When communicating with our Princess Park owners on the progress of their horses, I’m often referring to horse anatomy and the various associated issues and injuries.  Despite our obvious differences, there are some similarities between human and equine anatomy and I’l...

At all levels of sport, professional athletes have a coach, support team and a range of equipment, technologies and scientific research to aid them in their quest for sporting excellence.  Thoroughbred racehorses are no different.

In the same way athletes increase their...

By 6pm this coming Easter Saturday, race caller Greg Miles would have finished calling the last race of his 38 year career.  Taking his place upon his retirement is Melbourne based broadcaster Matthew Hill.  

Matthew has been gracing the airways for over 15 years and hi...

Ladies Day may have officially been 2 weeks ago, but Saturday’s Longines Golden Slipper Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens was once again all about the girls.  Fillies won half of the 10 race program, celebrities and fashionistas mingled with racing royalty and after 16 da...

Last Friday afternoon I found myself at Melbourne's Park Hyatt, surrounded by 350 immaculately dressed women (and a handful of men) at the annual Victorian Wakeful Club’s Lady of Racing Award Luncheon. 

 *2016/17 Lady of Racing Award recipient Barbara Saunders (left) wi...

A tribute to the unsung heroes of racing industry. On Friday 2nd March, 22 year old track rider Riharna Thomson, lost her fight for life following a tragic trackwork accident at Canberra Thoroughbred Park during

One of the best parts about being involved in the racing industry is all the people you meet, from so many different walks of life. Today, let me introduce you to Ballarat based horse trainer, Pat Cannon...

Princess Park Thoroughbred Farm is a boutique and holistic thor...

The start of a new year usually means long summer days, resolutions, and time out.  For the racing industry, it means yearling sale season.

The Gold Coast Magic Millions Sale kicks off the first crop to go under the hammer, closely followed by New Zealand Bloodstoc...

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Who am I, why am I doing this and what’s this blog all about?

My name is Tai Ryan and racing is literally in my blood. My father Gerald Ryan is a jockey turned successful trainer. My maternal grandfather, Les Coles, rode Even Stevens...