News Archive
2024
Geisel Park star flying with Fernie
Tuesday, 2 April 2024 | Geisel Park giant-killer Laced Up Heels returned to winning form with a vengeance in the Mrs Mac’s Hcp (1200m) at Ascot on Easter Saturday.
Lucky photo-finish for Trionfante
Saturday, 16 March 2024 | Trionfante needed every metre of the Belmont straight to enter the record books as the first local winner by Winning Rupert since it was announced he was transferring from Queensland to WA.
Sparkling Kiwi winner by Manhattan Rain
Friday, 15 March 2024 | Kiwi trainer Terri Rae has a consistent team stabled at Ashburton with winners like Manhattan Rain’s progressive filly Kindling Spark.
Winning Rupert transfers to Geisel Park
Monday, 11 March 2024 | When Luke Fernie learned Winning Rupert was on the market he seized the moment and bought the son of Champion Australian sire Written Tycoon to stand in Western Australia.
Bright future for Bleecker Street
Saturday, 24 February 2024 | Impressive Racing’s new racing model is taking shape for Darren McAuliffe and saddling Ascot winner Bleecker Street was a timely result leading into the Perth Magic Millions Sale.
Happy Golf completes quartet at Happy Valley
Friday, 9 February 2024 | Geisel Park stallions Manhattan Rain and All American signed off January with a winning double in Hong Kong and Perth on Wednesday.
Backhanded compliment for Billie Bronx
Monday, 22 January 2024 | Trainer Peter Hardacre is back in the groove with Thrill Kill (Stryker) and Billie Bronx (Manhattan Rain) making it five winners this month for his dual-stable team at Murray Bridge and Mt Gambier.
2023
Manhattan Thunder strikes at Moonee Valley
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 | An extended break since a winter campaign was no barrier to Manhattan Thunder winning for stand-in jockey Dan Stackhouse at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
First metro win for Manhattan Strip
Sunday, 17 December 2023 | Manhattan Strip scored his first metropolitan win at Ascot on Saturday under a perfect ride by visiting jockey Craig Williams in the Bisley Workwear Hcp (1500m).
Macy builds momentum at Bendigo
Sunday, 10 December 2023 | Manhattan Rain 3yo Macy Moon was all better for a debut fourth last month and he flashed that improvement with an all-the-way victory at Bendigo on Tuesday.
Bright Ballymore filly by Manhattan Rain
Friday, 24 November 2023 | Morning Bright gave Geisel Park sire Manhattan Rain a great start to a Classic weekend when she made every metre to win the Brandt Maiden Plate (1000m) at Ballarat yesterday.
Home track suits Howley’s Hurricane
Friday, 10 November 2023 | Liam Howley bounced back from a best-forgotten Melbourne Cup foray with Virtuous Circle (NZ) to win with New York Hurricane at Kyneton on Wednesday.
Old marvels by All American
Monday, 23 October 2023 | Dark Dream relived the glory days when seeing off Red Wave for a fighting victory in the Road To Magic Millions Hcp (2212m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Dream All American filly at Inglis 2YO Sale
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 | An All American full-sister to Dark Dream has been catalogued for the Inglis Ready2Race Sale in Sydney next Tuesday, 10 October.
Jigsaw saved for Gilgai Stakes
Friday, 29 September 2023 | Trainer Cindy Alderson has decided to wait a week before launching the spring campaign of her speed-machine Jigsaw.
A Plus fertility for Aysar
Friday, 15 September 2023 | Geisel Park received great news when the first two mares covered by its new sire Aysar returned 14-day Positive Pregnancy Tests on Friday morning.
Setbacks fail to derail New York Scandal
Friday, 8 September 2023 | Manhattan Rain mare New York Scandal overcame some major setbacks to win her maiden at Cranbourne on Thursday.
Aysar a cornerstone at Geisel Park
Thursday, 31 August 2023 | The covering season commences tomorrow and among the newcomers is Geisel Park’s Group 1 performer Aysar who is standing at an introductory service fee of $8,800 (inc GST).
Winner Count continues for Geisel Park
Friday, 25 August 2023 | Geisel Park struck for the second time at Belmont this week when Count The Sessions won the TABtouch Hcp (1400m) with something in hand on Wednesday.
Black-type designs for Duchess
Monday, 14 August 2023 | All American mare Duchess Of Gossip is bound for black-type company after completing a Belmont hat-trick for Geisel Park owner-breeder Eddie Rigg on Saturday.
Lightning fast filly by Manhattan Rain
Sunday, 30 July 2023 | Exciting filly La Danseuse Rouge overcame a wide barrier to land a first-up victory in the LR Lightning Stakes (1050m) at Morphettville on Saturday.
Foxy filly focused for Geisel Park
Thursday, 27 July 2023 | New Zealand-bred mare Tenko delivered her third winner for Geisel Park and her second by resident sire All American when Celestial Fox took a short-cut to victory on Wednesday.
Duchess a class act for Geisel Park
Sunday, 23 July 2023 | Course broadcaster Darren McAullay got it right on Saturday when he called Duchess Of Gossip a ‘class act’ at the finish of another procession in the Quayclean Hcp (1200m).
Duchess delivers for Geisel Park
Sunday, 9 July 2023 | Duchess Of Gossip confirmed what a good thing beaten she was last start with a rewarding victory as a short-priced favourite at Belmont on Saturday.
Spring features the spur for Fame
Wednesday, 28 June 2023 | Peter Moody is best known as the trainer of iconic sprinter Black Caviar but he’s just as adept at getting the best out of promising young stayers like Fame.
All Brave all out for All American
Saturday, 24 June 2023 | All Brave was all out to win at Belmont on Wednesday and his connections had Willie Pike to thank for a flawless ride in the Furphy Hcp (1400m).
All American trumps Aussie treble in Japan
Saturday, 27 May 2023 | All American and Better Than Ready were the only stallions to sire a winning treble last Sunday but the Geisel Park resident trumped the Queenslander with an international update as the damsire of Group 1 Japanese Oaks heroine Liberty Island.
Duchess destroys the boys in Avon Valley
Sunday, 14 May 2023 | Duchess Of Gossip didn’t race until she was an Easter 3yo but was quickly into stride to win third time out at Northam last Wednesday.
Aysar a superior sire prospect for Geisel Park
Friday, 12 May 2023 | Geisel Park has announced its impeccably-bred Group 1 stallion Aysar will stand for an introductory service fee of $8,800 (inc GST) this season.
Dickson delighted with Nod & Smile
Thursday, 27 April 2023 | Summer Dickson just missed out when her NZ-bred filly Sassy Skye was a beaten favourite at Pinjarra on Wednesday but she was beaming when stablemate Nod And Smile streeted his rivals in the next race.
Sizzling Hareeba send-off for Jigsaw
Sunday, 23 April 2023 | Manhattan Rain speed-machine Jigsaw will head for a winter spell after another dominant front-running victory in the Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) at Mornington on Saturday.
All Americans winning on Home Front
Friday, 7 April 2023 | All American continues to hold the fort at Geisel Park while the news cycle has been centred on the arrival of new stallion Aysar and its second-season sire Manhattan Rain.
Aysar signed to stand at Geisel Park
Monday, 27 March 2023 | Progressive Western Australian Stud Geisel Park has secured the outstanding stallion prospect Aysar (Deep Field) for stud duties at its Myalup property from 2023.
Jigsaw drawn ideally for G1 William Reid Stakes
Thursday, 23 March 2023 | Geisel Park stallion Manhattan Rain is primed to sire his third Group 1 winner when Jigsaw resumes from a short break in the $1 million William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Friday evening.
Good-news week for Geisel Park
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 | Winning doubles in Australia and Hong Kong have commenced a good-news week that’s only going to get better for Geisel Park Stud owner Eddie Rigg.
Feisty filly rewards Geisel Park
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 | A winning double by Beautiful Baroque (Caravaggio) and Ace Command (Vert De Grece) completed a very successful week for Geisel Park at Pinjarra on Sunday.
Songbook a stayer for SJ
Saturday, 25 February 2023 | Last Wednesday’s Ascot winner American Songbook will make a stayer and trainer Stephen (SJ) Miller knows time is on their side while the learning curve continues this year.
Manhattan Rain sires 17th Stakes Winner
Tuesday, 21 February 2023 | Man Crush notched a second sales-related feature for trainer Luke Fernie in the RL Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy (1200m) at Pinjarra on Saturday.
Manhattan mare on track in Melbourne
Saturday, 4 February 2023 | Manhattan Rain mare Irish Mist carried colours familiar to WA punters when she took a short-cut to score at Pakenham on Thursday.
Jigsaw set for Group 1 Oakleigh Plate
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 | Jigsaw is arguably Australia’s most-improved sprinter and his trainer Cindy Alderson is now considering the ultimate short-course test in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m).
Geisel Park ready to Lace Up Rivals
Friday, 27 January 2023 | Geisel Park Stud geared up for a big week ahead when Justa Lil Faith won the TABtouch Betting Experience Hcp (1400m) at Geraldton on Wednesday.
WA stallions winning in Hong Kong
Friday, 20 January 2023 | Geisel Park-based All American continued the winning run of WA stallions in Hong Kong when Daily Beauty (pictured) completed back-to-back victories in the Beacon Hill Hcp (1600m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
2022
Geisel Park in the groove with Elvis & Jigsaw
Saturday, 31 December 2022 | All American millionaire Looks Like Elvis can complete a black-type winning week for Geisel Park in the LR Chester Manifold Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on New Year’s Day.
Packing Treadmill set for HK Classic Mile
Monday, 26 December 2022 | Promising Manhattan Rain 4yo Packing Treadmill will be set for a multi-million dollar assignment in Hong Kong after completing a hat-trick in the Poinsettia Hcp (1600m) on Saturday.
Group 1 for Geisel Park’s All American
Wednesday, 14 December 2022 | Geisel Park stallion All American was represented by his first Group 1 winner as a broodmare sire on Sunday when Liberty Island (Jpn) trounced her rivals in the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (1600m).
