Rich Hill Stud

30/10/2026

Rich Hill Stud’s proven stallions ACE HIGH, PROISIR, SATONO ALADDIN and SHOCKING will be represented by six runners across Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 races at Flemington on Saturday’s Victoria Derby Day.

Super exciting filly Satono Glow (SATONO ALADDIN) takes on Race 6, the Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m), from barrier 4. Looking for her fifth win at just her sixth start, she will be chasing her maiden Group 1 victory after already recording two Group 3 wins and a Group 2 success. Bred by Dr Phil Chen, Satono Glow has firmly announced herself as a filly with a bright future and now takes aim at the elite level.

Jenni Multabella (ACE HIGH) heads to Race 8, the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m), from barrier 2. The mare has been knocking on the door with three consecutive runner-up finishes and will look to turn that consistency into a breakthrough stakes success. Bred by Cambria Park Partnership, she was sold through their 2023 Karaka Book 1 draft for $130,000.

Grand campaigner Here To Shock (SHOCKING) takes on Race 5, the Gr.2 Damien Oliver (1400m), from barrier 10. The proven stakes performer boasts an impressive record, including the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m), and will be looking to add another feature-race success to his already accomplished career. He was bred by The Sunlight Trust.

Shintono (SATONO ALADDIN) contests Race 2, the Gr.3 Vanity (1400m), from the inside barrier 1. The filly returns from a spell after showing plenty of promise in her first preparation, including a stakes placing. Bred by Matthew Upton, she will be looking to build on that early promise and make her mark this spring.

By champion sire PROISIR, Hankee Alpha (PROISIR) contests Race 4, the Gr.3 Rising Fast Stakes (1200m), from barrier 4. She announced herself in Australia with a dominant six-length victory over the Flemington straight 1200m and returns to the course and distance seeking her first stakes success. Bred by Tony and Nikki Brown, Hankee Alpha was sold through Highline Thoroughbreds’ 2023 Karaka Yearling draft.

Grand Impact (SATONO ALADDIN) also lines up in the Gr.3 Rising Fast Stakes (1200m), drawing barrier 20. A former Group 3 winner, the gelding brings proven stakes-class ability to the contest and will be looking to add another feature-race performance to his record. Bred by Okaharau Station Ltd, he was sold following a trial victory as a two-year-old.

Best of luck to all connections as Rich Hill Stud’s stallions are represented on one of the biggest days of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival! 🏇

For the full list of this weekend's runners, head to: https://www.richhillstud.co.nz/runners

29/10/2026

As attention turns to this weekend’s Gr.1 VRC Derby (2500m) at Flemington, we rewind to 2017 when ACE HIGH delivered a memorable performance to claim the three-year-old staying feature. 🏆

Overcoming a wide run, the son of High Chaparral showed tremendous toughness and staying power to defeat his rivals by two lengths.

The victory completed an impressive Group 1 double, following his success in the Gr.1 Spring Champion Stakes just weeks earlier.

A defining moment in ACE HIGH’s racing career, his Derby triumph remains a standout achievement on an impressive racetrack résumé.

Now standing at Rich Hill Stud, ACE HIGH brings that proven class and elite-level performance to his career at stud.

🎥 Racing.com

29/10/2026

Blind Raise will be back for the autumn, says Busuttin

Co-trainer Trent Busuttin has every reason to be proud of his talented three-year-old Blind Raise, who has headed to the spelling paddock following an impressive spring campaign that firmly established the son of ACE HIGH among Australia’s leading three-year-olds.

Blind Raise showcased his class with successive victories in the Listed McKenzie Stakes (1300m) and Gr.3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m), before delivering a courageous performance to finish runner-up to Warwoven in the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m).

While his tenth-placed finish in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) brought his spring campaign to a close, Busuttin was quick to put the performance into perspective, pointing to the relentless early tempo that left those racing on the speed with little chance.

“The way the race was run, he was no chance,” Busuttin said. “He maybe didn’t stay, there would be a big question mark on that, but whether he did or not, he wasn’t going to get an opportunity to do so.”

Encouragingly, Blind Raise has emerged from the race in good order, with his connections already looking ahead to an exciting autumn return.

