Sales
Karaka Day 1: ANZ Bloodstock News’ top lots
After yearlings have made it this far, through inspection, selection and sale preparation, they must also pass the veterinary checks and scope scrutiny. Once on-site, there are more parades and plenty of purchaser critiques. For those reasons, every single lot deserves a look as pedigree is often what separates the top lots from the rest. ... Read More
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Ready2Race Sale reverts to early October slot
The Inglis Ready2Race Sale will return to its spot in the opening week of October, it was announced last night, with the auction to be held on Tuesday, October 5 at Riverside Stables in Sydney. The first two-year-old auction of the season, the Inglis Ready2Race Sale will be held just three days after the first... Read More
Landmark dispersals continue strong trade at Keeneland January
The second session of Book 1 at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale was certainly one for the books on Tuesday. Bolstered by the addition of several farm dispersals, the atmosphere on the grounds was one of frenzied activity as horses changed hands for strong prices throughout the day. A total of 247... Read More
Strong opening session sets tone at Keeneland January
Buoyed by the promise of a new year, buyers came out in full force for the opening session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale on Monday and helped feed a solid market that left many hopeful about the year ahead. “It was a fabulous day. How could you expect this?” said Adrian... Read More
Rosemont launches Victorian Alliance in bid to land stallion prospect
Rosemont Stud will join forces with a core group of prominent breeders in an attempt to unearth future stallion prospects capable of standing at the Victorian farm, starting at today’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. The partnership, labelled the Victorian Alliance, is the latest group looking to identify suitable prospects as yearlings rather than... Read More
European agents halted by restrictions but ‘positive vibe’ remains
Quarantine restrictions and logistical constraints will prevent the majority of European-based bloodstock agents from attending next week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, but the auction house remains confident that the strength and depth of the 1273-lot catalogue can help compensate for the void. A mandatory 14-day quarantine period for those entering Australia, cancelled flights... Read More