Jigsaw collects black-type at Caulfield
Monday, 28 November 2022 | Geisel Park stallion Manhattan Rain sired his 16th black-type winner with a career-best victory by Jigsaw in the LR Doveton Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Hail Manhattan stars on Sunshine Coast
Sunday, 20 November 2022 | Manhattan Rain sired his latest feature winner when rejuvenated galloper Hail Manhattan claimed the $150,000 Mooloolaba Cup (1600m) in record time at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
Alderson unlocks key to Jigsaw
Monday, 14 November 2022 | Trainer Cindy Alderson was happy to admit that she had made a mistake with her placement of Jigsaw after he set a course-record in the $175,000 Apache Cat Classic (1000m) at Cranbourne on Saturday.
Howley Hurricane set for Sandown Guineas
Friday, 11 November 2022 | Laced Up Heels is favoured to continue Geisel Park’s winning run in the G3 Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m) at Ascot this Saturday.
Fernie favourite under radar for the Fairetha
Friday, 4 November 2022 | Trainer Luke Fernie can complete a black-type double for Geisel Park Stud when he sends out Man Crush for the LR Fairetha Stakes (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday.
Mack Mack back for hat-trick at Ascot
Monday, 31 October 2022 | Dion Luciani has a bit of time for the progeny of Geisel Park Stud sire All American having trained his first two locally-bred winners at Ascot – Our Danni & Too Spicy.
Manhattan sprinter sends rivals Packing
Friday, 28 October 2022 | Newly-arrived WA stallions Manhattan Rain and Shooting To Win have been among the winners in Hong Kong this month as has Jimmy Choux (NZ) whose first locally-bred crop includes Steve Wolfe’s early 2yo trial winner Why Me.
Geisel Park Stitch-Up at Ascot
Monday, 17 October 2022 | Geisel Park filly Laced Up Heels looked a 3yo with a future after overcoming the odds to beat older horses at Ascot on Saturday.
General measures up for Miller
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | Despite missing an important dress-rehearsal and drawing the outside barrier, General Grant has opened a $4 TAB favourite for the LR Kalgoorlie Cup (2200m) this Saturday.
Fighting Melbourne winner by Manhattan Rain
11 September 2022 | La Danseuse Rouge furnished into a strong filly following her first juvenile prep and she showed the benefit of that six-month spell at Sandown Hillside this week.
General Grant ready for Goldfields Round
Wednesday, 7 September 2022 | All American’s consistent miler Westriver Miracle wasn’t nominated for the Coolgardie Cup (1760m) last Sunday but the Geisel Park sire can still play a hand during the Goldfields Round with General Grant.
Tiger on the Move for McCallum
Friday, 2 September 2022 | Cam McCallum’s belief in Tiger Move epitomises the old saying that hope springs eternal in racing.
Sam’s super win at Moonee Valley
Monday, 22 August 2022 | Sam’s Image went through a half-million dollars in prizemoney with an all-the-way victory in the Dr Sheahan Plate (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Miracle week for Geisel Park
Sunday, 7 August 2022 | Westriver Miracle won for the third time in four starts for Pearce Racing at Belmont on Saturday and he also completed a very successful week for his sire All American and Geisel Park.
All Americans star in Avon Valley
Saturday, 30 July 2022 | All American dominated Northam’s mammoth program on Thursday with a winning treble and the trio were all from his first-crop conceived at Geisel Park.
Manhattan’s Big Apple extends for McNeil
Sunday, 24 July 2022 | Victoria’s 2021-22 Champion-elect Jye McNeil is flying to Queensland for a holiday on Tuesday after extending his lead on the jockeys’ table when booting home Big Apple at Caulfield on Saturday.
Thunder strikes for Sadler Racing
Saturday, 9 July 2022 | Sadler Racing is starting to heat up with some lovely youngsters hitting the track and none have been more impressive than their latest 2yo debutant Manhattan Thunder at Sale on Friday.
Mile suits Manhattan Force in Melbourne
Wednesday, 6 July 2022 | Manhattan Force is clearly a force to be reckoned with after a powerful Pakenham victory last Sunday.
West is best for All American
Thursday, 30 June 2022 | Westriver Miracle has been an all-purpose galloper for Geisel Park sire All American and his owners Ted & Bev Hill.
Southern springboard for Manhattan Rain
Friday, 24 June 2022 | Flemington trainer Steven King believes Southern Front’s victory at Pakenham earlier this week can be the springboard for a rise through the ranks this campaign.
Elvis firms for VRC Winter Final
Saturday, 4 June 2022 | Looks Like Elvis has moved a step closer to millionaire’s row with a last-to-first victory in Heat 4 of the VRC Winter Championships (1400m) at Flemington.
Pieces falling into place for Jigsaw
Sunday, 29 May 2022 | Incoming Geisel Park stallion Manhattan Rain didn’t waste any time siring his first city winner since the move to WA was announced on Wednesday.
Manhattan Rain to continue his stud career in WA
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 | Geisel Park Stud principal Eddie Rigg is joined by progressive Western Australia breeders in having the great pleasure of announcing the acquisition of the high class sire Manhattan Rain to continue his stud career in WA.
General Grant salutes for All American
Tuesday, 5 April 2022 | General Grant has always shown staying promise and that potential is surfacing for his trainer Stephen Miller.
Geisel Park goes from Kal to Karrakatta Plate
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 | In the space of a week, Geisel Park stallions All American and Vert De Grece (Ire) can span the gamut between a $17,000 maiden at Kalgoorlie and a $500,000 Group 2 at Ascot.
Gimcrack Stakes goal for She’s Greysful
Thursday, 10 March 2022 | Promising 2yo filly She’s Greysful is on track for a return to racing following an eye-catching gallop at Lark Hill on Tuesday morning.
Warhorse in winning form at Flemington
Wednesday, 26 January 2022 | Lindsay Park reports Dark Dream will be set for a country cups campaign following his last-start victory at Flemington.
2021
Brasada burst brings up double for All American
Monday, 13 December 2021 | All American brought up an unlikely Melbourne double on Saturday when Brasada speared through a gap to win the Living Legends Hcp (1600m) at Flemington.
Gold record for Elvis in Melbourne
Monday, 6 December 2021 | Looks Like Elvis picked a good day to break a frustrating run of outs when he landed the $175,000 Gold Bullion (1400m) in Melbourne on Saturday.
Brasada blessed big-time at Pakenham
Saturday, 6 November 2021 | All American sprinter-miler Brasada deserved a change of luck at Pakenham on Friday evening and jockey Jamie Mott rode for luck to win the Sportsbet Set A Limit Hcp (1600m).
Smith Salutes with son of All American
Wednesday, 10 October 2021 | American Salute’s consistency has been rewarded with a well-deserved victory in the St Johns Park Hcp (1400m) at Hawkesbury.
Winners are Grinners at Cambana Lodge
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 | Peter Fernie has a proven record giving Perth gallopers a confidence-booster in Kalgoorlie and that know-how appears to be working with his latest winner American Grin.
Belmont win locked in by Hoover
Thursday, 16 September 2021 | Supporting All American has paid dividends for Jade Fletcher and Rod Russell with four winners from his first crop at Geisel Park.
Broome Cup mission for General Grant
Thursday, 9 September 2021 | General Grant is progressing in some style for a horse still twelve months away from reaching his full potential.
Kersley finds key to Westriver Miracle
Tuesday, 31 August 2021 | Westriver Miracle can maintain All American’s bright start to the season when he returns from a spell for Fred Kersley.
Staying the distance with General Grant
Thursday, 26 August 2021 | Port Kennedy trainer Stephen Miller believes his well-named Belmont winner General Grant can develop into a solid stayer this season.
Cup Dream alive for Lindsay Park
Monday, 16 August 2021 | All American stayer Dark Dream is on track to regain Group 1-winning form in the Caulfield Cup for trainers Ben and JD Hayes.
Magic week for Geisel Park
Friday, 30 July 2021 | Americana Magic didn’t fire during his first trip to Queensland in March 2020 but the All American gelding is all the better for the experience a second time around.
Spring signal from Gonnadancealot
Wednesday, 21 July 2021 | Perth Magic Millions graduate Gonnadancealot will be set for the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) following her victory in the Byerley Hcp (1800m) at Flemington.
Yankee Rose colt stars at JRHA Foal Sale
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 | All American Champion Yankee Rose is proving an astute broodmare buy for Japanese breeding supremo Katsumi Yoshida.
Morton strikes with Hot Metal
Thursday, 1 July 2021 | Trainer Dan Morton has elected to strike while the iron is hot with All Metal in Broome.
Verglas glint at Geisel Park
Friday, 25 June 2021 | Geisel Park heads the Magic Millions Winter Yearling Sale this Sunday with a half-dozen lots by its resident stallions Vert De Grece (Ire) and All American.
Winning Path for Geisel Park
Friday, 18 June 2021 | Geisel Park landed a city-winning double when Double Rush and Rocky Path were successful at Belmont on Wednesday.
All American all out at Toowoomba
Saturday, 15 May, 2021 | Rest Of The World claimed one of the closest finishes ever seen at Toowoomba when he sprinted through a gap to nail the Neil Mansell Group Hcp (1100m) on Saturday.
Gold Rush for Fernie and All American
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 | Leading trainer Peter Fernie can build up his strike-rate in the Goldfields this season with the stable’s latest maiden winner Double Rush.
Hidden talent a winner for Waugh
Wednesday, 21 April 2021 | Kim Waugh welcomed Hidden Hills back to the winner’s enclosure after he stretched out to 1600m for the first time this prep in the Kia Ora Stud Plate at Scone.
Pioneering rehab rescues Brasada
Friday, 9 April 2021 | Brasada has been resurrected from an early retirement by ground-breaking treatment developed in Germany.
Satisfying first-up win by Sam’s Image
Monday, 29 March 2021 | All American sprinter Sam’s Image returned to somewhere near his best form with a runaway victory in the $125,000 Drinking Driving Hcp (1100m) in Victoria on Saturday.
