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Shuttle stallions take flight during turbulent pandemic-induced period

Coolmore and Darley big guns on way ahead of second shipment next week Planes carrying the first wave of shuttle stallions, including champion sires Exceed And Excel (Danehill) and Fastnet Rock (Danehill), were expected to touch down in Australia early this morning, much to the relief of breeding industry stakeholders, and more are on their... Read More

Baxter to put Solar Star back through Magic Millions ring

Owner-breeder enjoying on-track success with scaled-back thoroughbred interests Saturday’s Gai Waterhouse Classic (Listed, 1350m) winner Solar Star (Zoustar) will go through the Magic Millions sales ring for the second time in as many years despite her trainer Tony Gollan believing the mare has more to give on the track. Well-known owner-breeder John Baxter, who bought... Read More

Gollan’s Solar Star caps stellar year with Gai Waterhouse Classic win

Solar Star (Zoustar) significantly increased her value as a breeding prospect just nine days prior to going under the hammer with a breakthrough stakes win in the Gai Waterhouse Classic (Listed, 1350m) at Ipswich yesterday. The victory, her fourth since joining the stable of leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan after last year’s Magic Millions Gold... Read More

New Zealand Bloodstock floats Karaka back-up plan for premier sale

April date put forward if trans-Tasman travel bubble not in place for key January period New Zealand Bloodstock is contemplating relinquishing its coveted late January slot on the calendar for its annual Karaka Yearling Sale as the auction house attempts to deal with the ongoing travel complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal would... Read More

Melbourne Gold another Covid triumph for Inglis

A whirlwind four months for auction house comes to a close with an entirely digital offering of youngsters, in conjunction with its online sale An intense four-month period for Inglis came to a close when almost 250 yearlings were offered in yesterday’s Melbourne Gold Yearling Sale, conducted through the Inglis Digital platform. The Melbourne Gold... Read More

Magic Millions sale delayed as Covid cluster causes problems

Queensland border clamp down forces auction house to make swift call The Magic Millions National Sale will be pushed back by a week after the Queensland government yesterday placed further restrictions on those allowed to cross that border that would have prevented a significant number of industry participants from attending the vital Gold Coast auction.... Read More