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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
By Dane McLeod/TTRAusNZ Big changes are on the horizon for Mitch Cunningham and his family, following the decision to sell their Hunter Valley property, Ridgmont Farm. While this marks the end of their time as stud farm owners, their commitment to the racing and breeding industry remains strong, with their involvement continuing from Newgate Farm. Cunningham originally acquired the property – then known as Glastonbury Farm – in 2020 alongside Andrew Dunemann and Neil Douglas, purchasing it from Duncan and Di Grimley, and Yvonne and Mark Clerke. Following the sale, the farm was rebranded as Ridgmont and, in 2023, Cunningham bought out his business partners and assumed sole ownership. Cunningham acknowledged the challenges and questions that could arise around making this announcement mid-season, but he explained that upcoming Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales preparations have been a significant factor. He said, “There was never the right timing for this decision, but first and foremost on our mind was that preparations for Magic Millions are starting very shortly, so one factor of the decision is around that. “We had no intention of moving horses mid-preparation. This way, we can travel the horses to Newgate, and they can start their Millions preparation there. There wasn't much time left, so we had to make the call and let our staff know. “It's a regrettable decision, but a decision that has been made to redistribute equity into building our racing and breeding portfolio. It is a re-calibration of the allocation of funds for us, and a desire to continue to develop our broodmare band.” With the sale of Ridgmont Farm now pending, the Cunninghams have made arrangements to relocate their horses. All broodmares, foals and yearlings will move to Newgate Farm, which will also act as consignor for Ridgmont-owned yearlings during the 2025 sales season. “We have done a lot of business together in the past, so it is a natural fit,” Cunningham added. “Henry Field and the team have been a huge source of counsel for us, and we have a lot of stallion equity with them. “I'm really looking forward to working with Henry, Bruce [Slade] and Jim [Carey], and I'm sure we will have lots of success. Ridgmont will continue building towards having one of the leading broodmare bands in Australia.” The post Ridgmont Farm On The Market as Cunningham Family Shift Focus appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
‘Our Best Day’ – Fittocks Stud Sets Early Tempo At Book 1 With 2.2 Million Frankel Colt To Godolphin
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Luca Cumani admitted to holding back the tears after he and his wife Sarah enjoyed their greatest day in bloodstock when their Fittocks Stud-consigned Frankel colt sold to Godolphin for 2.2 million gns on day two of the Book 1 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. The Frankel colt was bred in partnership with Newsells Stud and Marina and Leonidas Marinopoulos and it was Japanese trainer Mitsu Nakauchida who filled the role as underbidder. Cumani said, “It's fantastic, absolutely fantastic. It's the highest we have ever done. We sold one for two million last year, which was very exciting and this is even better. He is such a lovely horse – never puts a foot wrong. He is a great-looking Frankel horse out of a mare who is already proven. I am delighted that he has gone to a very good home.” He added, “This is our best day at the sales. It is very emotional and we are especially thankful to the people who appreciate a good horse. I am also very thankful to my stud groom Martin Languillet. He and all of the staff have done a fantastic job.” The Frankel colt is out of Motivator mare Innevera, who Godolphin knows well given she is the dam of the outfit's Group 2 winner Ottoman Fleet. The sale of lot 197 helped bring Godolphin's total spend at Book 1 this week to 12.3 million gns and counting. The post ‘Our Best Day’ – Fittocks Stud Sets Early Tempo At Book 1 With 2.2 Million Frankel Colt To Godolphin appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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Champion sprinter Muhaarar, the sire of six individual stakes winners in 2025, is on the move to Haras de Montaigu for the 2026 breeding season, after two seasons at Haras du Petit Tellier. Back in May, the Saffie Joseph-trained Be Your Best became Muhaarar's third top-level winner when landing the Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita, while other notable runners for the sire in 2025 include Motorious, a dual Grade III winner in America, G3 Bengough Stakes scorer Annaf and Listed-winning two-year-old Clea Chope. Be Your Best, Motorious and Annaf were all conceived during Muhaarar's six seasons on the Shadwell roster, after the son of Oasis Dream retired to Nunnery Stud as the winner of the Commonwealth Cup, July Cup, Prix Maurice de Gheest and British Champions Sprint Stakes for owner-breeder Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum in 2015. Muhaarar relocated to France in 2022 and spent two seasons at Haras des Faunes, before moving to Haras du Petit Tellier ahead of the 2024 season. During his time there, he covered 235 mares, including more than 45 black-type mares or dams of black-type performers. Aliette Forien, director of Haras de Montaigu, said, “A remarkable racehorse combining precocity and speed, Muhaarar is now a reliable and high-value stallion within the French roster, offered at a very competitive fee. We are delighted to welcome him to Montaigu.” A stud fee for Muhaarar will be announced at a later date. The post Champion Sprinter Muhaarar Moves to Haras de Montaigu for 2026 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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i think part of the reason many in the south island have a negative view of northern harness racing is because they see the support hrnz is giving them,knowing hrnz is doing nothing to tell them they are going to need to operate in a way that doesn't drain the overall industries(especially the south islands)future financial resources. i personally think ,because hrnz is so away with the fairies,auckland and cambridge,instead of facing reality and looking for solutions,instead are looking for handouts. in other words,all that is happening is hrnz are bailing them out until hrnz themselves will have financial issues in maintaining stake levels everywhere. so theres no doubt those clubs have huge issues,but they don't need to spell the end of the clubs,quite the contrary.they still are asset rich,for the moment. they should be using their current crisis to restructure and come up with a plan for a sustainable future.But they aren't because hrnz is allowing them to continue to operate irresponsibly.it can be done if they had to. as you've said many times brodie,what business would ever allow itself to be run in the way hrnz is running things currently.Thats where i think the main problem is.
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