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@mhbloodstock

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Buying, Training & Selling Quality Thoroughbreds. Contact; Mobile: +61439855320 E-Mail: racing @mhbloodstock .com.au

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Michael Hickmott
5 years
If people only knew the hurdles you conquered in your life to make what you did of yourself. We were all so proud of what you achieved. You defied the odds. You might be gone for now, but we won’t forget you. Forever in our minds. RIP Mel. You were a remarkable human being.
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Michael Hickmott
5 months
Caulfield Races - $16.20 for a drink and some cold unseasoned chips How as an industry are we going to encourage people to actually come to the races or bring their kids if this is the standard/prices. We need to do better!
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
$4.8 for a post mix coke at Morphettville....yes just a coke And they wonder why we are struggling to attract the next generation to the races
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
I’ve had some good days, I’ve had some bad days but this was the absolute best day of my life! Introducing our perfect little angel Ella Grace Hickmott Born 2/5/21 3.1kgs 49cm
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
John Allen coming to Australia as a jumps jockey & transforming himself into a world class flat rider culminating today in winning Australia’s greatest WFA race surely has to be one of the greatest racing stories ever.
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
Footage of Damien Lane waiting for his fallen ride Limestone to check if she was ok & give her a pat is testament to his class as a horseman
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
This may not be footage of people winning a Gr1 but this is what racing is all about. Scott Leckey was involved in a career ending fall a decade ago in Darwin. His love for racing has never changed. Today his horse Cashed won. If this doesn’t make you smile, nothing will.
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
The proudest of my professional career. Surrounded by an amazing team, a talented jockey & the most wonderful family and friends. Forever thankful to my ownership group who continue to support me to follow my dream. I am a very fortunate man.
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
The joys of live television @Racing @bradbishop12 As Jim said, last start he jist went "f# #king bang to the line".
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
Love my horse!!! #Lieder Snuck back to the NT and for this horse to win the @RedCentreRacing Alice Cup it means a lot. Placed in the last 2 Darwin Cups, he deserved a major. Now onto Darwin to get him to big Cup he deserves!!
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
I think DKW may have backed the 2nd horse. I'm not a professional lip reader but I'm pretty sure this says f**k hahaha
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
2 years ago.....Even Weiry backed the “wrong one” from time to time...
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
I think DKW may have backed the 2nd horse. I'm not a professional lip reader but I'm pretty sure this says f**k hahaha
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
The newest and most exciting addition to the stable. A baby girl due May 2021
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Imagine a ludicrous idea that all of the Australian Racing industry was united & working together towards the same goals. 1 industry, 1 set of rules, 1 governing body, 1 team.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
🥇 4 runners - 4 winners 🥇 A day to remember at Murray Bridge. Days like today cannot be achieved without great staff and loyal clients. They are the backbone of every stable & I am blessed to say I have an awesome support team.
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Michael Hickmott
2 years
A great example today of why owners love racing their horses at @TheValley Made 1 call to the office, Glenyse called me back within 5 minutes and had owners tickets etc sorted with no fuss or hassle Without fail the best club to deal with regarding owner engagement/experience
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
We often acknowledge the bad post race contact that is received. This time I’m happy to highlight a positive. I am lucky that I have such wonderful staff. I am sure this man now has the “bug” and will be a part of the next generation of racing.
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
There is much talk amongst the Racing Twitter community about what to do now the gyms are all shut. There is 65m2 of beautiful natural material that needs to be moved into my stables ASAP. Feel free to join the MHBloodstock Sawdust Bootcamp 100% free of charge.
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
Could not be any more thrilled for @jessikate93 to win the Clare Lindop Stakes today on her 1st day as a senior rider. Extremely fitting to win a race honouring @Clare1Lindop who blazed the trail that Jess is now travelling herself. @Racing @RacingSA @jtzaf
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
Maybe I am lucky to have a very talented wife and dedicated staff who assist me in rehoming horses. But this is what #lifeafterracing looks like in my stable.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Sky Punch 😍 Yesterday’s Leon Macdonald Stakes winner enjoying himself in the grass yards this morning at our new facility Lakewood. I am fortunate to be able to offer great variants for my horses. Something that I hope our existing plus new clients will enjoy being a part of.