“He has gone to the paddock sound, so he will be alright for the autumn,” Busuttin said.

With a successful spring campaign under his belt, Blind Raise will enjoy a well-earned break before returning to target more feature races in the autumn, with plenty of promise ahead for the exciting son of ACE HIGH.

26/10/2026

It was a fruitful long weekend for our proven Rich Hill Stud stallions, with winners and strong performances across New Zealand and Australia.

Champion sire PROISIR got the weekend off to a flying start when our very own War Queen saluted at Ellerslie in the Show By SkyCity 1400m. She has now recorded three wins from just 10 starts, earning just shy of $90,000 in prizemoney.

Across the Tasman, SHOCKING’s Shockletz produced a superb performance at Flemington, storming home to finish second in the Gr.3 Tesio Stakes (2040m). Bring on the Melbourne Cup!

On Sunday, SATONO ALADDIN’s filly Puzzle made an immediate impression at just her second raceday start, building on a promising third on debut to defy her $13 odds and win the Rat Tat (He’s 26) Maiden 1400m. Puzzle was purchased by Gary Harding for $170,000 from Brighthill Farm’s draft at the 2024 Weanling Sales.

PROISIR was back in the winner’s circle just one race later, with Proboy taking out the Pukerua Height Handicap over 2400m. Bred and raced by John Wood, the already stakes-placed gelding has now recorded four wins from 21 starts and amassed close to $135,000 in prizemoney.

Proven sire ACE HIGH enjoyed a double at Te Rapa on Monday, with front-running machine Leroy Brown winning the Open 1400m and Random Miss breaking maiden status in the IMAP 1300m. Leroy Brown was bred and is raced by Parsons Bloodstock Ltd, while Random Miss was bred and is raced by John and Di Struthers.

Adding to a top weekend of racing, the Rich Hill-bred Soverato won the G3 Tesio Stakes at Flemington on Cox Plate day. The 4-year-old mare had been placed at group level several times and took her record to three wins and earnings over $360,000 with the victory.

23/10/2026

A big weekend ahead for the Rich Hill Stud stallion roster, with progeny of ACE HIGH, SATONO ALADDIN, PROISIR and SHOCKING set to feature across four Group races in Australia and New Zealand.

Outstanding 3YO Blind Raise (ACE HIGH) takes on the Gr.1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m) at Flemington on Saturday. He will jump from barrier 9 with just 49.5kgs on his back with the race set to go at 7:10pm NZT. Following a runner-up finish in the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas, the ACE HIGH gelding will look to become the fourth 3YO to conquer the classic feature in the last 30 years. Bred by The Oaks Stud, Blind Raise continues to fly the flag for proven sire ACE HIGH this season.

SATONO ALADDIN will be represented by Firestorm in the Gr.2 The Invitation at Randwick over 1400 metres. Jumping from barrier 11 at 6:45pm NZT, the 6YO mare brings proven stakes form to the $2 million feature, having won the Gr.2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) and a runner-up finish in the Gr.1 Coolmore Classic (1500m).

Champion New Zealand sire PROISIR has a double representation in the Gr.3 War Decree Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton set to go at 3.09pm NZT. Gelding Omega Sprint is drawn in barrier 2 and filly Sheza Professional in barrier 3. These two promising 3YOs are coming in off the back of breaking their maiden impressively last time out and will be right amongst the finish.

Proven sire SHOCKING is represented by Shockletz in Race 9 the Gr.3 Tesio Stakes (2040m) at Flemington which will go at 7.50pm NZT. This will be her final hitout before she heads to the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup on the first Tuesday in November.

On Monday, champion sire PROISIR has another two-pronged attack in a feature race with Whistlejacket and Angels Halo lining up in the Gr.2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa.

We’ll also be tuning into the first on the card at Trentham, with Old Fashioned (PROISIR) lining up as part of his Gr.1 2000 Guineas prep, a race he’s currently second favourite for.

We wish all connections the very best of luck this weekend.

21/10/2026

As anticipation builds towards Saturday’s Gr.1 Ladbroke’s Cox Plate (2040m), hear from Blind Raise’s (ACE HIGH) co-trainer Trent Busuttin Racing on his chances in the classic feature.

