Idle Flyer
There are always some things – axioms, beliefs, shards of received wisdom – in racing and breeding that are held by many as gospel but don’t stand up to close examination. Dundeel (High Chaparral) fillies have long laboured under a not-so-flattering reputation, dealing not only with temperament but their performance compared to his sons. The... Read More
‘I have no doubt that in months and years to come, we’ll be talking about the 2026 Chairman’s Sale’
A top-drawer line-up of the finest breeding stock – as well as a share in Newgate stalwart Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) – headline the catalogue for the tenth edition of the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, which is now available online. A total of 104 lots have been catalogued for the sale, including 67 stakes... Read More
Sassy Boom’s dam tops Magic Millions Digital Sale
Harbour Fun (Harbour Watch), the dam of Group 2 winner Sassy Boom (Spirit Of Boom), topped the latest Magic Millions Digital Sale which concluded on Wednesday. Offered by Eureka Stud, she was secured by Hong Kong based buyer Shì shì lái ma for $95,000, the proven producer looking well bought given her 100 per cent... Read More
Group 1 placegetter Tutta La Vita to be offered via Inglis Digital
Group 1-placed mare Tutta La Vita (The Autumn Sun) will be a headline act when she is offered at the upcoming Inglis Digital April (Early) Online Sale. The five-year-old daughter of The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice) is currently based in Kentucky and will be offered as a key breeding prospect having already established herself among... Read More
Amnesty for ineligible foals
Thoroughbred Breeders’ Australia (TBA) has welcomed a Racing Australia amnesty for ineligible foals born in 2024 and 2025. The directive comes after long-term lobbying across several industry organisations to have those foals reinstated. “It’s a sensible decision and a positive step from Racing Australia to resolve these issues,” TBA CEO Andrew Hore-Lacy said. “The vast... Read More
Newgate Farm taking care of business at Riverside Stables
While Newgate Farm super sire Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) dominated the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale earlier this week, Newgate owner Henry Field was building new relationships with breeders like WA-based Yarradale Stud. Yarradale owner Lyn Sayers joined Field on the Newgate table at Riverside Stables alongside stud manager Davy Hanratty and his wife... Read More