Sales News

Karaka Day 2: 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

Powerhouses Coolmore and Te Akau combine to land $800,000 top lot

Zoustar filly takes central billing on satisfactory opening day of unique New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale One of the world’s most influential thoroughbred industry figures has linked with Te Akau Racing, the seemingly unstoppable force of New Zealand racing, to purchase the most expensive yearling sold on day one of an historic New Zealand... Read More

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

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

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