming to take the Tontine at Hamilton in 1:55.1.…
Weekend Wrap 18 April
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS enjoyed Easter with four winners across the weekend, including Bray Country Clubs Final winner, La Captain (pic) by 10.6m at Tabcorp Park Melton. His…
Midweek Report 15 April
Congrats to Victorian driver, Sofia Arvidsson, who drove a treble this week at Bathurst – her wins included HESTON BLUE CHIP‘s first winner this week,…
Weekend Wrap 11 April
Three four-year-old winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS over the weekend – Arma Renegade at Wagga in 1:53.5, Atreacherous at Globe Derby and at Bendigo, a CAPTAIN double…
Captain of the sales ring in 2022
With the 2022 Yearling Sales complete across Australasia, it’s gratifying to see the results for our sire, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS. Coming off a stellar 2021 for his…
Midweek Report 8 April
Six winners this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by 4YO La Captain taking a heat of the Bray Country Series at Yarra Valley! Other 4YO winners…
Linedrive Hanover looking like his dad
Stories from Standardbred Canada (full stories 29 March HERE & 9 April HERE). UPDATE: The 4YO son of BETTING LINE is now eight from eight,…
Weekend Wrap 4 April
A big weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with five winners across Australasia and headlined by a blistering 1:54.1 win by 40m at Tabcorp Park Melton by exciting…
Midweek Report 1 April
A new 3YO winner for BETTING LINE this week at Tabcorp Park Melton with Le Spartacus saluting in fine fashion, while HESTON BLUE CHIP gelding…
Weekend Wrap 28 March
It was the big Bathurst weekend and 2YO fillies did their sires proud! The GROUP 1 Gold Tiara Final was an Empire trifecta – won…
Midweek Report 25 March
A HUGE week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with eight winners including two heats of the 3YO Bathurst Gold Bracelet & Chalice series. Iam The Captain…
Weekend Wrap 21 March
A weekend treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by serious 2YO colt, Petracca, who cleared out in his Gold Crown heat in Bathurst by 17.4m, and joined…
Midweek Report 18 March
Three of the five Bathurst Gold Tiara heats were taken out by our boys’ 2YO fillies this week – a CAPTAINTREACHEROUS double in Jewel Melody…
Retirement for champion son of Rocknroll Hanover
Story from Harness Racing Victoria, by Tim O’Connor (full story HERE). King Of Swing has been retired following his historic third Miracle Mile success. The…
Weekend Wrap 14 March
Winners this weekend for BETTING LINE with 3YO Comet Crusader saluting at Newcastle and HESTON BLUE CHIP whose daughter Forget The Wallet smashed rivals at…
Midweek Report 11 March
A midweek 3YO double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Captn Me in by 14.8m at Bathurst and at Bendigo, Be My Star continued undefeated with a 10m…
Weekend Wrap 7 March
An impressive weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Peligroso in by 9.9m at Northam, and a double at Winton – Meghan Markle and heading a CAPTAIN treble…
Midweek Report 4 March
Get yourself a sire who can do both! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS filly Be My Star took an 8.2m win on debut in the 3YO Trot at Kilmore…
Weekend Wrap 28 February
A premier double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, with Hot And Treacherous taking a second consecutive GR3 Summer Cup at Alexandra Park, and 3YO filly Captains…
Midweek Report 25 February
Three-year-old doubles this week for BETTING LINE (Commander Buzz in 1:55.6 at Cranbourne & Pocket Line at Temora by 10.6m) and for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (Lanai in…
Weekend Wrap 21 February
While we were all focused on the inaugural Sydney Nutrien sale, there was some terrific racing happening across the weekend with winners for BETTING LINE…
Midweek Report 18 February
A nice 3YO double for BETTING LINE this week, with filly Our Lola Mae taking her second win in a row at Shepparton and remaining…
Captain crowned at 2022 NZ National Sale