Holyoake straight into WA Oaks
Friday, 12 March 2021 | All American filly Holyoake is back on track for a classic campaign following her last-to-first victory in the Amelia Park Beef Hcp (1600m) at Ascot last Sunday.
Behold a Beauty by All American
Thursday, 25 February 2021 | All American maintained his winning run at home and abroad when Daily Beauty surged clear in the Wang Tak Hcp (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening
Pinhookers target Playing God
Monday, 15 February 2021 | Playing God has landed a combination counter-punch of stakes winners ahead of the Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale this Thursday and Friday.
Another Beauty by All American
Friday, 12 February 2021 | All American is flush with winners at home and abroad leading into the Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
Pocket-Rocket by Frost Giant
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 | Former Perth mare Icecrusher has found a niche in South Australia with dual-licence horseman Shayne Cahill.
Elusive lure of Meydan Millions
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 | All American gelding Elusive State is back on track for a second trip to Dubai following a facile victory in the Egret Hcp (1600m) at Sha Tin last Sunday.
Danni digs Deep
Monday, 4 January 2021 | Our Danni is nothing if not courageous and that was the difference in her narrow victory at Ascot on Perth Cup day.
2020
Viva, Lass Vegas
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 | All American mare Lass Vegas has found a new lease of life since transferring to Mornington trainers David & Coral Feek.
Apache on Patrol at Pinjarra
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 | Apache Patrol looked readymade winning the Holiday Racing Maiden (1200m) at Pinjarra on Sunday.
American Choice a credit to Epona Scheme
Tuesday, 1 December 2020 | American Choice has been a value-added asset for Geisel Park owner Eddie Rigg and a syndicate that includes Todd Duffridge, Chris Chalwell and Ramsey Ismail.
Another All American heading to Hong Kong?
Friday, 13 November 2020 | WA buyers sourced 8 lots at the Magic Millions 2YO Sale on Tuesday and there was also an All American that looked the part on the Gold Coast.
Kallaroo wins Fairetha Stakes
Tuesday, 10 November 2020 | Brad Parnham earned every cent of his percentage with an perfectly-timed ride on Kallaroo in the LR Fairetha Stakes (1400m) on Saturday.
Winning kick by Son of All American
Friday, 30 October 2020 | All American sired his fourth 3yo winner in a week with Kick A Goal Son at Northam on Thursday.
Holyoake a promising filly for Pope
Thursday, 22 October 2020 | Holyoake showed the ability that will stand her in good stead in better grades with a promising victory at Ascot on Wednesday.
Superb season for Devine Beast
Friday, 2 October 2020 | Devine Beast has given trainer Peter Fernie and jockey Kyra Yuill the first-leg of a winning double on the Hannans Hcp card in Kalgoorlie.
All American’s fast start in 2020-21
Wednesday, 2 September 2020 | Geisel Park client Glenn Croucher received a Group 1 update for his mare Zedfire Express when Behemoth won the Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Geisel Park double in Goldfields
Monday, 24 August 2020 | Geisel Park owner Eddie Rigg warmed up for the Kalgoorlie Cup round with a winning double on Sunday.
Devine dam dodged polo pedigree
Friday, 14 August 2020 | Devine Beast looked one of this season’s better maiden winners at Kalgoorlie when she rocketed home in the Newlands Engineering Maiden (1200m).
Reflected glory generated by Chantrea
Friday, 31 July 2020 | Champion jockey Willie Pike is well-placed to parlay another WA title into a career-high spring carnival in Melbourne.
The Pres rules at The ’Bool
Saturday, 25 July 2020 | All American sired his first WA-bred interstate winner when 2yo colt The Pres defeated older horses at Warrnambool on Thursday.
Kallaroo in cruise-control at Belmont
Wednesday, 1 July 2020 | The only question mark about Kallaroo’s win at Belmont on Wednesday was why it took five starts to break his maiden?
Devine prospect for Geisel Park
Monday, 29 June 2020 | Geisel Park picked up a bargain when buying NZ-bred mare Tenko for $15,000 at the 2017 Inglis Great Southern Sale in Melbourne.
What a Beauty by All American
Thursday, 25 June 2020 | Daily Beauty became the 8th Hong Kong winner for All American with a narrow victory in the Wong Nai Chung Gap Hcp (1600m) on Wednesday evening.
Magic comeback for Casey
Thursday, 30 April 2020 | Burning Magic completed an interstate double for Geisel Park on Wednesday when she staged a welcome return to form for new trainer Steele Casey at Ascot.
Sparkling Hong Kong winner by All American
Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Beauty Spark responded to a rails-hugging ride by Victor Wong to break a string of placings in the Cypress Hcp (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Elusive international mission for Millard
Monday, 23 March 2020 | Tony Millard’s All American expat Elusive State has been denied a second opportunity at international level in as many months after the Dubai World Cup meeting was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2019
All American bursts through $20 million milestone
Tuesday, 31 December 2019 | All American started December by breaking through $20 million in world-wide earnings and he finished the year as the leading active sire in Western Australia.
Kaplumpich wins McKellar Mile
Sunday, 24 November 2019 | Kaplumpich completed a day to remember for the Corstens family in the McKellar Mile (1600m) at the stand-alone Ballarat Cup meeting on Saturday.
Our Danni delivers for All American
Sunday, 10 November 2019 | All American has taken over top spot on the WA 2YO sires’ table following his second early-season winner on Saturday.
All American expat set for Saudi Cup
Tuesday, 29 October 2018 | All American’s Hong Kong star Elusive State will be set for the world’s richest horse race following his victory in the Kwangtung Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Too Spicy too Good
Monday, 28 October 2019 | Group 1 stallion All American is off to a dream start at stud in Western Australia with his brilliant 2yo filly Too Spicy.
Full sister to Group 1 winner born in WA
Tuesday, 22 October 2019 | Racing royalty was born in WA last week when Geisel Park Stud welcomed the arrival of a full sister to Group 1 winner Dark Dream.
Kaplumpich qualifies for Cup Final
Saturday, 12 October 2019 | Kaplumpich has booked his spot in the $500,000 Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final (1600m) following a win against the odds at Cranbourne on Friday night.
Initial Plate test for Too Spicy
Friday, 4 October 2019 | This Saturday commences an exciting week for All American spanning his stud career in the Hunter Valley and at Geisel Park in WA.
Elvis Looks to Melbourne
Tuesday, 24 September 2019 | Brisbane-based Brian Dais believes Looks Like Elvis is the best horse he’s trained and is making sure only the best will do for the Group 1-bound son of Geisel Park sire All American.
Second dead-heat involving Kaplumpich
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 | Kaplumpich was responsible for one of the more bizarre results in racing when he shared a dead-heat decision for the second time in his career at Cranbourne on Wednesday.
Elvis in sweet seat for Newcastle
Sunday, 1 September 2019 | Looks Like Elvis remains on track for the G3 Newcastle Cup after he completed a winning Eagle Farm hat-trick on Saturday.
Kawaikini a gift by All American
Friday, 23 August 2019 | All American entered the WA sires’ premiership in third spot when Arion Pedigrees issued the first table for 2019-20 this week.
Elvis books Group 3 berth in Newcastle
Wednesday, 21 August 2019 | Looks Like Elvis booked a trip back to NSW after trouncing his rivals in the Ascot Green Hcp (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
New stallion scene in WA
Saturday, 3 August 2019 | All American sired Group 1 winners in consecutive crops while based in the Hunter Valley and now he’s set to make a significant impact in Western Australia.
Best yet to come from Elvis
Sunday, 21 July 2019 | Looks Like Elvis has covered a lot ground since the start of his second prep this time last year.
Bam goes bang at Balaklava
Friday, 19 July 2019 | Bam has won his fourth race in 10 starts for trainer Dennis McMahon and Geisel Park sire All American at Balaklava.
Foal makes Deep Impact
Thursday, 27 June 2019 | Darby Racing has posted the first photos of Yankee Rose and her filly foal by super-sire Deep Impact at Northern Farm in Hokkaido.
American ready to Salute
Saturday, 22 June 2019 | Group 1 winning trainer Matt Smith has American Salute back in training and is confident the lightly-raced gelding can fulfil his potential this campaign.
Gelagotis likes genuine All American
Monday, 3 June 2019 | Geisel Park Stud sire All American and trainer Peter Gelagotis have unearthed a genuine staying prospect named Pembroke Isle in Victoria.
Big Screen focus on Despacito
Thursday, 16 May 2019 | All American filly Despacito has surprised trainer Tony McEvoy with her first-up victory at Sandown Hillside.
Geisel Park graduates augment All American
Monday, 15 April 2019 | Geisel Park graduates Skinnen Tins and Classic Pro have augmented another successful week for the stud’s resident sire All American.
Korakonui set for NZ Landmark
Wednesday, 3 April 2019 | Group 1 jockey Johnathon Parkes is looking forward to next season with All American mare Korakonui off her tough win in the Landmark Homes Hcp (2200m) at Awapuni.
Spirit cashing in at Sha Tin
Monday, 25 March 2019 | Champion jockey Zac Purton consolidated his lead on the Hong Kong premiership when Chung Wah Spirit filled out the last leg of a winning treble at Sha Tin on Sunday. The improving son of Scenic Lodge sire Dash For Cash was completing a running double of his own in the Cox’s Hcp (1650m) having won the Yan Oi Tong Cup over the same track and trip a month ago. It increased his off-shore bank balance to the equivalent of AUD 665,000.
Yankee flyer by All American
Monday, 25 February 2019 | All American filly Flying Yankee made a brilliant, if belated, start to her career in Canberra on Friday. The Matt Dale-trained debutante (pictured) smashed her rivals by three lengths in a maiden over 1000m and connections are already planning a trip to Sydney. Taken straight to the front from a wide gate by apprentice Billy Owen, she waltzed away in front of an excited ownership group from Flying Start Syndications.
