Avenue Success in Australia

HIGH BRIDGE capped off a phenomenal weekend for Avenue Bloodstock in Australia after winning the valuable Victorian Owner Gold Card Handicap at Flemington. Settled in the rear of the field HIGH BRIDGE showed an impressive turn of foot in the closing stages to cruise to victory by two lengths. Avenue Bloodstock brokered the deal OTI Racing and Chris Waller for the purchase of this ultra-consistent gelding.
Another exciting performer was BIRTH OF VENUS, winning the the A$125,000 Bookmaker Recognition Day at Rosehill by a comfortable margin. A private purchase, this exciting filly is now being aimed at bigger things with a Stakes race on the cards for her next start. Owned by Cstn Bloodstock(Mgr: C J Waller), M A C Buckley, Ms C McStay, Falcon Breeding (Mgr: R E B Mews), Mrs L Shanahan, J P Ferguson & Mrs E Magnier.
Last but certainly not least NIGHT OF POWER, went wire-to-wire in just his second start for trainer Bjorn Baker to land the A$80,000 Kia Evening Star at Canterbury. A deal brokered by Avenue Bloodstock and James Clarke Bloodstock in Australia. This horse was recommended by previous trainer John Oxx. He’s an exciting prospect for new owners, jorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Mrs A Delic, C Tognolini, Dr T P Clarke, S S Saad, R G Price, D S Robbins, R N Woods, R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, B L Parker, M H Wood, M Fitzgerald, Mrs J E Bregenhoj, D Healey, H M Kelly, K R Ferrel, P T Doyle & D S Berridge.
A year of champions and G1 successes
It was a Group 1 year from start to finish for Avenue Bloodstock. 2024 will be remembered for the achievements of champion Porta Fortuna but there were also Group 1 successes for Anisette, Celestial Legend, Land Legend and Massive Sovereign. Porta Fortuna was a private purchase in conjunction with Philip Shelton of Medallion Racing on […]
G2 success for Arapaho
G1 winner Arapaho added a ninth success to his record on Saturday when successful in the G2 Sandown Classic at Caulfield. The son of Lope De Vega, who was a €140,000 purchase by Avenue Bloodstock at the 2020 Arqana Autumn Sale in conjunction with his trainer Bjorn Baker and Clarke Bloodstock, prevailed under Rachel King […]
‘A summer we’ll never forget’ – Porta Fortuna is crowned Cartier Champion
Porta Fortuna’s remarkable season gained deserved recognition on Wednesday when she was named Cartier Champion 3yo Filly of 2024. Owned by Barry Fowler/Medallion Racing ’20/Steve Weston/Dean Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, for whom she was a private purchase by Avenue Bloodstock in conjunction with Philip Shelton of Medallion Racing, Porta Fortuna has mixed it with the best […]