Youngstar joins Inglis Chairman’s Sale line-up
Fresh off a stronger than expected Easter Sale, Inglis has released the 55-lot catalogue for next month’s fillies and mares showcase auction A selection of the finest race mares in Australia will be offered at next month’s Inglis Chairman’s Sale with a stellar 55-lot catalogue released by the auction house, while Queensland Oaks (Gr 1,... Read More
Darley to bring Blue Point, Too Darn Hot to Australia
The breeding giant adds significant firepower to its already strong roster with European champions and last season’s leading local two-year-old Victorian breeders will have access to Europe’s Champion Sprinter Blue Point (Shamardal) this year, with Darley announcing that the three-time Royal Ascot winner will stand his first season in Australia at their Northwood Park farm... Read More
Magnier makes mark on Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale as vendor and buyer
Auction house defies predicted significant coronavirus-inflicted downturn Tom Magnier believes this week’s Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, conducted under a cloud of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic and without horses, vendors or a buying bench on site, demonstrates just how robust the local thoroughbred industry is. The Coolmore Australia principal was a colossal figure... Read More
All eyes on international edition of Queen Elizabeth
The Australian Turf Club, amid the most extraordinary circumstances, has conjured up an extraordinarily good race which, this Saturday, will surely draw unprecedented world wide attention through as many as 60 countries and potentially provide a timely revenue stimulus via simulcasting. James Ross, the ATC’s general manager of racing, wagering and international, estimates the international... Read More
Three million-dollar lots on ‘most extraordinary day’ at Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale
Records were broken with two seven-figure colts related to top-class sprinters yesterday becoming the highest-priced horses ever sold in an online auction, as a remarkable thoroughbred market defied wider economic calamity caused by a global health crisis on day one of the “virtual” Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Witnessed by viewers from 99 different countries... Read More
I’m All The Talk sired his second juvenile winner last week
New winners I’m All The Talk – Western Australia-based first season stallion I’m All The Talk (Stratum) sired his second juvenile winner last week when Em Tee Aye (2 g ex Azita by Oratorio) took out the Amelia Park Plate (1400m) at Ascot. Trained by Trevor Andrews, Em Tee Aye had been runner-up at his... Read More