Hurricane Harley took out the Hamilton Pacing Cup (Group 3 ) in a time of 1.53 on Sunday January 12. After unsuccessfully contesting the lead Harley relaxed beautifully outside the leader for driver Kima Frenning and finished strongly to win in a quick last quarter run in 26.1.
He has had 29 starts for 17 wins and 5 placings, Gr1 and Gr 3 successes and a time of 1.52.7. , stakes of $378,590. 
LOT 230 in the Melbourne APG Sale is a brother to Hurricane Harley by Art Major. 
Kabbalah Karen B is the dam of 2 recent winners. Her triple Group1 winning son : Our Little General has continued his successful career in the USA. winning last week at Yonkers Raceway. His best time is 1.51.8 with an earnings total of $634,335. 
Another of Karen's progeny :Kasbah Kid saluted the judge at Melton the day prior to OLG's win at Yonkers. He  has a time of 1.54.3 and $119,620 after 45 starts 12 wins and 16 placings. Both were  sold at the Melbourne APG Yearling Sale. 
Kabbalah Karen B has LOT 153 a filly by super sire  Bettors Delight in the Melbourne Sale. 
None Bettor ( Bettors Delight - Limerick Star ) has been a revelation in the USA. winning in 148.8 with earnings of $445,233. He was sold at the Melbourne Sale . 
LOT 158. in Melbourne is a half sister to None Bettor by Art Major. She is also a full  sister to Rosie Reilly who won both a heat and semi of the APG Gold race. 
LOT 189 a filly by Bettors Delight out of National Gallery is very closely related to LOT 158. as Limerick Star ( Christian Cullen ) and National Gallery ( Artsplace ) are half sisters. National Gallery is the dam of Rocknroll Icon 1.53. $131,403, also Mach Up and Looking Fabulous. 
Stefsbest returned to the winners list in Western Australia after a long spell.
His Dam Smyrna Duruisseau has  LOT 222 in the Melbourne Sale ; a Captaintreacherous Filly . She is a half sister to 5 winners including Stefsbest 1.54. $131,221 and  Australian and New Zealand 2 year old of the Y ear Follow The Stars 1.53.8 $707,237. Both Follow The Stars and Stefsbest were sold at Melbourne. 
Lauriston has a strong sales record . Further enquiries regarding any of the Lauriston Draft should be directed to Kath McIntosh at NRE  0427 497 429. 

Lauriston are offering 8 yearlings for sale at the Melbourne APG  Sale on Sunday February 2. 2020.

Yearling photos are now available under the ' YEARLINGS' page on this website. ( Click on the photo to enlarge ) . Contact Kath McIntosh at Northern Rivers Equine for further enquiries or to arrange inspections ; 0427 497 429.
​Nikkita Ross Photography. 

14 foals are on the ground for 2019. 8 fillies and 6 colts;
Glenferrie Shuffle         COLT.         Betting Line
Dancing With Daisy.      FILLY.         Betting Line
Left In Paris.                   FILLY.         Well Said
Queen Of Pop.               FILLY.         Well Said
Rosie OReilly.                 COLT.         Betting Line
Yankee Showgirl.           COLT.         Captain Treacherous
Smyrna Duruisseau.      COLT.         Art Major 
Kabbalah Karen B          FILLY          American Ideal
Scottish Glamour.          FILLY          Yankee Rockstar
National Gallery.            FILLY.         SBSW
Artistic Angel                  COLT.         Yankee Rockstar
Speak No Evil.                 FILLY.         Captain Treacherous
Top Tempo.                     FILLY           Well Said
Musical Delight.              COLT.         Captain Treacherous

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clients and friends. Thank you to those who have sent a mare to Yankee Rockstar ,your support is much appreciated. This little fellow is by the Rockstar out of the Art Major mare Artistic Angel. The future has been planned for him ; there is a spot reserved in the Emma Stewart Stable ! 

