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Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Yearling Sale on Par With 2019
Average and median prices in line with last year’s auction The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Fall Yearlings Sale conducted at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium held its own despite dealing with the ongoing pressures of Covid-19 and final numbers were close to those seen during normal circumstances. From 573 entries in a catalogue much larger than... Read More
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The incomparable and individual Billy Pyers
William Bert “Billy” Pyers (1933-2004). Billy Pyers is perhaps, and certainly unfairly, best known for going to jail. Twice. His release, on the second occasion, came after a pardon from French President Georges Pompidou. Quite a tale. However those stories – other than demonstrating just how popular he was with the French – don’t do... Read More
Hall reflects on Makybe Diva as legend recognised at Flemington
The three-time Melbourne Cup winner’s first trainer speaks to ANZ Bloodstock News from Hong Kong Seventeen years ago this week, trainer David Hall departed Flemington with the favourite for the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m); earlier that afternoon, Hall’s Pentastic (Pentire) had arrived in the last stride to take out the Craiglee Stakes (Gr 2,... Read More
Drama in Deauville as emerging forces land €2.5 million sibling to Sottsass
A trio of seven-figure lots changed hands at the Select Sale on Thursday Seven-figure lots came like London buses at Arqana on Thursday as, after a somewhat sticky opening session, an anxious wait for the Select Sale’s first millionaire yearling was ended when three arrived within quick succession. Leading the way was the Dubawi (Dubai... Read More
Treve’s sister sold for €520,000 to Qatari owner and will stay in France
Gerard Larrieu of Chantilly Bloodstock struck the winning bid The brilliant Treve (Motivator) famously failed to sell at Arqana’s October Yearling Sale nearly nine years ago but her sister had no such problem, attracting the attention of Qatari owner Sheail bin Khalifa Al Kuwari in a drawn out bidding match. One of the star lots... Read More
$1.25m American Pharoah colt underpins second half of Fasig-Tipton yearling sale
Officials happy with trade against the backdrop of the global Covid-19 pandemic Topped by an American Pharoah (Pioneerof The Nile) colt sold for $1.25 million (approx AUD$1.71 million), the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Selected Yearlings Showcase closed on Thursday as the two-day sale produced solid numbers that should provide a level of confidence going... Read More