Sales
A true family affair comes to an end with Causeway Girl ahead of Chairman’s sale
For Sledmere Stud’s Catriona Murphy the sales journey with Causeway Girl (Shamus Award) is about to go full circle. It all started back in 2017 when Murphy prepared the striking black daughter of Shamus Award (Snitzel) on behalf of her mother, Jennifer MacKay (who bred her), for the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. There she was... Read More
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Traders make their mark on day one of HTBA May Yearling Sale
The “Scone sale”, held in Sydney last year by necessity but by choice 12 months later, yesterday continued the now predictable surge in yearling prices, as demand for ready to run stock came to the fore at Inglis’ Riverside Stables. The HTBA May Yearling Sale, the Hunter Valley auction rebranded by Inglis which traditionally is... Read More
Michael O’Callaghan searching for another star with £210,000 Twilight Son
Returning to the scene where past glories were first conceived proved a running theme at a record-breaking edition of the Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale, no more so than when Michael O’Callaghan capped a headlining day for Tally-Ho Stud by swooping for a £210,000 (approx. AU$376,630) Twilight Son (Kyllachy) colt. The sale’s joint top lot comfortably... Read More
Caravaggio colt claims top lot crown after fetching 240,000gns at Craven Sale
After a frenetic opening session, intensity levels settled down a touch on day two of the Tattersalls Craven Sale, with the market headed by 14 six-figure two-year-olds. The most expensive offering sold on Wednesday was signed for by Alastair Donald, who went to 240,000gns for a colt (Lot 143) from the debut crop of bullet... Read More
Elliott has last laugh as Practical Joke filly brings 360,000gns at Craven Sale
Strong trade at Tattersalls as European breeze-up season gets under way Action rumbled on well into the evening on a lively day one of the Tattersalls Craven Sale, with the session-topping Practical Joke (Into Mischief) filly bringing a bid of 360,000gns (approx. AUD$677,930) just as the clock struck 9pm. Alex Elliott, stationed outside by the... Read More
The Verdict: Australia’s industry players evaluate its vibrant market – Tom Reilly
In a five-part series ANZ Bloodstock News speaks to some of the industry’s key players for their perspective on the incredible performance of the 2021 major yearling sales season. We asked them for their take on what’s behind all the money that’s been flying around sales rings since January and also for their thoughts on... Read More