Dream alive for Hong Kong Derby
Monday, 28 January 2019 | All American’s Hong Kong import Dark Dream was a beaten favourite in the G1 Classic Mile on Sunday but lost no friends with a fast-finishing fourth behind stablemate Furore. Last year’s G1 Queensland Derby winner heads pre-post markets for the G1 Hong Kong Derby in March and was expected to benefit from the hit-out over 1600m at Sha Tin. He made up many lengths in the final furlong but was much the worse for wear when returning to scale.
Elusive win essential for Dubai
Thursday, 17 January 2019 | All American star Elusive State will qualify for the Dubai World Cup meeting if he can land another win - his sixth in a row – next time out in Hong Kong. Trainer Tony Millard is banking on another ratings boost to make the requisite level for the G2 Godolphin Mile (1600m) and G1 Dubai World Cup (2000m) at Meydan on March 30.
2018
All American filly set for G1 NZ Oaks
Monday, 17 December 2018 | Kiwi filly Tiger Silk can become the third Group 1 classic winner in four years for Geisel Park Stud stallion All American. Trainer Richard Collett will make a decision after Christmas whether to set his filly for the G1 NZ Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on March 16. The Pukekohe-based conditioner was looking to the future with confidence after she came from last to win the Ross Roof Runner Hcp (1400m) at Ellerslie on Sunday.
McEvoy strikes again with All American
Friday, 7 December 2018 | Trainer Tony McEvoy will set his All American filly Despacito for a city campaign after an easy kill at Kyneton on Thursday. Heavily backed into an even-money favourite, Despacito was taken back to near last by Luke Currie after drawing wide in the Kyneton Electrics Maiden Plate (1450m). She was set alight approaching the corner and finished powerfully to win well.
Eye-catching winner by All American
Monday, 26 November 2018 | Yankee Eyes is best left to run free in front and that strategy paid off again at Morphettville on Saturday. The promising daughter of All American controlled the Carlo Bittoto Memorial (1250m) and dug in for the fight when challenged in the straight by Zoustar fillies Kenyan Wonder and Be My Star.
All Americans in Silk Dept
Monday, 19 November 2018 | All American has cranked up his strike-rate with 8 winners in 4 days ahead of the 2019 Perth Magic Millions. His first WA yearlings conceived at Geisel Park will be targeted by local and international buyers following the four-nations blitz in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.
NZ treble by All American
Sunday, 18 November 2018 | Geisel Park stallion All American has sired winners of 370 races in 10 countries and his Kiwi crew chimed in with an Awapuni winner on Thursday and a double at Ruakaka on Friday. Korakonui (5m All American – Riddling by Redoute’s Choice) will be set for the Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship Final at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day following a three-length victory at Awapuni. The Ralph Manning-trained mare led into the straight and then raced away to win as she pleased for jockey Jason Waddell.
Cross-matching at Geisel Park
Monday, 12 November 2018 | Geisel Park owner Eddie Rigg didn’t have to delve too deeply into the pedigree of Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter for a link to his imported Group 1 winner Vert De Grece (Ire). His sire Verglas (Highest Honor) is a three-quarter brother to Champion French 3yo Sprinter Do The Honours (Highest Honor). She foaled five winners at stud including Waitress (Kingmambo), the dam of Cross Counter.
All American hotline to Hong Kong
Friday, 2 November 2018 | Hong Kong agents could come calling when the first of the WA-bred All American yearlings parade at the Perth Magic Millions in February. The Geisel Park sire has been in the headlines at Sha Tin this week with Dark Dream appearing for the first time in public on Tuesday and Elusive State cantering home on Wednesday.
Go-getter at Geisel Park
Thursday, 1 November 2018 | Saturday’s Criterium International (1600m) marked the fourth anniversary of Vert De Grece’s breath-taking victory in the Group 1 at Saint-Cloud but it was business as usual for him at Geisel Park.
Rear-view rivals at Murray Bridge
Saturday, 20 October 2018 | All American filly Yankee Eyes didn’t give her rivals a second glance winning by four lengths on the Murray Bridge Cup card Friday. Racing second-up after a promising autumn campaign, she worked to the front and then waved good-bye when given the green-light by Jamie Kah in the BGC Cleaning Supplies Maiden (900m). “She looked a treat today and is a different horse this time in,” Kah claimed. “She’s got ability but couldn’t do it at both ends last prep.”
Moonee Valley double for All American
Monday, 8 October 2018 | Kaplumpich kicked off a double for All American at Moonee Valley on Friday evening with a win that prompted a positive report from jockey John Allen The 3yo colt was having his first start in town after placings at Seymour and Warrnambool during an initial prep in the autumn. He sat on the speed and then powered clear to claim the DSV Air & Sea Plate (1200m) by over a length.
Singapore first for Taro San
Saturday, 29 September 2018 | All American import Taro San and apprentice Yusoff Fadzli have both shed their maiden tags in Singapore. Taro San had won in Australia and he made another breakthrough at Kranji on Friday following a patient ride by Fadzli. “I was a bit concerned when they missed the kick but he didn’t panic and did a good job,” former champion jockey-turned-trainer Saimee Jumaat said. “I didn’t give him any instructions, just told him to go and enjoy the ride, and it’s paid off.”
Elusive State sparks Millard Milestone
Monday, 24 September 2018 - All American gelding Elusive State sparked a winning treble for trainer Tony Millard at Sha Tin on Saturday. He reeled in runaway leader Beauty Day to score by a half-length in the Los Angeles Hcp (1600m).
Spritz sparkles for All American
Sunday, 16 September 2018 | All American maintained his strong start to the season with a debut win by All A Spritz at Echuca on Saturday. It was the Geisel Park sire’s 12th individual winner this term and followed the first-up victory of Crystal Billy for Team Hawkes at Goulburn on Friday.
South-West Stud Tour
Monday, 10 September 2018 - Geisel Park welcomed visitors during the annual Owners-Only Stud Tour to inspect its Group 1 winning stallions All American and Vert De Grece (Ire). Among the new-season foals on show was the grey/chestnut colt by Vert De Grece from Spurred In Flight.
South West Stallion Parade
Geisel Park Stud look forward to parading Gr. 1 winner and Gr. 1 Sire All American along with 2YO Gr. 1 winner and Timeform rated 116 Vert De Grece Come and see Vert De Grece's first ever foals on parade! BBQ and refreshments will be provided We look forward to seeing you on the day! For more information contact Conor Dunlop 0447 434 735
Geisel Park Star At Geelong
Monday, 20 August 2018 - The Lindsay Park connection has supplied another promising maiden winner for Geisel Park stallion All American. His 3yo filly Graceful Star romped home by three lengths in the Toyota Maiden Plate (1300m) at Geelong on Friday. She was a $30,000 buy for a Lindsay Park ladies syndicate from Geisel Park (as agent) at the 2017 Perth Magic Millions.
Change of scenery spurs Crockett
Sunday, 12 August 2018 - Tony McEvoy can’t look into a crystal-ball to see that makes Crockett tick so he looked outside the square to get the gelding back in winning form at Flemington. Crockett won with a flashing-light on debut at Morphettville last October and followed up with a good second in the LR Phelan Ready Stakes at Doomben, albeit five lengths behind the winner Ef Troop.
Mr America heads for hat-trick in Winter Series
Thursday, 2 August 2018 - Mr America will target the August Winter Series in Devonport after scoring back-to-back victories for trainer Glenn Stevenson last month. The All American front-runner powered his way to a courageous win over 1350m on Sunday with in-form apprentice Teagan Voorham aboard. It was a repeat of their all-the-way victory over 1650m at Devonport on July 1.
Elvis going places for All American
Sunday, 29 July 2018 - All American 3yo Looks Like Elvis signed off the season with a barnstorming victory at Doomben on Saturday. The Bryan Dais-trained galloper settled at the back of a big field before launching a powerful finish in the Team-Australia Group Hcp (1615m). He scored by over a length zooming clear for apprentice Corey Bayliss.
Dark Dream sold to Hong Kong
Sunday, 22 July 2018 - All American 3yo Dark Dream has been sold to Hong Kong following a reported $2.50 million offer in the wake of his Group 1 triumph in the Queensland Derby. Speculation intensified about his future earlier this month after owner-breeder Mary Jane Basson indicated the horse would be transferred from trainer Kerry Parker to Group 1 mentor Paul Perry.
Last curtain-call for Cruz
Monday, 16 July 2018 - All American sprinter Elusive State sent trainer Derek Cruz into retirement on a winner during the final meeting of the season in Hong Kong on Sunday. Backing up for his third start in July, Elusive State ran down Beauty Day for a one-length victory in the Big Profit Hcp (1400m) at Sha Tin. He responded to a well-timed ride from Sam Clipperton to close the curtain on Cruz’s long career in the training ranks.
Off-shore double by All American
Wednesday, 4 July 2018 - Geisel Park stallion All American launched the first-leg of an international double on Friday night when his former Australian galloper Grexit was successful in Macau. Grexit produced a powerful finish to score a two-length victory in the Puerto Princesa (1050m) in a quick 62.01s. It was his second win for trainer Danny Wong since transferring from Kris Lees last year.
Brave debut by Braggadocios
Wednesday, 27 June 2018 - Geisel Park Stud owner Eddie Rigg was already celebrating before War God’s Listed victory in Saturday’s Bolton Sprint (1200m) at Belmont. War God is by Champion WA stallion War Chant (USA) and has carried Rigg’s 8ER brand to 8 wins in Perth for a syndicate that also includes Oz Racing, Yarradale owner Ron Sayers and On The Edge Racing.
Dream result for Geisel Park
Saturday, 9 June 2018 - Eddie Rigg has conjured up a second Group 1 in two years to promote All American at Geisel Park Stud in WA. Rigg was part of the syndicate that purchased All American in February 2016, a fortnight before his Champion Filly Yankee Rose first emerged in Sydney. The 12yo stallion returned east last year but Rigg wouldn’t be denied and purchased him outright in May.