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Lleyton Hewitt; Wimbledon & US Open winner & former World Number 1 Bernard Tomic; Highest rating 17 & never made a Grand Slam Final. Think we’ll stick with @lleytonhewitt thanks Bernard.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
I will never get sick of afternoon views like this! Lakewood is reborn. A great way to end the racing season. A sneak peak at the new home of @mhbloodstock - 800 acres of horse heaven. 1600m Irrigated Grass Track, 1500m new sand track. Full announcement in the coming days.
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Extremely disappointing for all participants today that were scheduled to be racing at Penola. Races called off only 18 minutes prior to R1 due to an irrigation issue that could have been diagnosed this morning. 7 hour round trip for my horses(further for others) without a run.
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
I haven’t received a brochure for heaven, but I predict that this is what mine would look like! Ella Grace & Minnie 😍 #EllaGrace #GirlDad
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Trap For Fools being excluded from the Cox Plate does not sit well with me. Horse was beaten under 2L last start by Winx in a WFA Gr1. Note, his owner also had Free At Last excluded from the Melbourne Cup when in the field in 2004.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Couldn’t be happier to have one of my favs home from HK. A big thanks to @DJWhyteTrainer for sending Mulder(Storm Signal) back to me to enjoy a retirement at my new property as a paddock uncle to our weanlings.
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Schabau has been perfectly handled by @HickmottRobert & will progress to the Spring unbeaten in Australia. The man is a genius with stayers and now continues to prove that in his own right. Very proud to call him my brother.
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Racing.com
6 years
"What a nice progressive stayer!" We couldn't agree more, Schabau's win was an easy watch for punters @CWilliamsJockey 🇩🇪 🥨 🍻
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
If anyone talks more sense than Mick Price, I am yet to see it. Imagine how good racing would be with guys like Mick calling the shots and making the important decisions.
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Racenet
6 years
Mick Price calls for changes to Victorian treatment rules. “Apathy is nearly as bad as deliberately doing something wrong,” he said. READ HERE: @MickPriceRacing
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Michael Hickmott
5 months
In less than 24 hours, my observation of what my client was charged at the races for a drink and chips has resonated with many who attend racing. It’s clearly an issue. Without attendance and engagement, our industry will die a slow death. People will just stop coming.
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Michael Hickmott
5 months
Caulfield Races - $16.20 for a drink and some cold unseasoned chips How as an industry are we going to encourage people to actually come to the races or bring their kids if this is the standard/prices. We need to do better!
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Michael Hickmott
7 months
Queman!!! Oakleigh Plate. Make a movie about it!! It’s February and I think we have a short odds favourite for the best Racing story of the year. A great family on the trainer & jockeys side. Shane/Cassie & Harry, you superstars. Boof Smith, well done mate. @Racing @RacingSA
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
I don’t care what anyone says, @blake_shinn ride on Playa Del Puente was the best losing ride you will EVER see. Winner is a genuine superstar and had no right to win from where he was.
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Michael Hickmott
6 months
@jstewartrr @inglis_sales I can also offer a farm tour/experience, slightly different to @TomMagnier but not to dissimilar on my private training facility in Wellington, SA(not Florida unfortunately) Kangaroos ✅, Cruise ✅ (Murray River, not Syndey Harbour), Langhorne Creek/McLaren Vale/Barossa wine tour
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
No rules in horse racing. Impressive 955m winner The Last Napoleon is by “uncommercial” sire Atomic. He is out Raaz Noire who had 39 starts for 1 win. Her last start in a 3200m hurdle. Damsire Citizen Kane is an Argentinian bred who raced in HK. Winners come from anywhere!
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
Both Todd & Jessica are outstanding riders who I have the pleasure of using regularly on my horses. Neither of them have any interest in being the centre of a pointless debate. Both had outstanding seasons in their own right & should be proud of their accomplishments. Play on.
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Racing.com
3 years
"In all honesty, it's a disaster." Terry Bailey has a strong view on the SA Jockey Premiership result.
