Australia leads the world in racehorse syndication, and no one embodies that more than David Ellis. As the driving force behind Te Akau Racing, Ellis has dominated the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for 20 years - buying in numbers that reflect Australia and New Zealand’s thriving inclusive ownership model. But how does he compare globally, and why does syndication flourish Down Under?

Why Australia does syndication best – and how David Ellis leads the charge


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It was all systems go at Rosehill Gardens and the Cranbourne Training Complex on Monday as several stars put the final polish on ahead of autumn campaigns. Growing Empire set his intentions ahead of a top level crusade, North England shortened his Slipper odds with a devastating trial win, and several juveniles with big pedigrees lived up to their pages. 

Trial report: Growing Empire on the hunt for stallion-making Group 1 win

Robert Hickmott is a trainer with a wealth of experience when it comes to elite stayers. He worked for Lloyd Williams for several years before becoming the head trainer in 2009 where he saddled up no less than 13 Group 1 winners, including the winners of two Melbourne Cups, a Caulfield Cup, two Sydney Cups and an Australian Cup. So, when he says that a Melbourne Cup is on the radar for promising young stayer Revelare (So You Think {NZ}), it’s certainly worth taking note. 

Buy of the Weekend: 130k Revelare a Melbourne Cup prospect?

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