Victorian agents expected to be allowed into Queensland

Victorian industry participants who are currently undertaking quarantine ahead of the Magic Millions National Sale on the Gold Coast will be allowed to enter Queensland despite the government banning residents from the southern state from travelling there. It is understood that those who have already been out of Victoria for an extended period will be... Read More

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2 c Smart Missile – Shared Reflections by Umatilla O: Triple Crown Syndications, Mr C R Gilly, Mr R D Donnelly, Mr T Eathorne, Mrs J A Ellis, Mr J T Ellis, Campolina Pty Ltd, Mr J A Ramage, Mr R G Edge, Mr J M Saunders, Mr R E Franklin, Mr D Wilden-Constantin, Mr... Read More

Purton delivers for Cruz as Yiu and Lui stall at the Valley

Zac Purton returned a favour at Happy Valley late on Wednesday night to keep Tony Cruz in the frame for the champion trainer title. With front-runner Ricky Yiu enduring an evening of misfortune and his closest pursuer Francis Lui forced to settle for a pair of seconds, third-placed Cruz closed the gap when Purton steered... Read More

Market holds up as buyers play it safe with search for quality over quantity

Six-figure son of champion sire Exceed’s expectations for Middlebrook at Inglis Weanling Sale The doom and gloom pervading the wider economy was certainly not replicated at the Inglis Australian Weanling Sale yesterday, as the company continued its return to live auctions in the Covid-19 era with the marketplace once again demonstrating its remarkable resilience in... Read More

Value to the fore in English carnivals

Prize-money aside, there’s a myriad of reasons why English racing – so wonderfully showcased to southern hemisphere insomniacs in recent weeks – is intrinsically beautiful.  On top of the list is that the majority of races are run at a strong, rolling gallop which allows the contest to unfold and the best to often prevail.... Read More

First crop sires to the fore in Inglis Australian Weanling Sale

It has been said that we need just three things in life: Someone to love, something to do and something to look forward to. (What about something to eat?) The third ‘something’, something to look forward to, certainly applies to thoroughbred racing and breeding. We are always looking forward to the next season, the next... Read More