I Am Invincible gelding tops Hong Kong International Sale
An eye-catching half-brother to South Australian Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) winner Volatile Mix (Pentire) drew a clinching bid of HK$7.2 million (A$1.34 million approx) to top the Hong Kong International Sale (July) in the Sha Tin parade ring yesterday, as all 19 lots offered sold for a total of HK$74.3 million (A$13.84 million approx). Catalogued... Read More
Russian Emperor set to the fly Australian flag in Epsom Derby
Owner-breeder Lauri Macri details how the son of champion mare Atlantic Jewel came to be In a time of uncertainty and gloom, there will be something for Australians to cheer for in tonight’s Epsom Derby (Gr 1, 1m 4f) as Russian Emperor (Galileo), the third foal produced by champion mare Atlantic Jewel (Fastnet Rock), heads... Read More
Plenty of quality on offer at Inglis Easter Round 2
Round 2 of the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale features the same stallions that have dominated yearling sales all through 2020: Champion sire Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) with seven lots, I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) (seven), Not A Single Doubt (Redoute’s Choice) (two) and Pierro (Lonhro) (four) are again well represented in terms of quality, with... Read More
Aysar (AUS)
2 c Deep Field – Miss Interiors by Flying Spur O: Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd B: Torryburn Stud T: David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig S: 2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Torryburn Stud P: Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd, $260,000 W: Ladbrokes Back Yourself Handicap, 1300m, July 1, Sandown – Lakeside Newgate... Read More
Entente cordiale prevails as £650,000 War Front filly tops Arqana Breeze-Up Sale at Doncaster
An opening bid of £400,000 isn’t a common occurrence in the Doncaster sales ring, but when that hand was played for the War Front (Danzig) filly out of Beauty Parlor (Elusive Quality) during the relocated Arqana Breeze-Up Sale in Doncaster on Wednesday, it was clear something big was brewing. However, even such strong-arm tactics weren’t... Read More
Frankels to the fore at Inglis Easter
Sunday’s Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale Round 2 will not only be a strange occurrence in a strange environment, capping off a strange year, but it will also offer a catalogue unlike any other Easter Sale in history. One noteworthy feature is that the sale will feature the largest consignment of Frankel (Galileo) yearlings offered... Read More