Racing News

Snowden to play the long game with I Am Invincible fillies

Silver Slipper fancies Cythera and Ebhaar likely to be spelled after Rosehill Group 2 rather than chase Golden glory Trainer Peter Snowden has sprung a major surprise as Sydney’s two-year-old scene heats up by revealing his Silver Slipper (Gr 2, 1100m) chances Cythera and Ebhaar will most likely spell after tomorrow’s race rather than continue... Read More

Private trainer Goldman keen to honour late owner as he ponders his own racing future

Sprinter Irish Songs to carry Cardy’s maroon and white silks down the Flemington straight  Of all the races being run around Australia on Saturday, a Benchmark 84 (1200m) at Flemington is not the first that will spring to mind, not when one of the best runnings of the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m)... Read More

Moroney turns attention to Melbourne Premier and Karaka Yearling Sales

Leading agent looking forward as hot bloodstock market makes it difficult for price-sensitive buyers to find value Record trade at the two Australian yearling sales held so far this year has forced agents to reassess their valuations and push clients to extend their budget in order to secure horses. Even so, many are being blown... Read More

Classic finish to bumper Inglis sale at Riverside as another record is set

Fastnet Rock filly fetches $500,000 to put exclamation mark on 2022 edition which accrues 30 per cent increase in aggregate The curtain last night came down on the Inglis Classic Sale with the company having conducted yet another record yearling sale, after the February auction increased its turnover by nearly two thirds on the same... Read More

Osbornes’ Extreme Choice colt sets Riverside alight with $825,000 price

Mane Lodge’s Inglis Classic record-setting yearling a stunning result that comes four decades in the making  At an auction nothing is fait accompli, but for at least a week it appeared almost certain that a colt by Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) would top the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, it was just a matter... Read More

Extreme Choice colt sets Classic record on strong first day

James Harron secures opening session top lot in what was a brilliant pinhook result for Bell River Thoroughbreds A colt by the brilliant yet sub-fertile stallion Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) set a new record for an Inglis Classic Yearling Sale yesterday, selling for $775,000 during a stunning opening day of trade in which... Read More