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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
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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
Zain Art tops Goffs mares when selling for €390,000
Sunset on Monday brought a rare astrological phenomenon into the skies over Goffs’ sales complex, with the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter illuminating the night sky. Said to be a portent of greatness, and perhaps even the Christmas star itself, buyers of the mares sold under its celestial light will certainly be hoping it is... Read More
‘He’s a global commodity’ – Frankel fever at Goffs as three lots fetch €440,000
Frankel (Galileo) lit up the Goffs November Sale ring on Sunday when a quartet of the world champion’s sons and daughters became the four most expensive foals sold in Ireland in 2020. The day had begun with a 12th individual Group/Grade 1 winner for Juddmonte Farms’ homebred superstar when his two-year-old son Grenadier Guards won... Read More