Sebonack (Capitalist) showed some blistering speed to grab second-favouritism for the Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) with his slashing debut win over 1000 metres at Caulfield last Saturday. But there’s a diamond in his bloodlines – from a female family dripping with quality – including an Irish Classic performer, who later pulled off a... Read More

In no particular order, here is a guide to some of the hot lots on offer at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, which begins on Sunday. Lot 483: c. Epiphaneia ex Couronne (by Daiwa Major)  On account of Arrowfield Stud One of the most interesting lots at the sale is this well-balanced, mature bay sent... Read More

Plymstock – a close relative to a performer deserving recognition as one of Godolphin Australia’s finest – sent a loud signal she might be set to give sire Ribchester (Iffraaj) an overdue boost – with a fighting debut win at Randwick last Saturday.  The two-year-old filly is out of the Redoute’s Choice (Danehill) mare Outdoor... Read More

Breeding behemoth Newgate Farm is not just making hay out of the fertile fields of the Hunter Valley. It does extremely well out of dirt, too.  For several years one of its most vibrant Fields, Henry, has been making three or four trips to the USA annually, tapping into a stream which, here in Australia,... Read More

Here, in no particular order, is a guide to a handy half-dozen likely to catch the eye at the Magic Millions sale. Lot 1: c. Justify-Eckstein (by I Am Invincible) On account of Coolmore Stud The first cab off the rank could be a Ferrari. Not just at the Millions, but across the land. Being... Read More