Waited through 3 days and 800+ horses to lock down this beast of a colt ๐
Had to bid hard to get him but one look at him and youโll see why ๐ค
DM for more details on a 2yo running type ๐ฉ
This is an important discussion the racing industry should be having at the highest levels.
Horse racing is a multi-billion dollar industry, yet when it comes to attracting and developing future talent, the approach feels fragmented and reactive rather than strategic.
People are the industry's most important asset. From stable staff and trackwork riders to jockeys, trainers and the many supporting roles that keep the game going. Racing's long-term success depends on strong pathways that identify, attract and develop talent from the grassroots level.
Major sports invest heavily in academies, development programs and talent pathways because they understand that today's juniors become tomorrow's professionals. Racing should be thinking the same way.
The state-based certificate courses available today play an important role, but they are only one piece of the puzzle.
๐ก The industry should be investing in a coordinated long-term vision that promotes racing careers, develops skills, creates opportunities and builds the workforce it will need in 10, 20 and 30 years' time.
Great horses get the headlines and are essential to the sport, but great people are what sustain it.
3 winners in 12 days ๐ฅ
The float is doing some kilometres from @_BendigoJC but weโre working hard to find the right races and some great rides has got the team humming ๐ ๐
Less than 24 hours after a hit and run mission to @AlburyRacing and Hollys Star is already enjoying the sunshine freshening up between runs at Nunkeri Park โ๏ธ๐
Itโs another step closer to returning to racing action at the Nursery of Champions.
The jump outs were held on the course proper today & the feedback from jockeys & participants was nothing short of amazing. ๐๐ผ
Book now for 27 March 2026:
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Max and @GilgaiFarm did a remarkable job presenting this weapon of a colt ๐๐ผ
We loved him and canโt wait to have Max along for the ride! Bring it on ๐ช๐ผ
SALE DAY SNIPPET: Then-15YO Max Skillecorn went viral last year when he pinhooked a horse through #InglisPremier, which sold for $40k. This year, Max is back to try his luck again. He bought a weanling colt for $5k at #InglisGreatSouthern and offered him for sale at Oaklands today. The result? Something simply extraordinary and something you genuinely must watch!
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๐จ Extreme Choice mare FINALE joins the team and will be back racing in February!
Purchased her for just 13k and since the two horses she finished beside last start have both won in Melbourne! DM for details - limited spaces left ๐ฉ
Geelong Race 2 | Mighty Mac
The 4YO survives a #CarboneLawyersProtest and breaks through at start number 8 for @TLakeRacing.
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The heart and soul of St Arnaud Turf Club, Bill Knights and his family have been trying to win their hometown Cup for 50 years ๐
We reflect on Bill's wonderful story, as he saddles up Holly's Star in the St Arnaud Cup on Saturday.
#AsRealAsItGets
As we reflect on a huge weekend of racing last weekend, we were so proud to see one of Bendigo's own trainers, Toby Lake (@TLakeRacing) win the Manangatang Cup with Holly's Star.
This is a reward for so much hard work from the team at Lake Racing & who knows, maybe we will see Holly's Star pop up for another country Cup. ๐
LISTEN | @TLakeRacing joined @ghall27 during the @Country_Racing hour to speak on taking out the Manangatang Cup over the weekend.
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Hollyโs Star runs down her rivals narrowly to land the Manangatang Cup for trainer Toby Lake, with Rose Hammond aboard, on a magnificent day at @ManangRaces ๐๐
#AsRealAsItGets