With his relaxed nature and heading into the race fourth-up, Busittin is confident the son of proven sire ACE HIGH will handle the step up in distance. Blind Raise will also carry just 49.5kg under the WFA conditions.

Of the 29 three-year-olds to have contested the Gr.1 Cox Plate over the past century, four have claimed victory and nine have finished in the placings. This Saturday at Flemington, Blind Raise (ACE HIGH) will look to add his name to the history books.

21/10/2026

.. but first, the Rich Hill Stud co-bred mare will take her place in Saturday’s Ladbrokes Cox Plate as the current second favourite 🤩

Read more via the article link below.

Big decisions ahead for Aeliana! 👀🏆

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19/10/2026

From the Caulfield Guineas to the Cox Plate for Blind Raise! 🏆

Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas runner-up, by our own ACE HIGH, Blind Raise will take his place in this Saturday’s $6 million Group 1 Cox Plate, one of Australian racing’s most prestigious contests.

He’ll be aiming to become the first three-year-old since Shamus Award in 2013 to win Australia’s weight-for-age championship - a bold challenge and a testament to the faith his connections have in his galloping ability.

"I think they've got him at 10/1, he is a genuine chance in it, so you've got to have a go." - Trent Busuttin.

All eyes on Saturday. Best of luck to all involved!

19/10/2026

🏆 SIX WINNERS ACROSS NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA! 🏆

An outstanding weekend on the track for the progeny of our proven stallions Satono Aladdin, Proisir, Ace High and Shocking, with six winners celebrating success across New Zealand and Australia! 🌟👏

🇳🇿 SINGLETARY (SATONO ALADDIN) kicked things off at Ōtaki on Saturday, breaking through for his maiden victory in the Cavallo Farms & Chris Rutten Bloodstock Three-Year-Old (1200m). Promising to be a good horse, he made the most of his opportunity in an open three-year-old event. Singletary was purchased for $125,000 at the 2025 NZB Karaka Book 2 Sale, where he was consigned by Rich Hill Stud.

🇳🇿 OMEGA SPRINT (PROISIR) also broke his maiden in an open three-year-old event on Sunday, taking out the Gluyas Motor Group 3YO (1300m) at Ashburton. Bred by James Chapman of Jamieson Park Ltd, Omega Sprint was unbeaten in two trials before finishing fourth on debut. He looks an exciting prospect for his connections as he continues to develop.

🇳🇿 Also at Ashburton, TIMETOPLAYTHEGAME (PROISIR) produced a terrific front-running performance to win the Thank You Barneswood Farm Benchmark 65 (1600m) by two lengths. A rewarding result for breeders and owners Terry and Vicki Pascoe, who will be delighted with his performance.

🇳🇿 At Waverley, GAMBLING GIRL (ACE HIGH) made her mark with victory in the C R Grace/Tony Wilson Livestock Maiden (1400m) at just her second start. Bred by Andy Rennie, she is also well-related, being a half-sister to the recently retired Belardo Boy.

🇳🇿 THRILLING (SHOCKING) rounded out a successful weekend in New Zealand with an impressive first-up victory in the Total Log Haulage Total Transport Benchmark 75 (1650m) at Waverley on Sunday. Congratulations to trainer Lisa Latta, jockey Bruno Queiroz and breeders M G Colson, S P France and M W Freeman.

🇦🇺 Across the Tasman, GO MAGGIE MAE (PROISIR) made the perfect start to her racing career, scoring on debut in the Energy Australia Maiden Plate (1100m) at Moe on Sunday. Purchased for $325,000 at the 2025 NZB Ready to Run Sale, where she was consigned by Curraghmore, she looks an exciting filly with a bright future ahead.

👏 Congratulations to all the breeders, owners, trainers and connections behind this fantastic weekend of results!

18/10/2026

PROISIR filly, Go Maggie Mae puts in a gritty performance to win on debut at Moe this afternoon.

Closely-related to promising mare Hankee Alpha, who is also by our champion sire PROISIR, Go Maggie Mae was a $325,000 purchase from the 2025 Karaka Ready To Run sales by HJ Mackley from the Curraghmore draft.

She looks to be a filly with plenty more in store whether it be this season or beyond!