Yearlings sold at the Australian Pacing Gold Yearling Sales with earnings in excess of $100K. 

Follow The Stars.                            $707,237
Our Little General.                          $634,335. Exported USA
Maffioso.                                          $606,907
None Bettor.                                    $445,223.Exported USA
Yankee Rockstar.                              $329,046
(My)Willow.  (M)                               $304,415.
Ideal Tyson.                                      $257,145.Exported USA.
Courageousnquick.  (M)                  $236,427
Murano                                             $193,209.
Amelias Courage (M).                      $153,060. Exported USA
Stefsbest                                           $131,021
Kasbah Kid.                                       $107,220.

Top Tempo NZ ( In The Pocket - Kliklite ) has been an outstanding producer for Lauriston. A very tough racemare when trained by Mark Purdon she won $225,513 in 44 starts. 
Upon retirement she was purchased by Lauriston and began her breeding career in 2009. She has had 11 foals ; never failing to produce a foal every year. Eight foals are of racing age and all have raced and won ! 
Musical Delight  $248,910 Group 1.
Countdown.    $120,670
Queen Of Pop   $204,527. Group 1 
Thats How We Roll    $66,300
Lead Singer   $50,454
Speak No Evil   $244,810.  Two Group1 wins ( Currently Racing ) 
Cadenza.  $3,495    ( Currently Racing ) 
Do Not Surrender  $12,190. ( Currently Racing ) 

There is a 2 year old filly by Bettors Delight  (full sister to Musical Delight ) in work , a yearling filly by American Ideal , a filly foal by Well Said ( full sister to Speak No Evil ) and Top Tempo will be served by American Ideal this season.
All of us would love to have a few more Top Tempo's in our Broodmare Band. 

Lauriston bred 2  winners at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday November 30. 
Kasbah Kid ( Kabbalah Karen B )   $107,220. Bettors Delight half sister in the 2020 APG Sale
Hurricane Harley ( Sugarland )    $355,640. Art Major half brother in the 2020 APG Sale
Glenferrie Bunter was successful at Globe Derby . $85,875. 
​Other recent winners are; Tin Roof Raider , Iona Diamond, Countdown, 

Face Painter ( Artiscape - Makin Faces ) with his owner Dona McQueen at the Euroa Show. Face Painter was retired due to a tendon injury and has since excelled in the show ring. Dona and Artie have been successful at the Wangaratta and Rutherglen shows in the HERO Class winning Champion Ridden Standardbred. At the recent Euroa show the pair won Reserve Champion Ridden, / Best Educated and Best Pleasure mount. Congratulations to Dona and Face Painter . He is a very fortunate horse to have such a loving and proud owner. 
Lauriston are committed to the rehoming of our Standardbreds. We are Gold Sponsors of the SPPHAV State Championships at Werribee Park Equestrian Centre on January 12.2020. 

'Wilson" 2 year old Colt ; Bettors Delight - Aston Villa USA after his jog today. He is yet unnamed and has recently commenced a prep prior to entering the Emma Stewart stable. He has big shoes to fill .

Poster Boy was named  the Victorian Aged Male Pacer of the Year 2018/2019 and acknowledged for his 2 Group 1 victories in the Bonanza and Chariots of Fire. 
His dam Aston Villa was awarded the title of Victorian Broodmare of the Year 2018/2019. This is the second time she has won this award. She also achieved  the highest honour; AUSTRALIAN Broodmare of the Year 2018/2019. It is a richly deserved Award for a wonderful mare who has left some outstanding horses; Yankee Showgirl , Yankee Rockstar, Born to Rocknroll , Poster Boy. There is a 2 year old Bettors Delight colt in training and a yearling full brother to Poster Boy. 

PISTOL ABBEY. winner of 2 Group 1 's  :  the Vicbred 4 year old Mares Final and The Queen Of The Pacific was named the AUSTRALIAN Aged Mare of the Year. 2018/2019.