Dream alive in Queensland Derby
Monday, 4 June 2018 - All American 3yo Dark Dream is ready to run the race of his life in the G1 Queensland Derby (2200m) this Saturday. The Kerry Parker-trained gelding was an early favourite for the classic following a dominant four-length win in the G3 Rough Habit Stakes (2000m) but eased in pre-post markets after going down a length in the G3 Grand Prix Stakes (2200m) on May 26.
Love strikes for Lindsay Park
Tuesday, 22 May 2018 - All Out Of Love is all of 17 hands and he’s ready to go to the next level after breaking a run of outs for Lindsay Park. The long-striding son of All American came from last on the home turn to win the Museum Restoration Hcp (1600m) at Bendigo on Sunday. “Because he’s so big, it takes a while for him to wind up and get into full stride,” stable spokesman Russell Treloar said. “But he’s starting to hit his straps now and a strong mile is his best trip.”
All action Jaxon
Friday, 18 May 2018 - All American will be double-handed in the G1 Queensland Derby following a fighting victory by Kurnel Jaxon at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. The front-running colt proved too strong in the Ranvet Power Formula Hcp (1600m). “Josh (Parr) pulled the stick early and he raced away for a well-deserved win,” trainer David Pfieffer said. “He’s a very smart colt on a path to the Queensland Derby.”
All American returns to Geisel Park Stud
Tuesday, 15 May 2018 - Geisel Park Stud owner Eddie Rigg has purchased Group 1 stallion All American outright to stand permanently in Western Australia. Rigg was part of the syndicate that stood All American at Geisel Park in 2016 when he was the most popular stallion in WA. After spending last season in Victoria, local breeders were keen to book in again on the strength of his first Westspeed-bred foals.
2017
Verglas sireline firing in France
Friday, 17 November 2017 - Silver Frost, an emerging sire-son of Verglas, was represented by his fourth stakes winner when unbeaten 2yo filly Latita waltzed away with the LR Criterium du Languedoc (1600m) in Toulouse on Sunday. The Fabrice Vermeulen-trained youngster took the step up to stakes company in her stride after victories at Salon Provence and Cagnes-sur-Mer in September. She set a furious pace and was never approached in the straight to score by more than two lengths.
International highlights for Geisel Park
Monday, 18 September 2017 - All American completed a successful week for Geisel Park with a winning double in Hong Kong on Saturday. His Aussie expats Invisible and Green Card both saluted at Sha Tin following a run of mixed emotions for his Group 1 winning filly Yankee Rose.
First foals by All American
Monday, 28 August 2017 - Geisel Park manager Conor Dunlop has welcomed the first Sunspeed foals by Group 1 winning sire All American. “Couldn't be happier with our first 3 All American foals on the ground,” Dunlop said. “And they’re from 3 maiden mares.”
Chancellor a Verglas VIP
Sunday, 20 August 2017 - Verglas stallion Stormy River has sired another winner with a black-type potential at Deauville. His lightly-raced 3yo Chancellor (Fr) spreadeagled some well-bred fillies in the Prix de Lonray (2000m) on Tuesday. Ridden quietly in the early stages by Hugo Journiac, she saved ground on the rails and gradually made up ground to join the leaders turning for home.
Saturia a gem from Geisel Park
Thursday, 17 August 2017 - Geisel Park owner Eddie Rigg has unearthed another class act to carry his 8ER brand in Perth. Saturia was bred and sold by Geisel Park for $32,5000 at the Perth Magic Millions in September 2015 and she was always in control of the Seacorp Plate (1000m) at Belmont last Saturday.
Geisel Park goes Hard in Hong Kong
Tuesday, 4 July 2017 - Geisel Park started July with an international winner to complement its War Chant double in Perth during June. Hard Ball Get (Aussie Rules), a $62,000 Geisel Park graduate from the Perth Magic Millions, increased his Hong Kong earnings to $3.18 million (AUD 535,315) with another convincing victory in the Sporting Exchange Hcp (1400m) at Sha Tin on Saturday.
TAB Radio Interview with Eddie Rigg
TAB Radio interviews Eddie Rigg on Vert De Grece Wednesday, 29 June 2017
Winning Wave for Verglas
Friday, 9 June 2017 - Verglas (Ire) is making a name for himself as a sire of sires and his latest feature win in Europe coincided with the arrival of his son Vert De Grece (Ire) in Western Australia. Silver Frost, a French-based son of Verglas, sired Silverwave to a narrow victory in the G2 Grand Prix de Chantilly last Sunday putting him on track for a successful defence of the G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud on July 2.
Star sprinter revived by Smith
Wednesday, 31 May 2017 - Madassa is knocking on the door for his connections after sitting on the sidelines for 18 months. Lumping 63kg less a claim for apprentice Fred Kersley, he duelled with front-runner It's It before they were both bloused out by Woolibar in the Perth Racing Membership Hcp (1000m) at Belmont on Saturday.
Wolfe wins with War Jeune
Sunday, 28 May 2017 - Geisel Stud graduate War Jeune was up for a fight in the Sky Racing Provincial Championship (1400m) at Belmont on Saturday. The Steve Wolfe-trained gelding was under siege in the straight but kept lifting to score by a nose from Le Patron with another nose to Rikki Tikki Tavi.
Hong Kong winner for Geisel Park
Wednesday, 17 May 2017 - Hard Ball Get remains one of the success stories of the 2011 Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale. He changed hands for $62,000 out of the Geisel Park draft and his Hong Kong earnings reached $2.48 million (AUD 426,990) after a powerful win at Sha Tin on Saturday.
All American to Victoria
Wednesday, 10 May 2017 - Geisel Park announces that Western Australia’s most popular stallion for the 2016 season has been transferred to the leading Victorian Stallion Farm, Chatswood Stud. The All American Syndicate secured control on All American from Arrowfield in March 2016. With the outstanding deeds of Yankee Rose and numerous quality winners across Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the US, the All American Syndicate has fielded numerous enquiries to relocate the imposing son of Red Ransom back to the East Coast.
Winning start to May for All American
Monday, 8 May 2017 - All American’s winning start to May continued on Monday when Pray For Us stretched out to a mile at Wangaratta. The Shane Fliedner trained 3yo was coming off placings over 1400m at Bendigo and Ballarat to win at his fifth start in the North East Fence Hire Maiden (1590m).
Zebulon zeroes in on Group 1 Goodwood
Sunday, 30 April 2017 - All American sprinter Zebulon remains on track for the G1 Goodwood Hcp (1200m) after a pleasing start to his comeback at Caulfield on Saturday. The Peter Morgan-trainee returned to action after a year on sidelines in the Listed Anniversary Stakes (1440m) and worked home nicely into fifth -beaten a length and change – by Perth raider Star Exhibit.
Lofty winner from Lindsay Park
Friday, 28 April 2017 - Lindsay Park galloper All Out Of Love can live up to his lofty standing after a promising victory in the Cardinia Club Hcp (1600m) at Pakenham on Thursday. The All American giant stands over 17 hands and had been working up to a win since a summer spell. Backed into a $2.80 favourite, he was running away at the finish to score by more than two lengths.
Best Feet forward at Pinjarra
Tuesday, 25 April 2017 - Duck Feet was banging on the door to win a race after being runner-up in his first three starts for Geisel Park Stud. Pinjarra trainer Brett Pope targeted a mile maiden at home on Anzac Day as a winnable race and left him in safe hands of Willie Pike in the Pinjarra RSL Maiden (1600m).
Perth Star for All American
Tuesday, 21 March 2017 - American Star was sent to Perth to help promote Geisel Park sire All American and he began fulfilling that job description on Saturday. Ridden back in the field for the first time this preparation, he burst through a gap in the final stages for a narrow victory in the Mumm Champagne Hcp (1000m) at Ascot.
All American colts popular in Adelaide
Friday, 17 March 2017 - Geisel Park sire All American completed a successful Adelaide Magic Millions with a Book 1 colt that made $70,000 and Book 2 colt that topped the leader-board at $56,000. Champion trainer Darren Weir secured the All American – Illusionary colt (Lot 115) for $70,000 from Arrowfield Stud on Tuesday. He’s a younger brother to Invisible who won his maiden at Canterbury before transferring to Hong Kong for further victories at Sha Tin and Happy Valley this season.
Timely win for American Time
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 - Geisel Park stallion All American has made an impact in his first season at stud in Western Australia. He was the State’s busiest sire covering 113 mares to pip Alfred Nobel at the top of the popularity stakes in 2016.
Maher buys American artillery in Melbourne
Tuesday, 28 February 2017 - Group 1 trainer Ciaron Maher won’t be short of artillery in the juvenile division next season after buying another 7 yearlings at this week’s Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale. The record-breaking $1.40 million colt by I am Invincible stole the headlines but Maher also mined the middle-market for colts by Written Tycoon ($200k) & Sebring ($200k), a filly by All American ($125k) and a colt by Medaglia d'Oro ($100k).
Kawaikini a bargain for Coyle
Monday, 27 February 2017 - Jason Coyle secured a bargain when he spent $6,000 on an All American filly at the 2015 Inglis Classic Autumn Sale. Given the name Kawaikini and then given time to mature, she won a Nowra maiden on debut in October and graduated to a Class 2 victory first-up at the same course on Sunday.
Sam’s superb debut at Benalla
Thursday, 16 February 2017 - All American 2yo Sam's Image gave his rivals something to chase with a brilliant turn of foot at Benalla on Sunday. Sam's Image was confidently supported into a $2.60 favourite and didn’t let his supporters down in the Flaming Pizza Maiden Plate (1100m). The Peter Morgan trained youngster is raced by owner-breeder Bruce Mathieson in partnership with his wife Jill and Rick Smith.
Mac attack at Sale
Sunday, 22 January 2017 - Visiting English apprentice Paddy Pilley has signed off a three-month riding stint in Australia with a skinner for bookies on Warrigal Mac at Sale. Warrigal Mac (3g All American - West Love by Zedrich) had been beaten a dozen lengths on debut after leading at Bairnsdale before Xmas. He pushed up from an inside gate again on Sunday and never relinquished a length advantage in the Programmed Property Hcp (1100m).
