‘I really like the pedigree’ – Criquette Head buys blue-blooded Bursa
The fourth and final day of Arqana’s Breeding Stock Sale was topped by Haras de Bouquetot’s unraced Frankel (Galileo) mare Bursa, who went the way of Haras du Quesnay for €38,000 (approx. AUD$61,500). The five-year-old is out of a winning full-sister to Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (Gr 1, 2400m) heroine Plumania (Anabaa) and was consigned... Read More
Isotope
As a punter, if you get overs, you’re often waiting for a rude awakening: those despised words as you confirm your bet – “Win odds have changed” – or the dreaded scratching of the favourite at the barrier, and its loathsome companion, deductions. Similarly, when you’re buying horses and you score unders, you might be... Read More
Veteran Conners still a Force to be reckoned with
Warwick Farm trainer targeting $500,000 Inglis Nursery with cheap Classic filly Clarry Conners still loves the racing game as much as ever, but the veteran Sydney trainer laments how the sport has evolved, particularly the sheer size and industrial scale which has become the norm for Australia’s largest and most dominant stables. Despite not having... Read More
Japanese and Classique Legend set to be the HKIR highlights
The extraordinary quality of the Japanese thoroughbred is likely to be showcased again on Sunday in the four features which make up the Hong Kong International Races. The races have stood up well despite the impact of Covid-19, which has condemned the Cup and the Vase to just eight and seven runners respectively. The strength... Read More
‘She’s from a nice Shadwell family’ – Houldsworth goes to €51,000 for Nafithaa
Shamardal (Giant’s Causeway) mare Nafithaa hails from a Shadwell family that includes 1,000 Guineas (Gr 1, 1m) and Prix Marcel Boussac (Gr 1, 1600m) heroine Shadayid (Shadeed) and duly topped the third day of the Arqana Breeding Stock Sale when making €51,000 (approx. AUD$83,250) to Howson & Houldsworth Bloodstock on Monday. Consigned by Haras du... Read More