he 99th edition of the Karaka Yearling Sale gets underway on Sunday and, despite the unsettled global economy, New Zealand Bloodstock’s managing director Andrew Seabrook is confident the sale will hold up ‘pretty well.’ Over the past few days, local and international buyers have descended on the complex to hunt for the next Ka Ying... Read More

Major yearling sales can be the cause of the odd sleepless night for those selling. This is wholly understandable given the fine margins between success and disappointment, and not to mention the financials at stake. However, John Thompson of Rich Hill Stud could hardly be more content heading into the upcoming New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB)... Read More

Zac Purton stands alone as the jockey with the most wins in Hong Kong racing history after successes aboard Spirit Of Peace (Harry Angel) in the third section of the Class 4 Kowloon Park Handicap (1200m) and View Of The World (Derryn) in the second section of the Class 3 Victoria Park Handicap (1200m) at... Read More

Trelawney stud predicting big things from 14-strong Book 1 draft at Karaka Yearling Sale Cherry Taylor is certain about one thing surrounding Trelawney Stud’s draft for this year’s Karaka Yearling Sale, but unsure about another. “I can tell you there’ll be a Group 1 winner out of it,” she said. “I just can’t tell you... Read More

Homebred Miss Celine ready to roll at Sandown for Lindsay Park and owner Crabtree  Eight years after they teamed up to claim the Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) with Catchy (Fastnet Rock), Lindsay Park and Robert Crabtree are aiming to plunder Victoria’s most coveted juvenile prize again with Miss Celine (Magnus), who returns to... Read More