The star at yesterday’s outstanding Karaka NZ National Standardbred Yearling Sale was undoubtedly CAPTAINTREACHEROUS after the quality of his young stock shot him to the…
Weekend Wrap 14 February
Three winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, headlined by One Two Many in the Albury Pacing Cup, and joined by 3YOs Iam The Captain (Blayney) and Chevrons Bypass…
Midweek Report 11 February
And what a week it’s been! Another treble for superstar juvenile sire, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, including a 2YO double at Bathurst – Captain’s Knock by 13.5m &…
Weekend Wrap 7 February
HUNTSVILLE takes the early lead on the First Season Sires Table with another winner in 2YO filly Flametree taking a dominant 8.3m win in Albany…
Midweek Report 4 February
Well, it didn’t take long! The first 2YO winner for HUNTSVILLE (pic) is now on the board after a win on debut for Rocket City…
Weekend Wrap 31 January
Daughter of HESTON BLUE CHIP Forgot The Wallet was successful in her heat of the Jane Ellen at Launceston this weekend, while CAPTAINTREACHEROUS mare Sahara…
Midweek Report 28 January
3YO BETTING LINE filly Sovrana put two together with a win at Pinjarra this week. A winner for HESTON BLUE CHIP with Arma Miss successful…
Weekend Wrap 24 January
The Group 2 Raith Memorial at Tabcorp Park Menangle went to Just Remember Me, a 3YO filly by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS who clocked 1:51.8 and one of…
Midweek Report 22 January
A brilliant 3YO treble for BETTING LINE this week, with colt Bet On The Tiger saluting at Cambridge, Rebline at Albion Park and Deadline at…
Weekend Wrap 17 January
Two starts for two wins, and what a win it was for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son, Captain Ravishing – the 3YO posted 1:52.5 to win by 17m…
Midweek Report 14 January
A nice treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with 3YOs Kaptain Kidd (Kilmore) and Captn Me (by 14.5m at Bathurst), and Treacheroustimes (Bendigo) all saluting. BETTING…
Weekend Wrap 10 January
A sensational treble for HESTON BLUE CHIP this weekend: ⭐ Cheyella by 11.9m on Bendigo Cup night⭐ Girl From Oz by 16.4m at Albion Park⭐…
Midweek Report 7 January
A handy juvenile treble for BETTING LINE this week – 2YO Bet On The River (Pinjarra), and 3YOs My Purple Patch (9.1m, SA) and Rebline…
Weekend Wrap 3 January
Happy New Year!Don’t forget – there’s still a month left to breed your next champion – call us today to set a date for your…
Midweek Report 31 December
Winners each this weird mid-Christmas-New-Year week for BETTING LINE (Operative Line, Hamilton) and HESTON BLUE CHIP (Seeryanfly, Gloucester Park), and a double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with…
Weekend Wrap 27 December
A short racing weekend with Christmas bang in the middle but still plenty of great results for our boys with HESTON BLUE CHIP taking a…
Midweek Report 24 December
A new 2YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week with colt, Captain Ravishing, saluting on debut by 11.3m at Tabcorp Park Melton! SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE had a huge…
Weekend Wrap 20 December
A big pre-Christmas weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS securing four 2YO winners – and four 3YO winners! A massive eight progeny saluted across Australasia for the outstanding…
Midweek Report 17 December
A lovely trio of juvenile winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – 2YO filly Smooth Bon Bon notched another with a 6.7m win at Bathurst, 3YO…
Weekend Wrap 13 December
BETTING LINE fillies had a great weekend, with Alliyahs Hope up in Canberra and at Newcastle, Spirit Inside put two together to take the Ladyship…
Midweek Report 10 December
HESTON BLUE CHIP lead the way this week, with a treble – 2YO Puzzle Piece grabbed a Humbletonian Day win at Maryborough, and at Tabcorp…
Weekend Wrap 6 December
Two impressive trebles for our boys this weekend: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughters were flying – the GROUP 2 Southern Cross 2YO Fillies Final for Encipher, and the…
