Here, in lot order, is a look at six likely head-turners at Karaka’s 100th National Yearling Sale, starting Sunday. Lot 94 br c Proisir – Ruqqaya (Van Nistelrooy) Trelawney Stud DOB: 18-09-24 From one of Trelawney’s finest families comes this imposing looking colt who’s a half-brother to two of the farm’s star exports – Grunt... Read More

2 f Home Affairs – Gracie’s Lass by Redoute’s Choice O: Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), P Shanahan, Westerberg (Mgr: M Ryan) & Wynaus (Mgr: D Smith) B: Greg Perry T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes S: 2025 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale V: Vinery Stud P: Tom Magnier, $300,000 W: Seymour Toyota Maiden Plate,... Read More

If Shiki (Too Darn Hot) wins the Gold Coast’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m), it would serve not only as a major boon for the South Australian breeding industry, but a huge vote of confidence for how her breeders Cornerstone Park do business. The Waterhouse-Bott trained filly is on the third line of betting... Read More

4 g Snitzel – Guiseppina by Johar O: Sir Peter Vela B: Pencarrow Thoroughbreds T:  Ken and Bev Kelso W: Keith Stringer Maiden 1200, 1200 metres, January 8, Tauranga   Regally-bred gelding Sarti (Snitzel) made the perfect start to his career when winning impressively on debut at Tauranga on Thursday.  A son of the late... Read More

Here, in lot order, is a guide to six yearlings likely to be among the top picks at next week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast sale. Lot 78 Breeding: B c (rig) Written Tycoon – Away Game by Snitzel Consignor: Yulong DOB: 21-08-24 Yulong is making a huge splash at the Coast this year, with 69... Read More