Autumn stars to step out in the Rosebud as spring aspirations lie ahead Some of the autumn’s star juveniles will seek to take the next step in their careers on Saturday as they step out for the first time since turning three in the Rosebud (Listed, 1100m) at Rosehill. Inglis Millennium (RL, 1200m) winner Prime... Read More

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) yesterday encouraged breeders sending mares interstate to consider their transport plans carefully and well ahead of schedule with the Covid-19 pandemic creating havoc with interstate travel as the breeding season fast approaches. While TBA chief executive Tom Reilly confirmed that breeding has been deemed an “essential agricultural activity” by the federal... Read More

Gold Coast auction comes to a close as Bowditch expresses satisfaction with results If there was ever a need for further proof that well-credentialled horses will be found by buyers no matter what marketplace they are offered through, there was another example yesterday when a striking colt by champion sire Lonhro (Octagonal) made $180,000. The... Read More

Agents combine to land son of Shalaa for $360,000 at competitive Gold Coast auction The half-brother to Group 1-winning sire Hallowed Crown (Street Sense) by Arrowfield Stud’s shuttler Shalaa (Invincible Spirit), the last lot to be offered in Book 1 of the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale, last night sold for $360,000 to put an... Read More

Trainers and agents do homework in the hope of striking gold in buyers’ market Vendors, left without “many more throws of the dice”, are hoping that the dramatic surge in betting turnover on racing and renewed interest in the sport in recent months can help fuel end-user demand for racing stock at the Magic Millions... Read More