Konasana continues Dundeel’s fine autumn
Debbie Kepitis’s busy autumn continued when her homebred Konasana (Dundeel) became the latest stakes-winner for her powerhouse sire, Dundeel (High Chaparral), with an upset victory in Saturday’s James Carr Stakes (Gr 3, 1400m) at Randwick. On day one of Randwick’s carnival two weeks ago, Kepitis celebrated as almost $1.3 million came into the coffers of... Read More
Second Group 1 for Magic Time in All Aged Stakes
Seasoned breeder John Muir’s sentimental side – and his good eye for a horse – paid more handsome dividends when his outstanding mare Magic Time (Hellbent) won her second top-flight win in Saturday’s All Aged Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) at Randwick. Last November, the Grahame Begg-trained mare raised Yarraman sire Hellbent’s (I Am Invincible) first... Read More
TOO DARN GOOD!
Celebrations flow as Broadsiding becomes first southern hemisphere-bred Group 1 winner for Darley’s exciting shuttle stallion Too Darn Hot Booming Darley shuttler Too Darn Hot (Dubawi) racked up his second Group 1 winner from his first global crop when Godolphin’s Broadsiding ploughed through the Randwick mud to win Saturday’s Champagne Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m). Ridden... Read More
US$550,000 colt by ‘on fire’ Nyquist heads OBS Spring Sale trade
Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company saved the best for last during the third session of its Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training on Thursday. A colt by Nyquist (Uncle Mo) (hip 891) consigned by Wavertree Stables, agent, and one of the last horses through the ring, sold for US$550,000 (approx. AU$858,000) to Donato Lanni, agent for... Read More
Godolphin announce death of champion Lonhro
Godolphin have announced the death of their champion racehorse and stallion Lonhro (Octagonal) at the age of 25. Having been pensioned at Darley’s Kelvinside in the Hunter Valley just last year, Godolphin confirmed on Friday afternoon that the son of Octagonal (Zabeel) had died on that property. “Lonhro had a huge and well-earned following, and... Read More
Inglis ready for ‘value’ Gold Yearling Sale
The Inglis Gold Yearling Sale will take place again at Melbourne’s Oaklands Junction tomorrow, giving buyers another opportunity to secure yearlings at one of Australia’s most economical auctions. A total of 107 lots have been catalogued, with Inglis confident that despite a drop in numbers from 191 entered last year, the auction will again live... Read More