Midweek Report 3 December
This week’s results are headlined by a GROUP 3 win for BETTING LINE son Saint Veran, clocking 1:55.4 to win the NSW Breeders Challenge Western…
Weekend Wrap 29 November
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS secured a good handle on the Southern Cross series in South Australia with his daughters, 2YO Encipher and 3YO Treachery taking their heats by…
Midweek Report 26 November
A double this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – 2YO Master Charles at Redcliffe and by 9m at Canberra, 3YO filly Highly Respected.HESTON BLUE CHIP son Only…
Weekend Wrap 22 November
What a weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS!Both the 2YO series finals of the GROUP 1 Breeders Crown were secured by progeny of the outstanding sire – Encipher…
Frozen semen prevails in Breeders Crown semi finals 2021
Of the eight Breeders Crown semi-finals held for two and three-year-old pacers at Tabcorp Park Melton on November 13, a remarkable five of the winners…
Midweek Report 19 November
A big four for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with some exciting series milestones. La Vista took her heat of the NSW Breeders Challenge Regional 2YO Fillies…
Weekend Wrap 15 November
A new 2YO winner for BETTING LINE – Lucky Zara saluted at Blayney over the weekend!CAPTAINTREACHEROUS squared away four winners – two very talented back-ups…
Midweek Report 12 November
A solid 9.2m win at Newcastle for HESTON BLUE CHIP filly, Girl From Oz this week, while CAPTAINTREACHEROUS was represented four times – 2YO Always…
Captaintreacherous progeny on fire!
It was an incredible weekend for the champion stallion CAPTAINTREACHEROUS including progeny in seven of the eight pacing races on Saturday night at The Meadowlands, including…
A safe bet in 2021…
ABUCKABETT HANOVER defeated the best of his generation en route to winning the prestigious $500,000 Tattersall’s Pace for three-year-old colts at The Red Mile. Driver…
Weekend Wrap 8 November
Results for our boys headlined this week by HESTON BLUE CHIP filly, Shes Miss Devine, who claimed the GROUP 3 Qbred 3YO Fillies Feature at…
The Midweek Report 5 November
Doubles all round for our boys this week: BETTING LINE – 2YO fillies Big Black Betty (Globe Derby Park) & Younggiftedandblack (Yarra Valley)CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – 2YOs…
Rocknificent reigns in Breeders Crown Final
Rocknificent (CAPTAINTREACHEROUS) picked up the most significant victory of her career so far by winning Saturday afternoon’s $330,000 Breeders Crown Mare Pace final at the…
Weekend Wrap 1 November
Winners across the weekend for BETTING LINE (2YO Betting Star by 7.1m at Parkes), HESTON BLUE CHIP (3YO Roclea River at Newcastle) and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (2YO…
The Midweek Report 29 October
A big six for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week – have you called about booking your mare for 2021 yet?Two 2YO winners, with filly La Vista up…
Weekend Wrap 25 October
Two 3YO winners for our boys this weekend – Captain Crusader by CAPTAINTREACHEROUS took a semi final of the rich NSW Breeders Challenge series in…
The Midweek Report 23 October
Yet another 2YO winner for BETTING LINE this week, with filly Elsamay saluting at Bunbury, while at West Wyalong, HESTON BLUE CHIP son Nichel Blue…
Weekend Wrap 18 October
Another four for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS – and what a four! Two NSW Breeders Challenge series winners, and a slick Maryborough winner…Captain’s Queen was the standout performer…
The Midweek Report 15 October
A big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (don’t wait – book in now!) with five winners across the country, headed by Captain Crusader who posted 1:52.9 to…
Weekend Wrap 11 October
A double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with 2YO Catch A Wave by 11.8m at Tabcorp Park Melton, retaining his unbeaten streak, and Captain Nemo yet again at…
Stay Hungry yearlings debut at Lexington
