Latest News from Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock
FRANKEL FILLY HEADS TO CIARON MAHER
Apr 14, 2019We are delighted that Ciaron Maher and David Eustace are the trainers for our lovely Frankel filly that sold at this week's Sydney Easter Yearling Sale.Heading to sales under the ATB breeding arm of Esker Lodge, the only thing on our mind was that we achieved a nice financial ...
Yogi's 'journey' heads to Sydney
Mar 26, 2019Yogi's rise to the elite staying ranks takes another step on Saturday when the former Kiwi bred galloper runs in the $1.5m Group One Tancred Stakes (WFA) over 2400m at Rosehill.It will be the final lead-up to his main target on April 13th, the $2m Group One Sydney Cup over 3200m ...
Bags of Money for All Star Mile
Mar 15, 2019By Helen Tatchell (Moorabool News)Mr Money Bags is aptly named for the up-coming $5 million race, The All-Star Mile, and has a local connection in Moorabool. Trained at Cranbourne by Robbie Griffiths, Mr Money Bags is part-owned by Darren and Liz Dance (Australian Thoroughbred ...
ALL STAR 'MONEY BAGS'
Feb 22, 2019After a long campaign, the Robbie Griffiths trained 4YO Mr Money Bags scraped into the All Star Mile field after finishing tenth after all public votes were counted and clarified.The Top Ten public elects made the field automatically.When the leaderboard went into 'blackout' ...
DREAM DOUBLE FOR ATB OWNERS
Feb 16, 2019A fortnight after landing a city double at the same venue, ATB owners shared in the excitement of another double at Caulfield last weekend.Tough stayer Yogi kicked off his Sydney Cup campaign with a win in the opening race, when first-up over 1800m.Settling back in the field ...
'FIZZ' DELIVERED FOR THE LADIES
Jan 28, 2019French Fizz to the delight of her big group of lady owners delivered a well-deserved all the way win in the Metcon Steel Geelong SV 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate over 1200m on Sunday.After three runners-up cheques from her first six starts, all the planets aligned courtesy of a great ...
SOCIAL TAKING OWNERS ON A SPIN
Jan 26, 2019The Darren Weir trained Social Spin did his Australian Guineas chances no harm after a convincing win in today's Catanach's Jewellers BM78 Handicap over 1400m at Caulfield.Burdened with 60kgs, he treated his rivals that carried between five to ten kilograms less than him with ...
CRACK THE CODE KEEPS ON WINNING
Jan 26, 2019The Mick Price trained filly, Crack The Code carried the Australian Day silks with distinction at Caulfield today, recording her third career win from only four lifetime starts.Her three wins at Flemington, Moonee Valley & Caulfield already make her a very valuable broodmare ...
$$$ Mr Money Bag's All-Star Mile Tilt $$$
Jan 20, 2019The upcoming All-Star Mile is going to be a big payday for some lucky connections.Mr Money Bags is the perfect name for a horse trying to make the field in the rich $5m All-Star Mile to be run at Flemington on March 16th.Racing Victoria's newest race has created plenty of ...
Mr Money Bag Delivers
Dec 26, 2018Mr Money Bags is likely to reappear twice over Flemington's 1400-metre route this summer following his win in Saturday's $100,000 Yuletide Handicap (1400m).Trainer Robbie Griffiths described Mr Money Bags as 'a fantastic horse' after his 1.75-length victory in the Benchmark 84 ...
Yogi's Special Xmas Delivery
Nov 18, 2018Yogi's last to first Sandown Cup win set the scene for a great day of festivities at the ATB Xmas Party.With the party organised well in advance, the ATB hierarchy were forced to stay away from Ladbrokes Park Sandown to host the 300 strong crowd that attended.But the ...
Nakeeta's journey keeps Cup dream alive
Nov 05, 2018Destination Melbourne Cup was finally rubber-stamped at approximately 4pm on Derby Day for Scottish trained gallop Nakeeta - a horse in which ATB and loyal clients share half the ownership.Making the final field ended what has been one long and winding journey to this year's ...
Aussie owners chase Arc upset
Oct 06, 2018He was bought to win a Melbourne Cup but could French stayer Tiberian’s true calling be in another of the world’s great races, Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe?That’s the hope of several of his excited owners, including Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock’s Darren ...
CLAIRVAUX'S NEW LIFE WITH LAUREN
Sep 03, 2018Racing is a business but at the end of the day, a racehorse is a loving animal that deserves a loving home no matter how fast or how slow when retired.Darren & Liz Dance take great pride in finding each and every retiree a good home and the satisfaction that comes ...
WOMEN'S RACING EMBRACE A WINNING WEEK
Aug 29, 2018The 2018/19 racing season has kicked off in grand style for Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock with six winners coming from our first 24 runners.Joining in on that success is the newly formed racing syndicate Women's Racing.Coming on board during the past 18 months, Directors ...
Newsletter - August 3rd
Aug 03, 2018STARS ALIGN FOR ASTROLOGICALAfter five placings from her previous thirteen starts, Astrological finally greeted the winning post a winner.Lining up in a small field of six at Mildura last Saturday, the daughter of Wanted enjoyed a nice run before getting clear in the home ...
What a week - four winners!
Jul 14, 2018What a week we have had with many ATB owners experiencing that winning feeling.And with three of those winners being at metropolitan level, it means our owners also netted some terrific prizemoney!Our big week started with Misty Sea steaming home for a good win at Bendigo last ...
Crack The Code makes it Three for the Week!
May 06, 2018The Mick Price trained filly Crack The Code made it a great week for ATB owners with a strong win in yesterday's Living Legend Graham Salisbury 2YO Plate over 1100m.Her narrow victory follows wins by American Muscle and Captain Harry earlier in the week, taking ...
Connery - a bigger stage awaits!
Apr 01, 2018It may have been a lowly Stawell maiden, but for trainer, jockey and owners, Connery's win was a welcome relief at the popular Easter venue today.A combination of bad luck and good opposition had left the son of Pierro frustratingly winless after six ...
Griffo and Spider make it 23 and 24
Mar 03, 2018GRIFFO'S MAIDEN WINTwo successes during the week sees our win tally for the 2017/18 season now at 24.Pleasingly for all concerned Chateau Griffo was able to break her Maiden in good style in the Jayco Maiden Plate over 1000m at Bendigo on Wednesday.The Robbie Griffith's trained ...
Spider casts his web at the Valley
Feb 10, 2018Like a preying tarantula, Peruggia was ready to throw his web over race leader on the home turn at the Valley last night.Aptly nick-named 'Spider' by stable staff, it was now time to act similarly.It was crunch time heading towards the final stages of the Quest Moonee Valley ...
SUSPECT A SIRIUS HORSE
Feb 04, 2018A beautiful sunny day at Kyneton set the scene for a very excited group of owners yesterday.They had swarmed on the picturesque track to watch their horse Sirius Suspect at only his second race start.The Darren Weir trained gelding was excellent on debut finishing ...
MONEY IN THE BAG FOR ATB OWNERS
Jan 16, 2018Mr Money Bags completed a great couple of days for Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock owners with a gritty win in the Rain Lover Handicap over 1400m at Flemington on Saturday.The Robbie Griffiths trained 3YO son of Written Tycoon was beautifully ridden by Jye McNeil to score a ...
INTERNATIONAL OWNERSHIP ~ MORE THAN RACING!
Dec 19, 2017Investing into an International racehorse with ATB is more than just racing, it becomes a journey that can take you around the world.Previous star gallopers Dandino, Jakkalberry, Tac de Boistron and Heartbreak City have opened up experiences for owners that included visiting ...
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