Trainers and agents do homework in the hope of striking gold in buyers’ market Vendors, left without “many more throws of the dice”, are hoping that the dramatic surge in betting turnover on racing and renewed interest in the sport in recent months can help fuel end-user demand for racing stock at the Magic Millions... Read More

Trainers outline stakes races for All Too Hard colt and daughter of Starspangledbanner In the depths of winter at a nondescript meeting at The Valley two lightly raced horses made a big impression at the start of the new season, prompting connections to signal their intent on bigger races during the spring carnival. Hard Landing... Read More

Champions again: Snitzel, Savabeel in rare air as a new season dawns By Andrew Hawkins Champion sires Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) and Savabeel (Zabeel) have added to their title reigns on both sides of the Tasman as the 2019-20 racing season came to a close yesterday.   Arrowfield Stud’s Snitzel won his fourth champion Australian sire... Read More

Weanlings by first season sires prove popular on day two at the Gold Coast Hunter Valley pinhookers are relying on the progeny of two high-profile first season sires to appeal to a wide cross-section of buyers at next year’s yearling sales and they backed their judgment by purchasing the two highest-priced lots at the Magic... Read More

Segenhoe’s O’Brien goes to $410,000 for mature foal on day one of Magic Millions Weanling Sale Peter O’Brien, with the backing of Segenhoe Stud owner Kevin Maloney, put his stamp on day one of the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale with the purchase of a $410,000 Zoustar (Northern Meteor) colt as buyers zeroed in on... Read More