The exciting young sire Stay Hungry will see his first North American sired colts and fillies hit the sales ring at the Lexington Selected Yearling…
King hopes Lyons continues to roar
Hightstown, NJ — In 2019, harness racing trainer Jim King Jr. saw his pacing mare Shartin N spend every week ranked No. 1 in the…
Captaintreacherous yearlings dominate opening night at Lexington Sale
Captain was the leading sire of both pacers and trotters with his 14 yearlings averaging a remarkable $225,500 at the Lexington Selected Sale on Tuesday,…
Weekend Wrap 8 October
A big week for our boys in both hemispheres this week! A local double for BETTING LINE with Saint Veran taking a heat of the…
The Midweek Report 1 October
A new 2YO winner for BETTING LINE, with Betting Origin scoring by 14.9m at Albion Park this week. HESTON BLUE CHIP also sired a 2YO…
Weekend Wrap 27 September
3YO HESTON BLUE CHIP daughter Lovin Miss Dixie posted 1:55.4 to take the 2021 Pink Diamond Stakes at Tabcorp Park Menangle, making a weekend double…
The Midweek Report 24 September
A nice double for HESTON BLUE CHIP with 3YO filly Cheyella adding another win to her record, putting 10.3m on rivals at Maryborough and at…
Abuckabett Hanover on top in $176,000 Simcoe
ABUCKABETT HANOVER won his first Grand Circuit final in more than a year as he crushed his harness racing rivals in the $176,815 Simcoe Stakes…
Weekend Wrap 20 September
A big 12m win in 1:53.8 at Ballarat for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS son Catch A Wave, claiming the 2021 APG Victoria 2YO Gold Sovereign Final.In the northern…
Captaintreacherous filly sets track alight
BLUE DIAMOND EYES returned to The Red Mile with a fury on Sunday (Sep 12), scoring a 1:47.2 victory by open lengths in the single…
The Midweek Report 17 September
Three lovely juvenile winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week:3YO filly Let It Linga saluted at Terang, resulting in a donation from HRV to the Prostate Cancer…
Weekend Wrap 13 September
A handy double for HESTON BLUE CHIP over the weekend with Nichel Blue at Wagga, and in Hobart, 3YO filly Syzate claiming the Medhurst Memorial.…
The Midweek Report 10 September
A midweek treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, headlined by 2YO, Catch A Wave at Tabcorp Park Melton who clocked 1:55.5 to take his heat of…
Captaintreacherous domination continues
With Grand Circuit harness racing now underway in North America and the last of the individuals States, Sire Stakes programs coming to a close, the…
Weekend Wrap 6 September
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS continues his dominance with 3YO filly Chablis taking a win at Cambridge but really firing in North America, with big wins for 2YOs Captain…
The Midweek Report 3 September
THE MIDWEEK REPORT A double this week for HESTON BLUE CHIP with 3YO A Chip of Impala clocking 1:55.7 at Newcastle and The Big End…
Weekend Wrap 30 August
Another treble for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with a filly double at Wagga – 2YO Captain’s Queen by 26m and 3YO Atreacherous in 1:55.7 – and a 1:55.9…
The Midweek Report 27 August
THE MIDWEEK REPORT BETTING LINE baby Lightning Jash continued his great form with a win at Bendigo this week, great story below from Kieran Iles!CAPTAINTREACHEROUS…
The Midweek Report 20 August
A massive week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS, comfortably taking over the mantle of his own sire, Somebeachsomewhere! Five winners, all 3YOs: One To Many in 10.8m and…
Weekend Wrap 9 August
Congratulations to connections of 2YO BETTING LINE gelding, My Ultimate Levi, (especially breeders L & M Vaag) who with a time of 1:55.6, claimed the…
The Midweek Report 13 August
A 3YO double for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with Captain Pins taking a 15.8m win at Maryborough (below) and Captain Braveheart in 1:56.0 at Tabcorp Park…
Weekend Wrap 9 August
A big few days for HESTON BLUE CHIP with his daughter Shesmybaby claiming the GROUP 3 Vicbred Platinum Mares Sprint Championship at Tabcorp Park Melton…
The Midweek Report 6 August
