The numbers tell the story and it is clear that world events of 2020 have touched the New Zealand horseracing and breeding scene in a major way. Apart from the 2016 edition of the annual NZB Ready to Run Sale, which attracted 552 lots, the normal participation rate is around the 400 to 450 mark.... Read More

Mills sets Inglis Digital broodmare record after paying $325,000 for two-in-one package  The syndicate behind Thousand Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) winner Odeum (Written Tycoon) have swooped on a valuable two-in-one mare and foal package which gained a significant pedigree update a day after bidding in an online auction had started. Victorian agent Sheamus Mills yesterday... Read More

Realistic vendors facilitate trade in order to continue business into 2021 A $500,000 son of Japanese shuttle stallion Mikki Isle (Deep Impact) and three other horses who made more than $200,000 were the highlights of yesterday’s Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs In Training Sale in a market where most vendors took a long-term decision to... Read More

Expectations tempered as domestic investors called on to add depth to buying bench Vendors are leaning on Magic Millions bloodstock consultants more than ever to gain an all-important read on the likely owner appetite at the 2YOs In Training Sale on the Gold Coast as the industry evolves and a greater emphasis is placed on... Read More

High-quality lots go under the hammer as November Breeding Stock Sale begins in Kentucky today  Dual Group 1 winner Con Te Partiro (Scat Daddy) and Magic MIllions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) heroine Houtzen (I Am Invincible) will spearhead a strong Australasian presence at today’s opening session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, with prospective... Read More