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Lucky to be able to call John Hickmott my father. Arrow Lane, runs for his 4th week in a row and still holds his right figure & salutes. He has never been accused of being conventional with his horses, but at 75 he just keeps getting results.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Couldn’t be happier to have Jess stay on in South Australia as my stable rider. She has been wonderful addition to my growing stable as she continues to develop her craft with Darryn Murphy’s guidance. I am excited to march into the future working together.
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Racing SA
4 years
“I’m really happy with the way things are going and if that means I stick around for a couple of years, so be it.” 👏 @jessikate93 is leading the SA metropolitan jockeys' premiership, and the star apprentice isn't going anywhere! 🤩 FULL STORY |
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
Stage 1 complete at Lakewood and nearly ready for Spring Grazing. We are currently half way through stage 2 of another 18 large @HorserailAus spelling paddocks. Step by step bringing this beautiful property back to it’s former glory once again.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
The announcement by @TheRacesSA @NickRedin this morning that prizemoney in South Australia will be increasing above our pre-covid levels is a significant boost for all industry stakeholders. With lower training costs, there has never been a better time to race a horse in SA.
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Michael Hickmott
9 months
Common sense prevails! Profiles like Jamie Kah can & should be used to promote the next generation of participants/fans of our sport. There is no value to the industry having negative headlines plastered through the media. We have so many positives we can focus on and promote.
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SENTrack
9 months
BREAKING: Jamie Kah has been cleared in relation to the white powder controversy.
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Michael Hickmott
8 months
Possibly an unpopular Would love to see a major change to yearling sales catalogues moving forward. Rather than see; Horse A - 6 Wins - $100,000 - MRC Twitter Hcp - VRC Facebook Plate I think it would be better to see the race grade/rating such as MRC BM78 or VRC 3YO BM68
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
A wonderful talent and a credit to herself. Jess is a huge asset not only to my stable but South Australian racing in general.
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SAbreeders
4 years
Congratulations to @jessikate93 on taking out the @SAbreeders Best Winning Strike Rate for Apprentices at tonight’s @RacingSouthAus Apprentice Awards . A winning S/R of 14.6%. Outstanding !
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Michael Hickmott
8 years
Not much can top watching Rob train his 2nd Melbourne Cup winner. Thanks @NCW717 & Lloyd for entrusting Rob with the role as their trainer.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
🥇 Aqueduct 🥇 A demolition at his Australian debut. Aqueduct went to the front and never gave his opposition a chance bringing up a double for the stable today. A big credit to my great mate Andrew Campbell for suggesting to send him to me from NZ.
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
I am a thoroughbred man through & through but it is hard to beat the theatre of watching true champions of harness racing. Lazarus, what an amazing horse #HunterCup #Lazarus
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Unbreakable finishing off his last solid hitout before he hits the road for the 1st ever @SkyRacingAU covered Birdsville Cup. A share in him will be auctioned prior to the Cup, plus 10% of prizemoney he earns will go to support the Drought Relief appeal. @Racing @Globalgallop
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
How good is this guy for racing! Not interested in the politics of racing, just the love of the game and the animal.
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Stephen R Power
5 years
Let's get this show on the road 🌟 #LiftHerFrankie 🇫🇷 🏇
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Works hard. Continues to develop her style and tactical skill. A wonderful asset to my team. A superstar!
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Racing.com
4 years
Six months after she moved to South Australia, @jessikate93 is the state’s leading rider after bagging four of the first five winners at Murray Bridge on Saturday. @TheRacesSA
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
The future of @RacingSA is in great hands. With the support of the state government there has never been a better time to train & race in SA. Increased prizemoney & improved facilities has also seen new interstate investment which will continue to see racing grow & thrive
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Racing SA
3 years
Big things happening for Michael Hickmott in SA 📈
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Michael Hickmott
11 months
Interesting observation re Melbourne Cup Favourite Vauban. He trains without hind plates on. Pictured below after a solid gallop at Flemington.
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Vince Caligiuri
11 months
Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban gets his first look at the Flemington roses. 🌹🏆🐎 🇮🇪
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
Buy the one you love! I have admired this colt from the moment I laid eyes on him. Balance, presence & quality. This colt has it all.
