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International buyers hold key to success of NZB Ready to Run Sale
Auction house embraces online technology in hope of canvassing diverse market at two-year-old sale New Zealand Bloodstock’s biggest foray into the digital marketplace will be put to the test at its Ready to Run Sale as the company attempts to maintain what it says is its place as the premier southern hemisphere two-year-old auction when... Read More
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‘The sale has a great history of success so there is good reason for buyers to be confident’
New Zealand Bloodstock prepares for its first major sale since pandemic struck Vendors are in uncharted territory ahead of the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale as they attempt to navigate the two-day auction without many of the familiar faces who often underpin the market being at the Karaka complex. Inspections ramped up yesterday... Read More
Business as usual as new owners take over Middlebrook Valley Lodge
A group of private investors with agricultural links have diversified their interests into the thoroughbred industry after purchasing Middlebrook Valley Lodge in the Hunter Valley as a going concern. Situated on 149 hectares (368 acres), Middlebrook has a large 22-box yearling barn, an electric walker and round yard, post and rail fencing and yards, a... Read More
Preparation under way for 2021 yearling sales as Magic Millions releases Gold Coast catalogue
Industry professionals, particularly bloodstock agents and trainers, will shift their focus to finding the elusive next racetrack star after a record-size Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale catalogue was officially released yesterday, almost two months out from the opening lot going under the hammer. Magic Millions yesterday confirmed the make-up of its catalogue for its... Read More
Kahma strikes as Bosson and Richards reunite
The rider and trainer, who began 2020 with a flourish of Group 1 wins, combine for their first feature score since March in Guineas One of the most potent combinations in world racing, trainer Jamie Richards and rider Opie Bosson, reunited yesterday to lift another Group 1 trophy, this time with Kahma Lass (3 f... Read More
Jonker crosses state lines on Newcastle’s big day
The former Novocastrian, a winner of the Max Lees Classic and a runner in the inaugural $1 million The Hunter, steps out at Doomben Three years on from taking the inaugural Max Lees Classic (900m) at Newcastle, Jonker (Spirit Of Boom) will attempt to return to winning ways when he steps out in the Keith... Read More