All systems go for Ameridon to NZ
Tuesday, 17 January 2017 - All American colt Ameridon is on track for the Karaka Million at Ellerslie after winning a barrier trial at Deagon on Tuesday morning. Ameridon is assured of a start in the $1 million Karaka Million (1200m) on Sunday week, January 29. He is currently 7th in order of entry with AUD 17,000 following a last-start victory in the Shay Brennan Constructions 2YO Plate (1000m) at Tamworth on January 6.
All Americans in demand on Gold Coast
Saturday, 14 January 2017 - All American was in demand during Book 1 of the Gold Coast Magic Millions with his 4 yearlings averaging $155,000. The Geisel Park resident sired 5 winners in the last 5 days of 2016 and he started the New Year with 2yo colt Ameridon (Tamworth) plus international winners Peach Bowl (Singapore) and Invisible (Hong Kong).
2016
New Year’s Eve celebrations for All American
Saturday, 31 December 2016 - All American signed off a breakout year with another winning double on New Year’s Eve. The Geisel Park resident sired Kasharn (Gosford) & Green Light (Yarra Valley) on Thursday before landing another brace with Korakonui (NZ) & Sheza Yankee (Gold Coast) on Saturday.
Clever tactics kick in for Kasharn
Thursday, 29 December 2016 - Kasharn kicked off a winning double for All American at Gosford on Thursday thanks to some clever tactics by apprentice Alena Skerritt. Not happy with the early tempo, Skerritt spurred Kasharn to the front with a mid-race move to win by three lengths over 1600m. It was his fourth victory for trainer Con Karakatsanis following priors at Canterbury and Grafton (2).
Good money for All American
Tuesday, 20 December 2016 - Geisel Park stallion All American has 11 yearlings catalogued for the Gold Coast and Perth Magic Millions in January - February. His Gold Coast entrants will make good money starting with three colts on account of Arrowfield Stud in the first session on Wednesday, January 11. The half-brother to Inglis 2YO Classic winner Lady Jivago (Lot 100) is first cab off the rank and his family tree includes Arrowfield’s champion sire Not A Single Doubt.
Presidential Joy trumps rivals at Kilmore
Wednesday, 14 December 2016 - All American sired another promising maiden winner when Presidential Joy returned from a five-month spell for a narrow victory at Kilmore on Monday. The Andrew Noblet-trained gelding settled on the pace and looked likely to win by panels before he was forced to fend off a late challenge from odds-on favourite Kotinos.
Dalziel duo flying for All American
Monday, 5 December 2016 - Syndicator Wylie Dalziel unveiled his second smart All American 2yo colt this season when Phelps Glory won on debut at Morphettville on Saturday. Well-supported at $3.30 after a nice trial at Strathalbyn last month, he tailed Lindsay Park youngster Diaochan and then took over in the straight to score by a long neck in the UBET Plate (1000m). Dalziel Racing bought him for $62,500 at the Adelaide Magic Millions in March.
Charm offensive from All American
Wednesday, 30 November 2016 - All American mare Jill’s Charm finished November with a flourish for her sire at the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday. Trained locally by Gary Duncan, she firmed into a $2.30 favourite and justified that support with a straightforward victory in the Pelican Motors Hcp (1300m). It was her third win this season and there’s more in store according to jockey Jeff Lloyd.
Stateside silver lining for All American
Monday, 7 November 2016 - Champion filly Yankee Rose will undergo knee surgery following her unplaced run in the G1 VRC Oaks but there was a silver lining for her sire All American during the Melbourne Cup carnival. All American winners continue to surface in the USA from his one-off shuttle to Darby Dan Farm in Kentucky. His fillies Infiltrada and America Mon Amie completed a double at Gulfstream on Friday and Hawthorne on Saturday.
Yendall rapt with Yankee Rose
Monday, 24 October 2016 - Yankee Rose has firmed into a $2.10 favourite for the G1 VRC Oaks (2500m) on Thursday week after her heroics at Moonee Valley on Saturday. The All American 3yo was placed, albeit by a space, in the G1 Cox Plate (2040m) behind wonder mare Winx and trainer David Vandyke couldn't have been prouder of his filly. Her last 200 metre sectional was only bettered by the winner.
WA connection primed for Cox Plate
Friday, 21 October 2016 - Western Australia has its best chance to win a Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) since the west’s all-time great Northerly completed a running double in 2001 and 2002. The Sunspeed connection will be led All American filly Yankee Rose and Blackfriars gelding Black Heart Bart. They are both in the market behind Winx who is an odds-on favourite to make it back-to-back victories at Moonee Valley this Saturday.
Showgirl centre stage in Cox Plate
Wednesday, 19 October 2016 - Trainer David Vandyke says Group 1 Cox Plate contender Yankee Rose is a bit of a showgirl. And AAP reports the filly gets her chance to shine on the big stage when she takes on the older horses for the first time in the weight-for-age contest at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Magic Man’s ride to remember on Invisible
Tuesday, 11 October 2016 - All American sprinter Invisible profited from a ride to remember by Joao Moreira at Sha Tin on Saturday. Invisible overcame the outside alley in a big field to score a short-head victory over Rugby Diamond (Snippetson) in the Kam Tin Hcp (1200m).
Champion filly by All American
Monday, 10 October 2016 - The celebrations after Yankee Rose reeled in the colts to win the G1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) could be heard all the way across to Perth on Saturday. The Darby Racing syndicate that paid just $10,000 for the All American filly were ready to party at Randwick and Sunspeed breeder Eddie Rigg was also counting his lucky stars in Western Australia.
Americans back in black at Flemington
Monday, 3 October 2016 - American Genius logged the latest black-type for All American in the LR Maribyrnong Trial Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on Sunday. The 2yo colt filled the trifecta behind Exceed And Excel youngsters Madeenaty and Double Jeopardy. "The further he goes the better he will be," Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes said. "He was a query at 1000 metres but there’s not a query on his ability. I really like him.”
Lady lands another win for All American
Sunday, 25 September 2016 - Trainer David Vandyke has another 3yo filly by All American on the books at the Sunshine Coast besides Yankee Rose. Lady America scored on debut after Vandyke spirited her across the border to Lismore and she will attempt to keep her perfect record intact at Sunshine Coast this Sunday. She is coming off an all-the-way victory over short-priced favourite Windcatcher (More Than Ready) in the Phat Elephant Restaurant Maiden (1100m).
Positive start for All American
Wednesday, 21 September 2016 - Studmaster Conor Dunlop reports All American has positives to all four mares he served on the opening day of the season at Geisel Park. The September 1 covers were over Soliloquy (Trade Fair), Spurred In Flight (Flying Spur), Bit Of A Ride (Snippets) and Moreish (More Than Ready).
Blinkers the spur for Yankee Rose
Wednesday, 31 August 2016 - Trainer David Vandyke will use blinkers for the first time on Yankee Rose when the star filly resumes in the G1 Golden Rose (1200m) on Saturday week. Yankee Rose (All American) has gone only fairly in three trials at the Sunshine Coast and there has been speculation about her fitness leading into the $1 million race at Rosehill on September 10.
Gods smile on Geisel Park
Tuesday, 23 August 2016 - War God (War Chant) and Sweet Ora (Oratorio) completed a running double for Geisel Park at Belmont last Saturday. They both graduated from the Perth Magic Millions as yearlings but that’s where the similarity ends. War God took 16 starts to break his duck in the Our Town Maiden (1200m) while Sweet Ora made it 3 wins from 5 starts in the Tabtouch Plate (1000m).
Geisel Park double at Bendigo
Tuesday, 16 August 2016 - Geisel Park Stud stallions All American and Foreplay filled out another running double on Sunday when Rushmore and Playful Rosie were successful at Bendigo. Rushmore (All American) is trained locally by Brian Gentle and has won 3 of his last 5 starts on home turf. “He left it late but was always travelling,” jockey Corey Parish said. “They went out at a good tempo and all I had to do was ease out at the top of the straight.
All American a godsend for Geisel Park
Saturday, 13 August 2016 - All American has a new juvenile division full of potential to build on what Yankee Rose achieved in 2015-16. Group 1 winning colts Extreme Choice (123) and Capitalist (122) led the Timeform 2YO ratings from Yankee Rose (120) last season and she will be a unanimous choice as Australia’s Champion Filly if voting reflects those rankings.
Yankee coasts on Sunshine Coast
Wednesday, 3 August 2016 - All eyes focused on Yankee Rose when she trialled at the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday. Now a three-year-old, the David Vandyke trained filly wore blinkers for the first time when finishing fourth without being extended run over 850 metres.
Geisel Park sires strike in Victoria
Wednesday, 20 July 2016 - All American and Foreplay have kept their Victorian strike-rates ticking over with more progressive maiden winners leading up to the Geisel Park parade this Sunday. The former Hunter Valley stallions are shaping up for their first Sunspeed books and both have been in career-best form since arriving at Myalup earlier this year.
Sweet win for Wheatbelt
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - Rod and Tania Cosgrove picked up a bargain when they bought Sweet Ora at the 2015 Perth Magic Millions. The Oratorio filly won first-up at Belmont last month and backed it up with a brilliant 4 length victory in the Carbine Club of WA Stakes (1000m) on Wednesday. Starting an odds-on favourite, she followed the front-runners on the fence and then took advantage of the cut-away to drop her rivals in the straight.
Geisel Park double at Grafton
Friday, 8 July 2016 - A running double by Foreplay and All American gave the start of the Grafton Cup carnival a distinct Sunspeed flavour on Thursday. The Geisel Park stallions struck early with Foreplay filly Accede breaking through in the Grafton Hotel 2yo Maiden Plate (1006m). “We’ve been waiting for her to get across the line,” trainer Jim Jarvis said. “She’s got tremendous ability but you wouldn’t believe the bad luck.