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
🥇 Lord Vladivostok 🥇 🥇 Group 3 R A Lee Stakes 🥇 A tough win by a progressive 4YO son of Tavistock who was badly handicapped against his older & proven opposition He’ll return in the spring to target some nice 1600m features. Can’t thank Tommy Heptinstall & my team enough
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
Baffled anyone thinks Dalasan was disappointing behind Alligator Blood. Leader/Winner went 23.35 1200-800m sectional, then last 800m in 44.85(11.64/10.94/10.81/11.64) Dalasan last 800m 44.79(11.02/11.05/11.05/11.66) All early tempo related and ran superb behind 2 genuine stars
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
The new Murray Bridge track at Gifford Hill ready for the Christmas Cup meeting on Sunday. Surely this surface and layout is the biggest asset that racing in South Australia has. Should be the 2nd track in SA for Saturday meetings to move away from the inferior Morphetville Parks
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
He sure is my favourite this horse!! Lieder is certainly not the best horse I have trained, but by gosh he is the toughest. Has been set for this race and pulled out all stumps to win it for a 2nd year in a row to give his owners another Cup Day experience. Love him!!
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Absolutely thrilled to purchase Amralah. A 2YO winner at Newmarket who trained on to win at Gr2, Gr3 and Listed level from only 19 starts. A son of Teofilo(Galileo), the sire of 14 Gr1 winners. From the damline of the champion producer Moderna. Can’t wait to breed a stayer!
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Murray Bridge Cup Day today @racingMBridge Beautiful morning here in SA. The track walks in perfect condition. Function centre and hospitality area look superb for the crowd attending. Credit to John Buhagiar and his staff for all of the work they do behind the scenes.
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
Dad has never worried about conventional rules & today was no exception. Jack raced yesterday at Morphettville & then backed up less than 24 hours and won today. Great ride from @DylanCaboche
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Racing.com
7 years
Local horse Classy Jack leads all the way for a @DylanCaboche double at Murray Bridge. #RacingLive
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Happy horses win more races. Promoter, one of our winners from Saturday enjoying sun and and grass at our new property Lakewood. Not only are we now able to reward our horses between runs, we can also keep them fit on our fully renovated & irrigated grass and sand tracks.
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
What a complete waste of police resources and interruption to the working public on a Monday morning. I have a suggestion to them. They could set up in the Lion enclosure at Monarto Zoo and preach their Vegan principles to the lions & attempt to change their ways.
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Tom Steinfort
5 years
Vegan activists have blocked off Flinders Street in Melbourne and stormed a farm in Queensland. Details next on @TheTodayShow
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
🥇 Peloton 🥇 A treble for the stable today. Peloton may be new to my stable but he is fast becoming a favourite due to his attitude and will to win. Today we changed tactics and he toughed it out gallantly to win.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
🥇 Unlaced 🥇 🥇 Lord Vladivostok 🥇 Delighted to bring up a double for the team today combining with stable rider @jessikate93 Both exciting 4YO’s from NZ with a big future in front of them both at 2000m+
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
🥇 Matas 🥇 We’re off to the Jericho Cup!! I must say when I bred this daughter of Al Maher I wasn’t imagining 4600m races but we’ve planned this now for 12 months & couldn’t have a more excited group of owners! #ANZAC #JerichoCup
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Racing.com
4 years
It was survival of the fittest in the 3000m event at Gawler. Matas and @jessikate93 take it out.
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
1st purchase at the 2019 @Tattersalls1766 HIT Sale. Destination. A very progressive 3YO. 4 starts, 1 win, 2 seconds & a Timeform rating of 95. Very excited to be bringing him back to Australia to go right through his grades.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
A big thanks to @jtzaf & @JaseRicho for having me on After The Last. The stable is going well and I have to thank my loyal clients and dedicated staff. I might be the man at the front but nothing could be achieved without their support.
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Racing.com
4 years
“It’s been something we’ve been building to, the stable is starting grow now and I’m really looking forward to the next two or three years.” @mhbloodstock reflects on a satisfying Stakes win with Sky Punch and looks to the future at his new training property.
