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
New Zealand agents receive last-minute go-ahead to attend Magic Millions sale
New Zealand agents Paul Willetts and Bevan Smith jetted into Australia yesterday, after receiving a last-minute lifeline from the Australian government to allow them to attend the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Sale later this month. After initially having their travel exemptions rejected by the Australian Department of Home Affairs, as revealed in ANZ Bloodstock... Read More
Quality stock the safest bet at Inglis Australian Weanling Sale
Cloud of uncertainty hangs over first foal market of the year Vendors and speculators involved in the Inglis Australian Weanling Sale agree that horses deemed of quality will remain highly sought after, but the prevailing uncertainty ahead of the opening session has experienced stakeholders reluctant to make bold predictions about what will unfold once the... Read More
Online sales a great success story for Macau
In September 2014, the Macau Jockey Club introduced a brilliant new innovation with the launch of the first online horse auction by a Racing Club in Asia. In a unique arrangement with the vendors of premier two-year-old sales groups Magic Millions, Inglis and New Zealand Bloodstock, Macau buyers were able to bid for the horse... Read More
Treble for Headwater
New winners Treble for Headwater – The late season form of Vinery Stud’s first season sire Headwater (Exceed And Excel) continued when he sired his eighth, ninth and tenth winners. Winner number eight came when Gunnamatta (2 c ex Umaquest by Umatilla) built on his promising debut second by taking out an 1150-metre maiden at... Read More