Bell tolls for Grexit
Friday, 1 July 2016 - Kris Lees is busy building up a strong support team for next season before rolling out his Group 1 guns Lucia Valentina (Savabeel) and Le Romain (Hard Spun) in August. All American 2yo Grexit passed an early test when he filled the first leg of a winning double for Lees at Wyong on Thursday. He was up against older horses in the Toukley Lions Club Maiden (1100m) but started an odds-on favourite after a flashlight run first-up on June 9.
All Americans on G1 Express
Thursday, 30 June 2016 - The All Americans have shown they can sprint and now they’re getting over ground like Victorian 3yo Gee One Express. He made a one-act affair of a Geelong maiden on Tuesday and was still travelling strongly for Craig Newitt at the end of 2200 metres. Newitt said. “He’s pretty genuine was way too good for them,” Newitt said. “You watch him go through the grades next time in.”
Swimming shapes spring for Yankee Rose
Friday, 24 June 2016 - Rising star Yankee Rose will target a four-start spring campaign starting with G1 Golden Rose Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on September 10. Yankee Rose demolished her rivals in the G1 Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick in April but a foot abscess denied her a shot at the G1 Champagne Stakes (1600m).
Kiwi kicks another goal for All American
Sunday, 12 June 2016 - Geisel Park Stud resident All American sired his third two year-old winner this week when his exciting youngster Elusive State scored on debut in New Zealand. Saturday’s result followed hot on the heels of All American’s very impressive maiden winners Miss Salinger and All Out Of Love at Pakenham on Thursday.
Heavyweight 2YO winners by All American
Thursday, 9 June 2016 - All American sired a two year-old double at Pakenham on Thursday with a filly and a colt destined for higher marks than winter maidens. Both youngsters are with heavy-hitters and won against older horses. Miss Salinger is raced by Arrowfield Stud and giant colt All Out Of Love is a member of Lindsay Park’s team at Flemington.
Tianhuang travels for Durban Demon
Tuesday, 31 May 2016 - All American expat Tianhuang returned to form when champion jockey Douglas Whyte renewed their winning partnership in Hong Kong on Sunday. The John Moore trained sprinter signed off last year with a comprehensive victory under Whyte but had been unplaced in three runs for Joao Moreira this term before the ‘Durban Demon’ jumped back aboard in the Tate’s Cairn Hcp (1200m).
Winning double by All American in USA
Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - Geisel Park stallion All American augmented his winning run in Australia with a double in the USA on Monday. His stakes winning filly America Mon Amie snatched a last-stride victory at Arlington Park and second-starter Infiltrada bolted in by 12 lengths at Gulfstream Park.
Zebulon ruled out of G1 Goodwood
Tuesday, 17 May 2016 - All American sprinter Zebulon has aggravated an off-fore tendon injury and will miss the G1 Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville this Saturday. Trainer Peter Morgan revealed the LR City Of Adelaide Stakes winner will sidelined for anything up to 12 months. “He did it during that race last week. It’s very disappointing, he would have been hard to beat in the Goodwood.”
Fourth stakes winner by All American
Sunday, 1 May 2016 - Geisel Park Stud resident All American sired his fourth stakes winner when comeback galloper Zebulon scored a stunning victory in the LR City Of Adelaide Hcp (1400m) at Morphettville. Zebulon had been sidelined for more than a year but flew home from well off the pace for an effortless four-length victory. Saturday’s first-up win was a triumph for trainers Peter Morgan and Craig Widdison who have nursed him back to full fitness following a tendon injury.
Yankee slam-dunk in Champagne Stakes
Tuesday, 12 April 2016 - All American filly Yankee Rose will be seen at her best when stepping up to 1600 metres in the Champagne Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. That’s according to trainer David Vandyke who thinks a mile could actually represent her optimum trip. She was runner-up in the G1 Golden Slipper (1200m) first-up after a spell and then cruised home in the G1 Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) on April 2.
Group 1 for Geisel Park at Randwick
Saturday, 2 April 2016 - All American filly Yankee Rose returned to scale amid wild celebrations after the G1 Inglis Sires' Produce Stakes at Randwick and there were similar scenes across the continent in Perth. Saturday's victory ensured Yankee Rose will be crowned Australian's Champion 2YO Filly this season and it also catapulted All American into the Top 3 on the Australian 2YO sires' premiership behind Written Tycoon and Not A Single Doubt.
Rose blooming for All American
Thursday, 31 March 2016 - Incoming Geisel Park stallion All American can kick-off his Sunspeed stud career with a Group 1 victory at Randwick this Saturday. His promising filly Yankee Rose is a firming $3.80 equal favourite for the $1 million Inglis Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) after a barnstorming second in the G1 Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m).
Major coup for WA Thoroughbred Breeders
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 - The owners of Saturday’s Golden Slipper winner Capitalist were holding their breath when the previously undefeated All American filly Yankee Rose started to reel him in. This was in stark contrast with the elation of Geisel Park’s Principal Eddie Rigg, who had just inked the deal to stand the former outstanding 2yo All American, this season at his picturesque South West property.
2015
Classic winner by Musket
Thursday, 23 July 2015 - Impeccably bred stallion Musket sired his first-stakes winner in the LR Belmont Classic (2200m) on Saturday. His first-crop Sunspeed stayer Dark Musket nailed odds-on favourite North Ridge (Danehill Express) by a nose in a race that has launched the careers of numerous stars since its inception in 1996. “He went a bit wide on the corner and had to do it the hard way,” trainer Graeme Ballantyne said. “Everything he’s done, he’s handled on his ear.”
Perfect start by Proart
Thursday, 9 July 2015 - Geisel Park owner Eddie Rigg would have expected to see War Chant (USA) among Sunspeed’s leading freshmen this season and he must be pleasantly surprised with the great start by Proart. Rigg and Yarradale Stud’s Ron Sayers imported War Chant from Kentucky and he stands Proart with Rapid Equine’s Neil Irvine.
Beaufine Target ahead of Madassa
Sunday, 28 June 2015 - In-form trainer Lindsey Smith has a black-type assignment ahead of Madassa after the Vale Takeover Target (1000m) at Belmont. Madassa (3g Due Sasso – Sayleuron by Don't Say Halo) has finished either first or second in 9 starts following a two length victory over True Storm (Hurricane Sky) and Sujet (Vital Equine) on Saturday.
Rosmartini runaway at Belmont
Wednesday, 24 June 2015 - Geisel Park freshman Proart sired another precocious city winner at Belmont Park on Wednesday. Proart filly Glitterbell opened his account with a 4 length victory at Ascot in April and Rosmartini won by an even bigger margin in the Westspeed 2YO Hcp (1400m) yesterday.
Dark horse by Musket
Thursday, 4 June 2015 - Dark Musket will face his biggest test to date in the Westspeed Hcp (1400m) at Belmont this weekend. The Musket three year-old finished powerfully to win over shorter trips at Bunbury (1000m) and Belmont (1300m) in April – May. “He’s stepping up to open company on Saturday,” trainer Graeme Ballantyne admitted. “It’s a big ask but the 1400 metres will suit.”
First winner by Proart
Sunday, 19 April 2015 - Glitterbell had been knocking on the door before bolting in at Ascot on Saturday. The Proart filly was placed in 4 of her 5 starts prior to landing the first win for her sire in the Bell Vista Plate (1200m). “She didn’t finish the race off two runs ago and couldn’t get through last time,” owner-trainer Mike Santich said. “She’s still green and her ideal distance will be 1400m.”
War Chant colt headlines Geisel Park
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 - War Chant has taken all before him in Western Australia. So it’s not hard to understand why a colt by the boom sire out of a Canny Lad mare will attract plenty of attention at the Magic Millions Perth yearling sale.
Proart proactive at Geisel Park
Tuesday, 20 January 2015 - Rosmartini looks an early winner for Geisel Park’s first-season sire Proart after scooting clear in a Belmont trial on Monday morning She scored by more than four lengths for Simon Miller and a syndicate managed by Jock Wilberforce. They also raced her dam Rosmopolitan to four wins up to 2200 metres in Perth.
2014
Invincible winner from Geisel Park
Tuesday, 9 December 2014 - A successful career awaits Geisel Park graduate Invincible Me on the strength of his first-up victory at Morphettville. After a fading 15 length loss on debut at Echuca in July, he returned a different horse to win the Wolf Blass Maiden (1050m) on Saturday. Settling on the pace, he powered clear in the straight to score by a length for Lindsay Park.
Divine start to Super Saturday
Friday, 21 November 2014 - Trainer Darren McAuliffe warmed up for Super Saturday with impressive debut winner Divine Bay at Northam on Wednesday. Divine Bay (3f Danehill Express – Lip Service by Marooned) scored a front-running victory in the Ned McPherson Maiden (1300m). A homebred for Geisel Park owner Eddie Rigg, she was in commission at $5 after a Lark Hill trial win earlier this month.
Proart filly Glitters for Geisel Park
Thursday, 6 November 2014 - Ascot trainer Mike Santich has kept his promising youngster Glitterbell in work for the Westspeed 2YO Plate (1100m) at Ascot this Saturday. The Proart filly was placed in the Initial Plate on October 11 and she would have finished closer but for being crowded shortly after the start by Strong Values.
Geisel Park mare stays in WA
Wednesday, 24 September 2014 - Bippo No Bungus will stay in Western Australia for the immediate future instead of starting in the G2 Stocks Stakes at Moonee Valley this Friday night. The Dubawi mare is raced by Eddie Rigg and Ron Sayers and is coming off a close third in the LR Hannans Hcp in Kalgoorlie. She flew from the tail of the field to get with a length of Sireeze last week and looks well-placed in the Macau Hcp (1650m) at Belmont this Saturday.
Hartley lands long-priced bets at Belmont
Friday, 12 September 2014 - Geisel Park graduate Hartley’s Hope landed some long-priced wagers when an all-the-way winner at Belmont on Wednesday. The Lindsey Smith trained gelding had failed first-up on a Slow 6 track last month and appreciated the better going in the Westspeed 3YO Hcp (1200m).
