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New Zealand Bloodstock banks on trend of increased demand continuing at Karaka
Kiwi-bred racecourse success another factor in auction house’s renewed optimism ahead of sale which begins today The booming demand experienced in the Australian yearling market so far this year is expected to flow into this week’s New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale, an extravaganza showcasing the country’s finest young thoroughbreds, as Kiwi-bred horses enjoy sustained... Read More
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Seven Veils tears up script in Reisling
The Mark Newnham-trained Seven Veils (2 f Shalaa – Mesmereyeser by Redoute’s Choice) burst a couple of high-profile bubbles when scooting clear in the Reisling Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Randwick yesterday. Going off at $7.50, the Kerrin McEvoy-ridden filly had been expected by many to play second fiddle to at least one of the... Read More
Asterix delivers Derby double for O’Sullivan and Scott
Twelve months after living up to expectations with a New Zealand Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) favourite, Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott went back-to-back with a very different kind of triumph at Ellerslie yesterday. In contrast to their 2021 Derby hero Rocket Spade (Fastnet Rock), who went into the Classic as $4 favourite with... Read More
Studs get chance to put hand up for Savabeel’s dual Group 1-winning son Mo’unga
Magic Millions to handle negotiations for Fung’s George Ryder-bound four-year-old Dual Group 1 winner Mo’unga (Savabeel) is expected to command interest from stallion investors from all the major breeding regions in Australasia and possibly even further afield as the owners of the highly–talented entire look to find him a home at stud for next season. ... Read More
A $675,000 Written Tycoon colt stands alone on bumper opening day at Inglis Premier
Spread of buyers and depth of market sets new record for Melbourne yearling sale The Written Tycoon (Iglesia) half-brother and final sibling to Group 1-winning sprinter The Quarterback (Street Boss), who sold for a day one high of $675,000 in the last half an hour of a record Inglis Premier Yearling Sale session yesterday, will... Read More
Japan’s stars shine brightly on rich Riyadh raceday
It may have hosted the world’s richest race ever staged, but the shock victory of Emblem Road (4 h Quality Road – Venturini by Berardini) in yesterday’s Saudi Cup (Gr 1, 1800m), worth a cool US$10 million (approx. AUS$13.85m) to the winner, played second fiddle to the exploits of the Japanese raiders who completed a... Read More