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Living Legends Spring 2011 Events
Living Legends is delighted to announce a number of exciting upcoming events during the 2011 Spring Racing Carnival. From Family Fun Days, to Hume Festival of Music EVents, to High Tea with the Legends, don't miss out
on these unique events! Visit our events page for more information.
Eliza Park/Living Legends Online Auction
The 2011 Eliza Park stallion was the most successful to date with bidding closing at a grand total of $92,100. There was strong bidding from online bidders as well as those in attendance at the highly successful Eliza Park Open Day and Stallion Parade held on August 26th. This total will add to the over $100,000 in much needed funds which have been realized from the 2009 and 2010 auctions. Living Legends gratefully thanks Lee Fleming and all at Eliza Park for their ongoing support and partnership.
2011 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale Open Inspection Day to include Living Legends Parade and Auction for Living Legends
Apache Cat, Better Loosen Up, Might and Powerand Fields of Omagh will be special guests at the William Inglis Open Day to be held at Inglis' Oakland's Complex on this Sunday Feb 27.
While official inspections of yearlings by international, interstate and local buyers will be underway from 8.30am the sale grounds will be transformed into a hive of activity from 12 midday. Highlights of the day include:
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The major prize for the day will be the drawing of the popular Sunday Herald Sun - Inglis Win A Share In A Racehorse Competition.
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The Living Legends Parade.
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An auction will be held to help raise funds to upgrade facilities for Living Legends. On offer are service to Eliza Park’s outstanding stallions Bel Espirit and Statue of Liberty.
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An Owner's and Trainer's Discussion Panel.
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The band Afterburn will close the day on the lawn near the outside parade area.
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The day will officially end at 5pm. Come along and join in the festivities - we would love to see you there! William Inglis is located just down the road from Living Legends, at 285 Oaklands Road, Oaklands Junction.
The Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale has enjoyed a stellar year, headlined by the World’s three top rated sprinters all emanating from the Oaklands Sale, and the catalogue for the 2011 renewal is undoubtedly the best ever assembled.
To be held over four days from February 28 to March 3, the sale contains a good balance of proven sires, exciting well-credentialed new stallions and the depth of female families is outstanding.
View all the information about the sale at The Inglis website. More information can also be found on the Eliza Park Blog.
Highlights of 2010
There were many highlights in 2010 including:
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The arrival of Apache Cat |
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A special visit from Northerly |
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The launch of the Spring Racing Carnival at the MCG with Might and Power, Better Loosen Up and Northerly |
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Guest appearances of the Legends at The Caulfield Cup, The Cox Plate, The Melbourne Cup Parade, The Bendigo Cup along interstate visits to South Australia and Tasmania |
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Increasing numbers of visitors, tour groups and functions |
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Tthe commitment by the VRC of $20,000 annual donation to Living Legends as a legacy of the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup |
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The election of the new Liberal Coalition State Government in November with a longstanding policy commitment to provide Living Legends with $250,000 annually from the unclaimed TAB dividend fund |
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Feature article in Virgin Blue's Voyeur Magazine (Dec 2010) highlighting Sunbury and Living Legends as "one of the 10 most exciting international and domestic destinations in 2011" |
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Thanks to the support afforded by the Bailleau State Government, Eliza Park and our other sponsors and supporters 2011 will be a ground-breaking year for Living Legends. There are plans for upgrades and expansion the paddocks, improvement of visitor amenities, more guest appearances for the Legends, a Living Legends School Program and more unique functions and events. Stay tuned to the website and join our e-newsletter to receive news by email.
Australia Day Family Day
Wednesday 26 January 2011
Living Legends invites you to attend our first Family Fun Day for 2011, which will be held on the Australia Day Public Holiday, Wednesday January 26 2011.
Highlights of the days will include sausage sizzles, pony rides, guided tours, photo opportunities with the horses, new merchandise and lots more. The cost of the day is $5 per adult, and children are free. Join us from 11am for all the fun - we would love to see you there!
Official Book Launch of Wendy Green's "Wendy in Wonderland"
Living Legend was proud to be part of a very special event on Friday October 1 2010 - the official book launch and book signing of "Wendy in Wonderland", the fairytale story of Wendy Green, author and 1999 Melbourne Cup winner. All proceeds from the event were generously donated to Living Legends.
Owned by the Darwin school teacher, Rogan Josh (now one of our Legends) was one of Melbourne Cup's more unlikely champions. Trained by Bart Cummings, the underdog became a star after a thrilling cup finish where he won against the international might of Godolphin.
Wendy's first book tells the story of her 1999 Melbourne Cup triumph, from having nothing to lose, to heading home to Darwin with the Cup in hand.
Northerly Steps Out at Living Legends
It is with great pride that Living Legends announces the arrival of Northerly at Living Legends.
Northerly stepped out at for a canter on the StrathAyr Turf at Moonee Valley on Tuesday 31st August under
champion jockey Damien Oliver, at the media announcement for this years’ Inductees into Australian Horseracing Hall of Fame. At right, you
can see a picture of Greg Childs, Northerly with Damien Oliver, Shari Brown and Patrick Payne at this event.
Living Legends is grateful to managing owner Neville Duncan and trainer Fred Kersley for making this visit possible. Depending on availability of planes,
Northerly will likely fly back to Western Australia in early December this year. Northerly will be at Living Legends daily for the next two weeks and
then on weekends until the Caulfield Cup, where he will step out for a canter down the straight prior to the Caulfield Cup under retired champion jockey
Greg Childs. After the Caulfield Cup, Northerly will be based at Living Legends until he returns home to the Duncan’s property in Western Australia.
Living Legends invites you to come and meet our newest champion!
