An exquisite blending of pedigrees with stars from the old world and the new has been distilled into Arabian Summer (Too Darn Hot), imperious winner of last weekend’s Gold Pearl (1100m) and the stand-out contender among fillies for this week’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m). She also looks to potentially be one of the... Read More

The Victress (AUS) 2 f Zousain – Liesele by Exceed And Excel O: Te Akau 2023 Magic Fillies’ Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton Ellis Mnzm) B: Bhima Thoroughbreds T: Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson S: 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Coolmore Stud P: David Ellis, $250,000 W: Lindsay Goudie & Brian Hare... Read More

Here, in lot order, is a look at a delicious half dozen sure to whet palettes at next week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.   Lot 301 Bay colt: Wootton Bassett – Tiare by Flying Spur Foal date: October 27 Offered by Tasmania’s progressive Grenville Stud, this is the fifth and last foal of... Read More

Move To Strike (AUS) 2 c I Am Invincible – No Evidence Needed by Shamardal O: Te Akau 2023 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis Mnzm) B: Baramul Stud T: Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson S: 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Baramul Stud P: David Ellis, $525,000 W: ICIB Brokerweb 2YO, 1100m,... Read More

Just when you think there’s a quiet time in racing and breeding and not a lot to talk or write about, lo and behold, something comes at you faster than Chautauqua in a TJ Smith and 2023 has been no exception, the past three months in particular. It sets next year up, starting at the... Read More