Cups double by Danehill Express
Tuesday, 19 August 2014 - Trainer Helen Harding was weighing up whether to spell promising stayer Get Round It before he won the Goldfields Tatt's Cup (2300m) in Kalgoorlie on Sunday. The Danehill Express gelding had been in work since joining her stable in November apart from a short break after the G2 WATC Derby in April. “I haven’t got much choice now,” Harding said after watching him bolt in by three lengths. “I don’t think the owners would let me tip him out anyway!”
Geisel Park heading in right Direction
Friday, 15 August 2014 - Geisel Park Stud has hit a purple-patch since the start of the season and owner Eddie Rigg is hoping the winning run continues this weekend. GET ROUND IT (Danehill Express) dropped back from a midfield finish in the LR Belmont Classic to win at Kalgoorlie last Sunday. He is a younger half-brother to Rigg’s LR Hannans Hcp winner Mr Vadim and has been nominated to back-up in the Goldfields Tatt's Cup this Sunday.
Geisel Park graduate keeps giving at Belmont
Tuesday, 12 August 2014 - Vern Brockman rated Kheleva a potential Group 1 galloper after he won a support race on the 2014 Perth Cup card. The veteran trainer has lowered his sights since New Year’s Day but he was still glad to welcome the gelding back to scale after the Marylin Raina Memorial (1400m) at Belmont on Saturday.
Bolord on track in Victoria
Tuesday, 29 July 2014 - Geisel Park mare Vintrack has a promising two year-old in Victoria named Bolord. The Tony Noonan trained gelding has been nominated to make his debut at Seymour or Bairnsdale this Sunday, August 3.
Bangkok breakthrough at Northam
Thursday, 24 July 2014 - Ever-consistent Bangkok Express broke through for his first win in the Stella Apartments Maiden (1000m) at Northam on Thursday. Bangkok Express (3g Danehill Express - Ishibabe by Ishiguru) carried Geisel Park’s colours to a convincing barrier-to-box victory after a string of placings for trainer Simon Miller.
War Chant full-time in WA
Tuesday, 22 July 2014 - War Chant (USA) has just finished covering his last book in Kentucky ahead of a permanent move to Western Australia. The Danzig horse has shuttled to the Sunspeed State for the last three years before Yarradale Stud’s Ron Sayers and Geisel Park’s Eddie Rigg made the move full-time with an offer to Three Chimneys Farm earlier this month.
Progressive double by Patronize
Friday, 11 July 2014 - Dexterous Lad didn’t go around a horse on the way to claiming the opening-leg of a winning double for Patronize at Northam on Thursday. The David Harrison trained gelding was facing the starter for the first time in the Wake Up With Frenchy Maiden (1100m). He tracked front-runner Spy Scandal and then took advantage of the cut-away to rail up and win by a short-head from Regal Weapon.
First (Aus) winner by War Chant
Tuesday, 22 April 2014 - War Chant is up and running with his first Australian-bred winner after Hello Sayang bolted in by five lengths at Perak on Saturday. Hello Sayang (Aus) was ridden by former Perth apprentice Henry Barnabas to defeat a field of older horses on debut in the Little Pappa Stakes (1400m). She was eased down on the line but still spaced NZ bred three year-olds Wang Cai (My Halo) and Amongst The Stars (Bachelor Duke).
Exciting times ahead at Geisel Park
Monday, 31 March 2014 - Bippo No Bungus is back home in Western Australia after earning black-type at Flemington and Moonee Valley in March. Instead of heading to Sydney for the G1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes, she will spell at Geisel Park and return in August before connections decide whether she stays in work or retires to stud. The Dubawi mare is raced by leading Sunspeed breeders Eddie Rigg (Geisel Park) and Ron Sayers (Yarradale Stud) and has turned a $70,000 price-tag at the 2011 Gold Coast Magic Millions into prizemoney of $318,000.
Magic Sale for Geisel Park
Wednesday, 26 February 2014 - Geisel Park’s draft for the Perth Magic Millions saw all bar one of the 17 lots offered find new homes to leading trainers like Neville Parnham, Paul Jordan and Dan Morton. International buyer David Raphael, who sourced outstanding colt Rubick last year, bought two yearlings including a Musket filly for $57,500.
War Chants popular at Magic Millions
Tuesday, 25 February 2014 - Geisel Park owner Eddie Rigg benefited from a strong contingent of War Chants when his Perth Magic Millions consignment aggregated over $910,000. Geisel Park’s four War Chants changed hands for an average of $77,750 and that didn’t surprise studmaster Brian Collison. “They were well received alright and we’re looking forward to getting War Chant back to WA later this year.
Musket winner defies drift at Pinjarra
Tuesday, 4 February 2014 - South Dakota impressed jockey Ryan Hill with a first-up win in the Chicken Treat Maiden (1200m) at Pinjarra on Sunday. And he was amazed to learn the Musket gelding drifted to start at $17 on debut. “I couldn’t believe it when we came back to scale and heard he scored at those odds,” Hill said. “I’ve been working him at home and at the beach and he ran really well in a trial behind one of Jimmy Taylor’s at Belmont last month.”
Snitzel filly a star for Perth Magic Millions
Thursday, 16 January 2014 - Eddie Rigg is full of anticipation for the Perth Magic Millions yearling sale with the businessman and racing entrepreneur confident his Geisel Park Stud will present its best ever draft next month. In an interview with The West Australian newspaper journalist Robert Edwards this week, Rigg outlined the highlights of Geisel Park’s draft of 8 colts and 7 fillies to go up for auction. The stud will offer another two colts as agent.
Geisel Park gears up for Perth Magic Millions
Monday, 6 January 2014 - Geisel Park has entered 17 yearlings for Perth Magic Millions and half the draft are from the first southern crop of War Chant. Owner Eddie Rigg joined forces with Yarradale Stud’s Ron Sayers to shuttle War Chant to Australia in 2011. The son of Danzig returned to Three Chimneys Farm in Kentucky last month and the businessmen are hoping he will be back for a fourth Sunspeed book in 2014.
2013
Musket’s Mink in the Pink
Thursday, 12 December 2013 - Musket filly Must Be Mink lived up to the hype that preceded her eye-catching debut in Launceston on Wednesday evening. Must Be Mink (3f Musket - Di's Angel by Racer's Edge) sat three-wide without cover before taking control of the Autobarn Maiden Plate (1120m). “She is a lovely filly and is nicely bred,” trainer Bill Ryan said. “I told David (Pires) to ride her like she was the best horse in the race and that’s the way it worked out.”
Feast of feature winners at Ascot
Tuesday, 10 December 2013 - Ascot’s Kingston Town Classic card was a moving feast for Sunspeed breeders Ron Sayers (Yarradale Stud) and Eddie Rigg (Geisel Park). The Perth businessmen have been active in the broodmare market and their recent buys include the dams of Saturday’s feature winners Ihtsahymn (G1 Kingston Town Classic), Petrol Power (G3 Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic) and Knightlike (LR Towton Cup).
Classic campaign beckons Bippo No Bungus
Thursday, 7 November 2013 - Neville Parnham will prepare Bippo No Bungus for an Ascot Classic campaign that’s worth over $400,000. Bippo No Bungus returned to form with a last-stride victory over Wroughted in the Auto Classic Mini Garage Hcp (1500m) on Saturday. It prompted Parnham to declare she will be right in the mix during a lucrative four-leg series for mares staged at the summer carnival.
Golden day for Geisel Park
Thursday, 19 September 2013 - Geisel Park owner Eddie Rigg struck gold at its source when Mr Vadim won the LR Hannan’s Hcp (1400m) at Kalgoorlie on Wednesday. Apart from Mr Vadim’s share of the $130,000 in prizemoney, Rigg owns his dam and has some more of his half-brothers on the horizon. “It was a sensational win,” he said after the feature sprint of the Goldfields season. “We also race his younger half-brother Thidwick The Moose and he won again in Adelaide earlier today.”
Moose bolts in at Balaklava
Friday, 6 September 2013 - Geisel Park homebred Thidwick the Moose looks destined to win a decent race after bolting in at Balaklava on Wednesday. Thidwick the Moose (4g Fastnet Rock - Femme D'Affaire by Woodman) appeared first-up after 22 weeks on the sidelines and was untroubled to break through in the Bardrill Maiden Plate (1400m). Starting a $2.80 favourite, he was forced to travel wide under Nick Hall but was a class above his rivals to score by five lengths over stablemate Loncava (Lonhro).
Frost Giant to Shuttle to Yarradale Stud in Australia
AMENIA, New York, February 22, 2013—Booked full for the current season, young record-breaking sire Frost Giant will be headed from his base in New York to stand at Yarradale Stud in Western Australia for the Southern Hemisphere season that begins in August.
Express Service Slams Rivals
McAuliffe-trained gelding sat outside leader and favourite Passion Cantata in transit and proved far too strong for rivals in the run home.
2012
Jockey Glen Boss warms to talented WA filly Fuddle Dee Duddle in the Kingston Town Classic
GLEN Boss will create history on Saturday if he lands his first Group 1 success in Western Australia. Boss's mount Fuddle Dee Duddle is a filly and no filly has won the 1800m Kingston Town Classic at Ascot since its inception in 1976. But Boss is keen about her chances.
Rigg Quinella As Fuddle Dee Duddle Scores Boilover
Leading owner Eddie Rigg claimed an unexpected quinella as Fuddle Dee Duddle defeated Bippo No Bungus in the Skyy Vodka Champion Fillies Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
Melbourne rider interested in Perth filly's return
A top Melbourne jockey will be a close observer of Fuddle Dee Duddle's performance when the two-year-old resumes at Ascot on Saturday.
For once, broker is happy to see his shares dropping
At 44, Perth stockbroker Eddie Rigg is determined to make his horse-racing ventures fun. The owner of almost 100 horses, he wants his family, close friends and his favourite charities to share in the joy of racing horses.