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
A bitter sweet day for me today. Our last meeting ever at the current @racingMBridge course. A place that I have spent so much time at over the years Thrilled to train a double by a combined margin of 15L & that my last starter on the course was a winner. #SkyPunch #LadyBethany
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
A treble for the stable 🥇 Aqueduct 🥇 A rising star 🥇 Lady Bethany 🥇A stable fav 🥇 Peloton 🥇A fighting lion Delighted to train a treble at Morphettville today for such loyal clients. I want to acknowledge my entire staff and supporters. I am incredibly grateful!
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
The only thing that would make watching Boland take 5/5 on debut would be listening to Benaud, Grieg and Lawry commentate it.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Opportunity breeds success! 50 metro wins already this season. A vital part of my team & a huge future ahead. The best is yet to come. Superstar!!
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James Tzaferis
4 years
Incredibly proud of what this girl has been able to achieve over the last six years during an interrupted riding apprenticeship. She’s risen to every challenge/injury to improve from a 4kg claimer to a multiple Stakes winner with 200+ wins over on the board. Onwards & upwards ❤️
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
We made the trip to @birdsvilleraces . Jayeffkay saluted but unfortunately we didn’t win The Cup. More importantly though, we raised money for the Drought Relief charity, met a heap of good people and made some great lasting memories. #BirdsvilleRaces
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
The mornings are getting colder. It means only 1 thing. The @DarwinTurfClub Cup Carnival is getting closer I’m targeting the Cup again this year as we aim to add a 4th 🏆 to the cabinet I have just bought a Darwin Cup contender. Register your interest if you’d like to join us
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
A huge thanks to @AndrewNJHawkins for taking the time to feature my acquisition of Lakewood recently. This is something I have worked towads for a lifetime and it’s an honour to own a property like this and offer the facilities to my clients.
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ANZ Bloodstock
4 years
Lakewood Stud reborn under the control of @mhbloodstock Farewell to a champion as #AtlanticJewel passes away during birth @CoolmoreAus 🏆Finalists announced for @KarakaChat #HorseOfTheYearAwards All in ANZ today Read ➡️
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
The surface that the @SAJockeyClub have provided today for the running of the Adelaide Cup is as good of a surface as I have seen in SA in my life. Big credit to all track staff.
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
He might be my mate, but I can say without bias Josh is one of the best horsemen I have ever seen. He isn’t just a jockey, he understands a horse. Thrilled to see him ride a Vic Metro double today. With opportunity, I have no doubt he will prove himself to be in the top echelon.
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
Just saw this put up, I understand racing has changed dramatically since 1972. However, an observation of what "real" handicaps were.
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
Let’s not underestimate the skill & mindset of @Vincenthocy riding Golden Sixty. Facing the same type of pressure as @HugeBowman on Winx or @boss_glen on Makybe he continually delivers perfection. This is the unveiling of a world class champion jockey riding his own champion
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
The pleasantries of horse training. Our mate Lieder ran yet another brave race running a gallant 2nd in the Dawin Cup to a very good horse and this is what you get.
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Michael Hickmott
8 years
Beaglier pup Minnie & 3* eventer Mighty Delago. A great team already. Size doesn't matter. #ApprenticeStablePup
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
The Course Proper is looking superb for Murray Bridge Cup Day on Friday. This facility is a great asset to racing in SA and will secure the future of training in the state as the metropolitan area continues to modernise.
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
Launch of the 2019 @DarwinTurfClub Cup Carnival If there is a better place in Australia to be for the next 5 weeks, let me know about it. #DarwinCup2019 #Lieder
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
All apprentices should be shown @CWilliamsJockey ride on Dark Alley in Race 6 at Geelong. The most perfect example of the right mix of patience and initiative you will see.
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
I witnessed how hard Lauren worked as an apprentice. Never complained, always smiled and except for Miracles of Life, rarely did she get the pick of decent rides. She will forever be a Gr1 winner and did it beating the best riders in Australia. Great article @AdamMcGrath89
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Adam McGrath
5 years
Stojakovic’s Diamond journey Former jockey reveals thrill and burden that comes with a Group 1 win
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
🥇 Aqueduct 🥇 The promising son of @arrowfieldstud sire Dundeel makes it 3/3 in Australia with another dominant all the way victory. A perfect ride from @jessikate93 Off to the Murray Bridge Cup now for the promising 4YO.
