NEWS
Cannon fires his first shot!
HIGH CHAPARRAL three-year-old CANNON RUN made a winning start to his career at Hawkesbury on Sunday.Making his debut in a 1300 metre maiden as a rising four-year-old, CANNON RUN drove late to win by a narrow margin,...
Proven strikes at Gold Coast National Yearling Sale
A strong filly by LOPE DE VEGA from a fast family is the latest acquisition for Proven Thoroughbreds.A bid of $37.5k was enough to secure lot 1683 on the opening day of the 2016 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale.Bred...
Injury strikes down Sir Moments again
A hoof injury has resulted in an unfortunate end to Sir Moments’ Queensland winter carnival.Sir Moments, a five-time stakes winner, was being prepared by trainer Steve O’Dea for a freshened-up tilt at the Group I...
Joe Pride Open Morning
Our Open Day Brunch at Joe Pride's is on this Sunday MAY 22 from 9am for a 9.30 kickoff. Just sorting final numbers so if you're a starter and haven't replied yet, please let us know for catering purposes. Joe will be...
Thornett Kicks His First Goal!
Always encouraging to dispense with the maiden status as early in a career as possible. Sunday at the Sunshine Coast Thorn Park 3yo THORNETT confirmed the promise he displayed on debut with a fighting win in the 1400m...
Great Day at Kolora Lodge
A big crowd braved the Sunday drizzle to roll up to the annual Proven/Steve O'Dea Open Day at Kolora Lodge Sunday. A lot of familiar faces, plenty of fresh ones and some seasoned stalwarts soaked up the excellent...
Open Day at Kolora Lodge with Steve O’Dea!
The annual Proven Thoroughbreds/Steve O’Dea Open Day takes place at Kolora Lodge on Sunday MAY 1. It’s always a big day lubricated by sumptuous refreshments, good company, a few laughs and falls this year 24hrs after...
SIR MOMENTS notches win number eight!
In his third run back from a 12-month lay-off, Proven Thoroughbreds’ SIR MOMENTS scored a typical win at Doomben on Saturday.SIR MOMENTS took up his customary position at the tail of the field in the 1350-metre Open...
Half-sister to Group I winner VANBRUGH bought at Inglis Easter Sale
On the third day of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale Proven Thoroughbreds was able to secure the half-sister to Group I winner VANBRUGH, by emerging stallion SO YOU THINK.VANBRUGH, a three-year-old colt with...
Another Choisir colt joins Proven Thoroughbreds!
Proven Thoroughbreds and trainer Joe Pride are excited about the future prospects of a colt by CHOISIR from STREET SIGN which was secured for $80k at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale on Wednesday.A big strong type and...
Really Reilly goes back to back!
After taking 15 starts to break his maiden, the Steve O’Dea-trained Really Reilly took the step from maiden company to a class one in his stride at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday.Following his victory at Doomben less...
Another stand out QTIS colt for O’Dea
Proven Thoroughbreds concluded the opening day of the Magic Millions March QTIS Sale with a striking colt by LOVE CONQUERS ALL from the ENCOSTA DE LAGO mare Betrayer.Lot 34 was secured for $62.5k and the breeders have...