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS is starting to match his own sire’s trend for big weekly hauls of winners, notching up six for the week – all 3YOS! Fillies…
Weekend Wrap 2 August
It was all CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this weekend, the sire’s stocks continuing to soar after reaching $2,000,000 in Australian progeny earnings during the week. At Cranbourne, 3YO…
The Midweek Report 31 July
With four winners this week, CAPTAINTREACHEROUS broke through the $2,000,000 mark for Australian progeny earnings and took his winner-starter percentage to a whopping 72%! 2YO…
Weekend Wrap 26 July
A weekend winner for HESTON BLUE CHIP with 4YO gelding Philandering Chief saluting at Wagga. Of our past sires, five were represented this weekend –…
The Midweek Report 23 July
Double doubles for our boys this week! CAPTAINTREACHEROUS 3YOS:Aye Aye Captain – Albion ParkCall Me Diva – Swan Hill (from a ROCKNROLL HANOVER mare). HESTON…
Weekend Wrap 19 July
Trebles for two of our boys this weekend: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS Captain Bellasario, 3YO, at Geelong Captain Dan, 3YO at Cranbourne Gordons Bay, 3YO at Wagga HESTON…
The Midweek Report 16 July
Four midweek mare winners for HESTON BLUE CHIP this week with No Nay Never (Echuca), My Kinda Justus (Tamworth), Miss Heston (Globe Derby Park) and…
Weekend Wrap 12 July
Doubles across the weekend for two of our world class sires, with CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (3YOS Platinum Stride in 1:54.4 at Tabcorp Park Melton & Rwody Rhonda…
The Midweek Report 9 July
HESTON BLUE CHIP was in the money this week with three winners – Jimmyjoe by 10m at Bathurst, 3YO Orlando Blue at Gloucester Park, and…
Horse of the Year for Empire Stallions
Empire Stallions is pleased to announce the addition of the sensational pacing phenom TALL DARKSTRANGER p,2,1:49.1; 3,1:47.1 ($2,020,195) to its world class stallion roster this…
Weekend Wrap 5 July
Trebles for two of our world class sires this week, with CAPTAINTREACHEROUS owning the metro Alexandra Park meeting in NZ with his 3YOs – Hot…
The Midweek Report 2 July
A good week for HESTON BLUE CHIP with the son of American Ideal notching up four winners – 3YO filly Shezabluechip by 10m at Maitland…
Weekend Wrap 28 June
BETTING LINE with a 2YO winning double – Alcopony (by 21m at Northam) and Extrinsic (Hobart) – in the frame, and winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (3YO…
The Midweek Report 25 June
A big week for SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE juveniles this week with wins for 2YO The Rainbow Beach (by 16m at Bathurst) and 3YOs, filly Breivika (by 11m…
Weekend Wrap 21 June
3YO daughter of HESTON BLUE CHIP, Shes Miss Devine, makes it four in a row with the GROUP 2 Redcliffe Yearling Sales Series Final, in…
The Midweek Report 18 June
A slew of winners for our boys this week, with doubles for: FOUR STARZZZ SHARK – Panther Star (Bathurst) & old marvel Tippitinya (1:51.6, Tabcorp…
Weekend Wrap 14 June
Some cracking results for our boys this weekend, headlined by a GROUP 3 win for FOUR STARZZZ SHARK 2YO, Allstarzzz Frankie, clocking 1:54.5 to win…
The Midweek Report 11 June
Winners for five of our boys this week, headlined by HESTON BLUE CHIP filly Shes Miss Devine who took a heat of the Redcliffe Yearling…
Weekend Wrap 7 June
Another Group One weekend for our boys, with CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE progeny top lining – yet again! 2YO filly Double Delight (Captaintreacherous) claimed the GR1…
The Midweek Report 4 June
A handy double at Gloucester Park this week for BETTING LINE, with Whos The Dad and Whataretheodds securing heats of the 2YO Pearl Classic, the…
8 Group Wins in One Night for the Empire Sires
In the words of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – “Oh What A Night!” And what a night it was for Empire with four…
Weekend Wrap 31 May
A huge three days for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with five winners, including two GROUP 1 and a GROUP 3 in the mix!At Tabcorp Park Melton, Tough Tilly…
