Robust breeding stock market put to Covid-19 test
The offering of some of Australia’s most sought after breeding stock at today’s virtual Inglis The Chairman’s Sale could provide greater clarity about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the bloodstock and racing industry. Featuring 11 Group 1-winning or producing mares and others in foal to the country’s most commercial stallions, the 90-lot sale... Read More
Toffee Tongue (NZ)
3 f Tavistock – Bagalollies by Zabeel O: Pinecliff Racing B: C D Allison, C V & J A Barnao, A R Campbell, T G Heptinstall, T M Pivac & D R Platt T: Chris Waller S: New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale – Book 1 V: Highden Park P: Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock, $500,000 W:... Read More
Rosemont joins forces with Magic Millions for online sale
Magic Millions’ push into the digital thoroughbred auction space has gained momentum with large Victorian farm Rosemont Stud calling on the company to help conduct an exclusive online sale comprising nearly 100 weanlings and broodmares. The decision to embark on an online-only sale by Rosemont principal Anthony Mithen in partnership with Magic Millions comes just... Read More
Tavistock’s Saint Eustace out to give Frost second SA Derby
Twelve years after Bill Frost had Zarita (Pentire) become the first filly to claim the Australasian Oaks (Gr 1, 2000m)-South Australian Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) double, the Victorian owner and breeder will be attempting to take out the staying race for a second time. Saint Eustace (Tavistock) will be aiming to add his name to... Read More
Five-star Purton Dances into premiership lead
Zac Purton arrived at Happy Valley on Wednesday in search of the ignition that might fire him through the final two months of the season to a fourth champion jockey title – a dazzling five-timer might prove to be the spark he wished for. The Australian blitzed a hat-trick of wins through the first three... Read More
Sun Stud drops fees across the board
Fiorente (Monsun) will once again head the Sun Stud stallion roster in 2020, but at a significantly reduced fee of $17,600 (all fees inclusive of GST) as the operation seeks to support breeders in a coronavirus-affected economy. Sun Stud last night revealed its nine-stallion roster for 2020, with the Queensland-bound Love Conquers All (Mossman) the... Read More