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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
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$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
Stallion Watch
New winners Bobby’s Kitten – Former Twin Hills Stud shuttler Bobby’s Kitten (Kitten’s Joy) sired his seventh individual winner when Mirage Mac (2 f ex Megachurch by Pulpit) made a successful debut to take out a seven furlong fillies’ novice contest on the Wolverhampton all-weather on Wednesday’s evening card. Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Gr 1,... Read More
Second for Epaulette
New Group / Grade 1 winners Epaulette – Darley’s Golden Rose Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) winner Epaulette (Commands) registered his second Group or Grade 1 winner on Saturday, his first in the northern hemisphere, when Red Lark (3 f ex Firecrest by Darshaan) caused a shock in taking the Del Mar Oaks (Gr 1, 9f).... Read More
Domestic Black-Type Calendar 2020
Meeting Details State Race Name Distance Group Type Age Sex/Conditions 20th August 2020 Hawkesbury NSW Rowley Mile 1600m Listed 3YO & Up Handicap 22nd August 2020 Royal Randwick NSW Winx Stakes 1400m Group 1 3YO & Up WFA 22nd August 2020 Royal Randwick NSW Silver Shadow Stakes 1200m Group 2 3YO Fillies SWP 22nd August... Read More
Sunlight stars as elite mares come to the fore in extraordinary session at Magic Millions
Three-time Group 1 winner sets new benchmark at $4.2 million while three others also reach seven figures By Tim Rowe on the Gold Coast Sunlight, a star on the track who was instrumental in launching her sire Zoustar (Northern Meteor) and been a life-changer for many of her all-female syndicate, yesterday set a new Magic... Read More