Devil Night’s Blue Diamond triumph headlines brilliant day for Yulong

Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) – Newgate Farm’s sub-fertile sensation – has done it again, with his son Devil Night’s stirring victory in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) once again showcasing the stallion’s ballistic siring prowess. Three months after the ostensibly bloodline-defying Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) triumph of his son Knight’s... Read More

McArdle confident My Gladiola can snare Blue Diamond redemption

Trainer John McArdle has warned punters not to underestimate deposed favourite My Gladiola (I Am Invincible) as she seeks redemption for a last-start defeat in one of the most open editions of the Blue Diamond Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) in years. The $550,000 Inglis Easter purchase shot to the top of betting for Saturday’s $2... Read More

Dickson grabs ‘lucky last lot’ on final day of the Magic Millions Perth sale

Fireworks ensued in the final stages of Book 2 of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale on Friday after a colt by Maschino (Encosta De Lago), the final lot through the ring, became the day’s top-seller when he sold to local trainer Summer Dickson for $185,000.  Consigned by Ruby Racing and Breeding, Lot 350 proved... Read More

King Of Pop (AUS)

King Of Pop (AUS) 2 c Farnan – Za Zi Ba by All Too Hard O:  Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), P I Sweeney, Mrs L Lloyd, M H Wood & Mrs M E Wood B: ... Read More

Avdulla sets sights on California Spangle challenge after Happy Valley double

Preparing to reunite with California Spangle (Starspangledbanner) in Sunday’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (Gr 1, 1400m) at Sha Tin, Brenton Avdulla continued a searing run of form with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Boosting his season’s tally to 24, Avdulla has ridden 12 winners across the past 11 meetings and with success... Read More

Breeders’ Cup Mile winner More Than Looks to shuttle to Yulong

Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Mile (Gr 1, 8f) winner More Than Looks (More Than Ready) will shuttle to Yulong Stud in Victoria in 2025.  By a sire of sires in More Than Ready (Southern Halo), More Than Looks retired to Lane’s End Farm in Kentucky following his Breeders’ Cup win and commands a first-season fee... Read More