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Racing industry on tenterhooks as government heightens coronavirus measures

The Australian racing industry could be halted immediately and upcoming thoroughbred sales are in extreme doubt after federal and state governments introduced stringent new measures yesterday to try and slow the rapid spread of coronavirus, a disaster that makes the global financial crisis (GFC) look like “a stroll in the park”. The Premiers of NSW... Read More

Farnan confirms superiority in Golden Slipper win

Aquis’ high-stakes gamble pays off with Not A Single Doubt colt’s ultimate Group 1 victory Farnan (Not A Single Doubt) became arguably the most valuable stallion prospect in Australia yesterday, after the star colt continued his almost faultless career by taking out the $3.5 million Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) at Rosehill and vindicating... Read More

Colts seek to cement breeding future in world’s richest juvenile race

Golden Slipper has been dominated by fillies in recent years, but a future star of the covering barn could be unveiled today For the seven colts lining up in today’s Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m), the 70 seconds from start to finish is not just a chance to enter the record books, but also... Read More

Agents head to South America in search of Argentina diamonds

Two New Zealand agents acting for Singapore-based clients have come away from their first Argentinian yearling sale with a combined six lots in a market the duo believe represents great value, as they look to add South America as a source of high-quality horses. Pinhook Bloodstock International’s Australian-based agent Dave Mee and compatriot Bevan Smith... Read More

Morgan pushes hard to take home Pride Of Dubai filly for $170,000

A daughter of Coolmore Stud’s leading first season sire Pride Of Dubai (Street Cry) will be trained by David Vandyke after Ontrack Thoroughbreds’ Grant Morgan secured the filly at the Magic Millions March Yearling Sale for a session-topping $170,000 yesterday. Morgan bought three QTIS fillies at this year’s sale, conducted under a coronavirus cloud that... Read More

Inglis to comply with 500-person limit at Easter sale

Inglis last night reaffirmed its plan to conduct next month’s Australian Easter Yearling Sale as scheduled on an invitation-only basis in the face of heavy restrictions imposed by authorities that could dent the depth of the buying bench due to the growing coronavirus outbreak. “The safety of our clients and staff is paramount and as... Read More