Sales
Rosemont in double swoop on opening day of Tattersalls Mare Sale
Victoria’s Rosemont Stud again made their presence felt at an international auction when they swooped early to purchase two mares during yesterday’s opening session of the Tattersalls December Mare Sale. Both mares were bought in conjunction with Tweenhills Stud principal David Redvers, and both fetched a price tag of 110,000 gns (approx. AU$215,720). With international... Read More
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Aussie presence in Newmarket as international travel continues to opens up
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Virtually Ready to Run
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Blaxland goes stateside once more in search of outcross gold
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Domestic market key to underpinning Magic Millions’ 2YOs In Training Sale
Victoria-based Tal Nolen leaves draft in capable hands of Kenmore Lodge’s Cameron and Kellie Bond Experienced breeze-up vendor Tal Nolen hopes the domestic market’s strength can be maintained at next week’s Magic Millions 2YOs In Training Sale on the Gold Coast to offset any loss of participation from more traditional two-year-old buyers. The Victoria-based Nolen,... Read More