Birthday Hug For BLU
 Better Loosen Up celebrated his 25th birthday last Sunday with a
special family day organized with Country Fire Authority district 14. The sun shone on the day and the sausage sizzle,
pony rides and kids’ activities including painting mini Breyer Horses were popular. However, it was Better Loosen
Up (BLU) who was the star of the day. BLU touched many hearts in his racing heyday and none more so than when he
won the 1990 Japan Cup for Australia. Today BLU touches many hearts with his gentle nature and special affinity
for a pat. On the right, you can see BLU receiving a birthday hug from 18-month-old fan Rhona McShane.
Apache Cat Special Guest at Balaklava Cup
 Living Legend Apache Cat was a special guest at the Balaklava Cup on September 1st.
Approximately 15,000 fans attended the Cup Day with many driving several hours to see Apache Cat. The queue of
people fans waiting to have photos taken with "The Cat" was 30 metres long for much of the day. A walk
down the straight at Balaklava was a special feature of the day with Apache Cat stopping along the way for a pat
and photo opportunities.
"Apache Cat is a great personality," reported Trevor Sampson from the Balaklava
Racing Club. "He just loves the attention and being centre stage." Apache Cat was on his best behavior
with Living Legends strapper Rebecca Jelic who travelled with Apache Cat. We are very grateful to Lindsay Park
for assistance with the transport of Apache Cat and Tony McEvoy and his team for providing a stable for Apache
Cat and accommodation for Rebecca. Apache cat is staying over in South Australia and will be special guest of
Gawler Racing Club for their upcoming Cup meeting before he returns to Living Legends. Special thanks are also
due to John Letts for acting as Living Legends unofficial ambassador in South Australia.
Eliza Park/Living Legends Online Auction
It’s on again! Last year our principal partner Eliza Park raised over $80,000 in much needed funds for Living Legends with an online auction of its lineup of stallions... and they’re about to do it all again.
This year the stallions on offer (with their advertised service fees) are:
BEL ESPRIT - $27,500
(Champion Victorian Sire for 3rd successive season with only four crops of racing age)
BUSHRANGER - $11,000
(Champion 2YO of England and Champion 2YO of France – track record holder for 6 furlongs at Newmarket)
CLANGALANG - $5,500
(Leading Australian Third Season Sire by winners to runners including Geegees Blackflash, Reverberates, Lexcen etc.)
DANERICH - $5,500
(Group winning son of Danehill from Group winning 2YO; oldest progeny are 2YOs)
DELAGO BROM - $5,500
(Constant source of winners including 2010 SWs Ecstatic Macau [G1], Danaupair Starlet, Radha Rani etc.)
GOD’S OWN - $27,500
(Group One winning son of Redoute’s Choice; yearlings sold to $310,000 in 2010)
MAGNUS - $22,000
(Brilliant sprinting son of Flying Spur; winner of The Galaxy-G1 and The Age Classic [now G1] and first 4 finish in 10 G1 events; oldest progeny are yearlings)
SHARKBITE - $5,500
(Unbeaten at 2; SW in Melbourne and 2nd to Haradasun in Vain S-LR; best bred son of Redoute’s Choice at stud)
SHINZIG - $9,900
(CF Orr Stakes-G1 winning son of Danehill out the G1 winner & Rosehill track record holder Shindig; oldest progeny are yearlings)
STATUE OF LIBERTY - $17,600
(Outstanding stakes winners to runners in Australia inc. G2 winner Mic Mac, sprinting sensation Hay List, 2010 SW 2YO Broadway Harmony etc.)
WRITTEN TYCOON - $6,600
(Group Two winning 2YO; covered 323 mares in 3 seasons at stud; first yearlings sold to $85,000 at 2010 sales and now with leading stables)
The Eliza Park/Living Legends Online Auction closes at 5pm on Thursday 26 August, with the highest tender accorded the 2010 stallion nomination. Winners will be notified by email. To place a bid, please visit the
Eliza Park website.
Please note that Eliza Park’s ‘Best Terms’ apply to this online auction, ie. Live Foal Guarantee, no payment of service fee is required until 31 March 2011 and mare can be sold with a free return attached.
Living Legends gratefully thanks Lee Fleming and all at Eliza Park for their ongoing support and partnership.
It's Official: Apache Cat Becomes a Living Legend
Living Legends was thrilled to welcome
the latest champion to the Living Legends family at Sportsbet.com.au Apache Cat Family Day on Sunday 28 March.
A great time was had by all celebrating The Cat's first day in his new home, when he met his new stable mates for the first time.
Bomber Bill, Saintly and Sky Heights currently away from Living Legends
Saintly is presently at Bart Cummings' Princes Farm in New South Wales. We hope to have him back during the 2010
Spring Carnival. Sky Heights is at Colin Anderson's property on the Mornington Peninsula. Bomber Bill is
on secondment at Woodside Park, acting as an uncle or paddock minder for yearlings at the property. Bomber is at his
happiest with young horses.
Check back regularly for updates on when these legends will be returning to
Living Legends!
New Photo Galleries
Check out some recently added and updated photo galleries:
Eliza Park Fundraising Auction
Eliza Park, Living Legends Alliance Partner, recently held an online auction of service nominations to each of their stallions, as one of a number of fundraisers held by Eliza Park on behalf of Living Legends. This auction raised $86,500 for Living Legends. We thank Eliza Park for their ongoing support of Living Legends.
Photoshoots at Living Legends
Living Legends provides a picturesque and ideal setting for fashion, wedding, and other special event photoshoots. For examples of photos from a photoshoot at Living Legends, please visit our Gallery. For further information or if you are interested in having a photoshoot at Living Legends, please email info@livinglegends.org.au.
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