Pedigree Query

Article in today's Sydney Morning Herald - LIGHTNING RESPONSE by John Holloway It is doubtful if any person in Australia knows more than Arrowfield boss John Messara about the hugely successful "freshman" stallion Hussonet, the sire entrusted with the covering of Sunline in the 2007 breeding season....

Just confirmed Alinghi in foal to Hussonet.
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wymanda wrote:Wasn't there also similar issues with Kenmare?

Wasn't aware of any issues with Kenmare.

Born 5/5/1975. First stood France 1979. First stood in Australia 1988 at Arrowfield. Shuttled to Ireland 1992-1994. Retired 1997. Died on 7/2/2001.
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Back in the 90s there was a stallion Magnier and Messara bought together after his racing career from Sheik Mohammed. It shuttled to Arrowfield Stud, Australia and Messara saw his 'unlimited' potential and wanted the stallion to stop shuttling as he said "to eliminate the risks involved." (The reaso...

Just been announced Takeover Target has been scratched.

Not the news we wanted but it has a been a great journey, a lot of fun and I hope you have enjoyed it as well.

Best Wishes.
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Hi Folks, It has been 'drama-aplenty' since my last update. Takeover Target and his trainer Joe Janiak await a long 3-4 hrs now to find out if TT is cleared to start today. Seven weeks ago before the flight form Japan to Hong Kong, it is reported 'Joe gave TT an injection to help with the trip, some...

Redoute's has only a minor muscle strain and has been put on ice due to his incalculable value. He also has 30 mares flying in from the northern hemisphere to be served early next year as is the grand plan to make him an international stallion. He is definately the flavour of the month and has been ...

Here is the field for TTs big race on Sunday -

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/startersr5_e.asp

The race is run -

SUNDAY AUSTRALIA (NSW, VIC) - 12.10PM

SUNDAY HONG KONG 3.10PM

SUNDAY EAST COAST USA, CANADA - 00.10AM

SATURDAY PACIFIC COAST USA - 9.10PM
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History of the race TT will contest on Sunday (Hong Kong time) - Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint Background & History The youngest of the four championships events, the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint has quickly become an essential stop on the itinerary of the world's best sprinters. The total ...

TT flies in last trackwork before Sunday! -

http://www.theage.com.au/news/horse-rac ... 20115.html
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Here are the entries for TTs race this Sunday, the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint -

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/entr ... ange=(Null)&distance=1200&section=1
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MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday 5 December 2006 GLOBAL SPRINT CHALLENGE BONUS IS TAKEOVER?S TARGET Takeover Target?s quest for the AU$1.27 million Global Sprint Challenge bonus will be played out in Hong Kong this Sunday when the Australian sprint sensation takes his place in the AU$1.97 million Group 1 Catha...

Latest news on the 'aussie wonder from downunder' - http://www.theage.com.au/news/horse-racing/target-ready-for-hong-kong-challenge-says-janiak/2006/12/04/1165080878523.html http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=168651 http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20864332-2722,00.html ___...

BREEDING THE RACEHORSE by Federico Tesio
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Hi Folks, It is all starting to buildup for the biggest raceday on the HK racing calendar this Sunday. And our boy, Takeover Target, is firing on all cylinders and ready to run the race of his life. Here is the latest news and a great pic of Jay Ford, his rider, and TT at trackwork - http://www.news...