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Milan Park pay tribute to John ‘JJ’ Jeffs
The Milan Park barn at Karaka is missing a familiar presence this year, after the death of long-serving friend and colleague John Jeffs, who died of cancer in November aged 83. Affectionately known as ‘JJ’, Jeffs was a much-loved figure at Milan Park, remembered for his remarkable affinity to recall names, his infectious positivity and... Read More
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NZ National Yearling Sale celebrates 100 years
The show must go on A significant milestone is about to take place this week, namely, the 100th New Zealand National Yearling Sale. For 99 unbroken years, auctioneers, buyers, vendors and yearling thoroughbreds have shown up at either Trentham or Karaka as the display window of the New Zealand breeding industry. Any number of reasons... Read More
Magic Millions release quality-packed Adelaide Yearling Sale catalogue
A quality catalogue comprising 412 lots has been assembled for the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale, which begins its two-day run at Morphettville on March 19. The sale where the likes of multiple Group 1-winning globetrotter Asfoora (Flying Artie) and Private Eye (Al Maher) were unearthed, will once again present a plethora of opportunities for... Read More
How John Warren struck gold while on a ‘busman’s holiday’ at Magic Millions
Highclere Stud’s John and Lady Carolyn Warren were among the breeders toasting a big result at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale on Thursday after their half-brother to Group 1 performer Tannhauser (Dundeel) sold for $850,000. The youngster, who is set to sport the My Racehorse silks for trainer Michael Freedman, is by Darley’s... Read More
‘It is only going to get better’ – Anamoe’s first yearlings make a big early impression on the Gold Coast
The confidence surrounding the first yearlings by Darley’s Anamoe came to the fore on day two of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale when two fillies by the nine-time Group 1 champion each fetched $800,000. The first of those came early in the session when astute judge Sheamus Mills stretched to $800,000 to secure... Read More
Fortune favours PR Thoroughbreds
Fortune favours PR Thoroughbreds Another colts partnership to land a headline lot was Mark Player and Rob Roulston’s PR Thoroughbreds, with the pair going to $875,000 for the son of I Am Invincible and the Listed-winning Lonhro mare Calaverite. The Emirates Park-consigned youngster is a sibling to four winners, most notably Group 1 Caulfield Guineas... Read More