Category: Sean Buckley

Sean Buckley: Inteview with Peter Maniatis

Sean Buckley from Ultra Tune is interviewed by boxing promoter Peter Maniatis to discuss the recent success of Randy ‘Ultratune’ Petalcorin in this Channel 31 special. In this episode Peter asks Sean about his experiences in boxing and how Randy has made an impact in such a short time, not only in Asia but across the world.

Sean Buckley said he is ‘so thrilled that he won the world title’ and Randy is ‘very dedicated’ to training and gaining success, having struggled through adversity in the Philippines.

Peter also interviews Rod Cedaro, General Manager at Altitude Services, who are currently working with training Randy Petalcorin. Altitude Services are moving into different areas of training, whilst still training horses at altitude they are diversifying and implementing equipment for elite athletes. This includes a huge 3500m swimming pool cover in Queensland, in order to allow athletes in Australia the opportunity to train at altitude without flying overseas to a high altitude area such as Colorado. Find out more in the video below!

Peter and Sean discuss the elements of what makes someone a success and what their motivators are. Sean Buckley emphasizes how important it is to have passion and drive to be successful. He also discusses Spring Carnival and his thoughts on who to follow in 2014.  Watch the video to find out who he is watching this season! 

 

Shamus Award wins 3 year Old Gelding of the Year award

Our Champion stallion Shamus Award has topped the votes and won the Herald Sun Champion Three-Year-Old Colt or Gelding of the Year award.

The son of Snitzel won the Sportingbet Cox Plate (2040m), and became the first horse to also win the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) in the same season.

Shamus Award has now retired from racing and is standing at Widden Stud and we are pleased to confirm several mares are now pregnant

Sean Buckley Shamus Award

Find out more about Shamus Award and his award win here http://seanbuckley.net.au/shamus-award-crowned-champion-3yo-colt-201314/

Stallion Hooked purchased by Sean Buckley’s Ultra Thoroughbreds

Strathayr Cameron Handicap winner Hooked has been bought by Sean Buckley’s Ultra Thoroughbreds for $600,000 in the last day of the Magic Millions sale on Gold Coast.
Sean Buckley HookedHooked will continue to be trained by John Thompson, who is based in Randwick. Sean Buckley commented: “The horse was purchased by Ultra Thoroughbred Racing and will race in our colours in the Epsom Handicap on Saturday,”. Find out more at Breedracing.com

Mares pregnant at Widden Stud

At Sean Buckley’s Widden Stud is it an exciting time as the breeding season is now in full swing and several winning mares are pregnant.  Widden Stud are in the envious position of standing two of the hottest sire prospects of 2014 in Champion 3yo Shamus Award and Champion 3yo sprinter Zoustar.

Zoustar and Shamus Award’s approach and performance in their new careers has been absolutely exemplary. Both young stallions are incredibly popular and we’re thrilled to announce that we have a number of mares already with pregnancies including Group winner FUDDLE DEE DUDDLE (Zoustar) and Group One winner PERFECT PROMISE (Shamus Award) ,” said Widden’s Antony Thompson.
“Thankfully, like they did in their race careers, these two fine young stallions haven’t let us down. At this early stage they both have excellent libido and are proving exceptionally fertile.“

Find out more about this exciting news here

Sean Buckley Shamus Award
Shamus Award
Sean Buckley Zoustar
Zoustar

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Sean Buckley is an Australian businessman and entrepreneur, who has had great success as executive chairman of Ultra Tune. This popular Australian company has over 270 franchises and is still growing – having recently expanded into tyre fitting. Ultra Tune is one of Australia’s largest car servicing companies, which also offers car fleet, fleet management, roadside assistance and towing.  Sean Buckley is passionate about sports, in particular horse racing; having founded Ultra Thoroughbred Racing, who have had huge success with well-known racehorses Shamus Award and Miss Culminate among others.