The Midweek Report 28 May
2YO winners abounding this week! Saint Veran for BETTING LINE and Allstarzzz Frankie for FOUR STARZZZ SHARK at Bathurst, and Elegant by 26m at Globe…
Weekend Wrap 24 May
HESTON BLUE CHIP had a good weekend double with Eye Can Run clocking 1:54.9 at Tabcorp Park Menangle to take the GROUP 1 TAB Regional…
The Midweek Report 21 May
Another GROUP 1 winner for SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE with Keayang Kreuzer taking the TAB Regional Championship Final at Bathurst this week, one of a massive nine winners…
Weekend Wrap 17 May
Another big week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with 2YO filly Enchiper clocking 1:54.9 at Globe Derby Park in the GROUP 1 The Alwood by a margin of…
The Midweek Report 14 May
Some lovely juvenile winners for our boys this week, including two heat winners in the first round of the APG 3YO Fillies heats at Bendigo…
Weekend Wrap 10 May
Another big weekend for WELL SAID, collecting four winners headlined by mare Never Been Said who secured at heat of the TAB Regional Championships Riverina…
The Midweek Report 7 May
The babies were out in force this week with seven juvenile winners sired by our boys: Two years olds Commander Buzz at Kilmore (BETTING LINE)…
Weekend Wrap 3 May
Some nice features for progeny of our boys across the weekend, headlined by the GROUP 2 APG 4YO Consolation Final at Albion Park won by…
The Midweek Report 30 April
What an effort – NINE consecutive wins for daughter of FOUR STARZZZ SHARK, Dibaba at Bankstown this week! She was one of a double for…
Weekend Wrap 26 April
A Group One double at Menangle for our boys this weekend with CAPTAINTREACHEROUS daughter Captains Queen taking the Group 1 APG Fillies Gold Bullion Final…
The Midweek Report 24 April
Doubles for both CAPTAINTREACHEROUS and ROCKNROLL HANOVER this week, with Captain 3YOs Bruzer (Penrith) and Tell A Tall Story (Ararat) in the money, and for…
Weekend Wrap 19 April
Another two 2YO winners for BETTING LINE, taking his tally to eight individual winners in Australia for the season already! Fillies Dolly Miss Molly (Launceston)…
The Midweek Report 17 April
A lovely five winners for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week including several heat winners. Frontliner claimed a heat of APG 3YO C&G series at Albion Park, while…
Weekend Wrap 12 April
Another 3YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with filly Commander Cathy saluting in 1:56 at Alexandra Park this weekend. Winners also for HESTON BLUE CHIP (Haytara, Wagga)…
The Midweek Report 9 April
BETTING LINE son, the 2YO Our George Boston, added a second win to his record this week, saluting at Bathurst. In all four of our…
Weekend Wrap 5 April
BETTING LINE 2YO, Lightning Jash remains unbeaten after a 20.7m win in the Stanley Debutante Stakes at Launceston this weekend! Some other headline winners on…
The Midweek Report 2 April
A new 2YO winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with filly Chevrons Bypass (pic) saluting at Addington this week, joined there in the winners stall later on the…
Weekend Wrap 29 March
A GROUP 1 win in the Bathurst Gold Chalice for 3YO son of SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE, Idyllic, in 1:52.9, headlining Beach’s weekend treble of Spirit of Arden…
The Midweek Report 26 March
Handy CAPTAINTREACHEROUS colt La Captain clocked 1:54.6 at Ballarat this week to take a heat of the Vicbred Platinum Home Grown series for 3YO Colts…
Weekend Wrap 22 March
The Bathurst Crown heats were as big for the colts as it was for the fillies last week! Take Out took one of the heats,…
The Midweek Report 19 March
Well, it was WELL SAID’s week this week with four winners – Harps in a heat of the Club Menangle Country Series heat at Albury,…
Weekend Wrap 15 March
Some nice minor features on offer around the country this week, and our boys were well represented. WELL SAID 3YO, Royal Speech, claimed the Mt…
The Midweek Report 12 March
