Gollan, Tulloch Lodge, and Porter all make purchases at Goffs London Sale
Queensland’s leading trainer Tony Gollan teamed up with prominent syndicators First Light Racing and emerging bloodstock agent David Skelly to purchase impressive last-start handicap winner Brindavan (Belardo) at Monday’s Goffs London Sale. The Group 1-winning trainer and syndicator went to £250,000 (approx. AU$518,660) to land the son of Belardo (Lope De Vega), who is currently... Read More
A second Kiwi Everest contender?
For the second week in succession the bloodstock industry’s eyes and ears were focussed on Eagle Farm, which staged nine races, all of which qualified as black-type races, headed by the state’s pride and joy, the Stradbroke Handicap (Gr 1, 1400m). Similar to the previous week, the New Zealand Stud Book provided the winner of... Read More
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME
Ascot Queen Asfoora leads up strong Australian contingent for royal meeting Henry Dwyer is looking forward to seeing his star mare Asfoora (Flying Artie) back on the worldwide stage when the reigning King Charles III Stakes (Gr 1, 5f) winner bids to defend her crown on Tuesday’s opening day of Royal Ascot. Twelve months ago... Read More
‘Probably the best they’ve ever put together’ – quality catalogue assembled for unique Goffs London Sale
The Goffs London Sale is set to kick off Royal Ascot week in style on Monday, when a diverse and quality catalogue of 28 lots will be offered in the grounds of Kensington Palace Gardens. A growing source of tried European stayers for the Australian market, the sale’s novelty and timing have proven enticing factors... Read More
Third-season title charge underscores Harry Angel’s ascendance
He may live somewhat in the shadow of his fellow Darley shuttler Too Darn Hot (Dubawi), but Harry Angel (Dark Angel) is rapidly building a robust case to show he’s not too darn far behind his much–vaunted barnmate. Indeed, in one notable respect – which will appeal to Australian breeders – he’s ahead. War Machine’s... Read More
Wunderbar extends John Size’s lead in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship
Famed as the only horse to have beaten champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress), Wunderbar (Rich Enuff) catapulted John Size closer to a record-extending 13th Hong Kong trainers’ championship with a devastating return to form at Sha Tin on Saturday. Twice victorious over Ka Ying Rising in the pair’s three-year-old season, Wunderbar had bone fragments... Read More