Q: What are your plans for the Halvorsen going forward in 2021?
A: Halvorsen is nominated for the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington in March. Depending on his in-line form and his performance at the time as well as the circumstances (referring to the COVID19 restrictions) he will travel to Dubai for the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint and then further onto the UK for the Sprint Series. Although this year Halvorsen is likely to travel alone and be managed by Mike de Kock, eventually, we want to offer our owners and syndicate partners the opportunity to experience international racing where possible.
Q: What kind of a horse is Halvorsen and which is your favourite win by him?
A: Halvorsen is very easy to train a horse. He has been much protected and has not travelled so far. As long as he takes to travelling, he has to be the ability to win at the highest level.
Halvorsen’s Gr.3 Standish Handicap for me was his best win because it helped me put a difficult 2019 behind me, during which I had brain surgery in August to remove an aneurysm.
Q: You are currently at the Gold Coast sales, what have you purchased so far?
A: We’ve bought a couple of American Pharoah colt from Coolmore. Also, we purchased seven yearlings from a range of other leading sires - So You Think (NZ), Redoute's Choice, Zoustar (AUS), Highland Reel (IRE), Shalaa (IRE), Sebring (AUS), Exceed and Excel. We have something for everyone at different price ranges.