An exciting treble of babies for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS this week, with wins for 2YOs Lightning Dan (Horsham) and Smooth Bon Bon (Bathurst) and 3YO Captain Nemo…
Weekend Wrap 8 March
Another GROUP 1 winner for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with Montanna DJ continuing his picket fence for a win in the GR1 Breckon Young Guns Final at Alexandra;…
The Midweek Report 5 March
A nice double this week for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS with 2YO filly Captains Queen streeting her rivals at Albury by 12.8m and 3YO colt Treacherous Rock victorious…
Weekend Wrap 1 March
A new 2YO winner for FOUR STARZZZ SHARK with filly Mykorona successful in Geelong, one of a treble for the old boy with Patrickthepiranha in…
Midweek Report 26 February
A shout out to that grand old man – now retired – BLISSFULL HALL – who this week was represented by six winners across the…
Weekend Wrap 22 February
What a weekend for that super sire, SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE! Ten winners but – what winners they were: GR2 Robin Dundee in 1:50.3 for mare MAAJIDA…
Midweek Report 12 February
The sort of dead heat we like to see at Oamaru this week, with 3YO SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE filly Dashtothebar dead heating with WELL SAID mare, Jonique!…
Betting Line’s red letter day
A red letter day for BETTING LINE with his first two starters at the races today – and both returning to scale winners! The outstanding…
Weekend Wrap 8 February
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS filly Tough Tilly opened her 3YO account with a win in the GROUP 3 Gold Chalice at Tabcorp Park Melton in a dominant performance…
Midweek Report 5 February
It was Shark Week across the country this week with FOUR STARZZZ SHARK claiming five winners! Trooper Mossman (Mildura, pictured below), Starzzzinthemakin & Dibaba (Penrith),…
Weekend Wrap 1 February
What a race the GROUP 1 3YO Caduceus was this year! An Empire trifecta with winner Bondi Lockdown and runner up Patsbeachstorm both by SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE…
Midweek Report 29 January
Trebles this week for WELL SAID with mare Gone And Forgotten taking the Meeker Memorial at Hobart, Aphorism saluting at Bathurst and Bookmchuckalucka clocking 1:55.3…
Weekend Wrap 25 January
Another lazy half dozen weekend winners for SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE, headlined by mare Queen Shenandoah who claimed the GROUP 2 Nights of Thunder at Gloucester Park; also…
Midweek Report 22 January
A midweek treble for HESTON BLUE CHIP including his first 2YO winner of the season in Sinister, saluting on debut at Junee, while in the…
Weekend Wrap 18 January
3YO Pastsbeachstorm took the Graham Head Memorial at Shepparton this weekend by 14.2m in 1:55.6, just one of five SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE winners along with Queen Shenandoah…
Midweek Report 15 January
A midweek treble for HESTON BLUE CHIP this week, with Illawong Phoenix (Geelong), 3YO My Ultimate Heston (Redcliffe) and Nigel Ernest (Gloucester Park) all saluting.…
Weekend Wrap 11 January
Doubles across the weekend for CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (3YOs Hot And Treacherous at Waikata and Perilous by 9.7m at Globe Derby Park), and for HESTON BLUE CHIP…
Midweek Report 8 January
Winners each for HESTON BLUE CHIP (Only One Don at Penrith), WELL SAID (Joeys Hangover again at Cranbourne) and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (3YO Spirit King at Penrith),…
Four Group winners for Empire’s sires
Nights like New Year’s Eve are usually memorable simply because they are New Year’s Eve – nights we anticipate and remember. In particular, this was…
Weekend Wrap 4 January
A SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE treble to kick off the new year, with Monash taking the Ryan Memorial and Fantasy Beach putting 14.2m on rivals at Echuca, and…
Midweek Report 1 January
Happy new year everybody! Our boys had a stellar week to wind up 2020 with good numbers of winners and classic results: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS had…