The Aga Khan dies aged 88
The Aga Khan dies aged 88 The death of the Aga Khan, one of the most influential owner-breeders in international horseracing, was announced on Wednesday at the age of 88. Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, was the spiritual leader to 20 million Nizari Ismaili Muslims and a major investor in European racing, with a number... Read More
Six Of The Best
Here, in catalogue order, are six among many of the stand-out lots to be offered at Inglis Classic from Sunday. Lot 22, Ch c Saxon Warrior – Anabandana (Anabaa) This colt comes up early in the sale and should be early to the racetrack as well, according to Torryburn Stud’s Mel Copelin. By Coolmore’s impeccably-bred... Read More
Reasons to be cheerful and fearful as Inglis Classic nears
xpectations are somewhat mixed, but vendors are largely bracing for a soft Inglis Classic Yearling Sale resembling pre-Covid levels at Riverside from Sunday, while hoping the prospect of bargains will at least ensure a large turnout of buyers. As economic tough times continue, fears have festered among breeders about the traditionally inexpensive Classic following the... Read More
Triple threat out to extend Darby’s dominance of the Inglis Series
Leading syndicator hoping for big result in Saturday’s $2 million Inglis Millennium Darby Racing’s dominance of the lucrative Inglis Series looks set to continue at Randwick on Saturday with the high-flying syndication company sending out a trio of leading contenders for the $2 million Inglis Millennium (RL, 1100m). They are led by bargain buy Within... Read More
On the cusp
A whirlwind two weeks has passed since the last edition of Kiwi Chronicles and it is pleasing to report that the New Zealand bloodstock industry appears to be on the cusp of bigger and better things. Central to the industry’s future is prize–money which in New Zealand is unlikely to rival that of Australia’s in... Read More
Golden graduates boost profile of March Yearling Sale
After some of its graduates blazed a trail through the Queensland Summer Carnival, buyers can now begin the search for the sunshine state’s next star following the release of the 2025 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale. Offering more buyer incentives than any other sale of its type, the March Yearling Sale will feature... Read More