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Michael Hickmott
2 years
99% of people would have packed up after their first season and gone home. Blake stuck it out, worked hard and has succeeded at Gr1 level in one of the toughest jurisdictions in the world. HK’s loss is Australia’s gain in this case. World class.
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HK Racing – SCMP
2 years
. @blake_shinn to leave Hong Kong at the end of the season: ‘the mental stress has become too much’ #HKracing
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Is it nature or nurture? Pedigree or training/development? The fact a Euro 3YO can come to Australia and win our greatest handicap race over 3200m at it’s 8th lifetime start(without a run since 22/8) is a testament to the training talent of Charlie Appleby.
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
Seeing people like Udyta Clarke win a feature race in the Spring is what Australian Racing was founded on. One for the battlers. How good!!
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
I can't fathom that there's not procedures in place to support honest trainers who actually report issues like this
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Cannot Be Serios 🥇 Thrilled to see this old horse bounce back under a fantastic ride by @jessikate93 Owned by some fantastic friends of mine, he provides his ownership group a great deal of fun each preparation. A big credit to my entire team of staff and riders.
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
My old mate Amralah returns to the track tomorrow. He arrived with me on 28/9 & at that stage it was just a dream to have him back at the track. After tireless work from both mine and Rob’s staff, @lcurr4 , Dr Dan Humphrey and Dr Luke Campbell here we are. The start of a journey.
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
2/2 in Australia and a big future ahead for the son of @DarleyStallions Exceed and Excel A masterstroke of @DJWhyteTrainer to send him to Aus from HK where he was unable to thrive. A credit to my staff at Lakewood and Murray Bridge and as always a wonderful ride @jessikate93
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Racing.com
3 years
Reynolds wins again and remains unbeaten in Australia. 😍 @RacingSA @jessikate93 @mhbloodstock
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Michael Hickmott
3 years
@boysgetpaid have Miss Ella going to win over $1,000,000 if she runs Top3 in the past at @Ellerslie_Races on @KarakaChat Day Luke & his team are doing huge things for the young racing audience in NZ. Every Australian racing jurisdiction should contact him when the borders open.
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Michael Hickmott
5 years
Cotillion & Nicoise made the trip across the border to Horsham today & both saluted. Both were ridden superbly by mate @joshcartwright5 . An underrated horseman who gets results. Looking forward to common sense prevailing and him being relicensed & riding in SA again soon.
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Michael Hickmott
7 years
Very proud of what Rob and the Williams' Family have achieved together. A great opportunity for Liam and a new chapter for Rob now.
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Brendan Cormick
7 years
Lloyd Williams splits with trainer
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
🥇 Don’tdreamit’sover 🥇 A tough win at his 3rd start in Australia and his first run beyond 1300m. The @tattersalls1766 HIT purchase formerly known as Destination looks to have a bright future at 1600m and beyond.
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Michael Hickmott
6 years
Interesting observation looking at the form for Caulfield Wednesday. DKW runner, The Gatting Ball in Race 5 is having his 20th run since 14/4/2018 where he started the prep in an 1100m Maiden at Ararat. Longest gao between runs 23 days. Has won $185k since. A very durable horse.
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
Whilst it is important to recognise our current athletes, it is also vital to acknowledge our retired racehorses. Activation(Axe) turns 19 in a few months and still looks as good as ever. He came to me at the end of his career, won the ‘09 Darwin Cup and will be with me forever.
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Michael Hickmott
1 year
Have never met Chris McCarthy in my life but the fact he had the mind to put the stick away and ride hands and heels late in the biggest of jumps races What a horseman!!
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Michael Hickmott
4 years
🥇 Oath Of Omerta 🥇 1st start. 1550m. Forced to lead. Taken on in front and yet still won. This son of Roman Emperor has a huge future as a stayer. I have loved him from the moment I bought him @inglis_sales for $13,000 and have dreamed from that moment of winning a Derby.
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